i'm sorry

"so, what DO you do with your days???"

I AM SO TIRED OF ANSWERING THIS QUESTION!

i left my job in the states. we moved here with my husband's company. yes, i do have a work permit. no, i'm not working. we're only here for 9 months. this is my opportunity to take time off and explore. explore the city. explore new friends. explore new interests. blah, blah, blah.

sometimes, that answer works and the person kindly nods their head and says, "well, good for you!"

usually, it doesn't.

so, what exactly do you do with your days???

i then explain that i'm taking 3 classes, working out, reading, traveling, shopping, cooking, cleaning ... yes, my life is so very good right now. i have absolutely no complaints. yes, i am very well rested. yes, i am very stress free. yes, i am so very lucky.

and, i'm sorry that it's not you in my shoes, okay?

i'm sorry that i can take daytime and evening courses. i'm sorry that i find typography intersting. i'm sorry that i'm enjoying learning a little italian. i'm sorry that i'm completely fascinated with my handbag design class. i'm sorry that i have time to go to the gym. i'm sorry that i have time to do laundry, go to the grocery store, and make sure the flat is clean & neat. i'm sorry that i enjoy lunch with my friends. i'm sorry that i get to explore the city. and, i'm sorry that that all seems so frivolous and pointless to you.

if it makes you feel better. i only have about 4 months of this lifestyle left and then it's back to the states, back to a job, and back to a truly pointless lifestyle.

i freakin' love living here ... i'm sorry that you don't.
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dinner: fire house pub near waterloo station - bad steak, great chips

sudoku completed: 2

gym class: body combat

weather: sunny, but cold. i need to get a wooly hat. add that to my shopping list!

highlight: babysat my friend's 2-year-old daughter for the afternoon -- she's so cute!