reasons i may die this semester

1. The smog. Did you know that Santiago has the worst air pollution in the world? Because it does. And my lungs & throat are complaining.
2. My total lack of a sense of direction. Today I accidentally got on the wrong bus, ended up in a section of the city I was totally unfamiliar with, wandered the streets for a while, and made myself into a prime mugging target. Que bueno.
3. Insane Chilean drivers. I am scared of cars, driving, and crossing the street -- and unfortunately, all of these things are 103685 times more dangerous in Chile. Por ejemplo, my bus ran THREE red lights on my way home today. I would have gotten off, but then there's #2 to worry about.