Of all the places I've spent time, I think Frankfurt is the most northern. For many years, my customer had their head office there. I remember visiting two people, both of whom I had worked with. It turned out that they shared an office but had not spoken to each other in five years!
When I lived in Holland, I just had to learn the language. I did feel excluded without it.
Many people talk about the "Seattle Freeze" which hits newcomers the way you describe Frankfurt. Where I live now is an island just north of there. We have such a rich community here that I write about it my newsletter! Maybe urban/rural is a dimension too.
This was so interesting to read about your comparisons and experiences! It made me realise things about myself and what I like. Have you written about your experience with Catalonia? As you know I’m down in Andalusia and the Catalans are described as cold here (although I do think the feelings towards Catalans is mixed up in much more complex things which I won’t get into). I found them much more private than what I’m used to.
I don’t trust people who live places it’s sunny and nice out all the time. Where’s the balance? Are you just permanently happy? How do you know when do be sad?
What I’m saying is I think I have seasonal affective disorder.
Of all the places I've spent time, I think Frankfurt is the most northern. For many years, my customer had their head office there. I remember visiting two people, both of whom I had worked with. It turned out that they shared an office but had not spoken to each other in five years!
When I lived in Holland, I just had to learn the language. I did feel excluded without it.
Many people talk about the "Seattle Freeze" which hits newcomers the way you describe Frankfurt. Where I live now is an island just north of there. We have such a rich community here that I write about it my newsletter! Maybe urban/rural is a dimension too.
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This was so interesting to read about your comparisons and experiences! It made me realise things about myself and what I like. Have you written about your experience with Catalonia? As you know I’m down in Andalusia and the Catalans are described as cold here (although I do think the feelings towards Catalans is mixed up in much more complex things which I won’t get into). I found them much more private than what I’m used to.
FLORIDA, and most certainly Miami are NOT the “south”.
I don’t trust people who live places it’s sunny and nice out all the time. Where’s the balance? Are you just permanently happy? How do you know when do be sad?
What I’m saying is I think I have seasonal affective disorder.
Although my parents are British I was born in Africa and have lived here all my life
The older I get I realise I could never return to my northern roots
Africa might be chaotic but it’s warm and friendly