Reality

Let’s say it’s more like living in a different world.   Survival out here has required me to forget everything that I know in the western world, and literally start all over.  The usual hang ups of moving anywhere has its challenges; shelter, food, and water. Those three key ingredients to survival actually deserve separate articles for themselves.

More of my focus today is talking about all the things I miss about back home, that maybe some of you don’t realize and take for granted.

Burgers : Hamburgers out here in Vietnam are mediocre at best compared to the wide selection back home. In ‘N out, Father’s Office, my sanctum my temple, are nowhere to be found in Vietnam.

Clothing :  Vietnam is a third world country, which means third world fashion.  Trying to buy clothes that are “current” for standards for back home is difficult, so I have resorted to getting clothes made to my liking.

Family and Friends :  Probably the thing I miss the most. Good times and good beer with the people I love back home is what I think about all the time. Nothing is like getting involved with the fuckery of the guys back home or hanging out with the family on Sunday.  How about times of just lounging on the couch and bullshitting on what really is the best Clash album? Yeah rarely happens out here in Vietnam, especially with locals that are literally glued to terrible music.

Car:  Not really a concern out here for westerners that move to Vietnam, but for me I still have a completed project that is sitting in an undisclosed garage. 




John