Confusing the Austrians, part 8 billion

• Reading: Roman Sandgruber: Das 20.Jahrhundert - Geschichte Österreichs (History of Austria in the 20th century)


• Listening to: Of Montreal: She's a Rejector


• German Word of the Day: Tixo


• Translation: Tape (Austrian German)


• Example: Reichst Du mir bitte das Tixo?/Please pass me the tape. (Only in Austria.)

I generally try to avoid my American tendencies while over here, but my love for Halloween shines through. Chrissi and I carved our pumpkins yesterday and it took no less than three hours. I think they look fantastic. T minus 21 hours and counting until the Austrians learn how to celebrate properly. Chrissi is so excited that you would think it's Christmas.