Have you ever been on a blind date that went wrong? Now, have you ever been on a blind date without realizing (with horror) what it was until half way though? It's horrible. Let me begin by explaining how I got this point. Before I left for the States, I joined a website for travelers. It is a place where people from different backgrounds and cultures can network. Travelers can get in touch with each other and offer advice or find a place to stay for the night. ...

Today I was kissed by a leprechaun! So its two days before St Patrick's day and we are going to an Irish festival in West Palm Beach. We arrived at the outdoor amphitheatre and I discovered that I was really out of place. I was surrounded by a sea of green. The stalls all around the field all decked out with their green and Irish décor. There were green shirts, green top hats, green beads, green shamrocks - and everyone from babies to grannies had something on ...

Fort Lauderdale has been called the Venice of America, or so I've been told. Today I understood why.It was with some trepidation that I joined a group of youth from Andy's church. We were going snorkeling. Now, it wasn't the actual snorkeling that was causing my nerves - snorkeling sounded fun - but it was a number of other things like sharks, the cold and bathing costumes. The idea of sharks terrifies me, if I were to see one my reaction would be very similar to...

Disco balls, sequins, calico flowers, plastic palm trees, red vinyl seats, plastic table cloths, fake leopard skin dresses, high heels, pink fur, spot lights, short skirts, glitter, low tops, loud music, dim lighting, stage, big boobs, flashing lights, dance club atmosphere, low burbling voices, laughter, smiles, dollar bills, exclamations of "oh, honey!" warmth, friendship. This is Lips. From the outside it looks like a tacky strip club with pink flu...

Yesterday I went to watch a basketball game. Now, because I have never watched any basketball, although I am vaguely familiar with the concept, I had spent the last two weeks in preparation for this day. I had been coached on the rules of the game by any guy sitting in the room with me while I watched all the televised games. I can now understand some of the intricacies of the game, the difference between college ball and the NBA game and I also understand the r...