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Hi Y'all,
Well, I've been here in Los Angeles for two weeks and I'm still alive. Whether that's a good or bad thing is entirely up to you, the loyal reader.
Sooo...how's things in Australia? I heard that the Commonwealth Games are finished and that life is going back to normal. I also heard about Innisfail...but someone was telling me there was some sort of storm in North Sydney? Or were they talking about that? Hmmm...not much time to keep up with the news, I'm afraid.
Anyway, how's things in the good U.S. of A.? Well, it's not bad. Not bad at all. I've finished one whole week of class and I'm actually extremely relieved to know that I'm actually quite competitive with most of these guys. To be sure, there are some guys who are AWESOME, but based on the Workshops that we've been doing, I don't think I'm very far away, which is an extremely comforting thought. The challenge is, however, to get myself to that level, or even surpass it.
Oh yeah, I've also learnt the wonder of doing my own washing. Of course, I'm a good boy and only do the washing when it's full.
I've also driven here in L.A. for the first time. Either I'm extremely brave, driving after only one week in the U.S., or I'm extremely stupid. Most likely a combination of both. Was glad to know I can actually still steer a car. Only problem was, everything was backwards, such as the rear-view mirror. And I was kinda drifting to the right-hand side of the road...d'oh!
On my driving adventure, I also went to Ceritos because Kuya Ruel needed some chicken to make some adobo. We visited the Goldilocks there. Dude it was like mini Manila!!! It was sooo crowded and packed with Filipinos. SO MANY OF THEM!!! The last time I saw that many Filipinos in the one place was back in Manila!!! Oh and speaking of Filipino food - remember last email I spoke about going to Jollibee? Well...I unfortunately suffered food poisoning from the food there and missed one day of school! Dodgy Filipinos! Spent the night head over bathtub...I'll spare you the details. BUT I'M NEVER GOING BACK THERE AGAIN!!!
On a more serious note, I've observed that everything here is convenient. Convenience things - ATMs in Drive-Thru, awesome restaurants literally around the corner from our house, bottled water everywhere. Some Americans just don't realise how lucky they are. Thankfully I'm staying with people who do.
Although, to be honest, it does make me pine for the simpler way of life back in Australia.
Anyway, I was thinking about the farewell at the airport. To all of you guys who were there, thank you all so much. And I know a lot of you couldn't make it and thanks anyway.
I didn't get to mention it in my last email, but when all of you guys were there, in the final minutes before my boarding, I knew what it was like to be _truly loved_ by my friends and family. And that's something that I will be taking with me throughout my journey.
Also, just to let you guys know, I know that one thing I had to change when I went to the U.S. was my predisposition to lose my temper rather easily. Well, I'm proud to say I've gone for over a week without losing my temper once. Yay for me!
Anyway, that's it for another week.
Stay tuned,
Homer
P.S. They have Mi Goreng here!!!! Joy!!!
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| | Posted 3/30/2006 11:33 PM - 1 view - 0 comments
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