Where have you lived that you’ve been truly scared. What makes us scared? And why do we still agree to live there? Are our fears warranted and do we get over them? Where’s the scariest place you’ve lived and why?
We spoke to Emma who has lived in London, Moscow, Jakarta and Houston. The scariest place she’s lived may just surprise you.
We also heard from Teresa who said Haiti was the most scariest place she’s lived and the reasons why may be different to what you imagine.
You Tube Pick: Jim Jefferies is an Australian comedian who has a very funny take on gun control in the States. A very big word of warning DO NOT WATCH THIS if you are at work or with young children as there is a lot of swearing involved. You can view the video here.
Sarah’s Blog Pick: A Girl and her Passport – Tiffany is a Doha based travel blogger. She’s part of our BloggingME community. I loved her recent post on medical emergencies whilst flying.
Kirsty’s IG Pick: @theoverdressed Bahrain based fashion blogger Dana Al Khalifa shares her amazing sense of style.
Sarah’s Movie Pick: Men, Women and Children. I think every parent should watch this movie. Directed by one of my favourite’s Jason Reitman (Juno, Up In The Air) it’s a look into the dangers of the online world and social media.
This got us talking about a website out there called Omegle where you can talk to strangers online. This is a site all parents should be aware of.
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3 Comments
Tiffany
Thanks so much for the mention ladies! I really appreciate it. I found your take on the gun culture in Texas very interesting. Being from Texas, you just don’t think about it. Well I don’t. I know at least one guy I dated in high school had a gun rack in his truck. There were never guns in it when we went out though. Most of the guys I knew only had rifles for hunting. I think alot of the reason Texans drink and drive is because it is such a driving culture. I hate taking cabs here, but do it because I know I have to. I am not comfortable having someone else be in control of the car, especially here! Great listen today! And thanks again!
Kathy
Hi Ladies. Love the show! I am an East Coast American who has had 3 overseas assignment (Romania, London and Oman) and have now repatriated but to the West Coast. I felt compelled to write because I feel that in this episode, you have equated Texas with America. I think this is even easier to do since many of the American expats one meets are from TX due to the oil industry. The majority of us do not carry concealed weapons and do not “drunk drive”. The feeling of horror you describe when seeing a gun rack in a truck is the same feeling that most Americans experience when going to TX for the first time and the conversations you have about sober “designated drivers” are the same ones most of us have every time we go out (even if only to dinner). So give the good old USA a break. Remember…. there is a reason that many countries use the word “Texas” as an adjective to describe something beyond crazy!
kirsty@shamozal.com
Hi Kathy, Kirsty here, I think you make a really good point – life is different in Texas than it is in say San Fran or New York. Although when it comes to random breath tests – as Australians we’re used to seeing them set up all over the city on a Friday/Saturday night which is definitely not the case in the US. Thanks for writing in – and thanks for the reminder that we need to distinguish different parts of America if we’re having a discussion with generalisisms. xxx