These last few days have been rather stressful. I have had some problems at work. If there is one true stereotype (and several locals have confirmed) it is that they are work-a-holics. Long, long hours. I was asked to come in this weekend. I am already almost certain I will be in next weekend. I've already had a 12 hour day, I have yet to leave when the office technically closes, or arrive when the work day starts. I was told (because I know architects can be crazy, so I specifically asked) that I would not be asked to work like that because I am only here for a short while, plus I'm not getting paid to. So as you can see, there is a problem. I mentioned something to the higher-ups, although both were not in, I'm hoping it gets resolved soon because I did not come across the globe to be chained to a desk. Hopefully, and I'm assuming, that it is a big miscommunication, or they are testing me to see what I am willing to do. Either way I'm not starting out by slaving away 7 days a week.
On to more positive things. I finally moved into my apartment, although I have yet to finish unpacking. I got started yesterday and did some much needed laundry, although I forgot that the detergent here kills color so a few shirts that were neon are now dull and blah. I will probably hand wash certain things from here on out. My apartment is super nice, I will post some pix later if I have time. It is a new building and security is quite tight which I find a bit intense, although better safe than sorry I guess. Also, there is no air con, which is a bummer because it is really hot. Especially since there are also no curtains yet so the sun is beating down through my window. It's ok because most of the time I won't be here, but sleeping is an adjustment. I'm going to try to get another fan (I looked all over yesterday and couldn't find one). I've had to spend some cash recently (buying some staple groceries, some beer, some household items, rent, ect). Yesterday, since I was upset, I bought Subway, which is the same price as in the US (read: expensive for here). I am amazed at the amount of familiar brands in the supermarkets. I don't buy them, they are more expensive, but you can get things like Tropicana, Ben and Jerry's, Quaker Oats, ect. The prices of groceries went up a little bit because I am in a wealthier neighborhood, but it is still less than in the US.
I am going to Skype with my family in a little bit and then the plan is to finish unpacking, make a list of things I still need, and head to Klang. Klang is a city a bit far from here (about an hr and a half train) on the west coast. I was invited to go over to a friend of a friend's house to cook which should be a good time. Maybe I can find a place to get a fan to put near my bed (the ceiling fan only does so much). I have a feeling today is going to be hot hot hot because there are no clouds. It is best when it rains because things cool down a bit. I also find the downpour quite calming.
Sunday I am getting a ride back from G (the friend of a friend) and I think I will figure out how to use my pool/gym pass (I'm going to gain a bunch of weight if I don't work out, too many carbs!), finish settling in, read, and journal. I have fallen a bit behind in my journal. It's hard to keep up with both the blog, emails home, and a written journal. All trips I have taken overseas have their own written journal (except a cruise I went on). I am going to try to go to church every other week so I can keep in touch with my spiritual side. I have been using a Buddhist filter to sift through the messages, I find it easier for me to relate to.
Well I am going to cook up some breakfast before I Skype. I have much more to share, but it will have to wait for another time.
Missing home but loving Malaysia,
-M
These last few days have been rather stressful. I have had some problems at work. If there is one true stereotype (and several locals have confirmed) it is that they are work-a-holics. Long, long hours. I was asked to come in this weekend. I am already almost certain I will be in next weekend. I've already had a 12 hour day, I have yet to leave when the office technically closes, or arrive when the work day starts. I was told (because I know architects can be crazy, so I specifically asked) that I would not be asked to work like that because I am only here for a short while, plus I'm not getting paid to. So as you can see, there is a problem. I mentioned something to the higher-ups, although both were not in, I'm hoping it gets resolved soon because I did not come across the globe to be chained to a desk. Hopefully, and I'm assuming, that it is a big miscommunication, or they are testing me to see what I am willing to do. Either way I'm not starting out by slaving away 7 days a week.
