Culture Shock

I realize I have only been here for one week (today!) so maybe this post is a little premature but as far as the culture shock goes, I think i'm good. My cousins and I have talked about this some. When I first got here I was just so surprised that I was back already, it all happened so fast. My cousin in law, Elisha (who's from here) was telling me about the culture shock she experienced when she moved to the states a few years ago and even when she moved back home...I was getting a little nervous. But i've also talked some with my cousin Zach (who's from FL) he mentioned that living in Australia is similar to how it would have been like living in the US many years ago. I didn't really understand that at first but now i'm starting to.

I didn't think it would be hard moving here as far as the culture goes. I mean, honestly its a lot like home just maybe a little more laid back and the big thing, they speak English! I think it I would have moved somewhere I didn't speak the language it would have been completely different. The way i've described Australia to people from home is it reminds me a lot of a mix between Europe and the US. They have a lot of the architecture, diversity, old world charm of Europe but all of the modern things of the US like, internet, McDonald's...I know, maybe not the best examples but you get the idea.

Life in Australia, in my opinion is more laid back and simpler, which I happen to love! One of the biggest things I was wanting this year when I decided to move was just to somewhere different, I was wanting a change. I didn't know at the time it would be to the other side of the world and 15 hours away from my friends and family. But oh well, I wouldn't change any of it. Well, maybe the jet lag part which I would love to say i've overcome but i'm not sure since I was wide awake at 6am. Since its still early and the weather is decent i'm going to attempt a run this morning. Its been over 2 weeks since i've been in a gym so i'm a little nervous. More nervous because there is hardily any semi flat land nearby so this should be interesting.