tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4285481327777316593.post7373039067054152691..comments2019-04-23T12:03:43.478-07:00Comments on Ted's Excellent Adventure: Identity Crisistmeyerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01885808662512081833noreply@blogger.comBlogger5125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4285481327777316593.post-18498503723716805492010-08-01T12:33:56.999-07:002010-08-01T12:33:56.999-07:00when you're in india, you should be ted the in...when you're in india, you should be ted the indian. thats what exchange is about; you'll add new traits to yourself. when you come back to the states, you'll be ted the american again, just with added knowledge that i'm sure everyone will appreciate. it seems like you're doing great so far there, don't worry!Berethttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16509918049658520700noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4285481327777316593.post-11356158527286378662010-07-31T14:17:35.046-07:002010-07-31T14:17:35.046-07:00well after will's super deep comment, i almost...well after will's super deep comment, i almost don't want to say anything...but i agree with him (and jakob and stina) because i think that you are a really cool and unique person already, and adapting to different customs is not going to change who you really are. so not to worry, you'll always be ted :]sarahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13523370329754238258noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4285481327777316593.post-38922938357418133702010-07-31T13:47:42.608-07:002010-07-31T13:47:42.608-07:00Let India change you. You'll find that as much...Let India change you. You'll find that as much as you immerse yourself in the culture, the truly special and enduring qualities of yourself will never change. This is an opportunity to see who you truly are, Tedly. The things you retain after this year will be the things that really matter. Sure, you may lose or change some of the unimportant the trends and trivialities that come from spending a lot of time in the same environment, but those are just the things that are keeping you from seeing the real you. Also, the things that you pick up over this year in India that you retain once you return to the US will be the truly valuable and life changing experiences. The most I ever learned about myself came from spending a year in England, and that was in a western country and with my family. You will probably learn tons more than that about yourself, and become a stronger and more unique person in the process. But just to put your mind at ease about one thing, Tedly- when you return, regardless of how much you change, our friendship with you will never change. We will love you all the same, and in that respect it'll be like you never left.Will Hardyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12639342327448004017noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4285481327777316593.post-24410224764258790832010-07-30T23:09:53.350-07:002010-07-30T23:09:53.350-07:00Stay gold, Tedlyboy. And I would hhhhhhardly say ...Stay gold, Tedlyboy. And I would hhhhhhardly say I'm a drumming amateur. Sing Sing Sing never sounded so good. All joking aside, though, this post was really interesting to read, Ted. I hope you can adjust successfully to Indian life, but I do also hope that you keep your one-of-a-kind personality. I know I at least am already looking forward to seeing your slightly pixelated face on Skype in a few weeksJakobhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02176117929086990419noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4285481327777316593.post-29421918147382924412010-07-30T11:58:45.453-07:002010-07-30T11:58:45.453-07:00i like ted the way he is too :)i like ted the way he is too :)Stinahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02203723861235524784noreply@blogger.com