What side of the road is right?

So, three weeks later, and things are starting to happen... Kinda... I tried posting two times (totally true, although I know what you're thinking). The first time, I logged out without saving (duh) and the second time, my hard drive malfunctioned... (DUH DUH DUDUH) But now that I got myself a brand new 160 GB hard drive, I'm ready to rumble!

Melbourne is getting cold! But ofcourse, skinny long-legged 20-year old girls dont seem to care about the winter chills, nooooooooo, they continue to walk in flip flops and wear minis with no nylons...and forget the coat! Who needs one of those anyway? My boyfriend says I'm old fashioned, that they can dress however the hell they want... Ah, true, it is a free world, but I get cold just looking at them! To compensate, I've been walking around in my very, very, very warm coat that I bought in Korea last winter (i.e. three months ago) and have been very cozy indeed. Not sure what I'll wear when it gets colder, but we'll just have to cross that bridge when we get there.

And speaking of crossing, I keep waiting for the tram on the wrong side of the street. I take an extra second to think about it, but I always end up on the wrong side. It's just not something that comes naturally... yet. So, I wait and wait, and when the tram eventually does come, that's when I realize it's going in the opposite direction that I'm going in. The real bummer is when the one that IS going in the direction I am going in happens to come first, but the doors open to the other side of the street, and then, like the idiot that I am, have to cross the street, and wait for the next tram to come along. Ah, the shame. So embarrassing. It looks like I'm crossing the street for no reason whatsoever!

I'm trying though. I do occasionally get it right, especially at stops that I already know. Just a few more months, and I think I'll manage... But oh dear, do not let me drive just yet. I'm very happy with my bike!

Incidentally, in case you are wondering, about 25% of countries drive on the left. This is because in the good ol' days of no motorized transportation and violent feudal guys with swords, most people prefered to handle the weapon with their right hand, thus making it logical to prefer walking or riding on the left side of the road. Britain took the practice overseas to its colonies, and now, most of its ex- colonies still continue to drive on the left. The US and France were the first countries to start the practice of driving on the right side of the road, and then Napoleon brought the idea to other countries in Europe.

In Myanmar, for example, people drive on the right side of the road, but since most cars are Japanese imported, the driver's seat is also located on the right of the car. Thank goodness they don't have that many cars!

Anyway, if you want to read more, go to Why do some countries drive on the right and others on the left? You'll learn a thing or two for trivia night... You never know when it may come in handy!

See ya!