Jet Lag: 3 Sarah: 1 and we're at half time. I've got to go for gold in the 2nd half, or we're coming home empty handed.
Annnnnddd....since that isn't going so well, I thought I'd focus on something a bit more entertaining. The other night I was going through my photo album from this last trip home with my friends. I think it was the day I got back over here, so imagine, we'll set the scene: a sober, yet seemingly intoxicated girl (due to fatigue and the fact that she had been awake for 26 hours), trying to describe a number of things from the world that is America and justify it to a small group of Europeans (2 Portuguese, 1 Spanish, 1 Italian, and 1 German). The result: a whole lot of laughter, some very confused faces due to my inability to speak clearly and lack of readjustment to not using slang, and a lot of "Grande!!" expressions. Which just so you know does not necessarily mean "Big!' As you would think. It's more like saying "Awesome!" or "Cool!" Something along those lines anyway.
So what is it they found so entertaining about our way of life?
1) I think what got the largest reaction (and I'm not kidding) is the compartmentalized styrofoam plates we commonly see at holiday get-togethers. hahahah. Crazy right? I would have never thought about it, but they couldn't believe those or the amount of food.
2) Next in line: The house in suburban Chicago we found that is decorated like Chevy Chase's house (hence the name for the album). I believe I got a "Mi Dio!" on that one from Giulio and a "how do the neighbors sleep?!" from Andre.
3) The other biggest shock....our 9ft fake Christmas tree by the fire place. Lena: "It's like a movie!" And everyone else: "It's HUGE!" Then, I told them that was just one of our trees. They then proceeded to tell me that, everything is big in America, which I suppose is probably true. :)
4) However, my favorite was the little treat I brought back for Giulio: Red solo cups. It's no joke. You can't find them over here. And well, let's just say he wanted them for party planning purposes. ;)
5) I do have to mention one more thing, because the aunts and my mom will be pleased. We have been enjoying the Christmas candy immensely and I've loved trying to explain what everything is (turtles, bark cookies, icebox cookies, texas bon bons, etc.) The reactions both good and bad have been priceless. ps...Mom...they love the turtles. I'll have to try and make them or something.
Just a few tidbits on life here and what we find interesting topics of conversation. If my friends read this, they'd probably tell you stories of things I've found interesting about here...and of course make fun of me. It's easy to do. :)
Alright, I'm out for the evening, I need to sleep soon. Must. conquer. biology. and. pre-consolidation. tomorrow.
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