Happiness
9:14 PM
There are a few telltale signs that I've officially ingrained myself into European life:
- I now put dates first instead of months first and have to adjust my mindset when inputting it into American forms. Example: 26/9/2009 instead 9/26/2009.
- I now put commas as decimals instead of periods. Example: $75,00 instead of $75.00.
- I avoid making eye contact and smiling at strangers on the streets. It's just not something they do over here.
- I don't even give tipping a second thought!
- I no longer shudder at the bombardment of smoke when walking into a room. Non-smoking? Pssh..
- I miss traffic jams!
It's 3:25 am and I'm just sitting here, waiting on my laundry to finish so that I can pack my bags for the Euro trip. Unfortunately, there is only one working washer at the moment, so my procrastination really got the best of me this time. But nothing can spoil my mood because this time tomorrow, I will be in Hamburg, Germany, doing who knows what. Well, I know that I will be shopping. Food and clothing in Denmark is among the most expensive in the world, so a quick trip across the border will get me a nice new winter coat and camera. Yes, a new camera. The Sony I just bought two months ago conveniently
died on me last week, so I will be purchasing a temporary one to use on this trip while the other one is sent back under warranty.
I really thought I had a lot more to say, but I'm tired and I'm going to go check on my laundry. Look for some fun updates this coming week. I hope I'll have internet access this time, but if not, talk to you in 11 days.
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