After arriving to Hong Kong and experiencing confusion, frustration, and an overwhelmingly heavy dose of culture shock, the best thing to do was escape to Boracay Island in the Philippines for my first pseudo-exotic adventures. I say pseudo because Boracay is an island for the tourist, designed for their comfort and catering to their needs...exactly what I needed for my first trip out of HK, as pampered as that may sound.
To be honest, the first two days were brutal. My anxiety ran rampant after a small health concern escalated to a situation of panic. Knowing something is alarmingly off with your health and being isolated from medical care is just scary...I guess I was a bit lucky, because my body decided it wasn't really into the whole being sick thing. Good thing... And I was begining to think I'd miss out some crucial beach time.
And the beach: It goes without saying that a 5 day trip of too much time, sun, and food on a strip of beautiful white sand and clear blue waters forces a person to destress. If a person is resiliant, just throw in the hour long full body massage, which costs a whopping seven us dollars.... Although, that hour involved some awkard instances, such as ass punching. Yes, ass punching. I've never gotten a massage before, so perhaps I'm not an expert, but, I was NOT expecting that.
Here's the point: The extent of culture shock I experienced initially was highly unexpected. But, I am finally relaxed and ready to be here. I've met some cool people, taken some time to adjust, pampered myself a bit, and am back in Hong Kong ready to learn and flow with the culture.
Everyone needs a good punch in the ass every once in a while.
Keeps you on your toes.
6 comments:
haha, well I've only had one massage and it did not involve ass punching...
the first week was the hardest for me...I'm pretty sure I was silently panicking the entire time...but the first month is pretty hard too...actually it was all kind of hard, but you get used to it and realize that no matter how hard it is, it's worth it. By leaps and huge fricken bounds it's worth it. Just keep livin
just remember...the hard times make the good times even more priceless. if it was easy, you wouldn't have any good stories to bring back home. keep smiling :)
Just crush up some special K to ease the pain like all the other Hong Kong students.
You've just inspired me to bring back the ass punch. The rest of Madison thanks you.
do we? i'm not so sure...
Jenna and Sarah: Thanks for the encouragement. It's so good to hear from @ers who've lived this. man, I love @...
Katieav is commenting?! What happened to secret-blog-stalks? :) Good to hear from you! I Want to hear all about Egyo adventures from you guys.
T: Thanks, but I prefer to steer clear of the special K, although it is just so tempting.
I'm glad I've inspired you Williams. Hayes should be on top of your list to recieve the glory of the ass punch.
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