I am very thankful...
Hi,I am a new blogger. Well...here goes! I recently went on a trip to Europe and I was amazed to see not only the difference in customs and behaviours ( This is obvious, of couse, but I am using this as a starting point). Often in our own countries
( we'll i am speaking for myself) we get a caught up in a vacuum or singular way of thinking and don't recognise often that people do things very differently. Particularly, going to the UK, if those people saw where I lived they would literally DIE!!! I live 200m from an picturescue beach, and the weather is almost perfect all year round. I noticed particularly in the UK and from the accounts of my close friends in Finland, people in these countries often suffer from SAD(Seasonal Affective Disorder). I used to criticise where I lived, and thought it was boring. But, also after I met some young people from Romainia in Europe and saw the hardships in their faces, I soon changed my tune. Just the point I am trying to make is be thankful for whatever freedoms you may have, the fact we dont have to fight for our lives everyday and don't have to starve is a true blessing.
Thanks for listening!
Brad
Comments (10)
Well,im n0t yet been to eur0pe..unless u will sp0ns0r my trip,hahahahajok
But ive been to different pr0vinces and islands of my country philippines...n0w here...and seen those different em0ti0ns of diffirent people...im lucky too,,
I have c0mplete mind and b0dy!!
Well,im n0t yet been to eur0pe..unless u will sp0ns0r my trip,hahahahajok
But ive been to different pr0vinces and islands of my country philippines...n0w here...and seen those different em0ti0ns of diffirent people...im lucky too,,
I have c0mplete mind and b0dy!!
Brad
It is so important for us to appreciate all that we get to enjoy on this beautiful planet. I am going to go count my blessings now!
Welcome to BlogLand.
You're quite right about counting your blessings. I can imagine where you live in Australia is really beautiful, as is the Mediterranean coast in Spain where I live.
I moved to Spain from London a few years ago and used to complain about the British weather, like everyone else. I now work in England so travel regularly between the two countries. To be honest, after the excessive Spanish summer heat and the freezing winters with no heating, it's like coming back to an oasis and now I'm thrilled when it rains or is cool. I have grown to love the unpredictable British weather and you won't catch me complaining anymore. It really doesn't bother me now.
The UK is not as extreme as Finland where they have long periods of light and darkness, but people can suffer from SAD in any country which experiences winter.
I'm currently in the UK and as a matter of interest, we have had nearly a week of sunshine and high temperatures and, according to the weather reports, it's been hotter than some Med countries. Do I sound like a true Brit? You bet!!!
Cheers!!!
I wish you nice day.
Well in my place the weather will be always same, just in this past few week we got so extreme weather specially at afternoon day. Indonesia not too far from aussie so hope someday you can also visit my country
I am a South African, living in the UK... The UK certainly has it's advantages, but I sure miss the gorgeous weather and great outdoor life in SA, which is why I visit for 3 months every year to soak up the sun and enjoy the friendly people. Australia is also one of my favourite countries....It certainly is an eye opener to travel and see how people in different countries live... and it just makes you appreciate your own country so much more!!!