I do realise that some of the things that I write might seem offensive. I generalize alot and write about ‘Canadians’ or ‘Swedes’, as if they were all the same. I am well aware that in a more serious context, this wouldn’t be appropriate. But as this is a blog about my travels in Canada (and later on the US too), my narrative is centered on my impressions and experiences. And I’m nothing more than a human, with faults and shortcomings, and we tend to be fast to judge, prejudiced and a little suspicious of things that are new to us.
But I always try to be open-minded and ready to change my opinions if someone or something that I meet contradicts my prejudices. I enjoy being challanged, and I hope I manage to convey this in my writings too.
So, please, tell me if I’m being stupid, and, most importantly, why – and I promise that I will listen.
Katja Malmborg 