(Originally published to my Livejournal, CreamSodaAngel).

Wait a second… what’s this..? A post? By Andrea?? That’s NOT in her Disney journal? Oh wow.

So if you haven’t been reading my other journal, yes I am alive. And having the time of my life. There have been lots of ups and down to the trip (one up being that I get to work in Epcot, one down being that I was sick for the first month).

One of the biggest things that I’ve come to realise, is how truly different Canada and the United States is. When I first came down, I knew that I had to be open minded. I know that we’re two different countries, and that even speaking with my online friends from the United States I knew that there would be differences.

Can anyone say culture shock?

Coming down on holidays and like before, I had never really noticed any other than minor differences. But now that I’ve been here for almost two months, the differences are like a slap in the face.

I think one of the largest differences that I notice on an everyday basis, is the American intolerance. For everything. While I’ve had a few American friends who have exhibited this, I also have those who are very open to others opinions and beliefs. So I figured it would be like Canada, where there’s a mix. No. Ninety percent of the people here won’t hear a well opinionated argument. It’s so bad, that I’m frightened to even have an even quiet conversation with a friend in public about something remotely political. I have learned to keep my mouth shut for fear that someone is going to pull out a gun and shoot me :X

Another thing I noticed a difference in, is the work ethic. I even had a comment to be from an American friend / coworker… “You can tell you’re Canadian because of your work ethic.” I wanted to probe that comment more, but alas my work ethic kicked in (we were gathering the putbacks at the time).

Anyway, I could continue to point out more differences I noticed (what is up with clothing sizes? And why are our “super sizes” only equal to your mediums? why does the food have so much salt in it? Why can’t anyone drive?), but I’m sure most would understand.

Miss you all!

Current Mood: contemplative
location: Orlando, Florida
Current Music: In the Middle – Theory of a Deadman