London Girl and Baldy are no longer going to feature on my blog. I know, so sad, but my advice to anyone who comes to a new country is to be nice to everyone, but don't be scared not to be friends with everyone.
Why? Well sometimes, I really do look at myself and ask if I'm the problem in a lot of situations I've had. I think about my personality, what I could've done differently and if I should adapt myself to the way other people are. I try really hard to chill (kinda defeats the point, I know) and just go with it, but my personality is more of the type that likes to be in control. Sometimes, I do relinquish my control, but I might have to save that for people I actually know, not just blindly eager to make friends trust.
One thing I try to stay away from is treating people differently when I don't know them very well. I don't really point out that we don't know each other, instead I highlight (usually with an elated screech) when we're clearly getting to know each other, like discovering you like the same music or think about things the same way.
Anyway, I wish my blog was anonymous so I could go into more detail but alas, it isn't Girl Online (and I'm not 15). Though I was direct when confronting a strange situation, I advise you all to nip something in the bud as soon as it happens. Always be your authentic self and don't be afraid to question some people's behaviour, even if you are open and accepting (as you should be), don't accept being made to feel uncomfortable. Maybe you all knew this already but I feel like I have a lot of catching up to do from my sweet, treat everyone as you would like to be treated, Catholic upbringing.
So, good luck to them. I'm hoping we don't come across each other again, but this is a small town and Sod's Law exists here too.
Until I write about the fun part,
Antonia xx
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