Today was an extremely difficult day. I feel like as soon as I get the hang of this place, another challenge comes along and I fail. I'm constantly embarrassing myself and doing things wrong. Here's how today has gone so far:
I woke up 10 minutes after I was supposed to be at school. Which normally wouldn't be a big deal, but I'm only allowed 2 full days absence and more than 15 minutes late counts as half a day.
I was in such a hurry this morning that I didn't screw the lid to my protein shaker on all the way and luckily it only had water in it because it spilled all over my backpack and the desk at school. Which I didn't even realize had happened until my teacher pointed it out.
On my way home, my protein shaker fell out of my backpack as I was crossing an extremely busy road. While I was trying to get across the street safely, all these cars are honking at me and telling me that I dropped it. I knew I dropped it, but of course I wasn't going to risk my life for it. Drivers are insane here. The light turned green and I stood at the side of the road and watched my shaker get crunched in a million pieces.
Now I've locked myself up in my room because every time I go anywhere I mess things up. The problems and embarrassments that happened today only add to the long list I'm already accumulating including:
Putting yogurt in my tea because I thought it was milk.
Trying to open up two different women's apartments thinking they were mine, only to get scowled and cursed at when they opened the door.
Getting lost....more than once.
Giving the wrong amount of money because I've always struggled with spanish numbers...at least twice so far.
Tripping on the many cracks in the horrible sidewalks here.
Not to mention the 42 hours it took me to arrive since I missed my flight.
And the list is ever growing.
I really hope I get better at this soon. And that I can buy a new protein shaker :(
allie
Al,
ReplyDeleteSorry to hear about the difficulties you have been having in your new temporary location. We are all thinking of you and gma reads the printouts of your blog to gpa. I know sometimes it is hard to focus on the blessings when the trials come. Each day is a test, some tests are harder than others. We love you so much and are with you in spirit. Pray for strength and wisdom. Keep your chin up nina.
Love Dad
I gets better! I promise. Same stuff happened to me when I went last year. I got lost... sooo many times... missed my flight too... I think part of traveling is learning to not stress (which I know is difficult) Make sure to enjoy your time there!!! I'm gonna follow your blog. Please message me if you need anything.
ReplyDeleteJust wait til you do laundry! Make sure you give yourself a couple days or go in the morning because I'm not getting mine back til 5 o'clock Wednesday and we have the trip to El Ateneo that day!
ReplyDeleteahhhhhhhhh!!!! i definitely need to do laundry...i only have one pair of socks left :/ i've been putting it off though...
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