Day 3, video 3. Today’s video is basically just a shout out to my family who are all gathered at my Grandma’s house in Thornbury right now. Well, maybe not all right now. It’s still pretty early in the afternoon in Canada so Katie, Tony, and Is will probably be arriving in the next few hours. But, once they get there, everyone will be gathered … Continue reading Happy Easter
Video number 2. I decided to record my walk home from work, except I didn’t end up walking home; I walked all over town so I could make a video tour of the city. I hope you like it, and that you don’t suffer from motion sickness! Continue reading Tour de York
Exactly six months into living in England and I had my first cup of tea. When I worked at the bakery I used to make tea for customers a hundred times a day, but I never had one myself. Whenever I was presented with the choice of a hot beverage I always opted for hot chocolate (or drinking chocolate, as the English call it). But … Continue reading My First Cuppa
Paul McCartney John Cleese & Eric Idle, together Guy Fawkes Dame Judi Dench (York has a Dame Judi Dench Way, but I haven’t seen her on it yet) JK Rowling (and the whole Harry Potter gang) Rod Stewart or Jude Law, either or David Bowie Mr Bean (but not Rowan Atkinson) Jason Statham (from a distance) Andrew Lloyd Webber Hugh Grant Any one of the … Continue reading People I Thought I’d Meet By Now But Haven’t
Today is daylight savings time again. But this time I have remembered and already changed my clocks. I will not be victim to the time change again. In October I found myself 2 hours early for work, but since I have prepared, if I am lucky I will only be 5 minutes early for work tomorrow! UPDATE: (16:20 on 28 March) I have returned from … Continue reading Daylight Savings 2.0
I am constantly being surprised by the new things I learn (about England, and just about life in general) every day. I see new things on the street, on TV, and from my friends. And trips to the grocery store are no exception. Recently, I completed an online shop with a few of my housemates. The concept is simple (and not one of the new … Continue reading My Massive Meal
I got a job! It’s not the dream of 9 to 5 with weekends off, but it’s nothing to sneeze at either. And you can believe me because I sneeze a lot. I am now employed at a greeting card and gift shop called Saffrons. It’s a family owned business that’s been open for a year. So far it’s great. I am only part time … Continue reading Ladies & Gentlemen
Our fearful trip is done! January 22nd, 2010, was a sad day for television. It marked the first time in 16 years that Conan O’Brien would not be gracing the screens of late night television. Sadder still was that I was in England and unable to watch him on TV for his final weeks. By some miracle the NBC website actually allowed international access to … Continue reading O Conan, My Conan…
I still don’t have one. Although, I’ve been on two interviews and been rejected by about 5 other companies. All my other efforts have, seemingly, gone unnoticed. I found this while I was in town yesterday: Too bad “hire” doesn’t have the same meaning here as it does back home. Otherwise, this would be a perfect fit! Continue reading Job Update
Well, it’s been 22 years since Canada last held an Olympic Games. I was around for that one but I was less than attentive. I am finally old enough to actually remember the experience and I am not even in the country. Now, I never planned on going to Vancouver for any part of the Games, but I can imagine that even in Ontario a … Continue reading Overseas Patriotism
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