Comments on: Sunday Reflection—Culture Shock http://asimpleyarn.net/2007/07/22/sunday-reflection%e2%80%94culture-shock/ Wed, 07 Jan 2009 17:01:42 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.6.5 By: Kristen http://asimpleyarn.net/2007/07/22/sunday-reflection%e2%80%94culture-shock/#comment-1024 Kristen Mon, 30 Jul 2007 05:20:39 +0000 http://asimpleyarn.net/2007/07/22/sunday-reflection%e2%80%94culture-shock/#comment-1024 I think I mentioned before about the Wall of Milk that blew Darren's mind when he moved to Cincinnati. man, I miss my Wall of Milk. I only need half a gallon, but I want to pick it out from 300 others. THAT'S American. :) I think I mentioned before about the Wall of Milk that blew Darren’s mind when he moved to Cincinnati. man, I miss my Wall of Milk. I only need half a gallon, but I want to pick it out from 300 others. THAT’S American. :)

]]> By: Diane http://asimpleyarn.net/2007/07/22/sunday-reflection%e2%80%94culture-shock/#comment-1009 Diane Mon, 23 Jul 2007 08:06:15 +0000 http://asimpleyarn.net/2007/07/22/sunday-reflection%e2%80%94culture-shock/#comment-1009 culture shock indeed...I'm getting goosebumps when you write your post on your visit to an American yarn shop..."supersize that skein will ya?" culture shock indeed…I’m getting goosebumps when you write your post on your visit to an American yarn shop…”supersize that skein will ya?”

]]> By: Karen http://asimpleyarn.net/2007/07/22/sunday-reflection%e2%80%94culture-shock/#comment-1008 Karen Sun, 22 Jul 2007 19:47:09 +0000 http://asimpleyarn.net/2007/07/22/sunday-reflection%e2%80%94culture-shock/#comment-1008 My only visit to America (thus far) was a long time ago, and I do remember the immense portions, the choice, the general excess, but also, most definitely, the generosity of spirit, the hospitality, and the good nature. Limiting what we consume is undoubtedly sensible, but being on the receiving end of the general pleasantness we found in the US was certainly heart-warming! My only visit to America (thus far) was a long time ago, and I do remember the immense portions, the choice, the general excess, but also, most definitely, the generosity of spirit, the hospitality, and the good nature.
Limiting what we consume is undoubtedly sensible, but being on the receiving end of the general pleasantness we found in the US was certainly heart-warming!

]]> By: DaviMack http://asimpleyarn.net/2007/07/22/sunday-reflection%e2%80%94culture-shock/#comment-1007 DaviMack Sun, 22 Jul 2007 14:57:20 +0000 http://asimpleyarn.net/2007/07/22/sunday-reflection%e2%80%94culture-shock/#comment-1007 I heartily recommend to everyone that they go through an international move - just once - so that they can truly <b>SEE</b> how much stuff they have. We've just been through the process of remodeling our entire house, so we've <b>already</b> culled out most of the redundant / unused junk, but, even so, preparing for an international move really make you realize what you have and do not need whatsoever. These "culture shock" bits are the really challenging bits, and are the bits which I wonder about, myself. I heartily recommend to everyone that they go through an international move - just once - so that they can truly SEE how much stuff they have. We’ve just been through the process of remodeling our entire house, so we’ve already culled out most of the redundant / unused junk, but, even so, preparing for an international move really make you realize what you have and do not need whatsoever.

These “culture shock” bits are the really challenging bits, and are the bits which I wonder about, myself.

]]> By: jackie http://asimpleyarn.net/2007/07/22/sunday-reflection%e2%80%94culture-shock/#comment-1006 jackie Sun, 22 Jul 2007 04:23:44 +0000 http://asimpleyarn.net/2007/07/22/sunday-reflection%e2%80%94culture-shock/#comment-1006 oh yes, the land of supersize me whether it be food or "stuff". it is very challenging to live a simple life when surrounded by excess. especially while raising children. i agree with caroline, i condemn it as well as being part of it. take care and have fun. oh yes, the land of supersize me whether it be food or “stuff”. it is very challenging to live a simple life when surrounded by excess. especially while raising children. i agree with caroline, i condemn it as well as being part of it. take care and have fun.

]]> By: Caroline http://asimpleyarn.net/2007/07/22/sunday-reflection%e2%80%94culture-shock/#comment-1005 Caroline Sun, 22 Jul 2007 03:52:32 +0000 http://asimpleyarn.net/2007/07/22/sunday-reflection%e2%80%94culture-shock/#comment-1005 Your entry really reminds me of my relationship with food. If I go out to eat, I forget sometimes how excessive the portions are, and so I finish whatever I ordered even though I've been full since I was half-way through. It's got to be interesting to look at American culture kind of from the outside. I always say that our culture is "white bread," but there's more to it than things not being exactly "real." I' guess I'm starting to ramble. It's just an interesting subject for me because I condemn the excess, but I'm totally a part of it too. Anyway, I hope you're enjoying your visit, and I'm going to try your Starbucks trick next time I go:) Your entry really reminds me of my relationship with food. If I go out to eat, I forget sometimes how excessive the portions are, and so I finish whatever I ordered even though I’ve been full since I was half-way through. It’s got to be interesting to look at American culture kind of from the outside. I always say that our culture is “white bread,” but there’s more to it than things not being exactly “real.” I’ guess I’m starting to ramble. It’s just an interesting subject for me because I condemn the excess, but I’m totally a part of it too.

Anyway, I hope you’re enjoying your visit, and I’m going to try your Starbucks trick next time I go:)

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