Nothing to see people...move along.

I have been in my city for almost 2 weeks, I think...it is really all a blur. I have found an apt and have been trying to set it up for the last week, which is not a quick or easy task. As I have been out and about in my city I have noticed that I, random white person, attract considerable attention and sometimes even a crowd. The surprising thing is how much it actually frustrates me. Somedays I just want to say, "Yes I am white and I'm not from around here" or make a crazy face at them. Other days I am envious of Max, the Marlins 3 year old, who just says "Stop looking at me!" I don't think people would find me as adorable as Max. Random people just walk up to me and ask me where I am from. We have been followed from store to store in the mall and even today we were followed to our taxi! My electrician asked me to pose for a picture to show...well I am not exactly sure who will see it but I smiled nonetheless. I am trying to embrace it and not let it bother me so much and even be thankful that there are plenty of opportunities to talk with people.  Pray I will be patient and gracious and NOT adopt Max's strategy;)