'Breaking into a French person’s inner circle is like trying to break into the Bangko Sentral’s coffers – it’s not for the faint of heart and the ill-prepared.' Opinion
At 33, you’d think I’d already found my tribe. I had; except that now, they’re a timezone and 11,121 kilometers away. I used to have all the perks of having a squad – shoulders to cry on, people to tell me if my outfit didn’t look right or if a guy I was dating wasn’t right, and instant company when celebrating life wins.the perfect friend. I had a bad habit of backing out of plans at the very last minute, which earned me the nickname “Indiana Jones” in our group.
A walk by the beach or by the port was usually enough to cure homesickness until one day, like many cures, I’d built a tolerance to it. In the fall and winter, when all the tourists have left, the lively action on the beach is replaced with the calm, quiet energy of families and groups of friends. They’re having picnics, animated discussions, or simply sitting or lying down in silence, looking like they’re contemplating the mysteries of the world.
I’ve gone to yoga classes and meetup events, and I volunteer regularly at a local association. Everyone is friendly, but there just seems to be an invisible bar that I can’t reach or a test that I can’t pass. I think I’m a pleasant person in general; I don’t dominate conversations and I make sure I smell nice.
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