Adjustments

This blog is a short one- but I just have afew things to say about making adjustments. 

Being the New Kid
Its weird to be the new kid around, like at soccer, or events, because here (like at home) everyone knows everyone.  I walk around without seeing familiar faces, or even being able to understand what people are saying.  At soccer I feel like a mute because I just don't know what to say! Its not a bad thing, I know this will change in time.  Its not even that i'm sad- maybe sometimes a little confused or uncomfortable, but its just, well, different. 

Being on Time
Everyone at home knows that when Steph is coming at 7:00 for dinner, you may as well expect me for 7:15.  And if its 10:00 to the party, its likely I'll show at 11:00. Not always.  But often.  In the last year, especially when I started to drive, I greatly improved in my time management and punctuality.  For those who struggle with being on time: come to Switzerland.  Things won't wait for you.  If you chase the bus, it will not stop.  No matter how hard you hit the "open" button on the train doors 5 seconds after its departure time, they will not open.  I am learning this very quickly.  Its amazing how my sprinting skills have improved to get to the bus stop for 7:58am.  400m track stars- look out. 

Milk
So, my family here doesn't drink milk.  But, since they are so fabulous, they have no problem buying me litres and litres of it every week.  God knows how much I love milk.  However, the first week I could not get over how creamy the milk was! It was highly addicting, so I didn't think to even check if it was different than milk at home.  I just drank glass after creamy glass.  One day, with an enormous lack-of-gallbladder stomache ache i decided to check the bottle and came to a realization- I'd practically been drinking table cream! 3.9% is normal milk here.  I talked to Barbara who now buys me "milk drink".  Its not considered real milk here...after all- it's only 2.5%! The little differences here to me are so interesting. 

The trees are blowing like crazy and the humidity is finally lifting here.  A big thunderstorm is coming, yay! Perfect for curling up in bed with a good new book and a hot cup of fresh herb-tea. 

Love to Canada