i've pretty much gotten used to the whole not being able to read anything around me (like signs, instructions, bills, etc.) and having to look for food at the grocery store with pictures on it or with some English words.

but i have not gotten used to being stared at. it doesn't happen all the time, but i can't believe how many times i've been on the subway and someone just inches away from me just STARES. and i don't even have hayley's "crazy" blue eyes, heh. it's like they're trying to figure me out by examining me, without blinking.