Shadow of the Mountain: slideshow

Wednesday, June 24, 2009

San Diego Part One: You Know You're in the States When...

*****PLEASE NOTE: Okay, I know that I have some Americans reading this blog. So I just want to point out that there are some fundamental differences between Canadians and Americans, especially our culture. It is nothing that I am trying to make fun of or put down, I just thought it would be a good way to talk about my trip. I love the States and always enjoy going there. So, this is all in fun!! Okay, I think that about does it!!

When we got to the States, my sister and I started a list of things that are different about our country and the USA. So, without furthur ado...

You Know You're in the States When...

1) Everything can be added on, made bigger, or comes in regular or large. Which is fine. You can get things bigger up here too! The difference is that everywhere we went people asked you if you wanted more, you wanted it bigger, you wanted to add something on. From food to souvenirs. IHop to gift stores. We don't do that up here. Perhaps we figure that if people wanted it bigger or more of something, that we will just ask. It was very interesting.

2) It is a redeeming quality to join the Army, Navy or Air Force. Now I am not saying that we Canadians do not uphold and support our troops. I am just saying that everyone becomes a hero in the USA if they are part of the Armed Reserves. And it seems like everyone has a family member or knows a friend that is a part of the Reserves.

3) Loud Patriotism. People were already decorating for July 4th which is over two weeks away. Not only that, but they were decorating! This is something that we should adopt up here. I really think we should. I am going to do a little hunting for some Canadian things and put them out. I mean, we should be more loud about our patriotism.

4) Alcohol is everywhere. Even at the San Diego Zoo you could buy a beer and carry it around. Oh, and at the pharmacy you could buy a case of beer and some wine. That is just not done around here. I mean, we have liquor stores, but you are not supposed to drink on the street. You can in the USA, though. It's like the Stampede grounds, without the gates.

5) Everyone has an accent. They think we do, but everyone had an accent to us. And most of them were different.