I broke away from the tourist trap photo line to the entrance fee counter and customs, then whisked over to baggage claim where my suitcase was the third onto the conveyer belt, and finally plowed through the flurry of men grabbing at my paperwork and bag in an attempt to gain a tip or a [...]
I’m not a financial whiz or economic genius. Mostly, when it comes to money I feel like I FAIL AT LIFE. Yeah, that about sums it up. Moving on….
Then, I read articles like this one wherein pinstriped British bankers were identified as leaning out their office windows yesterday, “taunting demonstrators and waving 10 pound notes [...]
It’s difficult not to feel nostalgic this week. Difficult to keep the “at this time last year”s to a minimum.
The caveat to that is that I’m actually doing quite well given the sadness of letting go. It’s been two months since our break up and in that time I’ve joined a gym, read a [...]
Something strange is afoot.
The most curious thing happened last month when The Boy and I came back from London. Of a sudden, the “engaged yet?” queries began. Yup, that’s right. As it turns out, quite a few friends and my own mother thought I’d come back with more than just a stamp in my passport.
I [...]
1) Mind the gap.2) Chips are crisps and fries are chips.3) Cabs are not only new looking and urine-free, but roomy and expensive too.4) Tea at The Savoy is synonymous with All-You-Can-Eat buffet. And worth every penny. Who knew the pianist would be playing the Rocky theme song?5) McDonald’s is…different–they have chunky chips (see above [...]
I’m going to London next Friday with Kit!
I’m a flurry of activity right now trying to plan out what sundresses to pack (when in doubt pack them all, right?), studying the Tube map, getting over my disappointment upon learning the Queen does not like visitors between October and July, and acquainting myself with the 24-hour [...]
