Just Another Exchange

Synopsis

So, apparently, I moved abroad. This diary is my sworn duty to document the earth-shattering experience of... well, mostly trying to figure out the bus system and pretending to understand conversations that move way too fast. Forget romantic notions of self-discovery and picturesque strolls; it's more about finding decent snacks and perfecting the art of looking politely confused. This isn't a tale of transformation; it's a blow-by-blow account of surviving mandatory social events and the existential dread of laundry day in a foreign land. Follow along as I navigate the thrilling world of international bureaucracy, decipher local customs that seem designed purely for my confusion, and attempt to make friends without sounding like a complete idiot. It's all here: the awkward silences, the questionable culinary adventures, and the constant internal monologue wondering if I left the iron on back home. Consider this your essential guide to the less-than-glamorous reality of trading everything you know for... slightly different everything else. Warning: may contain excessive eye-rolling.