In class Monday we talked about the idea of traveling abroad to 'find yourself', what we decided that meant was that when we go abroad and encounter cultures even slightly different from our own we make realizations about who we are, what we value and what norms we considered universal to be cultural. It is these eye opening revelations that help us, while traveling, to discover ourselves. I have noticed this happening with myself. It is really thrilling to realize things about yourself that you never knew.
Other than discover myself, I find myself making stronger bonds with the people surrounding me, sadly I still lack that sort of meaningful relationship with any Thais but I still have hopes for the future. One person that I would like to single out as a particularly good friend is Tuti. I have no intention in embarrassing her but she has been such a wonderful friend to me, she listens to me in times of need, has been there to make me laugh at myself in times of frustration and has given me one of the most unique and meaningful perspectives on life. No doubt due to her religious and cultural background, Tuti has enlightened me with her thoughts on 'the world' and life and I have been happy to hear her words. So within a foreign country and situation, I have made friends with a third kind of 'foreign' and it has helped shaped the way I think and handle situations--allowing me to make my stay abroad more smooth and enjoyable.
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oh girl, when i read this wonderful piece of yours, i felt like blushing. thanks for choosing me as your friend. here is a promise from the depth of my heart; you'll never regret ever having a friend like me. i will prove to you that frienship is the biggest ship on earth....love you
great post Andrea!
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