Another 'new' experience

Since I arrived in NZ, I have had many experiences that would never have been possible if I had stayed in Topeka. Some, because of the nature of a different country in a different hemisphere. Some, because of having a ready-made family. Some, simply because it never crossed my mind before.

The latest experience is a combination of reasons, and I learned some new things--like:

• squirted whipped cream smells like over-ripe yogurt when not eaten immediately
• it's nearly impossible to take good photos when you are laughing your guts out
• sometimes, it's ok to smack your dad in the forehead with a cookie
• you should wash cream-covered clothes shortly after they are taken off