magandang umaga folks!! (it means good morning or actually beautiful morning. i am still trying to master that actual pronunciation.) so obviously i have made it to my new home for approximately the next three months and let me say it feels good to be here. my shiny face has been smiling since i got off the plane.
my journey here was completely uneventful which was fantastic. i watched “dirty dancing” three times and “music and lyrics” twice. quality entertainment!! ;) read a good chuck of a book and tried to sleep (key word being tried) i was amazed at the fact that my legs still worked after sitting for about 13 hours… wow that was quite a flight. let me just add the flight attendants for japan airlines are awesome… so much better than any flight i have ever been on in the U.S. once again the lessons to be learned!!
hmmm… so this weekend i have attempted to get used to the complete 12-hour difference. i knew it was going to be a challenge but being a pro at napping/sleeping has definitely aided in the adjustment. i look forward to the day when my body accepts that it is time to sleep NOT eat lunch. not that i am eating too much…. if you didn’t already know it’s a bit warm here and by warm i mean hot and humid (90’s with oh i don’t know 80% humidity) a recipe for BEAUTIFUL tropical scenery but also a recipe for constant sweating. (thanks mom and dad for the excellent cooling system… ☺)
also this weekend we (my housemates and i) were able to explore manila a bit. what a vibrant city. our apartment is definitely not in the “ritzy” part of the city, which has its positives and negatives. yesterday, in search of a wi-fi area my housemate and i ran across this hotel. we entered with fond expectations of opening our laptops and reconnecting with all those who have emailed since we have been gone. (by the way, for those who have- thanks it was great to read them!!) back to the story, so we sit down and eventually discover this fancy and well-to-do establishment rents rooms by the hour. so here are two american women sitting in this hotel witnessing the ever so present reality of sex tourism in the philippines. i found it to be a slightly uncomfortable situation but that’s another entry. Anyways, so we logged on and the internet works for maybe 10 minutes then stops. moral of the story i read a few emails, didn’t write back to any but had a wonderful plate of adobo chicken….oh what an experience.
okay so i think i should probably wrap up this entry. there is more to share but i must leave something to the imagination. tomorrow starts work, YEAH!! (and that is not sarcastic I am really excited about it) until whenever…
Oh and HAPPY BIRTHDAY JULIA!! You were thought of many times this past Saturday.
Blessings…
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