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My first 4 days in the UK


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It's been 4 days and 4 nights since I am here in the UK. It was totally weird being here. Staying in a different place, eating different food, adjusting myself to new environment, new people around me. Getting a stare from people because I was holding hands with my bf at supermarkets. Learning new rules in the house, getting used to a few things at a time.

It's great being with my bf, but it's not easy trying to get used to this small town. I don't know how to go places by myself.And worst of all, I don't understand what people said to me on the street or on TV. I never used to have this problem in the US, but over here it's so difficult getting used to the accent here. I think I understand only 40% of what is said on TV and I don't have the confident to communicate with strangers because I'm afriad, I would make a fool of myself. The only person I understand is my bf, and it's not so fun to only speak to one person all the time, don't you think?

I miss Thailand. I miss being in the place where I know what to do and where to go. I miss having my family and my friends who I can call or talk to at anytime that I want. I miss being able to spend money on everything I want without much thought, because everything is at affordable price. I miss havig something to do and going to work. I miss my old lifestyle.

I was thinking last night and today, whether it'd be better to cut this trip short and go back to my hometown. I've given up a lot of things to be here, and found that it's even harder than I thought. As much as I have to try and stay positive, I don't think it's gonna make it much easier going forward.

It's getting dark here already and it's only 4:30. How depressing will it be during winter? Better not think about it now right? I think I should end my rant here. Sorry that I don't have a lot of fun story to share. Hope it will get better in the near future!!! Until next time.... bye.

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It's been 4 days and 4 nights since I am here in the UK. It was totally weird being here. Staying in a different place, eating different food, adjusting myself to new environment, new people around me. Getting a stare from people because I was holding hands with my bf at supermarkets. Learning new rules in the house, getting used to a few things at a time.

It's great being with my bf, but it's not easy trying to get used to this small town. I don't know how to go places by myself.And worst of all, I don't understand what people said to me on the street or on TV. I never used to have this problem in the US, but over here it's so difficult getting used to the accent here. I think I understand only 40% of what is said on TV and I don't have the confident to communicate with strangers because I'm afriad, I would make a fool of myself. The only person I understand is my bf, and it's not so fun to only speak to one person all the time, don't you think?

I miss Thailand. I miss being in the place where I know what to do and where to go. I miss having my family and my friends who I can call or talk to at anytime that I want. I miss being able to spend money on everything I want without much thought, because everything is at affordable price. I miss havig something to do and going to work. I miss my old lifestyle.

I was thinking last night and today, whether it'd be better to cut this trip short and go back to my hometown. I've given up a lot of things to be here, and found that it's even harder than I thought. As much as I have to try and stay positive, I don't think it's gonna make it much easier going forward.

It's getting dark here already and it's only 4:30. How depressing will it be during winter? Better not think about it now right? I think I should end my rant here. Sorry that I don't have a lot of fun story to share. Hope it will get better in the near future!!! Until next time.... bye.

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Learning and experiencing what and who we are not, helps us to know and understand who we really are.

And discovering and experiencing places, customs and people foreign to us helps us to appreciate and understand more the place we are from.

This is why travel is so profound.

Try to open your mind to the chance to grow that you have now, rather than close it and be filled with doubt.

You are experiencing now what every traveler feels sometimes.

And it's ok.

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It is difficult trying to pick up the local lingo, but give it a while and Im sure you will pick it up, also try and get your bf to explain things to you also.

As for the darkness and soon to be crappy weather, we cant help you there...We all have to suffer through it.

But stay positive Im sure you will have a good time eventually.....Depending on where you are in the UK and how long you are here for, get him to take you sightseeing or visit a big city (London, Birmin....actually not there lol....Leeds, Newcastle, Oxford). You'll be fine.

Have fun...keep us updated...Itll be great to see how you adapt.

Take care

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Or ask Cosmo, he's got lots of wisdom on this subject, I'm sure you can learn from him as well.

Might have been the worst time to go there as well, right at the start of winter.

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the first days are most difficult, just give yourself some time, and soon you will like it a lot there! probably there are more thai girls around there, just take your time to meet them!

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leave gloomy old england and its gloomy weather. trust me, it ain't going to get much better.

i was there for 3 and 1/2 months and i didn't understand much of what was being said either and i speak english (australian) as my mother tongue. and wait until you go to scotland and ireland :)

quick story.....i owned a driving school in australia before i went to UK. one driving examiner was from liverpool and one of my driving instructors was from manchester. sometimes i couldn't understand what the examiner was saying so i'd ask my instructor what did she say. he said i don't know, she's got a liverpool accent and i'm from manchester. the distance from liverpool to manchester is about 65 klms.

so what chance have you got to understand what they are saying.

but if you tough it out, keep a smile on your face, eventually it will become easier for you.

hope it works out for you

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Get a jacket and dive in.

Ya won't know how you feel about the place until you get out there and experience it.

Or you can listen to beej and run and hide because it might be scary or you might fall down and skin your knee.

Thankfully, people aren't as weak as beej seems to think we all are.

Maybe you can teach John Bull how to speak proper freakin' English. Bunch of Island wankers.

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ahem Moobsie...

You probably chose the wrong time for a visit. Other than the few areas that get snow, the UK can be cold and miserable for someone from a tropical country (jeez - it's cold and miserable for us and we're from here)

But there are some beautiful areas of the UK in Spring and Summer so hold out. Not sure where your bf is so can't comment on the locals, but many Brits will take the time to speak slowly or to help you with the lingo.

The clocks have just gone back so that its a little lighter in the mornings so yes, evenings are dark early (further North you go, later it gets dark)

Get your bf to plan some drives through the more scenic areas; and for wet days there are more than enough indoor attractions. But am sure the two of you will get through it brilliantly. Ignore the cynics; there is a lot of friendliness here; you just have to look for it sometimes.

And frankly, an Australian commenting on the accents in the UK, when they speak the most nasal whiny form of English on the planet, is hilarious.

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Stick at it Shannon, once you get used to it the UK is a great place to live.

And Iain, it's news to me that they speak English at all in Aussie - and they say the UK and the USA are "separated by a common language" :-)

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Yep talking from experience not all Asian ladies can make it in another country but some times

love wins over all obstacles and a new life begins.

Sorry these guys get into a slanging match about English on your Journal,they can start their own.

Best wishes and try get over the home sickness.

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As a Thai from BKK going and live in some sleepy town in England at the beginning of winter.... That ain't gonna work...

4 day's in BKK and i didn't want to go home.. Although i do miss the system, services, healthcare, a government that at least tries and a police force that will never take your money... Oh and edible meat..

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I was exactly like you when i first went there. I didnt dare to go out on my own or talk to anyone cos I couldnt understand the accent and it made me felt my english was shite haha!

When u watch a telly, ask your bf to turn on a subtitle or press 888 on the control (if i remember it right) that helped me alot to understand things on TV. Once u get used to you can get rid of it and just listen.

If u feel like talking to ur family and friends, use the landline its really cheap (cheaper than making a call in the UK) call number 0844 861 3535 for Thai landline no.or 0844 861 8888 for Thai mobile no. then follow the instruction. Its only 1p a min.

ok.im not the expert living in the UK but hope these help. Enjoy your trip :)

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thanks for all ur comments here. maybe coz i haven't taken myself out and about, and not having much to occupy me are bringing me down. Will have to start being more active and hopefully things will be better. Been trying to watch TV a little bit more last night and today, and it wasn't so bad. Hopefully it will get better soon!

have a great night sleep everyone!

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