Who Needs Instructions Anyway

Instructions in every language imaginable... except English.

P.S. I know I'm kind of late, but I passed out much earlier than planned Friday night and didn't get a chance to post this before. But I did take it on the 14th and that's the important part.

You've Got Mail

I love getting packages in the mail.

If it weren't for the need to transport actual goods rather than just information, snail mail would be dead. I think we all knew that already.

I'm glad it's not dead though. I like receiving packages and postcards and what not from family and friends.

I'm creating a Texas wall with postcards and such things. I'm sure that will make an appearance here as soon as it's gotten along a little further.

Until then, thanks to my big sister for sending me my super winter clothes, warmers and some home-made cider-y mix. Yum.

I'm Melting! Melting!

The snow has nearly all melted away.

Luckily (?) it's supposed to snow again tomorrow. Unfortunately, (seriously!) it's supposed to rain through the weekend.

Make up your damn mind, Mother Nature.

**Sidenote: Wizard of Oz - favorite movie of all time

Life-size Diarama

This makes me think of something akin to a life-size diarama.

OK so even I'll admit this can be slightly creepy, but it was just so painfully obvious to me that this could make an awesome picture. 

All through my class, I couldn't help but look out the window while I was waiting for my students to finish the tasks I had assigned. I wasn't totally spying on anyone, but I thought it was interesting how we go on with our lives as though no one is watching when — in reality — someone might be.

It's kind of like a behavioral scientist's wet dream — an unadulterated life-size observation experiment.

I Love Public Transportation.

Who needs a car when you have trains and trams. Though I'm still not a huge fan of buses.

A Little Crowded Around Here

See what I mean by too many books? I mean, look at all those cook books!

Also, is it possible to have too many Lonely Planet books? I even gave my Taiwan one away when I left. Oh well, at least I don't walk around with my nose constantly buried in one. They're just such great reference!

And yes, I realize there is an obscene amount of Texas paraphernalia. Wait 'til y'all see my Texas wall.

Grocery Store Adventures

"Uhm, there are feathers on these eggs..." — Zuzka

Also, check out the pictures in my Picasa Web Albums where you'll see that the Czechs post helpful visual aids in the grocery store. There are little pigs beneath the pork products, cows beneath the beef and chickens beneath the chicken.

You know, just in case you weren't sure. (Honestly, sometimes I'm not.)