So I realized today that I don't have any friends here!! I have my family, of course, but that will only take me so far. A few people have asked me if I have gone out, and the answer is no. :-(
I live next to a movie theater, bennigans (lol), bowling alley and bar with a (se dice) beautiful view of the city. This place. Who would I go out with? no one. nadie. As smiley as I might be in the U.S. I do not talk to anyone here without a reason. And thus far, my only reasons for speaking to strangers is to thank them for ringing up my purchase or to set up an academic meeting lol.
Although piropos are not as obnoxious here as they are in Cuba, I do not even turn when I hear someone whistle or call "joven," "linda" or whatever. (I hope they aren't trying to tell me something important lol)
what do I mean by stains? I do not trust anyone. At all. In my mind, everyone is a bad story just waiting to happen. Everyone is a potential thief or liar just looking to befriend me. I have to start talking to SOME people or else I am condemned to life as a spectator sport. No bueno.
yes, I realize it has only been a week and a half and I should not go around talking to every random person on the street lol. But admitting I have a problem is step one. Making some friends is step 2.
I am going to try to take some dance classes. I am looking for baile tipico, but would settle for salsa. I do not want to join too many things that will take away from my academic obligations, so I will look for activities one at a time and see what comes of them.
In the meantime, come visit me so I can go out. thanks. :-)
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