September 2011
63 posts
This is the introduction to my paper about ancient gardens.
Sneferu: Hi everyone! I’m an ancient Egyptian! I wonder how I got to a McDonald’s in the year 2011…
Baqqanum: Big Macs are way better than anything we have in Mesopotamia!
Domitia: This McDonald’s Play Place is totally lame compared to the gardens in my homeland of ancient Rome.
Apollodorus: Cool, I’m from Greece so bet our religions...
I got my CPR number! Which means I get free medical care until January 3! WOOOO SOCIALISM!!!! (just kidding, USA NUMBER ONE! (just kidding, China owns us!))
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Coincidentally, The Best Countries For Women Are A... →
A new ranking by Newsweek/Daily Beast reveals which countries are the best and worst places for women to live.
Using data from 165 countries, they based their rankings on five categories: “treatment under the law, workforce participation, political power, and access to education and health care.”
And without further ado, here are the world’s best places for ladies: 1. Iceland...
Off to Belgium on Sunday! You know how I roll…
Anonymous asked: Are you taking orders for Belgian chocolate???
Well, homesickness has officially hit today. It’s either too much staying in and doing homework or my creepy dream about a fire last night. Or it’s just cause I’m homesick. WAHHHHHHH…
Anonymous asked: Which of your classes are you enjoying the most?? Curious.
Did you know that our days of the week are actually based on Norse gods and Viking-era concepts?
(Sun)day
(Moon)day
(Tyr’s)day
(Odin’s)day
(Thor’s)day
(Frigg’s)day
(washing)day
Washing day doesn’t really come through in translation to English, but it works in Danish… This is kind of interesting because the Vikings were seen as very cleanly —...
I have an exam or paper in every class next week! NOOOOOOOOO!
Carrie is here! Sweden, Roskilde, and Tivoli have already been visited! More details and pics coming soon!
Anonymous asked: Are the days getting shorter? an astronomical insider.
SooooooOOoOoOo today I had the first class preparing for my Greek study tour!! The teacher said it’s a lot of walking and I was all like…
but then I realized it will be totally awesome and worth it!!!
Anonymous asked: So, have you broken down and tried any fish yet??? A curious friend.
bitchy email threads with zihan and batman… almost makes me feel like i’m at wellesley again
Anonymous asked: Have you seen any dogs there that are as cute as your dog? From your furry little pal...
Anonymous asked: Have you ever been lost with a lousy map??? At night??? A concerned friend.
