Super Bowl vs. Amazon.com

It appears as though United States Separation Anxiety reveals itself differently among male and female expats. Personally, I satiate my desires for America by shopping online (possibly not even buying anything... just shopping, putting things in my virtual shopping cart never to be purchased, just because I can!) And it FEELS like I'm right back in Target with every whim at the end of my fingertips. Or at least at the click of my mouse.

However, this being Super Bowl weekend, I have realized that my male counterpart satiates his longing for all things American in a very different way. You see, today is Super Bowl Sunday. And while that might mean a 7:00 party with nachos, wings and pizza for many of ye' ol' Americans. In the Czech Republic it means a game that is broadcast via British Satellite WITHOUT commercials (what's the point of a Super Bowl game if there are no commericals?!?!?) And here's the kicker: Game Time? 12:30 A.M. Yes, that's right. Brandon will be going to a Super Bowl viewing at a coworkers house tonight at midnight. As of 9:00 tonight, he is in bed getting a couple hours of sleep before heading out.

As for me, I will snuggle into bed at the appropriate hour of 10:30 P.M. so I can be well-rested and ready for another strenuous day of internet shopping...