On December 1 I moved in to an apartment in Ho Chi Minh City and for the first time since early October I have a place to call my own. Where I am living is pretty simple and basic, just a room with a bed, a desk, a wardrobe, a television, a fridge and a bathroom. This is a petty common set up for foreigners living here and there are 6 other similar rooms in this building. I am in an excellent location near the center of HCMC, so there are plenty of cafes around and I will not go hungry here.
It is refreshing to be so minimalist in my needs. TodayI went shopping for my new place and my list was short---coat hangers and a large coffee cup. (Coffee here is served in cups only slightly larger than a demi tasse.) I want to buy a reading light for my bed and that should about complete the furnishings I require.
My next project is to find some work. I really do not expect much pay but I think a raison d'etre ici is important. I have a few leads to follow however this country will have Christmas, New Years and Tet within the next few weeks, so hiring may be slow at the moment. I did just buy a white shirt and necktie preparatory for job hunting.
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