SOOOOO... been a while, I am aware. What can I say, I am rubs at blogging. But I will try harder. I swear.
New developments for the '09:
1. still w/ william;) he is wonderful:)
2. have a new job- as a waitress at the Chicago Rib Shack in Knightsbridge. It's pretty cool, I work Mon, Wed, and Fri usually. Usually tips vary from 0% to 10% which is not exactly cool, but it is London (they usually don't tip more than 10% unfort).... oh well.
3. classes are good. first class of the year was foreign policy and diplomacy- which was great! def up my alley- i love studying FP. currently working on paper for that class. it's about how the US govt. propaganda machine tricked the US public into supporting the invasion of Iraq. I swear it's not as 'Michael Moore'-ish as it sounds, mine is more theoretical.
4. still very poor. still eating tesco brand products. still scavenging whenever possible (usually at work now:)
5. jenn is coming to visit me in a week and a half!!! yay!!! cannot wait!!!!
6. got a new phone and plan so i can call home more cheaply- it's nice being able to converse w the fam on a regular basis
7. the fam is coming to visit in june!! (my graduation ceremony is june 26 and they will be here for that:)
8. my 26th b-day is Sat, and a week from then, Lora and I are having a joint b-day party:)!!
I guess that's about it for updates right now. I'll try to post more regularly in the future...... :)
Tuesday, February 17, 2009
Wednesday, December 10, 2008
How London changes a person....
This post is dedicated to my mom, because her piece of advice for me before I moved here was "don't change." So I figured I would make a list of all the ways living in London can change a person.....in no specific order:
1. you walk much faster- in order to get past slow people and because it's freezing out all the time.
2. the tube is not quite as thrilling as when you were on it as a tourist.
3. you expect that you won't find things you need when you go to the store. (there are no wal-marts here, my friends.)
4. as a student in the arguably most expensive city in the world, you learn to make many many concessions in what you wear, eat, places you go, etc. Examples would be: my disgusting selection of food I buy at Tesco and eat because they are cheap (and oh-so horrible tasting); my wardrobe that has accumulated from things I've found on the sidewalk; pulling out my student card at any given occasion in order not to pay as much for something; reusing the same water bottle for months on end; etc.
5. its very possible to become a bit more cynical. (but as of right now, life is good pour moi, so i wont complain. except about money. and the weather.)
6. living in central makes everything outside of zone 1 seem like a foreign country. especially woolwich arsenal!!!
7. you get used to instant coffee.
8. you treasure gossip magazines more than you ever thought possible.
9. you start using british slang words in your daily dialogue. Example- "Does she fancy him? Because I know he wanted to pull her cus he thinks she's fit"- this is possibly a sentence thats come out of my mouth at some point in time.
10. NOTHING surprises you anymore.
I think that's a good start for a list. Perhaps I'll add more at a later date!
1. you walk much faster- in order to get past slow people and because it's freezing out all the time.
2. the tube is not quite as thrilling as when you were on it as a tourist.
3. you expect that you won't find things you need when you go to the store. (there are no wal-marts here, my friends.)
4. as a student in the arguably most expensive city in the world, you learn to make many many concessions in what you wear, eat, places you go, etc. Examples would be: my disgusting selection of food I buy at Tesco and eat because they are cheap (and oh-so horrible tasting); my wardrobe that has accumulated from things I've found on the sidewalk; pulling out my student card at any given occasion in order not to pay as much for something; reusing the same water bottle for months on end; etc.
5. its very possible to become a bit more cynical. (but as of right now, life is good pour moi, so i wont complain. except about money. and the weather.)
6. living in central makes everything outside of zone 1 seem like a foreign country. especially woolwich arsenal!!!
7. you get used to instant coffee.
8. you treasure gossip magazines more than you ever thought possible.
9. you start using british slang words in your daily dialogue. Example- "Does she fancy him? Because I know he wanted to pull her cus he thinks she's fit"- this is possibly a sentence thats come out of my mouth at some point in time.
10. NOTHING surprises you anymore.
I think that's a good start for a list. Perhaps I'll add more at a later date!
