tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13684790.post112855202312738493..comments2023-11-05T05:28:34.444-07:00Comments on Voice of Reason: Wow, I feel so loved!Nemesishttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00110470182822628791noreply@blogger.comBlogger10125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13684790.post-1128631195227422842005-10-06T14:39:00.000-06:002005-10-06T14:39:00.000-06:00you poor thing! that sounds completely dreadful!I...you poor thing! that sounds completely dreadful!<BR/><BR/>I'm so glad you like your classes and that you have good chocolate on hand. Any cute Brits in those classes? How do you like your ward? (I haven't scrolled to recent blogs, so 'my bad' if you've already answered.) :)<BR/><BR/>We miss you back here!Paninihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11297434156652902314noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13684790.post-1128629631647270882005-10-06T14:13:00.000-06:002005-10-06T14:13:00.000-06:00Mom, I love you. And you make no sense sometimes.I...Mom, I love you. And you make no sense sometimes.<BR/><BR/>I <I>do</I> remember the times in the mall when you snuck up on me from behind and made me think a child molester was following me aroundNemesishttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00110470182822628791noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13684790.post-1128613129458788882005-10-06T09:38:00.000-06:002005-10-06T09:38:00.000-06:00Wow, your shower situation bites. I'm sorry to hea...Wow, your shower situation bites. I'm sorry to hear it's going that way. But just think, maybe it'll be a really great shower when they're done with it! :)<BR/><BR/>England chocolate is pretty dang good. :Homer voice: mmmm...Cadbury's chocolate....JBhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08600619121118216535noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13684790.post-1128612723299179632005-10-06T09:32:00.000-06:002005-10-06T09:32:00.000-06:00Your situation sounds blissful to me. Then I'd act...Your situation sounds blissful to me. Then I'd actually have an excuse to only shower once a week. As it is, I'm just disgusting.Cooperhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17857722297316596297noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13684790.post-1128612350506685752005-10-06T09:25:00.000-06:002005-10-06T09:25:00.000-06:00I have found that I have no guilt when eating choc...I have found that I have no guilt when eating chocolate if I do not take the bus.Streets of Belfasthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11752487570129982230noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13684790.post-1128611594426845372005-10-06T09:13:00.000-06:002005-10-06T09:13:00.000-06:00Yeah, or how about the shower in my first apartmen...Yeah, or how about the shower in my first apartment in Chile where there was one non-moldy spot where you could balance with your finger while you shaved your legs. Let's just say I was really dirty most of the time. Ugh.<BR/><BR/>But I AM totally jealous of your chocolate. Aren't you glad you're not relegated to an existence based on the offerings of M&M Mars and Hershey?Mrs. Hass-Barkhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07410372564594385895noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13684790.post-1128606610315298552005-10-06T07:50:00.000-06:002005-10-06T07:50:00.000-06:00A lack of bathing can be a problem. Just wear a l...A lack of bathing can be a problem. Just wear a lot of perfume.<BR/><BR/>I can relate to the bathroom situation. What's up with bathrooms in foreign countries? Uruguay wasn't much better. Try having a shower next to the toilet and a drain in the middle of the floor. That's right--toilet, shower, vanity, sink--all in one. Who needs a shower curtain? Then there were the showers w/ 5 liter water heaters. That's right--5. I learned the true meaning of military showers. I also had a landlady who thought it would be fun to remodel her shower--for a week! She suggested we spongebathe. Luckily a new member in the area was kind enough to let us use her shower once or twice. It makes you appreciate home a little more!<BR/><BR/>Good luck with that.<BR/><BR/>I loved your scarf story. That's awesome (I mean it sucks, but it's awesome). I swear something like that's happened to me before.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13684790.post-1128576627244477122005-10-05T23:30:00.000-06:002005-10-05T23:30:00.000-06:00Yeah, I used to have this pair of pants that would...Yeah, I used to have this pair of pants that would seriously suck all scarves in between the thighs. Not a pretty sight, I can assure you.<BR/><BR/>And I'm sorry to hear about all the things that you had to buy. Except for the chocolate, of course.Cicadahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14992280321382438701noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13684790.post-1128569536983745952005-10-05T21:32:00.000-06:002005-10-05T21:32:00.000-06:00Okay...I honestly laughed out loud whilst reading ...Okay...I honestly laughed out loud whilst reading your story about the scarf. I hate to admit it, but that is so something that I would do! :)<BR/><BR/>Also, sorry to hear about your bathing situation. Does your landlady have any idea when it will be done? I know you, Nem, and I am sure that you are staying as clean as possible. I'm sure it's not as bad as you think. :) Being in the medical field, I can tell you from firsthand experience that personal hygiene and grooming are SO VERY IMPORTANT. I even had an experience with that today at work, but I don't think it is anything you would like to hear. Just take my word for it...EWWWW!<BR/><BR/>Best of luck! Have fun eating yummy chocolate!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13684790.post-1128567471309692952005-10-05T20:57:00.000-06:002005-10-05T20:57:00.000-06:00You COULD just buy the British equivalent of baby ...You COULD just buy the British equivalent of baby wipes and sponge bath nightly. I have done it. It's not the best option, but it works. <BR/><BR/>You know that lover-ly feeling you get when they bring those heated washcloths on the plane and you use them to wipe your face and neck? That's the feeling you can get with a washcloth run under the hottest setting in the sink.<BR/><BR/>I also think this is a good time to mention that at dinner, you always want to ask for serviettes--NOT NAPKINS. <BR/><BR/>Also, this is a good time to tell you a story. When I was in Australia, a certain friend of mine had various and sundry gifts to give away. Some of those gifts included 'waist bags' which this friend insisted on calling 'fanny packs.'<BR/><BR/>"You want a fanny pack?" my friend would say.<BR/><BR/>[stunned and shocked glaring]<BR/><BR/>"Or would you rather not?" my friend would say confusedly.<BR/><BR/>Just thought I'd share.stupidramblingshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01649216604316148039noreply@blogger.com