Scavenger Hunt and Girl Talk Live

Yesterday (8/15)was so fun! eap and hanu students had a team scavenger hunt all over Hanoi. We had to complete a list of quite humorous and ridiculous tasks in 3 hours. We were all given 150,000 vn dollars, a camera (for proof of completion of certain task), and a map. There were 7-8 teams I think..and we were all racing against each other. It was like that show survival race or something! haha. I wish I can upload it all to you guys to see, but I'll probably pick a few for now. Anyway, nearing the end we BARELY made it in time. It was 5:54, and my team just finished our last task. The finish line was a restaurant on 10 something street and we were on 80 something street...... Considering the humidity and the heat, IT WAS ONE CRAZY WORKOUT! I was DRIPPING from head to toe with sweat. But adrenaline was in high mode, so powered through it! The restaurant first floor was BOMBARDED by all the students, trying to get their place in. It was very exciting!In the end we didn't win, but we did save the most money and got to keep it. =]. Although this is a competition and everything, it wasn't about winning and losing. It was about going out there and acquiring/practicing certain life skills that are fun and extremely helpful. I met two Australian guys and an England English teacher. Had a wonderful time chatting with all of them, especially the English teacher.
After announcing the scavenger hunt winners and everything, went to a hotpot. Had to walk there, but it was raining cats and dogs. The streets were flooded past my ankles! Disgusting...yes..but fun!! Pics are up on facebook already. After dinner, some of us went to the girl talk concert. The concert was literally in the middle of a jungle, so the mosquitoes came out to feast. It was my first concert, so didn't really know what to expect. It was about 8 dollars to get in, so I was definitely getting the deal on this one. First, it was slow because we had to wait for the Girl Talk guy to get there, but it was a good time to talk and get to know couple of people better. Had an interesting talk with Kim Anh and Chi Chi about relationship. haha. always a hot topic. Then the concert started.. our group made their way onto the stage and danced there the whole night. The music was quite good, couple hip-hop songs. Still not used to the whole dancing situation thing. My poor space bubble..=[. haha. But I figure this is part of the reason why I'm here. Even if I feel uncomfortable or self conscious about it, as long as I can put myself out there and try then I'll be happy with whatever the outcome is. My dancing was horrible..but i did end up having a good time with my friends anyway.
Got home around 2 ish..tried to take a shower but no hot water...This was my 2nd consecutive cold water shower. For some reason this place turns off their water supply late at night. The other night my roommate scott didn't even have water to shower with.
Woke up today, skyped with my parents for a bit. Then went to grab breakfast.

A bit more than 2 dollars..only in Vietnam. haha. Well, I'm sleepy, so maybe an afternoon nap? =]