All things considered, I give myself 6.5 out of 10 today. All the excitement and enchantment has been put on hold as I try to survive in the treacherous suburbia: where distances are triple what we're used to and temperatures are half, brand new language with brand new vowels -- a kaleidoscope that mesmerises like a swaying cobra. Today I conquered starvation. I wonder which ones I'll conquer tomorrow? Hopefully poverty (set up bank account, fund transfer from Singapore), and maybe sloth (get a bicycle).
