And now for something completely different.
All I seem to use Livejournal for is being emo in public. Even though my issues are arguably larger or something, I still just bitch. I'm going to make an effort to do some upbeat posts so it doesn't seem like I'm cutting myself under the table.
The biggest problem is that the things that are positive are less interesting to talk about. Its just like the problem of the current mass media in the world. It's more interesting to talk about the problems rather then the positives.
The kids are a drain on energy and patience, but I do enjoy spending time with them. Its nice looking at a slice of life where no one gives a shit about what others think. They just do what they want to. Though some of the older kids may have already learned methods of manipulating adults they are still so transparent its easy to see through it. I see it as a social experiment really. I learn all I can about their family life through gossip and news and from meeting the parents, and learn what I can from talking to the kids, and attempt to build up a mental picture of some theories on the children's behavior. I find it makes it easier to do the boring things I must for the school. I am indeed a bit of a psychology nerd.
The architecture is something I've left out, but I find it also fascinating. Almost every building here towards the center of town is 3 stories tall or higher. Yet the first floor is the only shop, and the higher levels are all apartments. Residential areas are simply areas that have fewer shops. Having lived in the US most my life, I find the layout interesting. Though I probably wouldn't want to live here.
Sadly my comments about friends are indeed true, its very hard for me to make new friends even in america, and my proficiency has not increased noticeably here. And that hurts my opinion of the people, but I simply have not gotten lucky and met someone interested in hanging out with me. That or the people here are more similar to me then I thought, and they are all worrying about bothering me when I'm busy so their waiting on MY phone call. And I have made better friends with my families previous exchange student and her family when I visit them. But distance strains that relationship, so its a feeble thread.
I'm going to try and improve this situation as best I can, while trying to ignore the bullshit from my employer and her family. So even though I keep earning the name 'Linkin Mark', I'm going to try and be more upbeat. No one wants to be friends with someone who is super negative.
The biggest problem is that the things that are positive are less interesting to talk about. Its just like the problem of the current mass media in the world. It's more interesting to talk about the problems rather then the positives.
The kids are a drain on energy and patience, but I do enjoy spending time with them. Its nice looking at a slice of life where no one gives a shit about what others think. They just do what they want to. Though some of the older kids may have already learned methods of manipulating adults they are still so transparent its easy to see through it. I see it as a social experiment really. I learn all I can about their family life through gossip and news and from meeting the parents, and learn what I can from talking to the kids, and attempt to build up a mental picture of some theories on the children's behavior. I find it makes it easier to do the boring things I must for the school. I am indeed a bit of a psychology nerd.
The architecture is something I've left out, but I find it also fascinating. Almost every building here towards the center of town is 3 stories tall or higher. Yet the first floor is the only shop, and the higher levels are all apartments. Residential areas are simply areas that have fewer shops. Having lived in the US most my life, I find the layout interesting. Though I probably wouldn't want to live here.
Sadly my comments about friends are indeed true, its very hard for me to make new friends even in america, and my proficiency has not increased noticeably here. And that hurts my opinion of the people, but I simply have not gotten lucky and met someone interested in hanging out with me. That or the people here are more similar to me then I thought, and they are all worrying about bothering me when I'm busy so their waiting on MY phone call. And I have made better friends with my families previous exchange student and her family when I visit them. But distance strains that relationship, so its a feeble thread.
I'm going to try and improve this situation as best I can, while trying to ignore the bullshit from my employer and her family. So even though I keep earning the name 'Linkin Mark', I'm going to try and be more upbeat. No one wants to be friends with someone who is super negative.