1. When I told my roommate I was going to Paris this summer, she said "Why do Americans get excited about Paris and London and Rome? Why don't you get excited about actual cool places, like Cancun?" She's right, you know. What allure can the Eiffel tower or Parthenon hold when compared to....um...Señor Frog's? I could really only see Europe getting better when, say, the Vatican starts holding a wet t-shirt contest.
2. Last night I cooked sauerkraut and kielbasa for myself. You know what both are:
They're good, that's what they are.
Anyway, my 25-year old roommate Brian can't cook, because he's Capitan Ineptitude, so last night his sister was trying to show him how to cook pasta. Startin' easy. I kid you not. She sent him to the stove with the command,"If it's cooked, it will not be hard anymore. Check to see if it's hard." This sap comes over and stares at my kielbasa in the pan.
Brian: What's that?
Me: It's a sausage Brian.
Brian: Well what is that?!
Me: It's sauer kraut.
Brian: You're eating it?
Me: exit stage right
3. I appreciate that the US electoral process is complicated, and I admire the Irish for following the 2008 primaries at all, let alone with nearly as much coverage you're getting there in the States. However, I refuse to be schooled by anyone over here on my country's political system....especially when the info they're sharing is nonsensical.
Ergo, you will not be surprised at my reaction when I tell you this story. I was driving into work after the Iowa primary with my roommate. They announced that Obama had one the Democrat vote and beat out Edwards and Clinton. My roommate goes, "I cannot understand why the parties put up a bunch of candidates, instead of deciding on just one. They're cancelling out each other's votes!" I realized how it could look this way to someone, so I explained, "Well, the primaries are an opportunity for the parties to do just that--choose a candidate to represent the party." I felt very educational and helpful....until her retort. "No, Kerry. No it's not. Obama won. Clinton's out...you don't get it." "No, Chantelle. There are 4 more primaries left. I'm voting in one of them even. I'm pretty sure I do get it." "Obama's won," was her flat retort, which I didn't really understand, and I made a decision not to bother educating her anymore, and to let her head out into the world thinking she knew what was what. And thinking that Obama won the election. Yep. More fun indeed!
Ergo, you will not be surprised at my reaction when I tell you this story. I was driving into work after the Iowa primary with my roommate. They announced that Obama had one the Democrat vote and beat out Edwards and Clinton. My roommate goes, "I cannot understand why the parties put up a bunch of candidates, instead of deciding on just one. They're cancelling out each other's votes!" I realized how it could look this way to someone, so I explained, "Well, the primaries are an opportunity for the parties to do just that--choose a candidate to represent the party." I felt very educational and helpful....until her retort. "No, Kerry. No it's not. Obama won. Clinton's out...you don't get it." "No, Chantelle. There are 4 more primaries left. I'm voting in one of them even. I'm pretty sure I do get it." "Obama's won," was her flat retort, which I didn't really understand, and I made a decision not to bother educating her anymore, and to let her head out into the world thinking she knew what was what. And thinking that Obama won the election. Yep. More fun indeed!
It's okay--I don't actually think all Irish people are this ignorant. It could just be this family. But the good news is that I got the keys to my new apt last night, and I'm moving in on Saturday and Sunday! I'MMA DONE WITH THE HOUSE!! And so, this has been a very fond farewell post to the house that nearly broke my spirit, like a proud and wild stallion being trampled by elephants. Which, on the elephant-rich plains of America's heartland, is a sad sight we have all seen at one point or another, haven't we? Great analogy, KT...
Have a great Thursday! Treat yourself to something in celebration of your pal leaving the most ridiculous house in the world!
Have a great Thursday! Treat yourself to something in celebration of your pal leaving the most ridiculous house in the world!
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