On break at the Cornish Pasty Bakery – must eat and write fast as I only have 15 minutes. Hmm, working a 9-hour shift and only being given 2 fifteen minute breaks seems somehow unlawful. If we were in Canada I would have two 15 minute breaks and a 1 hour unpaid lunch break. I am not really complaining though, because at the end of … Continue reading On Break [October 11, 2009]
The old plan of chili for dinner has been cancelled, the new plan is to have a night out in Leeds! And Ron, Darrell, and I all work together tomorrow. Reflection (from October 5) – Leeds was madness! We missed 2 trains within 5 minutes. Drank in the train station bar for 30 minutes while we waited for the next train. Met a kid named … Continue reading New Plan [October 1, 2009]
Tonight is my last night at Jennie’s; I’m moving into Manhouse in the morning. I’m very excited to get settled. This is ManHouse 2. The house had been so named because at the end of my housemates’ first year at University of York, they all decided to live together the next year, at the time they were 5 guys and thus dubbed the house ManHouse. … Continue reading Last Night at Jennie’s [September 30, 2009]
I had my first pasty today (a small traditional). It was delicious! Must be careful not to get fat eating free pasties at lunch. At Jennie’s – I just used 3-ply toilet paper. While it seemed slightly outrageous (to even have such a thing as 3-ply toilet paper) I also found myself thinking it would be better if it was quilted! :S Day 3 – … Continue reading Darrell is Here! [September 29, 2009]
(With Ron) At a bar called The Maltings with a live band playing Bob Dylan music. Got there at closing time (11 PM). There is a dog here (Lab?Retriever?) He is very shaggy, very blonde, very old, very big, and very cute. He is sleeping at Ron’s feet. It is 2:20 AM and I am in bed at Jennie’s house. We just watched a movie … Continue reading One Night; In and Out [September 28, 2009]
Day Two Kat has worked her first day at Coney. Ron is moving house. We are having an expensive drink in Evil Eye. This could be the start of something wonderful. Continue reading Courtesy of Ron [September 28, 2009]
Arrived in London 35 minutes early (11:25 AM). Got my luggage without a hitch, though it was dirty and still wet with Toronto rain. Took the tube to King’s Cross immediately. Between baggage claim and travel time, I arrived at the train station at 10 to 2. Bought a ticket to York and caught the 2 PM train! Arrived in York at 4 PM. Called … Continue reading Day One [September 27, 2009]
Today is November 1st. I moved to England, roughly, one month and four days ago. This entire blog is dedicated to my mum. I know it was really hard for her to let me leave, but I’m happy she did, and I wanted to do this for her because I want to keep her (and my dad) as informed of my life as if I … Continue reading One month and four days
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