Politics and stuff

Even Trump is the topic of discussion in Australia. Whenever I tell people I’m an American, 9/10 the first question asked is “How do you feel about Trump?” Australians do not have the cultural norm of never talking politics. They’re a very open culture and whatever is on their mind, they say it. I find this so interesting because in America there are so many conversations that are off limits. I actually enjoy being able to speak openly about pretty much anything. Australia has the tongue in cheek culture, where they’ll tease you to show they like you. Americans are apparently notoriously known for not being able to take a joke, but all of my co-workers enjoy the fact that I’ll tease them right back – maybe I should’ve been an Australian this whole time??

At the end of the day, I appreciate the differences between our two cultures. Not going to lie, the food here is 100000000% better and fresher but I do miss Wawa. I looked at a calendar the other day and I can’t believe how quickly my time here has gone. I still have a few weeks left and I’m already sad – I can only image how I’m going to feel those last few days I have in Australia. But for now, I’m not going to think about it, I’m just going to enjoy the time I have now.