its weird to me that people think there is no sun/no summer up there
I mean maybe waaaay far north but most of the population lives near the southern border, not up near Alaska and Greenland lol. im going to Toronto and the weather is pretty much the same as where I am now
Get in touch with Kittigate :) Pat the cat and bring gifts for both. Sit down and enjoy some great fun and conversation and say, "Thank goodness. I am up here among good friends."
He certainly isn't chopped liver. He is fine sirlion that gives you happy tingles just thinking of him. You know it is such a small area. They must have bumped into one another and had tea years ago. I took for granted he would already be there. Sorry Nanoose. I didn't mean to leave you out. ;) :)
- get to know your neighbours - learn about the special differences in attitudes and customs, and be tactful about anything with which you might disagree - learn the differences in language - learn about local native flora and fauna and their needs and habits - learn about the specific history of the First Nation tribe in your local area - be sure you know how to be prepared to survive the cold winters - understand differences in the laws - expect the unexpected - in English speaking countries it's often the small differences that are the most surprising
I was remembering how it was for me, having been raised in Australia, arriving in London, UK, to study for four years. The bitter wet cold took two years to adapt to - only 12 days of sunshine each year. The cost of living was three times higher, so no money for coffees, movies or extras. And learning how to be accepted meant being observant and learning to adapt quickly. The list above came out of that experience. For a young woman alone in a big city, I would add learning how to avoid male harassment and how to safely deal with it when it happens anyway.
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