Wednesday, November 5, 2008
The day the world smiled!!!!!
OBAMA has won!!! He will be our next American president. And since my facebook status box isn't enough room to talk about my feelings regarding this year's election, I will use my blog!!
First of all, I personally am loving that Obama won, because I voted for him in the primaries and general (obviously).
Secondly, I live in London, and may I just say- the world (speaking for at least all of the non-Americans I know who live in London) is very happy! I'm going to make some generalizations here and say that they are FINALLY looking positively towards the US, as opposed to the past eight years, in which our popularity in the world shrunk drastically, and many nations began to consider us evil and imperialistic. They see Obama as a person with a more worldly outlook, someone who is not as stubborn and ignorant as Bush and his administration, and who will work with other nations for global solutions to problems.
Thirdly, I am completely annoyed with all the McCain supporters on facebook who are sore losers and whose statuses basically reflect their anger over Obama winning. I'm sorry, but WE (liberals and some conservative non-Bushers alike) have had to put up with BUSH for eight f***ing years now! Don't you think it's time we deserve a chance to have our representation in Washington?? I respect John McCain and Sarah Palin, and have not said anything deregatory about them as people, but that isn't enough for me to want to vote for them. Here's some great statuses I've read in the past 24 hrs= "Obama is a BAD MAN", "You will not see the change you are hoping for, you will be disapointed", "I hate ohio, I'm moving to Alaska", "I'm disgusted with Ohio" etc etc etc. Okay, I understand you're upset, and given the reverse circumstances (i.e. McCain winning) my status might say something like "I'm staying in England" or "I'm moving to Canada". I'll admit that. But it still annoys me that people would say things like "Obama is a bad man." If McCain had won, I would not put on my status, "McCain is a bad man." Get over yourself and give me a break.
Anyways, there's so much more I could say that would probably insult some people, but I'll leave it at that. Just thought it was better to blog about it that post a mean facebook status (i.e. sink to their level).
First of all, I personally am loving that Obama won, because I voted for him in the primaries and general (obviously).
Secondly, I live in London, and may I just say- the world (speaking for at least all of the non-Americans I know who live in London) is very happy! I'm going to make some generalizations here and say that they are FINALLY looking positively towards the US, as opposed to the past eight years, in which our popularity in the world shrunk drastically, and many nations began to consider us evil and imperialistic. They see Obama as a person with a more worldly outlook, someone who is not as stubborn and ignorant as Bush and his administration, and who will work with other nations for global solutions to problems.
Thirdly, I am completely annoyed with all the McCain supporters on facebook who are sore losers and whose statuses basically reflect their anger over Obama winning. I'm sorry, but WE (liberals and some conservative non-Bushers alike) have had to put up with BUSH for eight f***ing years now! Don't you think it's time we deserve a chance to have our representation in Washington?? I respect John McCain and Sarah Palin, and have not said anything deregatory about them as people, but that isn't enough for me to want to vote for them. Here's some great statuses I've read in the past 24 hrs= "Obama is a BAD MAN", "You will not see the change you are hoping for, you will be disapointed", "I hate ohio, I'm moving to Alaska", "I'm disgusted with Ohio" etc etc etc. Okay, I understand you're upset, and given the reverse circumstances (i.e. McCain winning) my status might say something like "I'm staying in England" or "I'm moving to Canada". I'll admit that. But it still annoys me that people would say things like "Obama is a bad man." If McCain had won, I would not put on my status, "McCain is a bad man." Get over yourself and give me a break.
Anyways, there's so much more I could say that would probably insult some people, but I'll leave it at that. Just thought it was better to blog about it that post a mean facebook status (i.e. sink to their level).
Tuesday, October 28, 2008
Week off!
SOOOO... I finished my papers last week and handed them in friday (what a relief). I didn't work at all last week because I didn't want to freak myself out by having to work and finish the papers. So this week is our mid-semester break. Which is sweet. Unfort I agreed to work tommorrow, which means I can't really go anywhere travelling... I don't really have the money to right now anyways (hence the reason I'm trying to work. Unfort, the place I'm working doesn't have too much work this week. I handed my CV to a couple places yesterday, so maybe with any luck one of them will call?)
