best served cold

there isn't any heat or hot water.

i repeat, there isn't any HEAT or HOT WATER.

at least, there isn't any to be found in my house. i'm not sure what to do about it. there are a few little buttons on the heat control panel labeled "BOOST." i pushed those, but found no change in the radiators or water temperature.

the reception desk is closed. they will be closed tomorrow as well. i am up an ice-cold river without a paddle, so to speak.

i'm telling myself that it doesn't really matter. people don't shower everyday here. it'll be fine by sunday, worst-case scenario, monday. i have blankets. i'm from chicago. cold? what is that, anyway? bah!

on a different subject, i am finding all the little differences in language charming and funny. there is cough syrup specific to "Tickly Coughs" and "Chesty Coughs." as mentioned, the "Boost" button refers to a temporary surge of power for heat or water. even the way Irish people spell and pronounce their names intrigues me. the name "Eoghan" is actually "Owen." i met another girls whose name is "Mairead" and it sounds like "parade." i think i've already mentioned the use of the word craic (sounds like 'crack,' means 'fun'), but there are a slew of other terms that i'm trying to insert in my conversation.

CLASS: as in, "that dress is class!" meaning, good, nice, well done.
PISSED: as in, "we got pissed in Galway!" meaning druuuuuunk.
DRINK LINK: is the term for an ATM. for real.
GRAND: as in, "that's simply grand(like)!" meaning, good, perfect.

those are just a few terms i've picked up so far. the Irish kids get a kick out of hearing me say, "awesome!" and "gotcha."

i just realized how cold it's gotten. i hope i don't get any tickly or chesty coughs.