Episode II: Attack of the Mukade

I have some good news and bad news. The bad news is that the mukade situation is getting worse. As the title of this passage implies, I really do feel as though I am in some movie. Actually, come to think of it, I think that in Episode 2 of Star Wars there are some robotic centipedes that are sent to kill Queen Amidala in her sleep. In any case, remember how I mentioned that they always travel in pairs... well, Cristina found the mukade whom she killed's mate. Yesterday as she walked into her flat, she saw something red on her black shirt. As she realized that it was a mukade, she ripped her shirt off even though all the windows were open and went to the bathroom to see if the mukade was still on her or had bitten her. When she realized that the mukade was not on her anymore, she went back to the living room to try to search for the mukade. She could not see it but grabbed a plastic bag and put her shirt in it. She took it outside and shook it. The mukade quickly crawled out of teh bag and into some hole. So, now that she has found the pair, it is a little less scary; however, just the thought of possibly having more in your house really does keep you up at night. I am almost certain now that what I had seen crawl into my futon closet when I woke up during the typhoon was the other mukade. Due to this alarming situation, I bought $45 worth of pesticides including a spray and 4 bug bombs. I am thinking of setting them off tonight.

As for the good news, we received another package from home. The Gainesvillians sent us lots of gags and goodies or tricks and treats if you will to get us in the Halloween mood. It including tons of chocolates and candies, gag Halloween gifts, Alias Season 3, Star Wars Trilogy, some CDs, some gifts and great notes, and best of all -- a couple of tumblers with pictures of all our friends. It is really funny because we have been talking about buying tumblers to carry around hot drinks during the winter and at our schools. Now, we have one that also reminds us of home and that we can show to everyone here. Everyone in my office loved mine.

Well, I should be getting to school now, so I will write some more later. Mom, as for your comment, I have not been receiving any emails to my AOL account. Rule of thumb* If I do not reply, chances are that I have not received it. I have definitely not received any emails from you. Perhaps, you can call AOL and notify them of the situation. I love you.