I'll just put that on my VISA

TRAVEL VISA, that is. I left work to visit the Ethiopian Embassy in D.C. yesterday and 4 (FRUSTRATING) hours later, including an impromptu visit to Baltimore (Don't ask. Long story short - I'm a moron.) I was back with Ethiopia's permission to tour their country. I think the only thing I have left to do now is get that stupid Yellow Fever shot. Good thing I just loooove needles. Plus I'm getting it done through the military, and their bedside manner is more like "You can quit whining, or you can do 10 pushups".

Thank you, sir, may I have another.

Yesterday I got a book in the mail. Rob sent me an Amharic Phrase book. If I ever write a phrase book, I think I might limit it to information that is REALLY important. (i.e "where is the bathroom" or "I'm an American, I'm allowed ONE phone call!"). Some of the phrases in here crack me up. Anyway, I've decided we're all going to learn a little phrase every day that I remember to put one up until I leave. (which means today, and possibly tomorrow).
Today's phrase is brought to you by the "Nightclubs and Bars" chapter:
re-ge beu-tam e-weud-dal-lo

This means: "I really like reggae".

I plan to try and use this phrase some time during my 96-hour stay.

I know I know. Aim high, Danielle.

P.S. Thanks to those of you who have been asking: No, no progress on the bathroom. The tile saw is broken. And the toilet is still residing in the bathtub. (Sooo classy.)