Homesickness

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I don't even know where to put this, so I guessed here was as good a place as any
Everything's just piling up right now, I feel like I'm going to burst.
This past school year has been really, really difficult so far. Last summer I turned 13. 15 days after I turned 13, I moved from New York City to Hong Kong. Two days after I got off the plane, school started. I didn't know anyone in the whole continent. It's terrifying. I'm getting bad grades because nobody ever explains everything to me and I am way too shy and scared of getting in trouble for not understanding (because it seems everyone else does) to ask. I started learning Chinese (Mandarin) at this school. Everybody else in the entire grade knew at least a little, even the other new kids. I haven't made any real friends yet. I met kids who I sit with at lunch, and claim they're my friends because I know that I'll have to deal with nosy teachers asking questions about making friends and adjusting soon, and if I tell the truth I'll get sent to the school counselor. I lost faith in those two years ago, at my old school.
Eighth grade seems infamous for being a difficult year for everyone. But it's worse for me. I'm up past my bedtime writing this, but I don't care. I always stay up past my bedtime. I listen to my iPod after the lights go off each night. It helps me block out any worry I have about this.
Gosh, I sound weird. But it's true. I've never been homesick before, not at any of the sleepaway camps I've gone to. But they've never been quite so far away. I mean, my parents are here, but I'm not quite "connected" to them. My friend isn't here. My HOME isn't here. I just can't wait until Christmas. I miss Rhode Island!

You need someone to talk to who is right there where you are...and who can help you adjust to school. Do you have a favorite teacher or some other adult at school who you like? Go to him or her and ask if you can talk. Don't be afraid. Open up and tell
him or her how you are feeling.

The teachers are there to help you when you need it... they are not just there to teach and give homework.

Good luck!

This is probably going to come out rude, but whatever
What do you think my problem is!
The problem is that I'm not adjusting to a new country. The problem is that I don't know anyone. Therefore I don't know any "favorite teacher or other adult who I like"!

I'm sorry, I had to get that out of my system. And don't ask about the school councilor, I found a sign stating where to find him/her (idk). "Near the nurse's office"
Now if only I knew where that was.

Stupid place