Football. Soccer. As in The World Cup.
There is reason to celebrate, and an explanation for the lack of recent blog activity. I have applied for, prepared for, shopped for, interviewed for, offered, and accepted a job! This all happened within a matter of three business days; there has been a flurry of activity here. I’ll be rejoining the clinical research world [...]
Trunk, as in the trunk of a car.
On Friday I received news that there is still no update regarding the position for which I had recently interviewed due to an unknown project start date. Fortunately, another very reputable organization has invited me for an interview on Tuesday. I couldn’t be more pleased to speak with them. There was pizza and Ugly Betty [...]
It’s a Mad, Mad, Mad, Mad, Mad, MadWorld.
(slang) Shot, injection.
(slang) A term to describe arms which feature the build-up of fat and/or extra skin that hangs from the underside of the upper arms.
On Drew’s walk today he took a moment to capture the Closed Caption Camera that were eyeing him… And he caught something that really makes me feel like Summer is not far away. Can’t wait to share these in person with all of you!
People who engage in the practice of performing in public for tips and gratuities. Busking is the term for the practice itself.
The flowers that Drew brought me for my birthday had a special surprise in store… And there is a premiere brewing in Leicester Square. We had lunch at V & M Express today. Be sure to check out the review!
Junk food. Sunshine. Fiscal responsibility.
Drew and I caught a showing of the new fantasy flick, Franklyn, at the Empire Cinema in Leicester Square.
Too B or not too B? Too cheesy of me to ask?
We found ourselves hungry in Seven Dials; we landed at Thai Square.
Lush – does it actually smell and feel just as good as its name suggests?
Oh, where to begin… The sun in London yesterday was enough to distract me from my job search (and the website update “to do” list). I walked to Covent Garden to buy my birthday present from Drew. It’s an awesome way to get exactly what you want – and when you are shopping at Lush [...]
Today I had a lovely afternoon tea at a cafe called Allans near Bond Street Station. It is truly lovely, with a comfortable atmosphere. The patisserie was extremely busy, but the staff were attentive and friendly nonetheless. I appreciated the inviting decor and was thoroughly impressed by the quality of the sugar. It might sound [...]
Long ago (yesterday, the 11th) and far, far away (use google maps) in a land called London, there a lived a girl who had a beautiful birthday. Her day began when a handsome prince, and an uncharacteristically cheerful sunrise, woke her. A box came. A very sexy bunch of flowers lay inside – from queens [...]
Real quick update before we call it a day. Jen says thank you for all the birthday well-wishes. She was especially touched by the flowers (you know who you are). I will also mention that someone got his wife flowers as well in an attempt to be a good husband. Jen met me for lunch [...]
So, the weekend is coming to a close and I have agreed to write a blog entry – lucky you. I really enjoyed this weekend (though we still have the evening to go before it is time for bed). Jen and I didn’t overcommit to costumes or parties or walking or cleaning or laundry. Okay, [...]
I can find something nice to say about anything. Don’t test me. You. will. lose. Here’s the conundrum: I just saw STOMP at the Ambassador Theatre in London’s West End. You need to understand that I did not, at any moment, find myself searching for something nice to say. Rather, I worried that mere words could [...]
Yes, this is what you think it is. My question is, “why?” On my way to Borough Market today I passed another peaceful protest. Ah, London… There is still no news on the job front at the moment, though I continue to actively pursue work that doesn’t involve measuring detergent or chasing dust bunnies. Soon.
Ah, the joys of lunching in Central London! The crowds are thick, queues are long, and real Londoners never look at the menu. You should walk in and fire off your order, like a round from a machine gun, as soon as any person behind the counter makes first eye contact with you. Don’t wait to [...]
Apparently, I have not been sitting still long enough to throw my thoughts together, but I can promise that food reviews are in your future. I’ve been busy over the last two days making arrangements to accept a job offer, in case the offer is made, which involves a string of employment verification and getting [...]
London takes a snow day following record setting precipitation.
Slightly east and ever so north of our neighborhood lies another that is host to busy weekend shoppers and pub crawlers. Shoreditch is home to our new friend, and on this occasion our tour guide, Wolfie. (How cool is it that we know someone named Woldgang?!) He led us past the Moorgate area and beyond [...]
I never felt inspired to shop for the perfect vintage wear while living in Nashville, but in London the idea seems completely natural. While preparing to attend a fancy dress housewarming party as Mr. Lucas and Miss Brahms from Are You Being Served?, Drew and I discovered several great places to shop for unique pieces [...]
