Delivery Please!

Last night, I decided to stay in and have a relaxing night since I spent all day outside enjoy the sunny and warm weather. I was hungry and didn't have much in my apartment to eat and I was feeling too lazy to get off the couch, get dressed and go out for dinner. I decided I would order in. Now, you are thinking....ok, ordering in that's easy...go pick up the phone, make the order and wait for it to be delivered...brainless work right? Well, not so easy if you have to do it in Portuguese. Over the phone I would not be able to use any hand gestures or write something down to show them if they didn't understand my pronunciation. I rehearsed everything I wanted to say and then finally had the guts to call and place my order. I understood all her questions, was able to order the right food, give the correct address, and say I was paying in cash and would need change. 

It was a proud moment when 30 minutes later the guard at the front gate called my apartment saying "entrega" (delivery) and a few seconds later, there was the guy at my front door delivering me the correct food. :) 

Delicious Lebanese!