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We seek for the familiar in strange or unknown places, don’t we? And when we are living abroad, this is keenly felt. We long to find the familar for it’s the familiar that provides us with a sense of security. Familiarity in this circumstance no longer breeds contempt but rather security and a sense of belonging.
I remember my 2-year stay in Canterbury. I went there to further my studies, so strictly speaking I wasn’t living there. Even then, I could sense the alienating environment and the one thing that could provide some semblance of home was food. The packed food that I brought all the way from home sustained me for a while. To me, that’s the very definition of comfort food. It’s food that reminds you of home and not something that you indulge in when life treats you badly.
What about you? Do share with me in the comments below.
Olga Lou
Nov 2, 2019
I might be different... Having lived in many countries for extended periods of time I only start missing certain types of familiar food after a couple of years or so... Before that I totally immerse myself into a new cousine and love it!
kimberly0720
Oct 29, 2019
I also miss my family and the most important is my ama's cooking :'(
minming98
Oct 29, 2019
The only thing I miss when I stayed abroad is food and love from family.