So, my ole China chum the Dom Nem recently wrote a blog post called The Bug Report in which she let the world know about the bugs living in her apartment, and how she deals with them.
Well, unfortunately, I've got a bug report of my own. We never had bugs in this apartment last summer for the record. I mean, ants or mosquitoes or something I guess, but... this year....
We have roaches.
Vomit.
Yeah, it's gross. In the two weeks we've been here, I'd say we've killed 10. That means there are approximately 10,000,002 that we haven't killed.
Of course, we complained to the lady who handles the housing for us right away. Also, we cleaned the kitchen very thoroughly. Well, our landlady has been around numerous times spraying buttloads of chemicals into every corner of the apartment, putting out little roach traps (I don't know how they work- I'm assuming there is some kind of poison inside) and muttering to anyone who will listen about how the boys who were here before us were "muy sucio" (very dirty) which is what brought on the roaches.
One of my roommates CK has another theory, which I think makes some sense. Right outside our apartment there is a lot of construction going on- they are building an underground bus station I believe. So CK figures, the roaches used to live down there, underground...but now it's all loud and dangerous and stuff, so they've (literally) moved up.
So, that is my bug report. I have only had to kill one myself, because most of the time, all any of us has to do is scream a bit and CK will come running with a towel or a tissue or a shoe or something, and she'll take care of it. Brave woman that one. There have not been any sighting in my room so far (knock on wood!), so I feel ok about that. Let's just hope for the best.
In other news, our metro station entrance, starting TODAY (couldn't be two weeks from now, no, TODAY) is under construction and closed. So, we now have to walk waaaay down the block to get to the other entrance, and it's just a pain in my behind. Adds 5 minutes to our morning commute, easy. Phbbt!
In more exciting news, on Friday, I got my cap and gown and tassel and HOOD. Of course, when I got home, I tried it right on. I couldn't quite figure the hood out, but, I'm sure someone will help me with that when the time comes. I have to say, I was very proud. And I know I will feel very proud when I get to wear it in the ceremony in a couple of weeks. It's been an intense year this past year- and well, I have to admit that I respect education (good thing, since I'm a teacher, huh?) so I think it's a pretty big deal that I did this, and darn it, I'm really proud (did I already say that?)!!!
But also, I do have to say, the Masters' gown is sillier than the regular undergrad one. Funny sleeves and the hood... yeah, it's really silly looking. I remember thinking last year when I watched the graduation how cool it was that they were all up there...but then I remember thinking also that caps and gowns in all their silliness must really go way back, cause they are just plain funny looking! :) Anyway, I'll be happy to wear it anyway! :)
So, there you go...the bug report, plus a little more. 2 weeks/courses down, 2 to go!
4 comments:
Hey,
I often have showers and watch TV with cockroaches and geckos. They are harmless. Ours come up from the water pipes, so we never know when one is going to pop into the sink.
Have fun with them and good luck for the rest of your course!
Hi there,
I'm with Courtney! In Brisbane (which is sub tropical) cockroaches (GREAT BIG ONES) were something that would appear quite often - kind of a part of life - they would FLY into the house (bet you didn't know those buggers have wings too). A bit creepy, but you get used to it! Just don't forget to leave the cap on your toothpaste!!! Mook
Yeah, I guess in the northern USA where I grew up, you don't get cockroaches (at least not so many that you ever see them) unless you're dirty and keep a filthy house...so that is my background conversation for the whole thing. I know that with the choices I plan on making in choosing places to live, I should just go ahead and get used to em.
And Mook, actually, because I'm a Kindy teacher who used to teach a unit on Amazing Animals, I know that cockroaches, like ALL insects, have wings (at least at some point in their lives). I never leave the cap off my toothpaste, and now I officially will never either.
I remember thinking the caps and gowns looked really funny too, but I couldn't help but be proud to wear it. I think maybe I will use it to be Harry Potter or something for Halloween this year! Just kidding...
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