Thanks, Andrew. Good question! I think in Singapore I didn't feel that British or English but in Spain I definitely feel it more given the language barrier. The other funny nuance is that in English I would always say 'I'm British' but in Spanish it's much more common/understood to say 'soy inglesa', ie I'm English so I usually say that, even though I don't really 'feel' so English as British.
Made me think loads about my stints abroad! You’re so right at how EASY it is…and how complicated we think it will be. Also every time I’ve leapt, the net did truly appeared. Good things happened, fortuitous living arrangements or friendships formed easily. It’s the making of you as a person.I still don’t know where ‘home’ is but I wish I hadn’t felt so restless in the places I lived - I wish I had stayed more present and let life unfold in a way. You have to rid yourself of control when you’re away (!) and it’s tough to do x
Thanks for the reminder to listen to my gut, Camilla. Too often we give the brain too much credit which to me leads to too much overthinking & possible panic. But when I sit on the beach in Valencia or walk through the park I feel at home in my body, and that should be enough for my brain too!
Enjoyed this Emma :-)
Question, when you were in Singapore and now Spain did you/do you feel more British/English than when you are in the UK?
Thanks, Andrew. Good question! I think in Singapore I didn't feel that British or English but in Spain I definitely feel it more given the language barrier. The other funny nuance is that in English I would always say 'I'm British' but in Spanish it's much more common/understood to say 'soy inglesa', ie I'm English so I usually say that, even though I don't really 'feel' so English as British.
Love this. And btw you are cool :)
Made me think loads about my stints abroad! You’re so right at how EASY it is…and how complicated we think it will be. Also every time I’ve leapt, the net did truly appeared. Good things happened, fortuitous living arrangements or friendships formed easily. It’s the making of you as a person.I still don’t know where ‘home’ is but I wish I hadn’t felt so restless in the places I lived - I wish I had stayed more present and let life unfold in a way. You have to rid yourself of control when you’re away (!) and it’s tough to do x
Thanks for the reminder to listen to my gut, Camilla. Too often we give the brain too much credit which to me leads to too much overthinking & possible panic. But when I sit on the beach in Valencia or walk through the park I feel at home in my body, and that should be enough for my brain too!