On to more positive things. I finally moved into my apartment, although I have yet to finish unpacking. I got started yesterday and did some much needed laundry, although I forgot that the detergent here kills color so a few shirts that were neon are now dull and blah. I will probably hand wash certain things from here on out. My apartment is super nice, I will post some pix later if I have time. It is a new building and security is quite tight which I find a bit intense, although better safe than sorry I guess. Also, there is no air con, which is a bummer because it is really hot. Especially since there are also no curtains yet so the sun is beating down through my window. It's ok because most of the time I won't be here, but sleeping is an adjustment. I'm going to try to get another fan (I looked all over yesterday and couldn't find one). I've had to spend some cash recently (buying some staple groceries, some beer, some household items, rent, ect). Yesterday, since I was upset, I bought Subway, which is the same price as in the US (read: expensive for here). I am amazed at the amount of familiar brands in the supermarkets. I don't buy them, they are more expensive, but you can get things like Tropicana, Ben and Jerry's, Quaker Oats, ect. The prices of groceries went up a little bit because I am in a wealthier neighborhood, but it is still less than in the US.
I am going to Skype with my family in a little bit and then the plan is to finish unpacking, make a list of things I still need, and head to Klang. Klang is a city a bit far from here (about an hr and a half train) on the west coast. I was invited to go over to a friend of a friend's house to cook which should be a good time. Maybe I can find a place to get a fan to put near my bed (the ceiling fan only does so much). I have a feeling today is going to be hot hot hot because there are no clouds. It is best when it rains because things cool down a bit. I also find the downpour quite calming.
Sunday I am getting a ride back from G (the friend of a friend) and I think I will figure out how to use my pool/gym pass (I'm going to gain a bunch of weight if I don't work out, too many carbs!), finish settling in, read, and journal. I have fallen a bit behind in my journal. It's hard to keep up with both the blog, emails home, and a written journal. All trips I have taken overseas have their own written journal (except a cruise I went on). I am going to try to go to church every other week so I can keep in touch with my spiritual side. I have been using a Buddhist filter to sift through the messages, I find it easier for me to relate to.
Well I am going to cook up some breakfast before I Skype. I have much more to share, but it will have to wait for another time.
Missing home but loving Malaysia,
-M
These last few days have been rather stressful. I have had some problems at work. If there is one true stereotype (and several locals have confirmed) it is that they are work-a-holics. Long, long hours. I was asked to come in this weekend. I am already almost certain I will be in next weekend. I've already had a 12 hour day, I have yet to leave when the office technically closes, or arrive when the work day starts. I was told (because I know architects can be crazy, so I specifically asked) that I would not be asked to work like that because I am only here for a short while, plus I'm not getting paid to. So as you can see, there is a problem. I mentioned something to the higher-ups, although both were not in, I'm hoping it gets resolved soon because I did not come across the globe to be chained to a desk. Hopefully, and I'm assuming, that it is a big miscommunication, or they are testing me to see what I am willing to do. Either way I'm not starting out by slaving away 7 days a week.
On to more positive things. I finally moved into my apartment, although I have yet to finish unpacking. I got started yesterday and did some much needed laundry, although I forgot that the detergent here kills color so a few shirts that were neon are now dull and blah. I will probably hand wash certain things from here on out. My apartment is super nice, I will post some pix later if I have time. It is a new building and security is quite tight which I find a bit intense, although better safe than sorry I guess. Also, there is no air con, which is a bummer because it is really hot. Especially since there are also no curtains yet so the sun is beating down through my window. It's ok because most of the time I won't be here, but sleeping is an adjustment. I'm going to try to get another fan (I looked all over yesterday and couldn't find one). I've had to spend some cash recently (buying some staple groceries, some beer, some household items, rent, ect). Yesterday, since I was upset, I bought Subway, which is the same price as in the US (read: expensive for here). I am amazed at the amount of familiar brands in the supermarkets. I don't buy them, they are more expensive, but you can get things like Tropicana, Ben and Jerry's, Quaker Oats, ect. The prices of groceries went up a little bit because I am in a wealthier neighborhood, but it is still less than in the US.