Went out last Wed to my school's halloween party. Since I didnt have any costume, I dressed up as an eighties girl- from my clothes. The only things I got to go with is some crazy eyeshadow. It was cool- the best part was the food (but i guess thats usually the best part in my mind lol)
Fri, my friends and I went to Zoo bar, some club in Leicester Sq. It was ok- we had to finaggle lower cover charges out of the door guy- but somehow Alex did it lol. They were also pretty insane about us not setting our coats down anywhere (mostly because they wanted us to check them- for 3 pounds? not gonna happen) But anyways it was enjoyable.
Sun, I went to Brick Lane w Arthur and Alex. It was sweet! It was rainy that day, but still pretty cool place. We got some good Japanese food, Alex got us kicked out of a restaurant, went through market, watched Brazilian he-she dancers, watched a weird artsy film at Whitechapel gallery, all in all a good time.
So, this week is dedicated to attempts at productivity (since I'm not going anywhere) and finding a halloween costume to go out on Friday. Anyways, thats all folks.
Went out last Wed to my school's halloween party. Since I didnt have any costume, I dressed up as an eighties girl- from my clothes. The only things I got to go with is some crazy eyeshadow. It was cool- the best part was the food (but i guess thats usually the best part in my mind lol)
Fri, my friends and I went to Zoo bar, some club in Leicester Sq. It was ok- we had to finaggle lower cover charges out of the door guy- but somehow Alex did it lol. They were also pretty insane about us not setting our coats down anywhere (mostly because they wanted us to check them- for 3 pounds? not gonna happen) But anyways it was enjoyable.
Sun, I went to Brick Lane w Arthur and Alex. It was sweet! It was rainy that day, but still pretty cool place. We got some good Japanese food, Alex got us kicked out of a restaurant, went through market, watched Brazilian he-she dancers, watched a weird artsy film at Whitechapel gallery, all in all a good time.
So, this week is dedicated to attempts at productivity (since I'm not going anywhere) and finding a halloween costume to go out on Friday. Anyways, thats all folks.
Saturday, October 18, 2008
Desperate times...
You know you are poor and desperate when you find a sweater on the sidewalk and take it home with you, to wash and wear it. Welcome to my life. hahaha
Actually it didn't seem in bad condition and it's from H and M, so really I could've done worse. I told my friends that when they see me wearing the sidewalk sweater, it's okay to laugh. Because I would. And probably will when I wear it.
London this week has been fun, but busy. I worked on Tues, Wed, and Thurs at various places throughout London... London Transport museum was one of them. It was pretty cool, but I heard that it costs 10 pounds to get in- which I don't exactly think is worth it. But doesn't matter anyways since I got in free. One good thing about my job is that they feed us. Which is wonderful!
My friends and I went to a Salsa club last night- pretty cool. Def busy- but fun. Some old Latino man was trying to give us dance lessons. Well, mostly I think he was offended by our horrible salsa moves. haha.
Two papers due on Fri of next week. Have I started them? No. Am I reverting back to my horrible procrastination of college days? Yes.
Actually it didn't seem in bad condition and it's from H and M, so really I could've done worse. I told my friends that when they see me wearing the sidewalk sweater, it's okay to laugh. Because I would. And probably will when I wear it.
London this week has been fun, but busy. I worked on Tues, Wed, and Thurs at various places throughout London... London Transport museum was one of them. It was pretty cool, but I heard that it costs 10 pounds to get in- which I don't exactly think is worth it. But doesn't matter anyways since I got in free. One good thing about my job is that they feed us. Which is wonderful!
My friends and I went to a Salsa club last night- pretty cool. Def busy- but fun. Some old Latino man was trying to give us dance lessons. Well, mostly I think he was offended by our horrible salsa moves. haha.
Two papers due on Fri of next week. Have I started them? No. Am I reverting back to my horrible procrastination of college days? Yes.
