Alex's Blog of Awesome

The Killer Instinct.

Guess who just battled an insect the size of his fist?

And by “battle”, I mean “throwing stuff at it from across the room while shrieking like a little girl”.

*cough*

The point is that I won.

More Betterness!

So here’s an update for all those who have been wondering what’s been going on in my life.

I moved into the teacher house a couple days ago. It’s really spacious and is in a really nice neighborhood - but what’s more important; it has a freaking shower! All my old place had was a faucet and a bucket. Let me tell you: there is no position more humbling than the naked squat over a cold water bucket. I don’t care if you are Megan Fox or Brad Pitt - you will look so unattractive in that position. Try it when you are alone sometime and you’ll see what I mean.

Next up, pictures. I know people have been bothering me for pictures and I assure you that I have some. The problem with taking pictures is that I’m in Tangerang which is not a tourist district in the slightest; it’s all businesses and residential areas. While it is certainly a photogenic place in it’s own way, I feel just a bit self-conscious taking pictures of strangers’ houses or their places of work. And I’m enough of an eyesore already just being tall and white.

Which brings me to my last point: if I’m not out taking pictures, what am I doing with my free time?

Brace yourself for this… I’m learning.

I’m not sure if you know this, but iTunes offers university lectures from all the top schools (MIT, Harvard, Yale, etc). They are all available for download for the low, low price of free. That’s right, free. As in you can attend Harvard while drunk and in your pajamas - and not pay a dime for it.

I figured, hey, I’m lost in a strange country for a year - might as well get an education (minus the actual degree). Here are the programs I’m currently enrolled in:

• Introduction to Psychology (MIT)
• Beginner’s Arabic (Dalarna University)
• Interpersonal Communication (East Tennessee State University)

Judging from those choices, I’ve concluded that I secretly want to become Dr. Cal Lightman from TV show “Lie To Me”.

Hey, I’ve heard worse reasons for going to school…

"As Part of a Healthy Breakfast."

So I discovered that the overpriced box of Corn Flakes I bought yesterday is crawling with tiny black bugs. What’s worse; I made this discovery after already eating half a bowl.

Good morning, Alex…