Growing up, I was always told, “ignorance is bliss.” Why? I have no idea, because it is NOT true. According to Google, ignorance is, “lack of knowledge or information.” Why would anyone say that’s a good thing? I am more aware of things now that I have lived out of America for a while and even when I was in America.

In my Oceanography class today, the professor asked something like, “why is it bad to have hot (90℉) weather?” Many people think think things like, melting the polar ice caps or fires. This one girl raised her hand and said, “it’s too hot to live in.” I just sat in my chair looking at her; she has NO idea what “hot” really is. In CA, it is currently 85℉; in Abu Dhabi, it is also 85℉. The difference is time. It is 2pm in CA and 1am in AD. The weather in CA at 1am is around 65℉. Huge difference! In Summer in AD, it is 110-112℉ on a good day. In CA, ~90℉.

I’m not trying to bag on anyone, I just think people should travel more and see what else is out there. I am so thankful that I was and am able to travel and see the world. I have had so many adventures and experiences and have made so many international friends. I truly am blessed!

Toujours,

Tara