It was with great disgruntledness that I had to return to life as usual today. After two weeks of being on another continent and then spending a few days with family, I was getting pretty used to a lack of routine.
I have had some trouble readjusting to life as usual and there are a few Venezuelan habits that I am having a hard time breaking.
1. They drive like maniacs down there! All laws regulating speed and vehicle occupancy capacity are merely suggestions and are not at all enforced. This has casued me to have an overwhelming desire to drive 100 mph down the interstate and to pass every car I see in town. I consciously have to tell myself to drive like a normal person.
2. Like many latin cultures, Venezuelans operate on their own time table. I'm usually a very prompt person, but I was kind of getting used to just showing up whenever I wanted. Getting out of bed and going this morning took an extra bit of effort to make sure I was on time.
3. Upon greeting, the women greet everyone, male or female, by pressing their right cheeks together and kissing the air. I have had to stop myself multiple times from awkwardly kissing the cheek of every female I come in contact with. If I happen to kiss you, please do me a favor and just move on by the moment. I promise I will try to control myself in the future.
Venezuela was a great experience and I am so thankful that I had the opportunity to go! I'm sure I will re-acclimate after a few more days.
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