Huzzah! I finally have access to the internet, let all of nerddom rejoice in my glorious return to the interwebs. This is pretty much the only piece of good news I have to report so far. However, another piece of good news is that my OU classmate, Ben, moved in next door to me today. At least there is another English speaker around to hang out with.
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I don't think I was drinking enough water yesterday or eating enough food. Whatever it was, I was really sick to my stomach last night. I had a pounding headache from about midnight to 6am and was barely able to get any sleep. I spent half the night on the toilet and the other half on my hard, unforgiving slab they call a "bed." Worst of all, all the markets were closed the past few days and the one corner store that has stayed open doesn't sell toilet paper. Essentially, going to the bathroom last night was an ordeal of using the toilet then using the shower to wash off. I had to suffer through this process at least 5 times during the night. Talk about a shitty was to start off the week.
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Carrefour (the neighborhood market) was finally open today so I stocked up on some basics like bread, cured meats, cheese, tuna, fruit, crackers, 7-up, and TOILET PAPER! I don't know what I was happier about, getting some much needed food or getting the much, much needed toilet paper. I spent the rest of the day drinking 7-up, trying to stay hydrated, and listening to my mp3 book.
My hope is that things will start to get better as I get more used to the time zone difference. Also, I think being on a more regular schedule with classes will definitely help me feel more comfortable, like I have a purpose other than just trying to survive. My advice to anyone is don't move or visit another country without having a definite purpose or goal in mind. My goal for the week is to get on a better sleeping/eating schedule so that I can try to make it into Paris this weekend for some touristy activities. Maybe I'll hit up some of the indoor museums.
At least your butt is reeeaaaly clean now? Sorry, that's best silver lining I could come up with and it's pretty, ahem, crappy.
ReplyDeleteIf only the place had had a bidet!