Pros and Cons of a new city

Well it's been exactly a week since I arrived in Taipei, and compared to other experiences I've had abroad this one isn't that bad. Maybe I'm older, wiser, or even just more experienced, but I feel that I am not as shocked about this as I should be. What happened to culture shock, or excruciating homesickness, or even the usual tearing up when saying goodbye to people at home? I honestly don't know. I'm sure some of that will occur as I go along, but here are some of the pros and cons of living here so far:
1. Pro: I don't get nervous when I get on the bus because now I know where I'm going.
Con: Now that I know where I'm going, the exciting sense of bewilderment has worn off and the routes are in danger of becoming ordinary.
2. Pro: I can find foods that are good for me, and usually foods I like (except spicy Mexican:()
Con: I no longer have bragging rights to say that I scrounge for eggs, milk, and other food on the black market. (Starting to wonder? Oh the stories I could tell!)
3. Pro: I don't understand 99% of what anyone says to me, forcing me to listen and learn.
Con: I don't understand 99% of what anyone says to me, meaning I have trouble at the bank, post office, police station (when I accidentally wander in), and generally anywhere else that I go.
4. Pro: People don't stare at me here like I expected. It's nice to go unnoticed!
Con: When someone DOES stare, I get paranoid and think there is something on my face.
5. Pro: It's much easier to communicate with my family and friends. Internet and Skype keep us connected.
Con: Coordinating times to call can be tricky with a 13 hour time difference.
6. Pro: I connect with new and interesting people.
Con: Despite Internet, it's easier to become disconnected with the interesting people back home.
7. Pro: I've discovered a smile is usually the best thing to give when someone is talking to me and I don't understand.
Con: Not everyone thinks a smile is nice.
8. Pro: It's easy to find transportation to get anywhere in the city.
Con: I have also lost bragging rights to horror stories about buses and hitchhiking. (Like I said, the stories I could tell!!)
9. Pro: It's common for people to walk places so no one looks at me strangely or honks.
Con: The right of way is ALWAYS given to a vehicle. If a collision occurs (which is likely) I'm sure the pedestrian would be accused of bad walking and therefore crashing into the car or moped.
10. Pro: I will never complain about my dad's driving ever again.
Con: I will pray to survive traffic every day when I go out.
So, that's that. I could only come up with ten, but I'm sure there will be more:)