“Life is not an easy matter... You cannot live through it without falling into frustration and cynicism unless you have before you a great idea which raises you above personal misery, above weakness, above all kinds of perfidy and baseness.”
Leon Trotsky

These are pictures from today after class. Puja had these shirts made for Lindsey's bday. They say "Everyone deserves to be a princess". This was a quote from Heidi on The HIlls from MTV. On the back, there are crowns and our names. I thought you would enjoy that.

Yet another testament to the frustrations of living here. I don't want to complain. However, this is so frustrating. For instance, I got my phone and internet fixed on Tuesday after many tears and angry words with the cable company. However, yesterday I was excited when I walked to the post office and saw my name marked, indicating that I had mail. It was the package that JT had sent with some of the things that I could not fit into my bags. Most importantly, my memory card for the camera, a pair of jeans and workout pants, and other random things. I really wanted the memory card because we are going to dinner for my friend's birthday tonight..... Well, I went to get the package yesterday, and the customs guy was not there. So, I went back this morning, but what a surprise, he was not there. When he did get there, he indicated that "SHE", whomever she is, was sick and they could not do anything without her. Basically, all "she" does is take money, but whatever. For whatever reason, they refer to each other using pronouns here. At the cable company, they kept referring to someone is charge as "HIM". I was like "who is him"? But SERIOUSLY! Therefore, it does not look like I will be able to get my package today, maybe Monday, if then. It is just really really really frustrating here. You develop patience but at some point after being here for so long you just can't stand it anymore. If it was not for having friends, I would go absolutely nuts here. I am sorry that I am complaining, but it is just so frustrating here. Anyways!

Like I was saying, we are taking my friend, Lindsey, to dinner at Fort Young tonight. Her birthday is actually Sunday, but we are going to eat tonight. I think we may go to PBH afterwards because it is also Love's, Raj's, and Jior's birthdays so a lot of people will be hanging out there. However, I can not stay out too late because I have my first TA session for anatomy tomorrow at 11 am. I am actually nervous. I will get over it, though. Well I am going to go pay attention.