when it feels like rain

I'm here.

And not in a good mood.

My flights were fantastic, but it is pouring down rain, my hotel room won't be ready for another hour, it's a holiday in Greece too so everything (including the University) is closed, and my mother won't answer her phone.

Therefore, I am in a bad mood.

Athens is a dismal city in the rain.  Add to that the fact that I got about 3 hours of sleep last night, and that all I've eaten in the past 24 hours has been airplane food, and you get a not very happy Rachel.

To remedy that situation and occupy some time, I walked over to Mitropoleous and got a mango frappuccino at Starbucks.  Then I picked up a phone card, talked to Dad, got a SIM card for my cellphone, and stopped by the Hondos Center and picked up the shampoo, conditioner, and mousse that I neglected to pack.

And now I'm bored and exhausted.  With no one to talk to or hang out with, it's just not all that fun.  I'm beginning to remember why I said last summer that I needed a break from Athens; I've seen it, experienced it, and am tired of it.

Here's hoping my excitement returns with the sun.

~RLM

PS. My new phone number is 0030 694 892 6138.  All incoming calls are free for me, so I would love to talk to you, but make sure you have either a calling card or some kind of international coverage or it will cost you a fortune.  Also, don't call my old number, because Caitlin has my Cingular plan for the summer and will be of no use.

Comments

[Melody]

Rachel,

Ohhhh I am so sorry your trip is beginning so rocky! :(

Soon you will be rested, the rainclouds will dissipate and you will be extolling the virtues of a summer in Greece!

Hey, at least you don't have nail fungus! (grin)

Hang in there.....I'm glad your flights were fabulous and I know that soon you will be feeling fabulous.

Hey, if nothing else you will have great hair (wink)

Hugs
M