We found a flat!
Today's blog is written by special guest, Britton! We went on a FIVE-HOUR flat hunt a few weeks ago with a relocation agent (also named Ellen!). I adapted and lightly…
Is it really raining in London? (A Guide)
How much does it rain in London?A lot. It rains a lot.There are several degrees of rain. Let me guide you with these simple questions:Q1: Are you squinting?A: Yes! -->…
“This is not my beautiful house”
It's 10:40pm. We have discovered a strange noise coming from the wall directly above the headboard.Or rather, we have been subjected to (for the last hour or so) a very…
Acclimating: Part 2
Things I have already adapted to (I think):Drinking tea! (With milk!) And this type of super-fast water-boiling kettle-thing! "It's a swipe-and-sign card. Yes, I have a pen."Getting lost every time I…
“Monday.”
Today is Monday, that day stereotypically loathed by people and orange cats alike. This Monday happens to mark one week since we moved.When we first announced we would move to…
Learning
So far, we have learned:"First Floor Apartment" is code for "three flights of stairs".Ellen is not sure where she packed her deodorant.When making small talk, lead with the state, then…
Acclimating – Part One
I just ate a meat pie while drinking Earl Grey (hot) while staring out the window at a rainy London day.Londoner Level 1: Unlocked.
We’re heeeerrrre!
"We're heeere!"We have arrived in London! Which means I will never again have a better opportunity to blog using only Love Actually memes.Our trip here included:200- total pounds of checked…
These are the weirdest good-byes.
They've started.The real good-byes.The No-Really-I'm-Not-Going-Hug-You-Again-for-a-Long-Time good-byes.Which is true.But it's also SO. EASY. to communicate these days. Video chat is a real thing, and it's not just for naked people anymore.…
Good Good-Byes and Sad Good-Byes
The Good Good-Byes:Futon left our place to begin its cross-country trip to my friend Cammie in BaltimoreBedside table #1 moved to Midtown with a coworkerAll our plates/dishes, plus some extra…