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Twins, Northward Bound

October 12, 2012 by Meghan Johnson

A wise friend recently suggested an exercise to overcome my heartsickness since leaving Cartagena.  She prompted me to think about the things I loved so much about living abroad and what gifts this past year has given me.  She then asked me to think about ways to replicate those elements here in my “normal” life in the United States. I didn’t anticipate maple syrup, seagulls, and frostbite appearing on that list, but that seems to be just what the doctor […]

Categories: Americana, Boston, Colombia, Driving, Food, History, New Hampshire, Playtime, The Great Outdoors, Travel, Twins

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“And you are from Aleppo”

October 9, 2012 by Meghan Johnson

“Problems that arise with adjusting to a different culture have frequently been referred to as ‘culture shock.’  This phenomenon is usually precipitated by the anxiety which results from the sudden loss of familiar surroundings.  One experiences frustration and irritation as one constantly finds one’s ‘natural’ way of behaving to be in conflict with that of the host country.” – Excerpt from my “Volunteer Abroad Program Handbook” from Cross Cultural Solutions I spent this past weekend in Boston with people I […]

Categories: Americana, Boston, Friendship, Touchy Feelies, Travel

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About Meghan

Works on sustainability in commercial real estate. Interested in the good, the bad and the ugly of sustainability, microfinance, socially responsible investing and economics. This site was formerly known as Soulshine Traveler.

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