Disclaimer: obviously it's not really the "most" anything - there are many interesting things here and many pathetic things i do but it's just a list i came up with on a whim. . . . .
Most pathetic thing i do weekly - check online target weekly ads.
Most overpriced item i bought - $8 for yellow radish - takuan.
Most overpriced item joe bought - $160 oil change at the honda dealership - he and his co-worker didn't even ask for the price when they went - people there were probably like "rich americans - suckers!! will give them the most expensive racing car oil we have!!!"
Most underpriced item i bought - nothing!! everything is much more expensive than in the states!
Most surprising thing about Poland - young people here are very stylish - i've seen even young moms decked out in high heeled boots with tailored coats and full make up.
Most pleasant surprise of this house - the house is so dry, it dries our wet laundry in half a day.
Most unpleasant surprise of this house - the house is so dry, it makes ethan's nose bleed.
Most surprising thing about myself living in Poland - i'm a natural born cook. i would just whip up something out of nothing - now joe is afraid to cook anything b/c he might mess it up
Most unexpected thing about me living here - i have not bought a single thing for myself since i arrived here in july - only necessities. not even one nail polish!!!! i went to the mall today determined to buy a winter hat, couldn't find one that looked nice - either too trendy or utilitarian. when i tried on this trendy one at zara, ethan goes "not so cute, mommy" thanks alot, my angel.
Most confusing thing about grocery shopping here - creams are identified by percentage - so there's 33% smietlana, 18% smietlana, 15% smietlana and 12% smietlana - can you guess which one is sour cream?
Most difficult thing to adopt to here - lack of personal space, i think this has to do with something about being a developing country, i remember feeling that way in korean as well. they are all over you when you withdraw cash from ATM or standing in line for anyting.
Most easy thing to adopt here - beautiful summers! the temperature is perfect, outdoor cafes are awesome, eating out is cheap and architecture has character!
Most interesting thing i noticed - cashiers here don't hand back your change in your hand. even when i have my hand out, they put it down in this plastic dish they have by the cashier. then it takes me 3 minutes to slide each coin back into my hand. why is that?
Most backward thing here - music on the radio. everything here seem to have moved on with the western culture - but what's up with the tina turner and michael jackson on the radio???? i'm tired of listening to "private dancer" in taxi rides. if you don't know who sang "private dancer", you didn't grow up in the 80's i suppose.
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3 comments:
yoo hoo, I can adapt to their music! your comment on the house being to dry is hilarious (not that I'm laughing at Ethan's misery). hey, japan does that too - give changes in this plastic tray. i think for japanese it's that whole skin to skin contact issue. i don't know what poland's issue is about that... my dental hygienist is polish. she's really nice but she reminds me of that no nonsense type of a gal. anyway, love hearing about your experience in poland (even though i'm sure many times it's difficult).
girl, you are so funny and clever. i wish i could write interesting blog like you.
comment about moms are stylish there: i'm totally going opposite way. i volunteer to call myself ajumma. = )
Love your blog entry! Thanks for your lists, made me know your world a little better! Happy Thanksgiving (belated) from SF :) --Teri
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