Who let the dogs out..Really?

Hello from Thessaloniki! I finally posted some pictures so you can take a look at those. I still have more that I need to add, but at least you have something to look at finally! Everything is going well here! I think my frustration has finally passed for the most part! I knew it would happen sometime! However, my frustration level was tested this weekend!

Alot of people in our program were getting together at a local club, but we had to wait to leave until after we saw the newest episode of Grey's Anayomy. Obviously! We took a cab downtown and figured the club would be easy to find. That was not the case. We looked and walked, and asked people directions. For the most part, they tried to be helpful, but we never found the club. It was usually something that would drive me crazy, and it did for a while. But I survived and someone directed us to a club they thought we were looking for, and to put it nicely, we officially found out that Greece has biker bars.

We walked in and we were probably the only people not wearing leather with greasy hair. It was fine though! We made the best of the night and bought some completely over-priced drinks. But that was not even the best part! That came when the DJ started to play songs like, "Who Let the Dogs Out," and "Thriller." Not to mention the classic, "I Will Survive." We laughed alot and had a good time! It was our first night of staying out all night. (Don't worry Mom. I'm fine!)

To change the subject, I just wanted to share some things that I have been thinking about lately. To start, I have been thinking about how we are in America. In Greece, almost everyone you meet knows some English. I understand that it is a very popular language, but it is not necessary to know. In America, it is not easy to find someone who speaks another language fluently. Side note, did you know that the Greek language was voted down by one vote to be our national language back in the 1770's? Life could be alot different! Also, everyone here seems anxious to help us figure everything out. I can not say that Americans treat people from other countries the same. I just know that I will think twice next time I meet someone foreign to the US.

Also, it is no secret that Greek culture is alot different than American culture, but I have found one very cool difference. Greek people go out almost every night. There are so many restaurants and bars and clubs that it is unbelieveable. A Greek man told me that Greek people work so they can go out. They go out with friends, and talk and laugh for hours over drinks and food. And while you are looking among all of these clubs and restaurants, it is hard to find any of the stores that you usually would in America. There are no Best Buy's or anything like that. They do not work to buy stuff, they work to go out. I can not say which way of life I find to be more satisfying or better. They both provide alot of fun, entertainment, and fulfillment. They are just two very different perspectives on life. Maybe when I get home, I will just have two jobs so I can experience both!! :)

I should be going...I need to get some homework done! Take care everyone! Have a good week!!