22/11/07

wednesday





got up before the alarm clock went on and hopped in the shower to wake me up. We had to leave a bit early today to go to the steel shop this morning. It was the mom’s and I wasn’t too sure which one was better. It is so hard to find the right material always. We spent half an hour explaining what I need. I asked them if they had any old newspaper to show what I’m planning to do. They finally got it but we decided to decide later because of the cost. It was a lot more expansive than we thought. left there after 9am and got to the station quarter past. Had 10minuets so I went to the 7eleven to get some breakfast. Got on 9:28 train which was the express one. When I got on some people were looking at the number so I wondered if it was all reserved seat. However I just couldn’t be bothered asking someone so I just pretended that I didn’t notice.
Walked different way today. There was a big chemist on the way so I got in to get a comb. I lost the one I had in Taipei. They were surprised that I couldn’t speak Chinese.
Went the alley to get short cut.
There was a beer factory and some people were loading. They looked at me suspiciously. I guess not many people walk around there.
When I got to the church, there were some people at the entrance. They were massaging people there.
They made a table clear for me to work in a office. I felt like I was having a detention at a school, having done something really bad. Then the Obachan who worked very hard yesterday came. She sat next to me to learn something new.
The girl brought lunch for me again. She said it’s not meat but I said I would bring my own cause I feel bad that they have to go out to get my lunch everyday. I had the one anyway. It was so big and took me so long to finish it.
The lady came back after lunch. She brought some drink for me. I wasn’t sure it I would like it but I did.
The other lady came and we worked very hard. They were joking around and having fun as well.
Worked until 5 pm.
Money
The manager wasn’t there today so I walked to the station. Left the church at 5:30 and got on the train at 6:06. It was an ordinary train.
Called C to tell him I would get to gaoshun around 6:30. I sort of like to be on a train to observe people. They have no idea that I don’t understand Chinese.
got there at 6:35. waited a bit for Mr. C to come. dropped my camera while I was waiting. I was glad that it was in the case. I know one day I’m gonna drop it and break it. got a phone call from Cha but the car came so I aid hi and bye.
We went to the shop we went last night. I wasn’t expecting much. There was a lady instead and she had no idea what we ordered. She asked a boy around the shop and he was sending a message to someone. He came back and said it’s not there. We saw the pile near the door which I was wondering if that’s what he got for us. It wasn’t good at all. I said no worries but C was asking the lady something. I thought it would be a waste of time.
the guy was on a hammock outside. It was sort f hidden and I was wondering who the boy was talking to. The guy said that I could talk to his mom on the phone. I said that’s ok cause I didn’t know what to say.
He insisted that I talk to his mom saying she is so good. I wasn’t sure what was good but I got on the phone anyway. His wife dialed for me. I just explained why I was calling and said it’s ok but she was apologizing so many times. It wads so brief but her Japanese was perfect like native speaker. I told the guy so and he was so happy to hear that. he was sorry that he couldn’t get what I wanted. Told him not to worry.
C wanted to get some duck so I told him that I would walk around to see if there is anything I can eat there. I found a craft shop so I wanted to go in but waited for C. saw him looking for me at the other side of road. I was waving but he didn’t notice me. I was gonna call his name but realized that I didn’t know how to call him. I was avoiding calling their names in case it’ sounds bad.
Called him with “Mr” and he noticed me. Told him that I found a shop for transparent string.
Went in seven eleven to get some food but I bought toast bread only.
C stopped by at this sushi train for me. I went in and said something in English and they freaked out. I thought I could just pick up the sushi which were going around but I had to order. Just pointed out what I wanted and had t wait a bit. What I didn’t realize was that they all come in two pieces. It was so much and they had to put them in two boxes.
We ate at home for the first time. Ir was so happy to see me. She said that he was calling my name all day.
He took some of my sushi. He didn’t want his own food.
She asked me if I wanted to do my washing and I said “YES!” Had a quick shower before washing.
I got internet connection in my bed room. fell asleep while I was online.

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