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I did a very foolish thing today. I can't believe I did it, it's so embarrassing.

So I thought I’d throw some laundry in and let it wash while I eat my dinner. I didn’t pay much mind to what I was putting in, and when I came to retrieve my things the first thought I had was… I don’t remember having this many pink things. It’s the first time I’ve ever done this. And the worst part of it is, most of my shirts were white and in there. For some reason my other shirts that I have are mostly long sleeved so I have only these few to chose from. I guess I didn’t realize how hot it would be all the time. I guess I have to go shopping now. It just makes me angry because it’s one of those stupid mistakes that you should never make. And I did. Maybe there are certain mistakes that each person has to make at least once in their lives… I can check this one off my list.

 

I am often exhausted. I think I am still trying to adjust, and perhaps experiencing a bit of culture shock. I’m tired all the time and a bit depressed. Things like this laundry episode don’t help much. I try to stay positive, but it’s hard. Especially when the other teachers complain so much. We have it so good, I wish they could see that and be thankful.

 

I am learning some good lessons, obviously. I will never mix colors with whites again. It only makes me crabby. I learned a new Chinese word today too. “Ga Cha” are these little freakish looking bugs that live near the sea, I think they feed off the bacteria that grows near the shore or that is deposited from all the pollution. They look like a combination of rolie-polie, scorpion, and beetles. It’s easy to remember the name because they “ga cha!” The ga cha’s gotchya! He He He… ok fear not, I’m done now.