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won't lie. For a few days I haven't been feeling like myself. Before I
left for Lithuania, some serious issues came up and I was forced to
recognize the decision which lay in front of me. But now I have
surrendured to the use of outside help and I think I'm on the road to
an answer. At least I'm taking steps to be on that road. I only hope
that the right thing will present itself and all I have to do is follow
through. Today is Tuesday, September 5th. I'm sitting in my dorm in
Karklu 5, room 312. My three roommates are from the Ukraine. They are
actully from the same city and went to the same school, even though
they are not all freshmen here. They are nice, except they have very
different musical tastes than me. Not that that's a bad thing, but it
would be nice to live somewhere where death metal isn't constantly
playing at loud volumes.
When we first arrived we flew into
Vilnius, which is the capital of Lithuania. It was the most beautiful
city I have ever seen; just like how I would imagine any European city.
It was old and had old women selling their amber in booths on
cobblestoned streets, there were cafes everywhere and the general feel
of the city was comforting. I have posted pictures on my facebook:
http://geneva.facebook.com/profile.php?id=151100477
We
spent a few days in Vilnius, taking multiple tours of the city and
learning how to find our way around. Mostly the weather was good,
except for a rainy day here and there, but even when we were out in the
rain it was a lovely time.
Here is a summary of our activities thus
far: We visited the KGB prison-turned-museum, took a tour of Trakai
Castle, went to the Orvidu Absurdities Museum, Nida Beach on the Baltic
Sea, and we've had multiple tours of Vilnius and Klaipeda (where the
school is located). By now I can comfortably take a bus from one of the
mainstreets to the shopping mall and to the school. It's pretty easy to
get around, most people speak some broken english, so if they can't
understand my Lithuanian mumblings, it somehow works out.
Today I
woke up in a better mood and with a better feeling, which is
refreshing. Lately I've been going to bed quite distraught and thinking
hard, and waking up feeling empty. Today was different and I am
thankful. For those of you who are aware of my predicament, I would
appreicate your input.
But for now I'm going to try to focus on
things right around me so I don't miss anything. I want to get to know
some Europeans and my professors. I am glad that I'm here with 35 other
North Americans, but I don't want to limit myself to the familiar. Ever
since we arrived we have been going non-stop. It's nice now that school
has started to relax a little and be allowed to explore on my own time.
I need to start feeling and acting like myself, time to let go of
certain anxieties, because they will work out in their own way and in
the best way (even though I have my personal feelings of what I want to
happen), but we'll see. I only hope it will happen soon so that I don't
feel so all over the place. I think not being positive about something
contributes to me not feeling like myself. I hate not being sure.
Please pray for me.
Okay. Today I have two classes, they start at
1:15 and end at 4:30, however since this is the first Tuesday, I don't
think the classes will last that long. Perhaps I will have some free
time to purchase some sneakers and some form of a portable time-telling
device.
I think I'm going to get a shower, or eat some breakfast.
Just a few notes: I am 7 hours ahead of you, I have skype, my name is
Azaelia9, I'll be posting new pictures on facebook probably a few times
a week. Today it is windy and I hope it smells like fall outside. I
can't wait until my coats arrive! I can't wait to get some knitting
needles and yarn! I can't wait to talk to you again.
Have a nice day everyone, I know I will. :)
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