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I seem to only add to my near death experiences here. Normally I do not consider myself absentminded or stupid but as of late there is really no other way to describe myself.

Walking anywhere is dangerous here as cars can and do drive anywhere they please. There are really no designated sidewalks and walking to the front gate can be a Frogger level at times. Just last week as I was headed out for the evening I was making my way around the round about at the front gate when a car approached from behind. Do I go left or do I go right? I choose the wrong direction I went left and so did the car. The sound of the brakes reverberated in my ears until I was  sitting safely on the bus.

Embarrassing as it is to admit that was not my first close call with a moving vehicle, not by a long shot. Although it was a step down from the buses I’ve walked in front of here.

Thank Heaven for saftey shutoffs.

Thank Heaven for safety shutoffs.

 
 
 
As if the dangers of walking weren’t bad enough I can now add the dangers of the kitchen to my life. The other day while skyping home I put some water on to make my favorite meal, package noodles. Needless to say by the looks of this pan, I forgot about it and well completely boiled out the water.
 
I’ve cursed cooking on a hot plate this entire semester but after this incident I can only say how grateful I am. It automatically shuts off if it overheats.
 
 
 
 
 
I don't think this is a good thing...

I don't think this is a good thing...

 
 
 
 
I just wish my pan had the same safety device, but it sure is pretty now. If only that’s what counted in cookware.
 
Obviously I fail Cooking 101, never leave a stove or hotplate in this case unattended.