Two and a half years ago I wrote a post about Friday the thirteenth in which I discovered that they aren’t so special or uncommon after all. Today we find ourselves in a similar situation, except today is a bit more unique. Unlike in 2012, when there were three Friday the thirteenths on the books, this year there is only one. And it’s right now. So … Continue reading Doubly Spooky
It’s February 2nd, and everyone’s favourite day. Bill Murray day! Otherwise known as Groundhog Day. If you have the opportunity on this “holiday” Saturday, go watch the movie Groundhog Day. It’s a fine piece of work. Did you know that Groundhog Day is on IMDb’s list of top 250 films of all time? Now you do. Please note the intense look of concentration on the … Continue reading It’s Groundhog Day…Again.
Apparently it’s winter now. Continue reading Whether Weather
Bra strap falling off your shoulder under several layers of sweaters, scarves and coat is the new sock sliding down your foot under tucked-in pants, snow pants and boots. Continue reading Snow Business
In the never ending excitement that is snow in England, my housemate Ashley decided to see how far he could walk outside without shoes or socks. Spoiler alert: it was not far. And, in true Canadian tradition, I introduce the rest of my housemates to the joys of eating snow with maple syrup on it. The results are positive, or else just polite. Continue reading Presenting: Winter in Two Films
It was such a lovely snowy day today that I decided to make a video after work! I hope you like it. Continue reading Things that make British people go “Whaaat?”
It snowed! And that snow turned to water, which turned to ice! So we played on it and I made a video! Continue reading Ice Ice Baby
When I first moved to England one of the first things I noticed about shops around me (and the one I worked in) is that they all had their doors propped open. Now, this didn’t strike me as odd at first because the weather was nice even though it was the beginning of October. I thought maybe they were all hanging on to the last … Continue reading Open Door Policy
Not only is England rainy, it’s also drippy. Normally, on a rainy walk through town, you’d probably duck under awnings or walk close to the building side of the street to avoid as much rainfall as possible. Well, this just isn’t possible in England. First of all there is no standard size awning, so you can never be sure you’ll make it under. And when … Continue reading There’s So Much Weather!
Sunday, September 19. What a beautifully miserable day. It’s September 19 and it’s raining. As in proper raining. The kind that you can see falling, can watch making ripples in the puddles, and can feel through the dampness of your clothes. But most importantly, the kind that makes it worth carrying around your umbrella all day. Despite the misery of the weather, today is actually … Continue reading Beautifully Miserable
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