I’ve been outside of Canada for six months now and I’m still alive. Going into this thing that was my goal – keep breathing and the rest is gravy.
So based on that, this experience so far has been a rousing success. Not that there hasn’t been hiccups along the way.
It’s safe to say that the past six months have been the most uncomfortable of my life. Some of that has been the heat, some has been the budding and the staring, and most has been the upside down, inside out society that I’m now living in. When yes means no and no means no, life gets weird.
The funny thing is that I could also replace the word uncomfortable with exciting. Every day is different. There is no such thing as Groundhog Day in Sri Lanka.
When you have no idea what to expect next in life, you’re constantly on your toes. It’s an uncomfortable, fun way to live. You don’t take anything for granted and you’re never bored. It’s shitty and awesome at the same time.
Six months ago I left Canada looking for a challenge, and I’ve found it and I’m happy.
Having said that, this isn’t where I belong in the long term. This isn’t my home and never will be. I miss my friends and family and the start of the hockey season. Every day I’m reminded of my Canadian-ness and I think that’s a good thing.
To wrap this up, I’m comfortable being uncomfortable for now, but in the long run, I need clean air, ice – and most importantly – to feel like I belong again.
Take it easy.
Shaun
Editor’s note: This post is dedicated to the 2011-12 edition of the Kaiser’s hockey club (a.k.a. Cowzers, Thrashers, Pete Kot Express). May your upcoming season be filled with sausage nights, Stats and at least two uncomfortable moments at team parties. All the best.
October 1, 2011 at 1:37 am
Chuck Norris’s beard misses you too Shaun! His Moustache misses Trina too. Enjoy your time there. 🙂
October 1, 2011 at 6:17 pm
Thanks Alvil. I can see you’re still honing your comedic craft. Awesome. Have you done any stand up lately?
October 1, 2011 at 2:20 am
Hey Shaun and Trina …… the clan misses you and you do still belong!
Why just the other day we were throwing things and they missed you, so I guess you be-long ways away for us to miss hitting you all, eh?
Regards ………. the clan
October 1, 2011 at 6:16 pm
Oh, how we miss those wonderful jokes. You know it’s a good one when you have to read it three times to find the funny. Thanks Clan. You brightened our day.
October 1, 2011 at 3:00 am
Humpers: the 2011-2012 season is dedicated to you…all the slashes from Green Meanie, every wing, all the stories that never end by Hornung, snipes by Randy…will all be in your honour. Cheers
October 1, 2011 at 6:18 pm
I am truly blessed. Tell Randy to shower for me. God speed.