lost day

 People often say we learn everyday but sometimes, learning new things can be frustrating. I mean, how do u meet a deaf person and communicate. If he/she has a translator you start learning disturbing signs. Now that's what i refer to as a pain in the ass. I got a room mate earlier yesterday. She's Russian and like my last room mate, her name is Ira.

 When she first arrived, her 'uncle' that happened to stare at young female boobs a lot told me her English was bad. So i assumed it was manageable to communicate. Then i made the first move and announced "Welcome roomie!". Hell, she didn't understand. That was an auto deal breaker for me. The only problem is i don't run the university. But there is a catch! if she drinks and smokes, having that i'm a girl, i can file for an exchange.
 Later during day, she asked with our newly formed sign language if i'd like to go swimming with her friends today. Unfortunately, i took swimming lessons for only a week and wasn't religious with it when i was just 8. So i tried to explain to her that i don't know how to swim. It was the hardest thing i've ever had to do in a very very long time. Then alas, i demonstrated 'drowning' and she grabbed! I was so exited i wanted to continue speaking to her but she kept on replying in Russian. My last Ira tried so hard to teach me ruski but i told her i was never going to need it. Really, it was difficult. So i found the flimsy excuse of "ill never need it" and took a pass on it.
 Now the one question i have for myself is, "Why didn't i listen to Ira and learn to speak Russian?". Just glad it isnt "why did i sleep with him?". Then i made a pact. 'For anything new that comes my way, ill sit on it and learn it'. Lost days are so 12 hours ago for me from now on.