Random Things

I love that my laptop and iPod run on 100 - 240 voltage and I don't have to carry converters. 

I love that I can take antibiotics when I get sick. 

I love that I can download silly American tv shows and get a small respite from daily life here. 

I love that I can get dimsum 24 hours a day on the street near my apartment. 

I love that I have friends who know I am eccentric and have a hard time moving past my mistakes, and like me anyway. 

I love that I can still shop on Amazon, Target and iTunes because my credit card address is still U.S. based. 

I love cheese. 

Haunted Walks

I hate being scared, but I love historical ghost walks or "haunted walks". Several U.S. cities have them (Boston, New Orleans) and I went on a great haunted walk in Ottawa when I was there last year.

On a haunted walk, a guide takes a group on a walking tour of buildings and places that have haunted ghost stories. It's a great way to see the city you are visiting, as well as hear history about the buildings and people.

Next time you are traveling to a major city, check and see if they offer a haunted walk. Really fun!

Also, the Bowery Boys ( my favorite podcasters) have several podcasts about haunted and creepy places in NYC. Check them out on iTunes the next time you are there.

Four Companies That Own Me

1. Amazon.com
2. Target
3. iTunes
4. Google

NBC on iTunes

NBC came back to iTunes, which means I can watch 30 Rock and The Office this season after all! (Although I am sad to say I am more excited about 30 Rock than The Office.) Hulu turned out to be a bust over here, even with an IP bouncer my internet connection is too slow to stream.

Shows that are popular here: Lost, Prison Break, Desperate Housewives, Sex and the City, Ugly Betty and Friends. You can buy these DVDs on the street easily. I can see why the humor of 30 Rock and The Office doesn't translate well, but if only they'd get on The Daily Show bandwagon, I'd be set!