Opera Troubles

Okay, not to brag, but I began the day looking really cute. I wore a dress and shrug that some of my students helped pick for me. However, a 20 minute walk to the Opera proved to be a bad choice... It was over 100 degrees out and really humid. Check out how my thin little cotton dress soaked up all my sweat and put it on display for the world. EW!!! Good thing the opera was air-conditioned. It gave me time to dry off.
The opera itself was really neat. I couldn't understand much of anything, but I guessed a little and made up the rest in my head.

This one was about a young maiden who fell in love and her suitor gave her a jade bracelet, which is the Chinese equivalent to an engagement ring.

I chose a ridiculously uncomfortable pair of shoes to wear, too, which was my second big mistake of the day. At first, they felt fine. Ten minutes down the road, I was getting blisters all over my feet. I think I might still bring them to the U.S., though, even after how they treated me. They're awfully cute, and I don't usually walk so much in Ohio.
Here's how I got home... wearing Deb's socks and carrying the wicked heels. People look at me a lot here, since there aren't a lot of Westerners and I'm so tall. But boy, you should've seen everyone stare at the crazy girl walking down the street in socks!
Don't worry... I avoided wet spots. I arrived home safe and sound. And now, it's time for a good night's sleep to prepare for another crazy week!