the finery

Having marked my ten-year anniversary of first arriving with this country on August 3, 2011 I pointed out that although my environment has changed drastically from those of ten years ago I have never really release my 'old self.' Rather, I have learned to check out my beliefs while using natives' list of eyes. After all, 'you cannot enter your neighbor's garden with your own personal declaration!' In this article, I would like to contrast and compare a number of the superstitions in the Mediterranean cultures which are practiced underneath the guise of 'scientific' premises from the United States. Other much-needed skills include the ability to keep and maintain records, organize data and memorialize telephone conversations and in-person communications. Avoiding misunderstandings down the line and keeping a close eye on a tight time-line makes the work of bridal consultants comparable to that of a time keeper and appointment setter. Although it is true that over time the professional gains a better understanding of the time lines involved, at least at the onset the meticulous recording of times and deadlines is a must.