I loved hearing Jessica and Janna’s (I hope I spelled your names right! <3) dad speak yesterday! I forgot how many similarities there are to my culture and the Hawaiian culture. For example: In my language we call our grandma tutu and so do Hawaiians! That as well as not interrupting others and not displaying rude behavior, not whistling at night because of bad spirits, acknowledging our elders presence, etc. Overall, I was pleasantly surprised (: I also thought Alex’s daughter was the cutest!
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I was also thinking about how much of a culture shock it is to be away from home and be with mixed cultures that aren’t the same as mine. Sometimes I have to hold back from getting really upset with people whistling at night, people’s different personalities/mindsets, and especially getting asked if I wanted to eat while I was helping with the fry bread. I’m progressively learning how to cope appropriately with situations such as these and I’m really proud of myself because I;m figuring it out on my own. I can see that being here is like being in the real world outside of home; There are going to be people who I can’t get along with or that are different from myself and I just have to understand that, deal with it, and move on. It’s all a learning experience and I’m happy with it.
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You are doing a wonderful job at keeping calm… and I know that sometimes maybe I am too intrusive when it is not the appropriate time and I am sorry for that. I am proud of you for coming because college and life outside of our own worlds is shocking and hard. When I left and went college I was totally different from where I am now and even sometimes when I am at family events… I’m mute. It’s hard… but you are right when you say that it is a learning experience because that what it comes down to.
exactly, I won’t get anywhere being explosive or not understanding different people’s personalities. I’m happy to be learning all these new things.