Saturday, October 11, 2008
ten best things about london/ ten worst things
TEN BEST THINGS ABOUT LONDON (I.M.O.):
1. chips and cheese!!!!!!!!!!!
2. cider!!!!!!!
3. regent's park
4. walking everywhere
5. living in CENTRAL london
6. drinking in the streets- legally:)
7. primark
8. finding new places all the time!
9. my classes and teachers <3
10. my friends:)
TEN WORST:
1. oxford st= just awful
2. everything is VERY expensive
3. stores closing REALLY early on sunday
4. pretty much everything being closed on sundays. specifically the library. lame.
5. having to work (to afford groceries).
6. COVER CHARGES AT CLUBS!!! INSANE!!!!
7. music played at overpriced clubs. is lame.
8. taxi's and how they almost hit you ALL THE TIME
9. people who choose not to wear deoderant- very bad when you stand by them on the tube.
10. the huge difficulty of finding normal things i need (like clothed hangers for example)
1. chips and cheese!!!!!!!!!!!
2. cider!!!!!!!
3. regent's park
4. walking everywhere
5. living in CENTRAL london
6. drinking in the streets- legally:)
7. primark
8. finding new places all the time!
9. my classes and teachers <3
10. my friends:)
TEN WORST:
1. oxford st= just awful
2. everything is VERY expensive
3. stores closing REALLY early on sunday
4. pretty much everything being closed on sundays. specifically the library. lame.
5. having to work (to afford groceries).
6. COVER CHARGES AT CLUBS!!! INSANE!!!!
7. music played at overpriced clubs. is lame.
8. taxi's and how they almost hit you ALL THE TIME
9. people who choose not to wear deoderant- very bad when you stand by them on the tube.
10. the huge difficulty of finding normal things i need (like clothed hangers for example)
Thursday, October 2, 2008
Something I've never ever done before in England..............
WORK! I worked. In England. haha. I guess it just seems weird because I've never worked outside of the US before, and every other time I've been over here I haven't ever worked. But it felt good. I mean, as good as serving rich people hors d'oevres at a Tate Britain gallery opening can feel. Which is average at best haha. But I'm not complaining. I made money in POUNDS!!! And got a free sandwich. My job is through a wait staff temp agency called Esprit Group. I'm only making 6 pounds an hr, but that means $12.00 US- which is cool by me.
In order to work I had to go to a training session on Tues night then Wed had to go to Oxford St and try to find work shoes- which was not an easy FEET haha (pun intended). And by the way, I LOATHE Oxford St. BLAHHHHHHH! It's the most annoying, most crowded street in London. ARGGHH, just thinking about Oxford St makes me tired and annoyed haha.
Mon night was sweet! I went and saw the play at Shakespeare's Globe Theatre- it was sweet!!!!! I loved it!!! DEFINITELY worth five pounds!!! And full frontal male nudity hahaha- actually that wasn't a good thing in this case. lol. Also, when Alex and Arthur and I were walking down there they had to clear off millenium bridge because there was this insane 'jumper' guy... I'm not sure if he actually jumped or not. He looked a little demented though.
Anyways, tommorrow is Friday- horray!!!!! Bye.
In order to work I had to go to a training session on Tues night then Wed had to go to Oxford St and try to find work shoes- which was not an easy FEET haha (pun intended). And by the way, I LOATHE Oxford St. BLAHHHHHHH! It's the most annoying, most crowded street in London. ARGGHH, just thinking about Oxford St makes me tired and annoyed haha.
Mon night was sweet! I went and saw the play at Shakespeare's Globe Theatre- it was sweet!!!!! I loved it!!! DEFINITELY worth five pounds!!! And full frontal male nudity hahaha- actually that wasn't a good thing in this case. lol. Also, when Alex and Arthur and I were walking down there they had to clear off millenium bridge because there was this insane 'jumper' guy... I'm not sure if he actually jumped or not. He looked a little demented though.
Anyways, tommorrow is Friday- horray!!!!! Bye.
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