Thursday 16th July 2015 - Cockroaches
The cockroach threat is very real.
Evenings in Hong Kong now have the addition of these awful, vile, hideous creatures scuttling around on the pavement at an unnerving pace. They always seem to run closer to my feet, which I'm 100% convinced is because they are evil and can smell fear.
This does not do well for someone who jumps like a nervous kangaroo when they think a creepy crawly is nearby/on them (absolute worst nightmare). Yesterday, I was cleaning my kitchen shoebox like a domestic goddess, minding my own business, when a pesky tea towel dropped from its hook and lightly brushed my leg.
Well, I had a nervous breakdown. I jumped a mile and had uncontrollably shaky hands for a good five minutes afterwards. I wish I was exaggerating, I really do.
Conclusion: I’m not dealing well with the cockroach threat. AT. ALL.