Must Get Out

Lately I have been coming across a number of reasons to leave The States. None are political or deal with the current administration or even how Americans are viewed. Mostly they are examples of how crazy (but lovable) America is and how awesome Europe is:

1. CNN Headline T-Shirts - I am sure they mean well, but some of the headlines chosen are kind of lame. "Church steeple is cell tower gold mine", really, what kind of statement is that? I love cell phone signals while I worship? Poor CNN, great idea, poor execution.
2. "Lego" Eggo Waffles - Great idea, about 20 years ago. How long have the commercials been saying "Let of of my Eggo'? Sounding more like 'Lego my Eggo' Someone must have felt very good about themselves to land this sponsorship.
   
3. Turkmenistan reverts to old calendar - Okay, I know, technically Asia, but close enough. Back when the Soviet Union dissolved in 1991, Turkmenistan gained independence. The new president, Niyazov, changed the name of a number of months and days to honor his mother. Now that Niyazov is dead, the names have reverted back to the original Turkish and Russian names. This would never happen here. Imagine if President Bush changed
   April to Laura and Saturday to Texas Rangers.
   
4. Royal lands helicopter on girlfriend's lawn - So this is how the royals woo potential soul-mates. I cannot wait to meet one for myself. This story broke in the gossip rags and the Defense Ministry issued a statement about the legitimacy of the training exercise.

More to come.

Until we meet again.

-Maggie the traveler