Festival Weekend

I think my blog looks a little negative as of late- that's my fault. There really are a lot of positives going on here, it's just much easier to rant about the negative things than the positive things anymore. I'm sorry to those of you who might not be getting a balanced view- I really am enjoying my time here, despite the difficulties. 

My power is on again- the man came yesterday afternoon, much to my surprise. But he came, and though my A/C doesn't work now, I'm not using it right now. It is also possible I'll just leave my windows open instead; I don't need A/C. 

The past couple of nights I've spent all with good friends, which has been great. Three nights ago I had dinner with some Australian teachers, and we went to a bar afterwards. It was a lot of talking, a lot of playing games, and a lot of learning about each other that was extremely fun, even if one teacher unfortuanately got a drink that tasted like toothpaste. Two teachers, actually. 

Two nights ago we all went to Lazy Cat. Will was back in town, so he came along as well, which was really fun- I've enjoyed seeing him again. I'm not sure that I'd want to work where he does- kudos to him for doing it really well and sticking it out even though it doesn't sound fun. Maybe it is; it would not be my ideal job, shall we say. So Ben, Ben's friend, Dannysha, Tom, Will, Tim, Alan, Jenny, and myself went to Lazy Cat to eat delicious food, and eat and drink we did. I didn't have so much drink- not after the bar, but there was plum wine (I love plum wine) and I sipped that. Still, given that we were sharing a bottle of wine with 9 people, I was by no means inebriated. 

After Lazy Cat time went and bought a hooka- it's gray and silver with elephants. I must admit that I am quite jealous- even if I bought a hooka and used it, I have no place to put it in my bags. So I must be hooka free until I return home. 

Yesterday I had a late lunch with Jenny and then dinner at a rice noodle store- Alexis's favorite place by South Gate. When we were all done eating we went to Tom's and played Uno and Kings. It was fun, and we all walked back to our dorms. I was a little late to mine while I escorted them home, and Tim was good enough to let me in though he had been sleeping. 

That's about the extent of my past couple of days. They haven't been as productive as I've wanted them to be, but I have been having lots of fun. :)