Evg Enko
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I Discover America
http://idiscoveramerica.blogspot.com/
A personal blog of a girl living her dream in California and sharing funny, strange, even shocking stories about life in USA from a point of view of a foreigner.
LATEST ARTICLES ( 38 )
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Shame on Me and Some Football
Geeeezzzee. Has it really been 2 months? No, it's been 2 months and 4 days. #shameonmeNot sure how it happened. Or I do - I was too busy, then I was too lazy,... Read more
Posted on 28 January 2014 EXPAT, SELF EXPRESSION -
Hi. How Can I [not] Help?
viaJust when I was about to write this post and rant about an average Customer Service experience, I found the image above, and it sums it up.I'm sure you have... Read more
Posted on 24 November 2013 EXPAT, SELF EXPRESSION -
Political Correctness
politically correctA way that we speak in America so we don't offend whining pussies.Urban DictionaryviaThe other day two hosts of a radio show mentioned how... Read more
Posted on 03 November 2013 EXPAT, SELF EXPRESSION -
Do It for a Cause
heads up: no, I am not asking for money or donation in the post belowWhat does not shaving at all for a month, running for miles, walking barefoot on the street... Read more
Posted on 13 September 2013 EXPAT, SELF EXPRESSION -
Shop It Like You Mean It
viaThe urge for shopping seems to run in people's blood here. Back in 2008 when the crisis gave a kick in America's economy butt, the only places where you... Read more
Posted on 23 August 2013 EXPAT, SELF EXPRESSION -
You'll Never Get Over Them
They will follow you whenever you go. They will tell you what to do and what not to. They will not let your mailbox feel abandoned.You owe them. They own... Read more
Posted on 26 July 2013 EXPAT, SELF EXPRESSION -
Red. White. Blue.
viaOh American people! I cannot think of any other nation in the world that carry so much pride and respect for their flag and belonging to their nation. Read more
Posted on 04 July 2013 EXPAT, SELF EXPRESSION -
Honey, What's for Dinner?
viaI moved! Hence the missing posts (which I promised to myself I'd never do, but limited wi-fi access and "having to run around and take care of a dozen of... Read more
Posted on 04 June 2013 EXPAT, SELF EXPRESSION -
Cheers, I'll Drink (and Eat) to That!
made for each other viaI went to Dodgers Stadium once. Can't remember much of the game - got there late, looked for parking for 20 minutes, found the seats. Read more
Posted on 17 May 2013 EXPAT, SELF EXPRESSION -
Love You, Bye
viaAlright, I know, all we need is love, but talking about it and putting LOVE in every conversation is a definite overkill for me. Read more
Posted on 10 May 2013 EXPAT, SELF EXPRESSION -
You've Got Mail!
viaMany years ago, when I was 12 and barely tall enough to reach the mailbox, checking it on the way home from school was my sweet daily habit. Read more
Posted on 03 May 2013 EXPAT, SELF EXPRESSION -
Oh No, We're Not Dating, We're Just Seeing Each Other
viaWhere do I begin with this one?..Just so it makes more sense, allow me to explain that where I am coming from there are only 2 categories of a relationship:... Read more
Posted on 26 April 2013 EXPAT, SELF EXPRESSION -
No Trespassing, Will Prosecute
viaOh the Americans and their love for signs! The longer I live here the more used my eyes get to seeing them on every fence, door and wall, but some still... Read more
Posted on 12 April 2013 EXPAT, SELF EXPRESSION -
#DirtyLaundry
viaQuestion: What is one place that seemed so cool and magical in a weird romantic way from the scenes of Hollywood movies? Ok, I'll give you a hint: it's not... Read more
Posted on 05 April 2013 EXPAT, SELF EXPRESSION -
A Pill for Everything
viaI'll be straight about this one - it didn't take me long to realize folks in the states loooove all kinds of pills, drugs, medicines, remedies, herbs and... Read more
Posted on 29 March 2013 EXPAT, SELF EXPRESSION -
"Party We Will Throw Now"
viaThis post is inspired by an impending birthday of a certain girl who is turning 27 tomorrow (pointing at self)... I started thinking about the ways people... Read more
Posted on 15 March 2013 EXPAT, SELF EXPRESSION -
Everything Comes with Instructions
via this hilarious tumblr blog by LizOk, just because the image in the header of this post needs to be posted in XL size to be seen and appreciated, I am... Read more
Posted on 01 March 2013 EXPAT, SELF EXPRESSION -
It's a Yes Country
viaHow often do you hear a word "no" on average in your lifetime? Whatever the number is, I am sure that a person that lives in the USA hears this word about... Read more
Posted on 15 February 2013 EXPAT, SELF EXPRESSION -
Not-Understandings Happen
viaI already shared the troubles I had to go through with understanding spoken English just when I came here. I mentioned that my best guess was to avoid... Read more
Posted on 25 January 2013 EXPAT, SELF EXPRESSION -
Come to Our Pharmacy, We've Got Drugs for You
Who's next in line for booze or to pick up a prescription? viaLet me talk about CVS, RiteAid, Wallgreens. You know, the places I go to get Bacardi and Coke at 1... Read more
Posted on 11 January 2013 EXPAT, SELF EXPRESSION
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