Yeah, there's been nothing for a while. But it's certainly not because there's been nothing to write. I've been extremely busy during this month in America (don't call it a vacation), and beyond that there's probably a novel in this trip somewhere. I hope there's a novel in this trip somewhere. Wouldn't it be fun if there were?
So, in the five minutes I have before I have to go pick up my Grandma who is getting her hair done at the moment...More differences between life in America and life in Bulgaria--
I expected the waitresses to be more friendly over here but this is ridiculous. Tipping is clearly the best system for the service industry. In Bulgaria, tipping doesn't happen too often and waiting staffs tend to walk around depressed, when they're doing any work at all. The difference here is amazing. My friend and I had ordered two drinks and a sandwich last night and the waitress asked how we were doing three times and drew a big "Thanks guys!" with a little heart on our bill. I don't care if it was a play, that kind of stuff gets tips. I need to somehow bring this back to Bulgaria.
I can walk and drive around here without fearing for my life! I can also drive--period, something Peace Corps doesn't let us do. In Bulgaria, pedestrians have to avoid the cars, the cars have no responsibility. Here I feel like royalty when I walk.
All for now. More later and much more when I get back to Bulgaria.
Posted by Rob at August 25, 2005 10:21 PM