Today was a busy day! I went to do some errands including working on Chinese, skyping with family, going to my aunt's and uncle's for dinner, and going to two exercise classes. The first exercise class was belly dancing. I'm proud to say that I tried it but there were only 5 people and it was awkward since I didn't understand some things that the instructor said and we had to learn basic moves. At least I tried it and it was okay for the most part.
When I went to my aunt's and uncle's, I have to pass the entrance gate and I usually never have trouble since I've been going there mostly every Thurs. I had problems one of the first times I went to their place and again, tonight it was the same guard that gave me trouble. This time he asked me who I wanted to see since I asked him if I could go in and he wouldn't open the door. Normally the guard lets me in without me asking since I've been going for the past 5 months. I told him my uncle and he goes well it could be anyone's uncle. He asked for the name but he started to get angry with me and I said the last name but he made fun of my pronunciation and said what? I don't understand what you're saying. I started to call my aunt and she had to talk to him but I finally said his name. I was SO ANGRY! I was really pissed off because he kept attacking me and my mind went blank. I know my uncle's Chinese name but I totally forgot at the moment and it's hard to think in a foreign language. He kept saying he didn't understand me and I finally yelled "Because I'm an American." He goes oh a lot of Americans are coming back to Taiwan and it seemed like he was mocking me.
He finally opened the door for me and I rushed past the gate quickly and didn't even look at him. I was furious. I got to my aunt's and she was trying to calm me down. She knew I was angry. I understand that a lot of people are trying to pull scams and get in the apartment but the fact that he wasn't even patient with me and wouldn't even let me speak made me upset. UGH...When I left, he opened the door for me and I said mockingly thanks in Chinese. Yeah, I'm immature lol
Well besides that fiasco, I then went to the kick boxing class tonight. It put me in a much better mood and I kept imagining myself hitting the guard so it was okay lol I go to these exercise classes mostly with my coworker and there was this lady who was really nice and started chatting with us. We were talking about our awesome instructor and the class. He is so sweet. We were the last ones to leave since the lady was talking to us and the instructor asked us if we were okay and if it wasn't too tiring for us. Aww lol Definitely looking forward to Thurs. now :)
-Chihchat
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