Whenever I travel to the States, I can’t help but wonder if I could live here. Or anywhere outside of Canada, for that matter.
But I know it’s never more than a passing fancy. I’m always happier to touch down at home, than anywhere else.
Never, ever, ever fly through Philly. I’m pretty sure the airport is in cahoots with the restaurants and hotels, and they delay you every time you fly in to get you to spend money.
Living in the states isn’t that much different than Canada. After going to Japan 3 times, I get there and wish that I had the opportunity to live there, even if it’s just for a few months. I’ve never really felt at home anywhere really.
Really?! I find there are so many differences from living in Canada. One of the big things holding me back is all the news I read about America, from foreign policy, to the obesity epidemic, to the political extremism. It all seems to stand for so much that I’m against.
Perhaps it’s not so different from Canada in day-to-day life, but I’d feel uncomfortable and embarrassed to be associated with a country where a TV show like The O’Reilly Factor is the most watched cable “news” show.
That’s intriguing, a self-proclaimed apolitical guy who declines to vote finds himself very much bothered by American socio-political values :)
Well, I think the U.S. is a very divided society, which is reflected in their election results. Maybe their liberals prefer to watch news on the net. But I must say they have some weird cultures such as libertarianism, gun fanaticism, and the “one-drop rule” that’s solely for black people.
It’s precisely the fact that I’m apolitical that this political fanaticism bothers me. I don’t think people should be so extreme.
I brought up this “one-drop-rule” to someone here who has a far-reaching knowledge of all things American, and even he never heard of it. Impressive that you know what it meant when he didn’t. He was wondering if you know about Formosa, because no one else knew.
Do you mean Formosa as referring to Taiwan? I learned this name from world history class in junior high school.
I love Canada, what I’ve seen of it (BC). I love that it has such nice architecture. I like that the TV is more human oriented than Hollywoodish. I love that the restaurants and clubs are comfy and big and socially oriented instead of designed to move you through like cattle.
Problem is I think I might have the same problem I have in Washington State with living in Canada. Everyone is so nice. And snarky Californians tend to grate on their nerves, I think.
And I would KILL SOMEONE for a Nanaimo bar.
Hahahah, you’re very empathetic to be concerned about how other people may get along with your Californian attitude.
I completely agree about the Nanaimo bars. I’ve only had one once, and I still remember what that explosion of sweetness was like.