That question accepts lines as an element of the natural order, which they always seemed to me, growing up in the US." -Jeff Howard

Lines in fact are not natural order. It is funny to watch the Americans (including me) become more adapted to the culture here. I will use standing in line (for anything) as an example. American way: Stand behind the person who got there before you. Wait patiently, unless it takes to long then you have options. 1) constantly look at watch and sigh a lot, 2)make friends with those around you, 3) get angry and make a scene. Egyptian way: blob up in front of desired destination. If you are large use brute force to get to the front. If you are tiny, use the weave and squeeze method. If Americans are waiting in line, laugh at there naivety and cut all of them. LOL!

One of the first things I had to do when I got here was get a student ID. The system was slow at best, and like most things here, you had to wait in line for up to 2 hrs. The Americans patiently sat in line, sharing stories of home and getting to know one another better. Egyptians bypassed the line, entered the processing room, and emerged 5 min. later with an ID. One month later at the cafeteria I am witnessing and participating in the American adaptation. I can squeeze and weave with the best of them, while my friend Zach has harnessed his brute force. If I am cutting you in line back in the states, I am apologizing in advanced...it is just the Egyptian in me.

Yesterday and this morning have been uneventful and full of homework. I had some ants find a bread crumb and set up camp underneath my desk. They unfortunately met their Raid fate. I found out yesterday that I can drink a 2L bottle of water in a day, but it is not a good idea. It unfortunately ends in middle of the night adventures down the rickety ladder to the restroom, dangerous for both limb and bladder. I don't really have much exciting news, so have Happy Sundays.