How much do I love CNN International?
"It's afternoon in Asia, middle of the night in the Americas, and morning in Europe. Time for Business International." How cool is that?! As much international travel as I've done, the whole concept of time zones still fascinates me. It's dark here and light there? No. Seriously?? I love CNN International. I guess when I'm sitting in the hole that is Athens, I can't help buy enjoy anything that connects me to the larger world. So few people either know or care about international events, it's nice to see that there is a whole network out there for nerds like me. Too many people in this town forget that there's anything outside of the state of GA much less outside the US. Guys, there's a whole world out there. If you can't go there, at least read about it.
Thank God I'm going to Canada for spring break. I know that it's a foreign country mainly on a technicality, but I'll still get to show a passport and that counts, dammit. My American cabin fever is starting to flare up again. It happens like clockwork after I've spent about two months continuously in the US. I think it's similar to the situation of moving out of home for the first time. Somehow you lived happily (more or less) there for 18 years, but after you leave, it's a chore to spend longer than a week back with the 'rents. I love Uncle Sam and all, but sometimes absence makes the heart grow fonder.
Get me out of here (so I can want to come back)!!