Archive for February, 2008
27 February – A word on cloakrooms
I’m certain to have more to say on the subject at a later time, but here is a English euphemism I’ve just learned and am very fond of:
In addition to WC and loo, a term for the restroom* is cloak room. I would think that the misuse of this phrase could lead to one definitely [...]
25 February – Happy One Month in London Day
I arrived in London one month ago today. It’s odd, in that I feel as if I’ve always been here and at the same time that I arrived yesterday. I suppose that’s the way of things. I also suppose that it’s a sign of how easy and pleasant this transition has been. I’m not much [...]
Read Full Post | Make a Comment ( None so far )22 February – Barbican, Bar Brawls & Birthdays
Before the body of the post, I want to send overflowing bundles of love and birthday wishes to Meredith and Amy. These are belated, but heartfelt and I hope you had wonderful days.
The past few days have been full of firsts. Hearing my first concerts at the Barbican and Ronnie Scotts, witnessing my first full fledged [...]
14 February – The Incredibly True Story of the Sofa through the Window.
I am transient no more. Yesterday four of the loveliest and most courageous gentlemen I’ve been fortunate to meet brought me all my worldly possessions. They arrived at 8:45 AM. I offered them drinks – coffee, milk and sugar all around. Excellent I said, until I realized all my mugs were in their truck and [...]
Read Full Post | Make a Comment ( 3 so far )11 February – I (Can) Stand Here Ironing^
Tomorrow is the big day. My personal effects have arrived safely to port following their transatlantic crossing and we will be reunited at 9:00 AM tomorrow. I’ve been very happy at the hotel, but do long for my own bed, miss my sofa and am jumping out of my skin to bake and cook. I [...]
Read Full Post | Make a Comment ( 1 so far )8 February – Cider Fridays
We have a light cocktail in the office to wind down on Friday afternoons. I prefer this to the Power Hour – or enjoy this edition to said hour.
Read Full Post | Make a Comment ( None so far )5 February – HAPPY PANCAKE DAY!
“Mix a pancake, Stir a pancake, Pop it in the pan. Fry the pancake, Toss the pancake, Catch it if you can.” – Christina Rossetti
Happy Pancake Day. No, really.
I saw signs for it in the food stalls of Marks & Spencer’s, directing shoppers towards all the best pancake-making paraphernalia one could ask for (including real [...]
February 4, 2008 – All Sorted
I’ve signed on the dotted line (18 dotted lines, actually) and officially have a flat of my very own.
It’s amazing the things one does not consider or assume about life abroad. It is the little odds and ends that pop up that make day-to-day life endlessly exciting. This weekend I learned about something called a TV License. [...]
