my name is kristen

i play the drums.

after driving until 4am
last night,
i kinda feel like i got hit
by a truck today,

but the uk still rules.

driving has been challenging.
i keep hitting the windshield wiper
when i wanna turn left.

lotta new symbols here...
there's these tall thingys
that look like barber poles
with these large yellow
ping pong balls on top
that blink...

that's when i remember
to let the pedestrians cross.

they have fold-up plastic forks here.

they don't believe in street signs.
if there happens to be some type of
building at the intersection
that's where a sign just might be--
bring your binoculars.

people are so unbelievably
accomodating and generous here.
they go way out of their way to help you.
they've got passion for life
that is adorable to me
and very refreshing.

their keyboards are messed up.
the @ sign is near return
not above the '2'
i keep hitting the '#' sign
when i wanna backspace.

i'm off to the loo now...

-k