What's so different about Scotland?

Deep-fried Hamburger

Not much, but quite a bit! So far, my favorite difference is the working schedule.  Previously, in the States, I usually worked 7:30-4:30 and Kyle worked 8:oo-5:30ish.  Here work doesn't even start until 9am and then you get off at 5:00, with an hour for lunch.  Only 35 hours a week is full-time! I LOVE this. I have been sleeping in until 6:30 and have noticed how much happier I am. 8 hours of sleep every night really does do a body good. I can't remember the last time I was this happy on a regular basis! Who knew that all I really needed was a little extra sleep?!

Here are a few words that are different too: 

Give Way- Yield

Tatties/Jackets- Baked potato

Que- line

Biscuit- cookie (ie- Oreo Biscuits (they really say that!))

Lollie- lollipop/sucker

Veg- vegetables

Neeps- turnips

Diary- planner

Cheers- thanks

Quid- buck

I'm sure there are a ton more, but these are the ones that really stood out to me.  It's funny how the English language can vary so much. 

Another thing that is different is that they like to deep fry everything.  Last week Kyle and I had a deep-fried hamburger, yuck!  But I figured we could at least try it. This weekend, my goal is to eat a deep-fried mars bar.  We'll see if I get that accomplished! 

-Stacie