Culture Shock

17
Jun

'May I Have Some Half and Half With My Coffee?'

"No, you American nincompoop, you may not." I've never actually asked that question, so I have
2 min read
10
Jun

Missing Apple Mania

We all know the new iPhone will be out next month. (If we all don't know then we
1 min read
15
May

Can I Get a Doctor?

Sadly, the answer is no. My body seems to be falling apart, and, because I'm a "tourist,
3 min read
12
May

The iPhone Light And How to Use 'SMS' Incorrectly

Well it's about damn time. Australia is gonna get the iPhone. Optus is the latest company to announce
1 min read
23
Apr

I Just Wanted a Damn Library Card

While I did actually get the library card, it came with some drama and a little confrontational scene with a
3 min read
08
Apr

Lingua Aussie: I Said 'Brekkie'

Australians would shorten an abbreviation if they could. In fact, I'm sure there are examples of such a
1 min read
28
Feb

24 Hours of Flying

Been gearing up for my trip to the States all week. Tomorrow I leave. I will be flying and waiting
18
Feb

Lingua Aussie: Vocabulary

I still freeze sometimes when I hear words I'm not used to. I also freeze when I know
1 min read
07
Feb

It Looks Like My Birthday

Today is 2/8/08. Or, if you're from anywhere but the U.S. like I'm
04
Feb

Pancakes for Days

Well it turns out that pancakes get their own day here. I watched about three or four morning shows this
1 min read