As of today I have been up here for 2 weeks. Seems like I just got here still, but at the same time I am starting to settle in.  

I didn't realize that 'pop' had an expiry date. I had two diet cokes that were a few months past their date, and I guess its the aspartame that goes, and it looses its sweetness. What happens is you have places buying in bulk (due to shipping costs), and then sitting for a very long time. I am used to checking the date on bread and milk, but I suppose I need to start checking it on everything I buy now.

I was at the liquor warehouse today and found out why I can't seem to find a heineken anywhere in town.  Apparently the EU does not approve of the seal hunt here, and has banned the export of goods.  So no dutch/german beer for me.