The boredom of returning home?

Golden Chapati · Oct 21st, 2009, 22:31

Anyone else get freaking bored when they home? I've got 3 months to kill until I fly back to Delhi. I've travelled all around the world, so its not as though it was a culture shock coming back. Although I certainly don't feel its home anymore. I just find it very frustrating since it all seems so mundane. Any tips?

Haylo · Oct 22nd, 2009, 04:37

My Grandmother once told me that places are never boring, things are never boring and days are never boring; it is only people who are boring.

While that is a trifle harsh, as I do know where you're coming from, it's not easy for me to be truly sympathetic to your "plight".

If you are that desperate, you could always get a challenging job until you can resume your travelling lifestyle.

machadinha · Oct 22nd, 2009, 04:51

There's a link in my signature about culture shock. It talks about the well-known phenomenon of reverse culture shock as well.

It won't tell you much new; it may tell you you're not alone in this.

Iras · Oct 31st, 2009, 02:42

I know how you feel Golden Chapati. (love the name). I've just got back from a flying visit and I hadn't been for five years. I'm trying to unpack everything as slowly as possible and saving "treats" such as trying on new clothes/downloading pics/watching my dvd stash. The theory is that it won't make my life feel so mundane and I will have something to look forward to. My suitcase still has that india smell on it so i go sniff it occasionally if things get too much!

Oct 21st, 2009, 22:31	#1
Golden Chapati Member Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: UK Posts: 49	The boredom of returning home? Anyone else get freaking bored when they home? I've got 3 months to kill until I fly back to Delhi. I've travelled all around the world, so its not as though it was a culture shock coming back. Although I certainly don't feel its home anymore. I just find it very frustrating since it all seems so mundane. Any tips?

Oct 22nd, 2009, 04:37	#2
Haylo Structural Member Join Date: May 2008 Location: Middle East and heading Easter Posts: 5,804	My Grandmother once told me that places are never boring, things are never boring and days are never boring; it is only people who are boring. While that is a trifle harsh, as I do know where you're coming from, it's not easy for me to be truly sympathetic to your "plight". If you are that desperate, you could always get a challenging job until you can resume your travelling lifestyle. __________________ The world is mud-luscious and puddle-wonderful - E.E. Cummings, poet (1894-1962)

Oct 22nd, 2009, 04:51	#3
machadinha brother my cup is empty member Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: yörp Posts: 14,373	There's a link in my signature about culture shock. It talks about the well-known phenomenon of reverse culture shock as well. It won't tell you much new; it may tell you you're not alone in this. __________________ Reading tips, all picked up at IndiaMike : INDAX's A Comprehensive Guide To India / Dinoj Surendran's Desi Humor / ITHVC on Culture Shock & Travel Health / JetLag Travel Guides For the Undiscerning Traveller / India Travel Links

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Oct 31st, 2009, 02:42	#4
Iras Member Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: WWW Posts: 13	I know how you feel Golden Chapati. (love the name). I've just got back from a flying visit and I hadn't been for five years. I'm trying to unpack everything as slowly as possible and saving "treats" such as trying on new clothes/downloading pics/watching my dvd stash. The theory is that it won't make my life feel so mundane and I will have something to look forward to. My suitcase still has that india smell on it so i go sniff it occasionally if things get too much!