I am going to Skype with my family in a little bit and then the plan is to finish unpacking, make a list of things I still need, and head to Klang. Klang is a city a bit far from here (about an hr and a half train) on the west coast. I was invited to go over to a friend of a friend's house to cook which should be a good time. Maybe I can find a place to get a fan to put near my bed (the ceiling fan only does so much). I have a feeling today is going to be hot hot hot because there are no clouds. It is best when it rains because things cool down a bit. I also find the downpour quite calming.
Sunday I am getting a ride back from G (the friend of a friend) and I think I will figure out how to use my pool/gym pass (I'm going to gain a bunch of weight if I don't work out, too many carbs!), finish settling in, read, and journal. I have fallen a bit behind in my journal. It's hard to keep up with both the blog, emails home, and a written journal. All trips I have taken overseas have their own written journal (except a cruise I went on). I am going to try to go to church every other week so I can keep in touch with my spiritual side. I have been using a Buddhist filter to sift through the messages, I find it easier for me to relate to.
Well I am going to cook up some breakfast before I Skype. I have much more to share, but it will have to wait for another time.
Missing home but loving Malaysia,
-M
These last few days have been rather stressful. I have had some problems at work. If there is one true stereotype (and several locals have confirmed) it is that they are work-a-holics. Long, long hours. I was asked to come in this weekend. I am already almost certain I will be in next weekend. I've already had a 12 hour day, I have yet to leave when the office technically closes, or arrive when the work day starts. I was told (because I know architects can be crazy, so I specifically asked) that I would not be asked to work like that because I am only here for a short while, plus I'm not getting paid to. So as you can see, there is a problem. I mentioned something to the higher-ups, although both were not in, I'm hoping it gets resolved soon because I did not come across the globe to be chained to a desk. Hopefully, and I'm assuming, that it is a big miscommunication, or they are testing me to see what I am willing to do. Either way I'm not starting out by slaving away 7 days a week.
On to more positive things. I finally moved into my apartment, although I have yet to finish unpacking. I got started yesterday and did some much needed laundry, although I forgot that the detergent here kills color so a few shirts that were neon are now dull and blah. I will probably hand wash certain things from here on out. My apartment is super nice, I will post some pix later if I have time. It is a new building and security is quite tight which I find a bit intense, although better safe than sorry I guess. Also, there is no air con, which is a bummer because it is really hot. Especially since there are also no curtains yet so the sun is beating down through my window. It's ok because most of the time I won't be here, but sleeping is an adjustment. I'm going to try to get another fan (I looked all over yesterday and couldn't find one). I've had to spend some cash recently (buying some staple groceries, some beer, some household items, rent, ect). Yesterday, since I was upset, I bought Subway, which is the same price as in the US (read: expensive for here). I am amazed at the amount of familiar brands in the supermarkets. I don't buy them, they are more expensive, but you can get things like Tropicana, Ben and Jerry's, Quaker Oats, ect. The prices of groceries went up a little bit because I am in a wealthier neighborhood, but it is still less than in the US.
I am going to Skype with my family in a little bit and then the plan is to finish unpacking, make a list of things I still need, and head to Klang. Klang is a city a bit far from here (about an hr and a half train) on the west coast. I was invited to go over to a friend of a friend's house to cook which should be a good time. Maybe I can find a place to get a fan to put near my bed (the ceiling fan only does so much). I have a feeling today is going to be hot hot hot because there are no clouds. It is best when it rains because things cool down a bit. I also find the downpour quite calming.
Sunday I am getting a ride back from G (the friend of a friend) and I think I will figure out how to use my pool/gym pass (I'm going to gain a bunch of weight if I don't work out, too many carbs!), finish settling in, read, and journal. I have fallen a bit behind in my journal. It's hard to keep up with both the blog, emails home, and a written journal. All trips I have taken overseas have their own written journal (except a cruise I went on). I am going to try to go to church every other week so I can keep in touch with my spiritual side. I have been using a Buddhist filter to sift through the messages, I find it easier for me to relate to.
Well I am going to cook up some breakfast before I Skype. I have much more to share, but it will have to wait for another time.
Missing home but loving Malaysia,
-M
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