Category: General Entries

  • I never thought this was possible, but I think in a way I’m missing being in school… Who would’ve thought… Afterall, I felt ready to jump off a bridge every time I had readings to do for Darren Barney’s next…

  • I can’t believe it’s already a week ago… Last Friday was Guy Fawkes day so we celebrated by having a big bonfire night at Andrew’s parents’ house. The fireworks were amazing, and the gathering of friends and family was good…

  • I haven’t posted much at all this week, sorry guys! I’ve been madly busy at work and distracted and tired at home… We received our new mattress this afternoon, nice and firm compared to the crummy old mattress we had…

  • Those who have visited our apartment know we live right next to busy train tracks. Recently, there has been some work done on the rails. We guessed the work would mean quieter tracks and less rumble as the trains go…

  • Now, this is a God-sent link! A database of the music used in UK adverts, artist and song title. I have songs from adverts stuck in my head, driving me insane trying to find out what the title is! What…

  • I’m still watching the 1970s Office… Love it, love peeling apart their campaigns and yelling at the telly disagreeing (or agreeing, sometimes, rarely…) with Paul Shearer. It’s more than a regular reality tv show to me, it’s a kind of…

  • I dug out my Ani DiFranco – To The Teeth album this morning and I’m getting butterflies in my tummy listening to this album I neglected for a few years. I forgot how much I loved it… Yesterday, I was…

  • Dear Ottawa, For such a long time, your people have thrown the “But why England? Isn’t the weather always bad there? Isn’t it always raining?” stereotype in my face, some genuinely curious, others trying to annoy me, knowing how much…

  • Last night, we had friends over for Chinese fondue, and it was a really good evening. We’ve become the Missionaries of the Fondue Set, and our goal is to convert as many people as possible to Fonduism. It’s a very…

  • Saying I’m restless today is clearly an understatement! I woke up thinking it was Saturday, and it took me at least 15-20 minutes to realize it wasn’t at all. Having a nice big skinny latte to start the day can’t…