Here I am in...
Berkeley!
I think i definitely have the BEST luck when it comes to temporary housing in the United States...and I'm being downright sarcastic here. Well, this time's housing for the night is better than my previous experience and thank god it's just one night that I've to stay in a hotel, or inn rather, for that matter. Not that the quality of the place really sux but I really hate the fact that there is no elevators there. In fact, small hotels and inns really do not have elevators...and I'm carrying two suitcases which in total is my own weight. To make things worse, the counter told me that the only room available was at the top floor, the 3rd floor. Well, you might think that it's not that bad, it's only 3rd floor, but when a person with jet lag, lack of sleep, getting quite emo for unknown reasons, having to carry those stuff up 3 floors just made her more emo and frustrated. of course i can't carry both at the same time so i had to go up and down twice. Tml's there's no way i can ever drag the suitcases all the way to the student hall so I have to call a cab...which seems to be challenging. I'm really feeling shitty right now though half of this might be is my fault because i forgot about the 1 day gap in between the check in date to student housing and the day I'm arriving...
I was also really close to getting stuck at the airport because I have no idea how to go to this inn. The worst thing i realised was that my phone line was still cut so i have no way to call anybody, seek for help from anyone T_T_T and i can't call a cab even if i know the number. I was actually thinking of getting a cab directly to the place because i really cannot fathom dragging my suitcases anywhere for long distances...but it seems that U.S. is not like Singapore where u can get cabs easily anywhere. Being distraught and pretty much disoriented at that time, i was wondering if rental car means the same thing as a cab. In the back of my mind i know it's well...renting cars but i really just want to leave and even if it doesnt seem possible i wish things will work out. that's how desperate i was i guess. In the end, (of course) it does turn out to be renting cars big surprise, and so i have to travel all the way back....on the way back i asked some officer for directions and he very kindly suggested taking the Bart bus to the nearest stop and take a cab from there because it's cheaper. I was almost crying when he told me that because he really has a kind voice and at times like this, when you're alone in an unknown area by yourself, you appreciate these kindness a few thousand times more. and the best thing was, on the way back i met up with N.. When i saw him i was just sooo relieved because i know now that i can get to my place without a problem. Things feel more certain when there's two people instead of going solo. Actually three.
I really wish i have to socializing abilities as N. because it seems that he had randomly gotten along with some random guy who happens to stay in California while doing his studies. and this random guy was guiding us all the way to the stop where we'll both be heading. and I barely have to courage to even seek help from people...well i wish i can overcome this stupid glitch of mine...most people probably can't understand this, and sometimes even i don't understand myself...through the years, I've been getting better at communicating and all but i guess there's still lot more to work on...(~_~)|||
I'm starving myself today as usual because I'm lazy to grab (official) dinner...and besides i don't really feel that safe walking alone in the streets...so i just went to the nearest grocery store, grabbed some drinks and one small bag of chips and settle my dinner. and actually breakfast tomorrow. My diet and sleep schedules are really so messed up that i swear my life expectancy will drop to 50 before i turn 25. (though of course i won't know until i actually die but...) my cycles getting messed up is probably a sign already...T_T
Berkeley, or California in general seems to have a New-York feel, though of course New York is definitely more citish. but it's more similar to New York than to Madison in any case. I wonder how the school is though...
I think i definitely have the BEST luck when it comes to temporary housing in the United States...and I'm being downright sarcastic here. Well, this time's housing for the night is better than my previous experience and thank god it's just one night that I've to stay in a hotel, or inn rather, for that matter. Not that the quality of the place really sux but I really hate the fact that there is no elevators there. In fact, small hotels and inns really do not have elevators...and I'm carrying two suitcases which in total is my own weight. To make things worse, the counter told me that the only room available was at the top floor, the 3rd floor. Well, you might think that it's not that bad, it's only 3rd floor, but when a person with jet lag, lack of sleep, getting quite emo for unknown reasons, having to carry those stuff up 3 floors just made her more emo and frustrated. of course i can't carry both at the same time so i had to go up and down twice. Tml's there's no way i can ever drag the suitcases all the way to the student hall so I have to call a cab...which seems to be challenging. I'm really feeling shitty right now though half of this might be is my fault because i forgot about the 1 day gap in between the check in date to student housing and the day I'm arriving...
I was also really close to getting stuck at the airport because I have no idea how to go to this inn. The worst thing i realised was that my phone line was still cut so i have no way to call anybody, seek for help from anyone T_T_T and i can't call a cab even if i know the number. I was actually thinking of getting a cab directly to the place because i really cannot fathom dragging my suitcases anywhere for long distances...but it seems that U.S. is not like Singapore where u can get cabs easily anywhere. Being distraught and pretty much disoriented at that time, i was wondering if rental car means the same thing as a cab. In the back of my mind i know it's well...renting cars but i really just want to leave and even if it doesnt seem possible i wish things will work out. that's how desperate i was i guess. In the end, (of course) it does turn out to be renting cars big surprise, and so i have to travel all the way back....on the way back i asked some officer for directions and he very kindly suggested taking the Bart bus to the nearest stop and take a cab from there because it's cheaper. I was almost crying when he told me that because he really has a kind voice and at times like this, when you're alone in an unknown area by yourself, you appreciate these kindness a few thousand times more. and the best thing was, on the way back i met up with N.. When i saw him i was just sooo relieved because i know now that i can get to my place without a problem. Things feel more certain when there's two people instead of going solo. Actually three.
I really wish i have to socializing abilities as N. because it seems that he had randomly gotten along with some random guy who happens to stay in California while doing his studies. and this random guy was guiding us all the way to the stop where we'll both be heading. and I barely have to courage to even seek help from people...well i wish i can overcome this stupid glitch of mine...most people probably can't understand this, and sometimes even i don't understand myself...through the years, I've been getting better at communicating and all but i guess there's still lot more to work on...(~_~)|||
I'm starving myself today as usual because I'm lazy to grab (official) dinner...and besides i don't really feel that safe walking alone in the streets...so i just went to the nearest grocery store, grabbed some drinks and one small bag of chips and settle my dinner. and actually breakfast tomorrow. My diet and sleep schedules are really so messed up that i swear my life expectancy will drop to 50 before i turn 25. (though of course i won't know until i actually die but...) my cycles getting messed up is probably a sign already...T_T
Berkeley, or California in general seems to have a New-York feel, though of course New York is definitely more citish. but it's more similar to New York than to Madison in any case. I wonder how the school is though...