There was a cock roach crawling on the dinner table last night. I was almost whisked away by a giant dump truck dragging a large tree behind it. I saw two dogs jump on motorcycles and zoom away like it was their normal routine. These are all too normal.

I want to comment on transportation and related safety. The double yellow line on the roads in this country must mean "have a nice day", because they certainly could not mean "do not cross in any situation" as they mean in America. In fact, most vehicles do not have speedometers, or have ones that have not worked in 10 yrs. Being in a car/bus/motorcyle (sorry parents, it's true), is like being in a video game. But the cool thing is you win every time (I know you're thinking "no you don't win every time! you're not invincible!!"). But the system simply works so much better here than in America. You see horrific, deadly accidents daily in America. Here, the traffic flow is crazier but somehow safer. I never worry about friends traveling, if they'll make it there safely or not. Not to mention how cheap the transportation is here! We can get anywhere in our town for less than a dollar, split four ways usually. And traveling an hour away costs us about $1.25 and you can travel with ease. You gotta love it. You gotta be flexible- you may sit by an odorous individual or sit on a velour bus seat- but it's worth it.