My social life is picking up.
Summer is coming to a close, as evidenced by the chilly nights we've been having. This morning, I woke up to a cloudy sky and cold, damp weather - you know, the kind perfect for sleeping in. =P Haven't had those in a while. I even wore a sweater for a good part of the morning.
Sorry about the blogging hiatus. I spent the past week in a motel due to plumbing repairs in my apartment, and the change in environment wasn't very conducive for blogging. At first I thought a motel stay would be fun since my brain subconsciously associated it with travelling and adventure, but I soon figured out that motel stays are only fun if you spend most of the day out, not cooped up in it. =P Still, it was a change of scenery and we made the most out of it. We fully utilized the TV once, and the bathtub once.
I know, I'm getting old and these things don't amuse me as much as they used to before. Ah, the disenchantment that comes with being an adult! Give me a fast internet connection and good lighting over cable network and perpetual air-conditioning any day!
In other news, I also attended the Ihouse Orientation for International Spouses last Friday. There, I was positively overwhelmed by the wealth of activities and opportunities that are available for spouses on an F2 visa (which is what I'm on, thus barring me from any kind of legal work/studies). It's just a matter of whether I want to commit to every single thing on the list and pack my schedule. Knowing myself, though, I'd probably take it slow and focus on building relationships with my new friends first. Besides, I've already signed up as a volunteer for the animal shelter and as a mentor for children at risk. We'll see how those fit into my schedule before making any additional commitments. Things I may be considering include a cooking club and perhaps TESOL certification from NC State sometime next year.
I also really enjoy meeting up with new friends and hanging out with them, so I'll need to reserve pockets of time for hanging out. It's nice to have heart-to-heart talks and get to know people up close and personal. =) In case you're wondering if my friends were imaginary, nope, there are actually a LOT of other international spouses who are also stuck in the same limbo caused by the F2 visa status. It's funny how when you're a teen, age differences of even 2 years seem like a vast, unbridgeable gap, but when you hit your twenties, suddenly you can fraternize easily with people 10 years older and talk about life like equals. Like I have so much life experience, chewah. =P Being in the same boat probably really helps with the solidarity thing. Oh yeah, and I'm one of the youngest international spouses I know, thanks to the fact that Jia Wern is a (starting) 5th year PhD student at the spring chicken age of 25. Everyone else has work experience/a baby already!
And can also cook really well. *sigh* I'll get there someday, hopefully. =P
Sorry about the blogging hiatus. I spent the past week in a motel due to plumbing repairs in my apartment, and the change in environment wasn't very conducive for blogging. At first I thought a motel stay would be fun since my brain subconsciously associated it with travelling and adventure, but I soon figured out that motel stays are only fun if you spend most of the day out, not cooped up in it. =P Still, it was a change of scenery and we made the most out of it. We fully utilized the TV once, and the bathtub once.
I know, I'm getting old and these things don't amuse me as much as they used to before. Ah, the disenchantment that comes with being an adult! Give me a fast internet connection and good lighting over cable network and perpetual air-conditioning any day!
In other news, I also attended the Ihouse Orientation for International Spouses last Friday. There, I was positively overwhelmed by the wealth of activities and opportunities that are available for spouses on an F2 visa (which is what I'm on, thus barring me from any kind of legal work/studies). It's just a matter of whether I want to commit to every single thing on the list and pack my schedule. Knowing myself, though, I'd probably take it slow and focus on building relationships with my new friends first. Besides, I've already signed up as a volunteer for the animal shelter and as a mentor for children at risk. We'll see how those fit into my schedule before making any additional commitments. Things I may be considering include a cooking club and perhaps TESOL certification from NC State sometime next year.
I also really enjoy meeting up with new friends and hanging out with them, so I'll need to reserve pockets of time for hanging out. It's nice to have heart-to-heart talks and get to know people up close and personal. =) In case you're wondering if my friends were imaginary, nope, there are actually a LOT of other international spouses who are also stuck in the same limbo caused by the F2 visa status. It's funny how when you're a teen, age differences of even 2 years seem like a vast, unbridgeable gap, but when you hit your twenties, suddenly you can fraternize easily with people 10 years older and talk about life like equals. Like I have so much life experience, chewah. =P Being in the same boat probably really helps with the solidarity thing. Oh yeah, and I'm one of the youngest international spouses I know, thanks to the fact that Jia Wern is a (starting) 5th year PhD student at the spring chicken age of 25. Everyone else has work experience/a baby already!
And can also cook really well. *sigh* I'll get there someday, hopefully. =P
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