First and foremost, it is bitter cold with the wind here. I have a scarf, but I am scared to wear it. Nearly every day I get it out only to put it back in the closet. I seriously choose to rather endure the wicked cold and expose my vulnerable neck than wrap it with that warmly knit cloth. Why? I am having doubts of whether I could be one to pull off the scarf...and if so, then one must deal with what style. Do I do the basic half-drape around the neck? Or rather, am I the kind to pull off the shorter, fold-in-half-to-loop around neck approach? Decisions, decisions, decisions. Curse indecisiveness. Insecurity as well.
Furthermore, I previously wrote that I could not withdraw money. Here's the scoop: although I called the bank twice and told them I would be here, they still failed; apparently there was a large scam with some of their cards last week in Europe, so they decided to not authorize any cards to work in many European countries--including mine, even if I clearly informed them I would be here. I know, let's make it difficult for all our customers. Smart. Luckily, I had the foresight to try and withdraw money before I actually needed it.
Finally, living in the city is bad in one regard. That is, I have been known to check myself out when the opportunity presents itself. With car windows and shinny tall buildings, my chances to do so have increased exponentially, and I am having a tough time acclimating to such an environment.
Oh the difficulties of an abroad experience; keep me in your thoughts...
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Laughin my ass off at work right now... I hope your classes are off to a great start. I have a couple of thigns I want to make clear.
First, let me start by saying that if you just throw the scarf on the back of your neck and just let it hang open you will be fine, then you will get used to it and try more creative things... it's like when you met someone for the first time... you don't ask them really personal questions, you take it slow, you know, baby steps. Same thing with the scarf. The scarf is used to being with women, and treats them very well, just look at the greats (I can't think of any at the moment, but you who they are).... You don't want to anger the scarf, respect the scarf.
You also mentioned that getting use to living in the city is new cuase it gives you more opportunies to check yourself out... hmmm... and that is taking some getting use to because? My good friends, lets call them "Gave Dardner" and "Bet Plocker" always stressed that 'you are give these opportunities to look at yourself by some higher power, and it is this higher power which is telling you that you are one good looking son of a "gun"'... and well I think I just might believe it, especially when I see my reflection in the fogged mug filled with beer and in the eyes of the girl I am with... (okay not in the girl's eyes, but I am going to see if that works now... hmmm, I swear i am not full of myself.) Well buddy I have to read your other posts and then get back to work.
Much love
-Dave
Just ignore my advice... like you always do.
Tyler, I am kind of in love with this right now lol especially the honesty of checking yourself out in the reflectiveness of your new environment. Also, everyone and their mom wears a scarf in Oxford. Embrace it.
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