Day 3

1 July 2008
0545
Hostel room

SL snores. It’s strange to hear girls snore.

The clouds are moving swiftly as the sun rises over the sea. At least, that’s how it looked like from my hostel’s window. It is my first day of class. Wondering what it would be like. Hoping it is not too difficult and that I don’t have to speak Portuguese at the first class itself. I haven’t touched my books since my Portuguese exam in May. Now I wish I bought that grammar book along to brush up.

Today, we’re to have a 3-hour class in the morning, followed by activities (dancing or painting, what the fuck?? I can’t do either!) in the afternoon and the opening ceremony. We got our food coupons yesterday so we technically don’t need to buy anything today – let’s see how busy we are or how strong our resolve will be. I budgeted RM100 (MOP$240) for each day I am here and I’ve only spent a little more than half of that in the 2 days. But I feel like I’m spending a lot since after setting aside money for fees and Disneyland trip, I only have $150 left to last me the month. Actually, I have RM2000 in my debit card, which explains why I look so poor but I haven’t had any opportunity to use it and to withdraw money would cost me RM10 per transaction, which is absurd!!

Let’s see how today goes.

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