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I am feeling very frustrated.

Imagine that.

Tonight we finally had our meeting to discuss everyone's plans for the next three weeks, and it was mass chaos.

I'm not going to Rhodes this weekend.

I'm really angry about that.

I feel the constant need to escape from this group, this apartment has become like a prison.

I want to actually come to this country and enjoy it.  It is so frustrating that all of my excitement, despite my constant attempts at staying positive, is being drawn down by the drama of these people and events.

Just needed to vent.

~RLM

Update on Monday, June 25, 2007 at 06:50PM by rachellake

So, about 10 minutes after posting my little rant, I felt incredibly stupid for complaining.

I mean, most people would kill to be in Greece.

So, I'm going to try and lighten the mood and remind myself what makes this worthwhile.

I do love meeting new people and making friends I wouldn't normally have.  I have meshed well with several members of the group, and our fun times make up for the insanity of everyone else.  This weekend, our little group spent some quality time enoying Olympia and Tolo, the two towns we stayed in.  Spreading a blanket under the stars with newly good friends, and then the next night sitting by the pool until the wee hours of the morning, are definitely moments worth savoring.

I've gotten so comfortable in this city.  It doesn't even feel like a foreign country to me anymore.  I love the confidence I have in carrying on my everyday city routine; walking through Plaka, getting groceries, feeling at home here.  More and more I feel like I could live here permanently, and I'm beginning to plan on how to make that happen in the future.

I love the Greek style of life; they appreciate it so much more here.  There is no rush to eat, no hurry to get in and out of stores, cafes, etc.   Mesimerianos is built into the frame of every day; the rush of the city slows down for the afternoon siesta.  People are more calm and relaxed about getting things done, with phrases like "It's Greece!" or "then perizo" (which means don't sweat the small stuff) being uttered right and left.  I also love the fact that I could live my life quite comfortably without a vehicle.  Between walking and the metro, I'm set.  It feels so much more satisfying to reach my destination and also so much more like I'm a part of the city.

Lemon roasted potatoes.  And gyros with french fries at Tony's.  And yoghurt.  And cherries.  And watermelon.  And peach juice...the list goes on.

Walking around the Acropolis late at night.  It may be the most peaceful feeling in the world for me.  There's no real explaining it.

Now I feel better.

Night. 

P.S. I just posted pics on flickr from this weekend. 

Comments

[Melody]

Oh, the heat will make you crabby too. Be sure to stay hydrated!

And...sorry about the awkward situation. Hopefully things will work out!

I am so enjoying reading your blog. :)

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