In the span of a few hours yesterday I oscillated between being asked and explaining what the Super Bowl was to being informed that I need to make the short trip to Thessaloniki, Greece because they have an IKEA and H&M, of course. The extreme disparities and similarities between typical American life continue to keep me off balance. Well, that and the extreme Siberian arctic beat down that's come to pass in Eastern Europe. How the ancient Macedonians survived in mere loin clothes and capes only proves their bad-assery, it's no wonder Alexander the Great was able to conquer the known world.
In other news, it's February and only 3 short weeks until the Strumica Carnival, the Lent festival of Macedonia. Here's to hoping winter will break before then and I can finally start to see Strumica in full bloom.
Work-wise things are really starting to pick up as well. I had a great Sunday night meeting with our mayor; a very progressive man who has been beyond supportive. We are planning on numerous branding, marketing, and community development projects - at this rate it is going to be a busy and exciting 2 years. Lookin' forward to it.
To everyone in America, enjoy your unending Indian summer - it's gives me hope that the Sun hasn't burnt out.
