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01 February 2012

So yesterday was the 10 year anniversary of my arrival in the USA. I had a super busy day yesterday, but today it looks like I might just have a half day of work. I feel like doing something to mark the occasion. (Something low-key and quick.) Maybe go get some apple pie? Heh. I dunno. Ideas?→[More:]

Funny thing. I came over to do a three year post-doc. And I'm still here. hrrmm.

post by: gaspode at: 08:49 | 18 comments

A hamburger and spiked milkshake at the Astoria 5 napkin.

posted by brujita 01 February | 09:12

They do spiked milkshakes there, brujita? Intriguing...

posted by gaspode 01 February | 09:48

Apple pie is technically English, not American. Pumpkin pie is American, but also disgusting (ymmv, of course.) I've been homesick lately, so if I were you I'd find myself an egg cream.

posted by workerant 01 February | 10:21

If you had more time, I'd suggest the Statue of Liberty...and there's an Emma Lazarus exhibit at the nearby museum of Jewish heritage.

posted by brujita 01 February | 11:34

When feeling patriotic, I like to wave an American flag around.

posted by ThePinkSuperhero 01 February | 11:44

Congrats!

I was there for 5, have been away for 4 and have been feeling the travelling itch now... I might be back within an year or two... emphatically not the east coast though! Too cold.

posted by Firas 01 February | 11:47

I know what would be great to mark the occasion: renew your allegiance to the Flag!
Very romantic.
Liking renewing your wedding vows.

posted by jouke 01 February | 12:04

We don't have an American flag, TPS! (We might have a Maryland one somewhere?) But I can go get an egg cream. nom.

Firas, I went running yesterday in a t-shirt and shorts. In January. Craziness.

posted by gaspode 01 February | 12:05

jouke, I can't renew my allegiance, because I have never made one - not a citizen.

Also, yuck. Even though I am 99% sure you are being a smartarse.

posted by gaspode 01 February | 12:05

Well now I know what to get you for your birthday.

posted by ThePinkSuperhero 01 February | 12:15

Heh.

posted by jouke 01 February | 12:34

I have found that shouting "USA! USA! USA!" while pumping one's fist in the air like a crazed Olympic hockey fan is remarkably fun. Not coincidentally, I discovered this while watching a televised US Olympic hockey game, but it's since been tested in less relevant contexts and still resulted in fun times.

posted by occhiblu 01 February | 12:42

I don't know! But congrats on 10 years!

posted by amro 01 February | 12:42

I have found that shouting "USA! USA! USA!" while pumping one's fist in the air like a crazed Olympic hockey fan is remarkably fun.

YES! And you know what makes it even better? A little flag in each hand!

posted by ThePinkSuperhero 01 February | 12:47

Things that make me feel very American:

Watching a parade
Going to a baseball game (or football game)
Eating a gardenburger or veggie hotdog (or the real thing, I gave up meat last year.)
Watching a US flag being lowered or raised.
Visiting US historic sites like the older parts of lower Manhattan or the Freedom Trail.
Visiting the courthouse and watching a jury trial.
Milkshakes, definitely.
Going to a diner.
Bruce Springsteen, cranked loud.
Back yard barbecues.
Riding in a pickup truck.

YMMV . . .

posted by bearwife 01 February | 12:50

Do what you'd normally do, but have some Aaron Copeland playing as your soundtrack. Or maybe the New World Symphony.

posted by BoringPostcards 01 February | 13:09

I have found that shouting "USA! USA! USA!" while pumping one's fist in the air like a crazed Olympic hockey fan is remarkably fun.

Chanting in general is pretty darned fun, especially with a fistpump. For example:

GASPODE!
GASPODE!
GASPODE!

Yup. Fun!

posted by Elsa 01 February | 14:39

My ten year anniversary was Dec 9 last year.

CA NA DA! CA NA DA!

Congrats, gaspode!

*flings confetti*

posted by deborah 02 February | 18:58

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