Because, reasons
Our iPad is cursed. When I try to work with it for any extended period of time (say, checking my friends page, compose an entry, visit my inboxes etc.), the screen will start scrolling on its own, zooming in and out, highlighting text, jumping between pages. And also it will refuse to turn off, no matter how much I push the button :/ We tried hoovering it to remove dust, and it will behave itself for a while but then the self-scrolling just starts all over again - and it always seems to start when I use it.
So if I want to use the internet, I have to go upstairs to the tower computer in my room, which means that Mum wonders why I've shut myself away for so long and insists that I come back downstairs. I understand why my being cooped up in my room worries her; I need human company to remain emotionally stable, even if it's just sitting in the same room as people. But the practical upshot is, that I only get on-line at the weekend, usually on a Sunday, and then I have to take care not to be away for too long.
This is why I haven't been commenting or posting or otherwise in touch. So's you know.
I was going to talk about Prague but it seems so long ago now. Thoughts boil down to:
- Czechs seriously need to learn how to signpost better.
- Google Maps is awesome - we would never have found our way around without its guidance on the public transport system.
- Said public transport system is also awesome and stunningly cheap. You can buy a ticket that lasts three days and covers travel by the metro, trams and buses.
- It's a very relaxed city. The crowds are just as thick as they are in London but no one seems to be in a rush or like you're getting in their way.
- It is also kinda skeazy. Don't get me wrong, there are lots of very pretty buildings around, all cream walls and red tile roofs. But right next door, you'll find one in obvious disrepair or walls scrawled with graffiti. I've never noticed so much graffiti in any other city before, not even in London. There are also some brutal-looking blocks left over from Communism, which really jar with the Art Nouveau influences elsewhere.
- The souvenir shops sell cannabis lollipops and novelty condoms, which I thought was very odd, until Saturday night came around and we saw all the stag parties. Light bulb!
- Amber and garnet jewellery is everywhere.
- Czechs love love love their meat.
Going to see my sister Sharon in Boston - that's the Boston in England, everybody, sorry - the week after next and looking forward to it soooooo much.
So if I want to use the internet, I have to go upstairs to the tower computer in my room, which means that Mum wonders why I've shut myself away for so long and insists that I come back downstairs. I understand why my being cooped up in my room worries her; I need human company to remain emotionally stable, even if it's just sitting in the same room as people. But the practical upshot is, that I only get on-line at the weekend, usually on a Sunday, and then I have to take care not to be away for too long.
This is why I haven't been commenting or posting or otherwise in touch. So's you know.
I was going to talk about Prague but it seems so long ago now. Thoughts boil down to:
- Czechs seriously need to learn how to signpost better.
- Google Maps is awesome - we would never have found our way around without its guidance on the public transport system.
- Said public transport system is also awesome and stunningly cheap. You can buy a ticket that lasts three days and covers travel by the metro, trams and buses.
- It's a very relaxed city. The crowds are just as thick as they are in London but no one seems to be in a rush or like you're getting in their way.
- It is also kinda skeazy. Don't get me wrong, there are lots of very pretty buildings around, all cream walls and red tile roofs. But right next door, you'll find one in obvious disrepair or walls scrawled with graffiti. I've never noticed so much graffiti in any other city before, not even in London. There are also some brutal-looking blocks left over from Communism, which really jar with the Art Nouveau influences elsewhere.
- The souvenir shops sell cannabis lollipops and novelty condoms, which I thought was very odd, until Saturday night came around and we saw all the stag parties. Light bulb!
- Amber and garnet jewellery is everywhere.
- Czechs love love love their meat.
Going to see my sister Sharon in Boston - that's the Boston in England, everybody, sorry - the week after next and looking forward to it soooooo much.