Straight outta Z`isz`kov

Feb 17, 2008 12:11

My neighborhood in Prague rocks.  From the Wikipedia article about it:

"historically a working-class district, and was sometimes referred to as "red Žižkov", because so many of its inhabitants supported left-wing parties"..."

Also, it's named after Jan Zizka.  Well, the Z's should have accents over them, but I can't figure out how to insert Czech letters.  But Zizka is a badass, even if he is a general and thus shitty.  He was a one-eyed general, never lost a battle, led a bunch of peasants to victory over huge numbers of German professional soldiers.  Loved incredibly well, subject of badass-looking statues... it's pretty sweet.

In other news, 70% of my study abroad group is a bunch of worthless frat boys and sorority girls.  A few people so far are pretty cool.  I am constantly hating on these people so much that I'm starting to be described as having "excessive anti-American sentiment."  This calls for a reinstitution of the Invincible Badass Battalion.  Ihave been working out a fair amount; I think this week my to-do list includes:
  • buy army boots to replace worn-out sneakers.
  • buy knife of some sort to have something to play with.
  • buy flask for hot water/liquor in ratios appropriate for the weather (the Czechs are smart, they drink grog)
  • find gym and/or martial arts lessons in english or very basic Czech.
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