For centuries, scientists and philosophers the world over have tried to capture that elusive characteristic of Belgian people that allows them to produce such exquisite chocolate. Such fine beers. Such colorful music. And such fluffy waffles.

Well gentlemen, our search is at an end.

Just today I have received a package from Belgium itself, containing the necessary ingredients and instructions I need to finally obtain that wisdom we have searched so long for.

The contents are as follows:

One (1) box of assorted high quality Belgian chocolates

One (1) bag of Nose chocolates (chocolates with what appear to be jam inside)

Three (3) Cd's of Belgian music

One (1) book of Belgian wisdom

One (1) bottle of %10 Belgian beer

The instructions are as follows:

Play the music while reading excerpts from the book.

If you understand what you have just read, Good job, have a chocolate!

If you do not understand, fear not! Drink some of the beer, have a nose and re-read until you understand what is written.

It should be noted that this book is written in a language I cannot yet read, so this may take a lot of beer and chocolate.

However! If I can crack this book and obtain this Belgian knowledge, then the combined force of my Canadian Maple Syrup and the Fluffy-ness of the Belgian waffles will make a breakfast to be feared by all!

On a serious note, thank you very much for all of these wonderful gifts! I will be enjoying them for a very long time! They have really brightened my life.

:)