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Tag Archives: culture shock
the countdown begins
One of the biggest challenges of being in a new culture is reconciling the differences between that culture and your own. I suppose that any reasonable person is able to find good things in a new place, no matter how … Continue reading
Creepy crawlies
I left the wash out on the line overnight because yesterday turned cool and cloudy (despite the unanimous predictions of full sun and 64F) and when I brought it in this morning there were snails on our shirts. Damn snails. … Continue reading
some new words
UK word: candyfloss US translation: cotton candy UK word: lead US translation: a leash (like for your dog) but also apparently a portable battery charger, who knew?
A little grim, but I’m still going to eat it
Whole chickens are on sale again, which I love, because I can buy a couple and break them down into individual meal portions and stash them in the freezer for much less than it would cost to buy them already … Continue reading
seriously guys
Yet another item that is super hard to find here in the UK: applesauce. Specifically, applesauce that has no added sugar. The nearest grocery store has zero jars of applesauce. Waitrose has zero. The ADSA (WalMart) website says they have … Continue reading
wherein I report on the state of hospitals in the UK
Well last night turned into a rather interesting evening. But first, the good news. There’s a (rather posh) kitchen store downtown that sharpens knives for only £2. The catch? They don’t do it in-house and it takes about a week. … Continue reading
s.o.s.
So yesterday I discovered yet another food that Brits apparently aren’t interested in: microwave popcorn. I’ve been trying to cut the junk food out of my diet but I’m experiencing serious snack-envy because Ben really likes these bacon chips they … Continue reading
what are you, chicken?
Being in a foreign country is cool and all, but sometimes I just really miss America. Yeah, I’ll admit it: I miss giant cars and giant steaks and most of all giant ovens. Our oven is too narrow to fit … Continue reading
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