So the other day I went to pick up a package to my local
post office. I ordered some gym gloves as my band kept fucking up my hands. And
I got like the full dosage of my city. You see, I have kinda love/hate
relationship with Brno. I love it way more now than I used to but I still
remember why I left it years ago. And I know that after some time, I’d probably get there again. And this
story is not really that interesting but it’s kinda
funny so fuck it. So I get to the post office and I see couple of people
standing outside waiting for their turn. Wearing face masks, not staying too
close to each other – we are
really disciplined. So I get in and I go for this machine that gives you a
number. When I get it, I feel a grab on my shoulder. Some old fucker decided to
be a people’s advocate and basically
starts screaming at me that I just cut the line and that I gotta get the fuck
out and wait. I really didn’t feel
like taking any shit from anyone that day, so I go straight to a counterstrike.
We get into a bit of an argument and storm out. At that point, I feel like
punching him. A lovely lady standing nearby notices our confrontation and
points out that you actually do need to take your number first and then wait it
out. Pointing at everybody around holding their numbers. All of the sudden, the
guy stares at the ground, mumbles some lame ass apology and goes take his
number. He gets back and stands like 3 meters next to me doing his best to
avoid any eye contact. I was giving him the most uncomfortable stare I was
capable of. Like 2 minutes later, some young ass motherfucker arrives, sees me, walks to my face and asks me if I have any drugs. To my “What?” he
elaborates: “You know, like weed or
anything.” At that point, I’m genuinely amused and even though he
cannot see the smile under my face mask, I do smile and tell him that I do not.
Of course. I wait for my turn, get my fucking gloves and go home. Impossible
grumpy neurotic old people and druggies around our main railway station. That’s the flavors. There’s obviously more to where I’m from but this one was super
authentic. Shout out to Brno!
Anyways, the quarantine continues, nothing has really
changed over here. We got more coronavirus cases, couple of deaths too, all the
restrictions still in place. We actually got a new one. Unless you’re with your family or people sharing
your household, you cannot hang outdoors in a group larger than two people. And
again, I feel people just respect that. There’s still
no police patrols on corners and streets are still nearly empty. I’m trying to cover most of dog walks
and shopping these days to make things easier on my dad but we aren’t really nervous. Still cooking lotta
amazing meals, still chilling with some whisky and cigars here and there, still
reading and watching movies.
Weather wise, it’s been
a bit of rollercoaster. Seems like first half of the week is always shit
(nearly freezing) and the second half jumps to spring (temperatures around 15
degrees). They say the next week is shaping up to be exactly the same.
So yeah, I still eat, workout and run like crazy. The other
day, I did another longer run with my bro. After this whole winter break, I
think my body has finally adjusted to regular running and all the muscle pain
is gone. Feels beautiful. The resistance band is still the shit too. I also see
my sis like all time, we go to parks, we do lunches and shit... Yesterday, we hung
out at our neighbors’ spot – they have kid same age as my nephew – drinking, eating. It was pretty
awesome.
Oh yeah, and China closed its borders to foreigners. Doesn’t matter if you have valid visa or
residence permit (my fucking case) – you won’t get in. So in order for me to get
back to Shanghai, which is still absolutely my goal, three things have to
happen. One: the situation in the Czech Republic gets better for the country to
lift all the restrictions (not very likely but I kinda see that happening).
Two: the situation in Europe and in the world in general gets good enough for
the Czech Republic to open its borders again (that one really seems straight up
unrealistic to me). Three: China reopens its borders to foreigners
again (I can’t really predict anything
here). And the best part is: all three of those things have to happen
simultaneously. And preferably soon. In other words, it is quite possible I’m stuck here for a bit. I decided not
to stress about any of that tho. It’s
completely out of my control so I guess we just wait it out. Oh, and I applied
for extension of my studies too, so there is a slim chance this blog's Semester
9 actually takes place back in Shanghai. But who knows. You guys stay strong,
stay safe and keep your head up, aight? One!
Highlights:
- Did my first online class teaching Czech to a foreigner. Went really well, pretty cool experience.
- Workouts. I’m sure I’m gaining weight here due to all to amazing food but I also exercise like a maniac. So it’s pretty balanced and I do feel good.
- Jessie Reyez album. Love it.
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