So, because I will be in Greece for more than 90 days, they have this stupid rule that you have to get a residence permit. With this permit, you have to do a lot of stupid, annoying things like depositing 500 euro in a Greek bank (although you don't have to spend itor anything, just deposit it), get a TB test and chest scan, and pay a bunch of money to Greece because they are poor. Well, yesterday I had to get a TB test at a public hospital. It as the worst experience of my life.
First off, public hospitals here look like they're ancient. I'm already freaking out because they're gonna stick a needle in me, then the first thing I see is a cold, creepy building with lots of random Greeks in it waiting to be seen. First thing I hear too? A crying baby. Not just crying, but like screaming bloody murder like it was in so much pain. Then we had to walk to another building (there's apparently a lot of them for the one hospital) to get the TB test. Of course they have to go in alphabetical order by last name, so guess who was towards the end? Everyone said it was just a prick, but I didn't believe them. I hate needles, and the building was so scary, I was geting nervous the whole time. Yes, I've had 2 tattoos, and a 2 piercings, but none of that is like a shot from a doctor with a language barrier. Everyone came out fine fromthe shot, then they finally called my name. I told the doctor I'm not good with needles, so he tried just asking me questions while they did the shot. He asked, "How old are you?" & I yell "TWENTY ONEEEEEEEE!!!!". Everyone waitng outside (aka, half my study abroad group) heard. I was so embarrassed, but at least it was over with! Then, we went to antoher building to ge a chest x-ray. I had to get completely topless for teh test. Luckily though, I ha a woman nurse. So, I didn't feel that weird about it.
So, I found 2 books from some friends that have taken the courses before. I just need to buy, or share, or not buy, 2 other books. I guess I'll have to buy them since I don't want to fail (yeah, my mom e-mailed me the next day to say she saw what I said about my grades this semester, don't worry I'm not going to fail!)
The last week in February I have a 3 day weekend (I guess there is some Greek holiday? I'm not sure, I tried asking my friend Demetris, but I didn't really understand other than they fly a kite for a reason?). I want to try to go on a trip tha weekend, my friend Karen might be going to Milan, and I'm really considering it! I just hate trying to book things, I have no idea how to do the whole hostel thing. I dont want to end up being in a shack!
Tomorrow is finally Friday, I go back to the hospital fr the doctor to see if I have TB or not. At least no shots this time! Then I will be drinking all night. Bet you're proud to see me say that, huh mom? And, just to clarify, my computer is overheating and skipping letters because I type too fast. I'm not that horrible at spelling, I promise.
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