Like why don't they have Fuji apples anywhere in Italy?!? Or why hasn't Netflix or Spotify come to this part of the continent yet??! Or why does this book cost 80 euros when clearly its being sold in America for $7 via Amazon?!?? Or why do guys here constantly feel the need to yell "Ni Hao" to my face?!?? Or why is shoyu so damn expensive here!!?? I guess I've been living in a daze between the fantasy dream life with the reality of culture shock beginning to hit as I wake up. Italy is a great country but there are moments, especially when I'm at a supermarket looking for Fuji apples, when I feel a sense of superiority, a feeling that tells me that I'm from the significantly better, economically stronger country called America. I miss the convenience that is America. I miss being able to walk into any store and finding a large selection and more varieties of things to choose from. I miss peanut butter. I miss the cheap, shitty Made in China crap that you find everywhere in America.
BUT then I come back to reality and realize that I'M IN ITALY. This is a once in a lifetime opportunity for me and I shouldn't, NO, I WON'T let the little things that I miss about home get to me. So what if they don't have Fuji apples? I'M IN MOTHERFRICKIN ITALY!! I just saw the most amazing street musicians literally a couple minutes ago. How often does that happen in America??! I LOVE FIRENZE<3
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