I never thought I’d live in the south in my entire life and well, here I am. I am currently typing this staring out my window watching autumn come through. (Hey San Diego, apparently, there are seasons! Who would’ve known?) The seasonal change is exciting because it’s also a new beginning and season in my own life!
Anyways, too say I have few moments of culture shock is an understatement. They happen quite frequently. Here are some highlights…
-Apparently I have a, “Hi my name is Ma’am” sticker on my forehead.
-I have appropriately budgeted sweet teas into my finances.
-Chicken and Waffles is not to be heard of in the south. Roscoes, you rock!
-Wal-Mart = Mexico. Gainesville has a HIGH hispanic population. I wish I paid attention in those three years of spanish classes.
-I’ve only seen two asians, they both work at Panera. It’s like hide’n’seek!
-Why are Californians the only ones that know how to drive properly? mind blowing.
-When driving past the “mall,” don’t blink or you’ll miss all of it, aka JCPennys and Sears.
-If I got a dollar for every Waffle House i’ve seen, my support would be completely raised by now.
-If I got a dollar for every Church i’ve seen, i’d be a millionaire.
-People are reeeaally friendly. I’ve given my number out twice to strangers. Theresa, a Wal-mart employee, and well… Ron, the mattress store salesman.
-McDonalds’ drive thrus have two lanes! But it still takes double the time.
I’ve been here for 5 days and I already have a pretty big list. I’m sure there will be plenty more to share. However, on a serious note, I am settled in my new apartment and everything is great. I begin my apprenticeship on Monday and the “bossman” says we are diving right in full-speed. Please be continuing to pray for this time of transition. I can’t wait to share stories of amazing things God is going to do here!
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