Tonight, I'm staying in a hostel. I thought it would be a good idea, being in a city and all. Stay in a dorm room, make some new friends, have people to go with to get a drink at one of the bars in the Gaslamp quarter. Mix it up a little after my solo week.
In theory, it was a great idea. In practice though, it has not turned out the way I would have liked. Mostly because once again, I feel not great. My minds been in a fog all day, and I feel like I'm fighting off a cold. And I've been so exhausted, despite sleeping decently last night. Not exactly the best mood to be suddenly put with a bunch of strangers.
I've tried to make the best of it though. Spent time walking around, exploring the Gaslamp quarter some, and finding my way to the harbor. I was hoping the activity would wake me up, but not so much. I enjoyed some dinner made by the staff, and then came back to my dorm. There was only one girl in it, and the bags of another. She was nice and friendly to talk to a bit. Also traveling by herself after finishing her semester ag school and before returning to Korea. She was going to watch the sunset. I half expected her to ask me to join her; I suppose I could have asked her to join myself, but it wasn't something I really wanted to do.
Instead, I took a nap. At 6:30 pm. Not something I usually do, but I was hoping it would help me feel better.
It did not. I woke up about two hours later, feeling as groggy as ever and looking more tired than I actually was.
I threw some makeup on to liven up my face, and tried to find some people. Still halfheartedly though. I just felt like I couldn't waste the night! No one was really around, so I just walked down the street on my own. Didn't go in anywhere. Was feeling so out of it, I didn't even want a beer!
I'm now back at the hostel, lying in my bed. I thought I was going to be able to sleep an hour ago, but four girls have just arrived in the dorm. I know that this is one of the risks, and usually part of the fun of hostel stays, but man, it's not at all fun when I feel like crap.
I'll fall asleep eventually though, have a good nights sleep with no odd dreams like I've been having, wake up in a great mood and have some lively conversation over breakfast. Fingers crossed!