Our Little Bubble

I have lived a sheltered and innocent life in Phoenix...thinking back to when Nirav left, when we were all talking at their flat, it was a weird time...for a while, they were talking about "shagging," get caught by their parents, catching their parents, etc...not something our group usually talks about. There were some funny stories though. I can't remember what exactly, but I remember laughing. And, despite the fact that the US has the most volunteers (everyone is called a volunteer, even though we are "interns") there, I was the only American there...everyone else was from the UK, France, Holland, Australia, South Africa.

Last night was Steph's last night so we went to a nice Thai restaurant. Of course, most people were very late, including the hostess herself. One person even went back to her flat after work to change for the bar...because she can't walk 10 min, and was unclear with the taxi driver how to get back to her flat, by the time she got to the flat, it was past 7 (the meeting time). Sorry, this girl, I know I'm not going to like...very bad first impression as well...

Dinner was yummy. Though it was a pain paying for everything. We were short about 90 RMB at first, than around 50 RMB, and then 15 RMB, and finally, got it right....

Afterwards, we went to Barbarossa's. I really nice looking bar in the middle of People's Park, next to a lake. It was lady's night so there were two free drinks to choose from. Malibu and Orange, and Vodka and Apple, I think. They also decided to have a Shisha/Sheesha/Hookah...apple flavor. So basically, smoking tobacco, and breathing apple smoke...fun....look it up online if you don't know it is....then they wanted to do a club and dance...haha, yeah right. Tired, and went back to the flat...

A couple of days ago, a new roommate came. She shares a room with me. Her name is Vicky (Victoria) and she is from Germany. Age, 18. That means this weekend, Charlotte and I did lots of floor cleaning...including the bathroom...my paper towel turned black... Also, I believe George is 23/24. Zach is 19? and not sure about Charlotte. Probably older.

I finally finished my article for work!!! And, a new intern is coming tomorrow. She stopped by today, but left...not sure why...

I have discovered that I like green? My mom's brother and his family bought me a green sweatshirt. It's long....and very comfy...I saw someone wearing it on the metro yesterday...And then the next day, my dad's sister bought me a green long sleeve shirt (kind of turtle neck? is it still called turtle neck? is there a different name?). It was a Korean brand. I also have my other AE green sweatshirt, and another green knit kind of hoodie....I think I always forget I have so much green....the bad part? I can't wear my red scarves (or hat) with them...too Christmasy...

I went to Ikea!!! Didn't go for long, but still very fun! Bought some organizers.

I'm currently looking for a big, zipper bag...with three handles. Two short ones and one long one...I found a nice silver one, but it's 195 RMB...too much?

Oh. Haha. So last week at my grandparent's house. I realized my laptop connected to a wireless internet...but it wasn't their's...thank you neighbors. :)

Also, I have downloaded Skype (finally Julia!). I think you should be able to find me by using my name. The webcam in also installed, though I'm not sure how well the microphone part of it works with Skype.

Much <3

P.S. I apologize for any gramatical errors, I am too lazy to reread through everything.