The surreal has become real. I'm sitting here typing on the floor of my apartment (I have a desk but no chair for some reason) in St Louis, Missouri.
After 13 hours from Brisbane to LA, 6 hours of trying to stay awake in LAX and 3 hours from LA to St Louis, I was beyond exhausted. I tried to convince myself that it was just like a big night out after a day of work, in order to keep my sanity. But I mean it just does not compare.
So far, St Louis' impression on me has been pretty much what I expected. I guess google maps and wikipedia will do that to you. Except the people have a tendency to be short and sharp, which can be quite intimidating when you're just a lost and lonely Ju.
Although, I just bought a new sim card from T Mobile and the two salespeople in the empty store were overjoyed to see me (probably their first customer in who knows how long). In fact, they both gave me their numbers. Maurice, because he thought I was "fly" and Keya, in case I wanted to hang. Too kind. As to whether I'll call them, I don't know. Not sure if I have enough swag for these kids.
After 13 hours from Brisbane to LA, 6 hours of trying to stay awake in LAX and 3 hours from LA to St Louis, I was beyond exhausted. I tried to convince myself that it was just like a big night out after a day of work, in order to keep my sanity. But I mean it just does not compare.
So far, St Louis' impression on me has been pretty much what I expected. I guess google maps and wikipedia will do that to you. Except the people have a tendency to be short and sharp, which can be quite intimidating when you're just a lost and lonely Ju.
Although, I just bought a new sim card from T Mobile and the two salespeople in the empty store were overjoyed to see me (probably their first customer in who knows how long). In fact, they both gave me their numbers. Maurice, because he thought I was "fly" and Keya, in case I wanted to hang. Too kind. As to whether I'll call them, I don't know. Not sure if I have enough swag for these kids.
My apartment
Newly renovated and furnished ^_^
Everything smells like paint. The water tastes a bit like it too.
Home decorating.
Self-portrait.
Went to Walmart and bought more than I can carry (took me 3 trips up the 3 flights of stairs).
New number one rule: only buy what I can carry.
Killing time on photobooth at LAX.
6665 Washington Ave.
No joke, drive through bank near my place.
Jetlagged Ju in a hotel room built for 4 after half a cup of coffee*.
*if you know me, you know I don't drink coffee.
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