Posted in Expat Antics: Life in Germany on Jul 16th, 2007 5 Comments »
Berlin-
Had a great time in Berlin over the weekend, but… wow, was it ever packed with tourists. It’s the first time I’ve felt claustrophobic hanging out downtown. I guess sometimes I take for granted how historic Berlin is and what a mecca it can be. Still, we managed to get our [...]
Posted in Wanderlust on Jul 13th, 2007 1 Comment »
We’re off to Berlin to have our fill of urban hipness, retail therapy and overpriced “american” nachos… woot!
Posted in Picture It, Retail Therapy on Jul 12th, 2007 11 Comments »
Seriously… is there anyone not wearing crocs these days??
When I first saw them I thought they were pretty cute, but now I refuse to buy them on principal alone…
Posted in Same Shit, Different Day on Jul 11th, 2007 10 Comments »
Not feeling inspired today so I’m going with a bulleted list of nothingness…
There’s a study that shows men can significantly lower their blood pressure by spending at least 10 minutes a day staring at breasts. What can women stare at for 10 minutes a day to lower their blood pressure?
With apologies to anyone [...]
Posted in Same Shit, Different Day on Jul 10th, 2007 4 Comments »
While we were away about a hundred tiny flying gnats moved in & set up camp. Going in the kitchen has turned into a hair-raising experience (a feeling usually reserved for following complicated recipes with words like ‘puree’, ‘brine’, ‘leaven’, or ‘mix well’), and that’s after tossing all the fruit and making sure that [...]
Posted in Wanderlust on Jul 10th, 2007 No Comments »
Poland-
beautiful, historic and serene
a marching band serenaded us
as we snacked on cheetos in the park
and talked of all the country endured
nazis, communism, catholicism
proud people with complex histories
the world could (and should) learn much from them
still, three long days without internet -
we were ready to come home again
to our beloved creature comforts
to dresden - our adopted [...]
Posted in Wanderlust on Jul 6th, 2007 1 Comment »
We’re off to Wroclaw, Poland for a long weekend of fun & exploration…
Posted in Expat Antics: Life in Germany, Retail Therapy on Jul 5th, 2007 3 Comments »
If you’ve been paying attention, by now you know all about my frustration with iTunes and the crappy song they’re constantly recommending for me. Well (for once) they’ve gotten something right! Thanks to a John Prine song downloaded months ago, I got a recommendation for Dan Reeder’s ‘Work Song’. After snickering at [...]
Posted in Picture It on Jul 4th, 2007 3 Comments »
Here it’s just another day, but in America they’re firing up the grill, drinking cold beer, lighting sparklers & waiting until dark for spectacularly ostentatious displays of fireworks…
And in that same spirit of freedom and independence I’ll say to Alan Johnston… congratulations, be safe & hurry home.
Posted in Same Shit, Different Day on Jul 3rd, 2007 8 Comments »
We’ve come to a crossroads here at the eurotrippen homestead. Having just completed season 3 of Boston Legal (my william shatner love still intact… i’m shatnertized… and before you say it jeanni- no, not in that way!), we’re staring at several multi-season contenders for our viewing pleasure.
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On one hand there’s Grey’s Anatomy. I’m [...]
Former supermodel turned brain surgeon leaves behind successful career in America to try her hand at hausfraudom in the lovely Saxon city of Dresden, Germany.
Some days are good, some are bad... all are opportunities to learn & grow.
With my sunny disposition and can-do attitude, what could possibly go wrong?
None
The Perks of Being a Wallflower by Stephen Chbosky