A couple of days ago, Lilac Colored Glasses, another expat in Belgium, put out a request for people who wanted to be interviewed, so I volunteered.  Here’s what she came up with for me.  The photos in this post are just some random shots I’ve seen in day-to-day life here and not related to the questions.  I’ve posted some more over on Flickr:

Dirty Dishes

Dirty dishes in the sink

So you’re pretty crafty. Is that learned on your own or did you take a lot of classes in sewing, crafting, designing, etc. (I love that tote you made! If you ever start selling them let me know)

I think I’ve always had a crafty side – when I was a kid, I loved making things with beads, puffy paints, etc.  I discovered sewing a few years ago when my mother-in-law lent me her sewing machine.  I took a class to make a totebag and I was hooked after that.  I have really enjoyed swapping crafts, and my goal for this year is to make a bed-sized quilt.  I get ideas and learn new techniques from crafty bloggers.  I can’t imagine selling my tote bags, but maybe we could come up with some kind of a trade where I could make you one. :)

Public Restroom at Tram Stop

Public pay toilet near tram stop

Have you had a pancake in Belgium yet? If so, do you like them more or less that American ones? If not then go get one woman!

I don’t think I’ve had a Belgium pancake, unless it’s the same as a crepe.  I looked them up online and they sound like they’re like crepes, but not sweet, and can be served for dinner with meat.  I’ll have to find a place that makes them.  As for crepes, we’ve been getting them at the grocery store and putting jam on them for breakfast.  They’re pretty good, but I’m not sure if they’re better than American chocolate chip pancakes.  Yum!

View Outside from a Cafe

View out the window of cafe

Outside of Brussels and the Brabant area, what’s the next city that you want to see in Belgium?

I’ve breifly seen Brugge, so next I’d like to see Gent.  I heard it’s a fun college town, and perhaps I can meet you in person.  I also saw that one of my favorite bands, Reel Big Fish is having a concert there.  They’re very happy, bouncy ska music – Thomas plays them (or the Pietasters) if I won’t get out of bed in the morning.  Antwerp is also on my list, but really, I don’t know anything about Belgium cities.  Are there any that you suggest?

Bike Crossing Path

Bicycle crossing

You used to live in Atlanta…what do you think of the weather here?

It snowed a couple days after I arrived here and that was a shock.  But really, the snow was easy to get around in – it was on the ground. :)  The rain is a little less desirable, but it doesn’t help that I haven’t been carrying around my umbrella.  At least it’s not the torrental downpours that we had in Atlanta.  I’m also surprised that I haven’t minded the colder temperatures, but as long as I’m dressed warmly, I’m good.

Outdoor Seating at a Cafe

Outdoor seating at cafe

How do you like the public transportation system? (I was afraid to use it when I first moved here but I like it a lot now)

I love the public transportation.  We live right by a tram and from there, I can easily hop downtown where I can switch to the Metro or Train.  I take a bus to the American Women’s Club which is a little outside of town, but it’s still easy.  I’ve got a monthly pass that lets me ride all of these (within Brussels city limits) as much as I want within a month, and I’m definitly getting my money’s worth.

Want to be interviewed too?  Leave me a comment and I’ll send you some questions.  And then you can continue the interviewing invitation on your blog…

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