This is a post about frustration

[theatokos]

I was going to spell out the details, but I just don't have the energy for it. Basically, I'm tired of obstacles and buraucracy and working around the systems. I just want the internet set up and a freaking phone. But one piece is needed for the other which is needed for the next, which makes certain details a complicated circle. It's like a closed system and we can't quite seem to break in.

I'm super pleased that I cooked a dinner in my own home last night (sauteed potatos, mushrooms and onions, green salad with vinaigrette, and fried whiting - hee). But this morning, I'm tired of things being difficult, of running into unforeseen obstacles in trying to accomplish basic daily tasks.

Thank goodness we're not in a truly foreign land. I can't imagine how taxing that would be!

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Truly a foreign land

[hrafntinna.livejournal.com]

They say (I don't remember who, but they do) that the country with the highest failure rate for American expats (i.e., the one from which the most come home, contrary to plans) is England. Something to do with it being a whole lot more foreign than anyone expects.

Of course, you're in Wales.

But I recognize this too. I thought of it as resistance, like plowing through a medium heavier than air. It's more gratifying when it's a part of a larger project like language acquisition. Maybe you should try to do it all in Welsh.

Re: Truly a foreign land

[pwilk.livejournal.com]

like Jonah

he he he, heavens the pun never gets old. quick, show it to Adam.

Re: Truly a foreign land

[hrafntinna.livejournal.com]

Bizarrely, my tiny Welsh vocabulary includes the word for whale.

Re: Truly a foreign land

[ewigweibliche.livejournal.com]

That you even have a tiny Welsh vocabularly blows the mind. Or just confirms your linguistic superiority.

I am slowly acquiring vocab. It's pronounciation that's really hindering me. Thankfully, the Welsh are amazingly nice and patient and willing to help when they can.

I am in love with this place!