Sick

Short post, for once. I've been pretty sick for the last four days and have, unfortunately, been spending a lot of time in my bedroom. I've been to the movies twice just to get out of the house (He's Just Not That Into You and the Curious Case of Benjamin Button), and last night I felt well enough to go to a tango class with some friends. I love to dance, but I find it difficult to learn partner dances because you really have to find someone who knows what they're doing to teach you, and people who know what they're doing usually want to dance with other people who know what they're doing. It makes me miss contra-dancing.

On our way to tango. Photo stolen from Dana.

I'm getting a little homesick, but I suppose that's to be expected. I've been here three weeks and the novelty's beginning to wear off. My homestay isn't great--I'm actually thinking about moving--and it's been raining, so I haven't been able to wander around the city. Also, classes haven't started yet and I don't do very well without routine.

But enough complaining. I know that I'm lucky to be here, and I know it will get better as I get more settled. I just think that after almost five years of not being in the same place for more than a year I'm ready to stay put for a little while, and study abroad doesn't really help with that.

As always, thanks for the e-mails and the comments. I'll have a more up-beat post soon!