pooped!

It is only Tuesday and boy am I pooped. I had a few really great days of practice but today whew! Oh well, I am already seeing changes in my practice even though Mari D is still a pain. Am in the process of getting a new apartment. I think today I might have something lined up. Need to go check later today. I is nice to be here for so long because it really gives me time to enjoy and not stress about getting everything done in 1 month. 3 months is probably the perfect amount of time.

The electricity thing is still a bit of a pain in the booty but you get used to it. My landlords still have not fixed my shower. I have been getting hot water from my housemate's bathroom and bathing with that. It works but I would prefer a shower. Only 10 more days at this apartment. My roommate is great though and I really like the apartment even with the shower not working. Anyway, still have to move because other's are moving in on the 31st.

I went and bought some fabric to have some things made. Turns out cotton and Linen are cheaper at home. Silk is cheaper and I did buy some lovely scarves for cheap. I guess you just have to know what to buy here.

I am still looking for a chipati thing for the stove. I ran out of money yesterday so had to come home and didn't get all that I was looking for. I only carry a little bit of money with me as I don't want to get it stolen. I have figured it out really well. I have a little coin purse that holds small bills, coins and my keys. That can be kept in my pocket. Then I carry another bag, starting out empty, just to put shopping in. It works out well because if someone were to take the bigger bag then nothing would be lost. I was carrying my phone around and then one girl got her bag stolen. That was the end of that. My phone is my life and if it got stolen I would be upset. So I just leave it at home. I don't use it much anyway. It comes in handy to order water, call the landlord, get in touch with friends, etc. And then I learned something from the Indian ladies. They always put a wad of bigger bills in their bra. Very clever and if I am going somewhere where I need more money that is where I put the money.

The things you learn and do are such an adventure but I find that if you just ask and watch the locals you can learn a tremendous amount.

Ciao for now,
Samantha