I think that is the way I would describe my culture shock if I had to. My first day here was a difficult one to say the least, I may or may not have had more than one breakdown but I was assured by a fellow teacher that arrived the previous day that things would get better. Get better? Really, could it possibly get any worse? I wanted to buy the next ticket home and was willing to deal with another 24 hours in transit if I had to. You see, the poverty here is at times disheartening and I do not believe I was ready for it at all. But in all fairness my fellow teacher was right, I got a good night sleep to get rid of my jet lag and guess what...The second day was a little better and the third day even better than the last. This is my fourth day in Ho Chi Minh and I must say I am happy I did not get back on that plane. In my short time here, I have managed to figure out how across the street without getting run over by one of the million motorbikes, I found out that a rain poncho may be the best fashion statement I ever make here. And most importantly I have found out that the sign outside my hotel balcony wasn`t actually a sign from god telling me that that I should pack my bags and run like the wind. Would you believe that the sign outside my balcony actually says "Phuc Dat" but when translated actually means "Happy Land"... How Phuc-ing great is that :)
Talk soon xox
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Hahah that sign is beyond awesome. Glad you're starting to adjust to your new world Tanya. Looking forward to reading all about your coming adventures. Miss ya lots. Julie D xx
LMFAO that sign is hilarious! Your sooo my hero Tanya! Glad it's getting better and hopefully it will continue to keeping getting more so;) Keep the posts coming!!!:) Katherine
You're so funny! I could just picture you writting that post. Glad to hear your days are getting better! I'm sure it will take awhile to get used to your new surrondings!
Thinking of you :)
Allie
Hahahaha! That's too funny.
Glad things are getting better, I have no doubt that jet lag made things worse and that things will only get better! Let's see a picture of the poncho!
Love that you are blogging!
Anne
xo
Love your candid words! You bring so much life to them. So happy for you that you stayed put. The good, the bad and the ugly - it's all part of the experience. (Hopefully there won't be too much of the bad and ugly!) And if there is, you know what to say Phuc Dat!
I had no doubt things would quickly get better...always remember, the Universe has quite a sense of humour.
Phuc-ing miss u!
xox
Hi Tanya,
Just read your blog, working on get my skype act together so that we can video chat. Happy to hear that things are looking up hang in the girl. Just roll with the adventure one thing for sure you will not be bored!!! KUDOS!
Love you Aunt Susie
The world is full of signs for us... your story just proved that we must remember to interpret these signs correctly to make them worth our while... Glad to hear every day is better than the next.
Prends soins... and blog-on sista!
KGL
hey Nells,so very happy to hear that you are adjusting to your new surroundings,you are such a brave young lady. We are very proud of you and we hope that you will take full advantage of this life changing experience. Love you and miss you lots!! This isn't Kansas anymore!!
Hi there,
How is the new place?? Tony loved your sign across from your hotel.
I will not be skyping my computer is too old we will be looking into a new one soon. Have a nice week
Aunt Susie Tony sends his love me too xoxox
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