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Fly Away
I am always finding reasons to celebrate, or at least reasons to reflect, on the milestones and moments that have helped to shape me. For better or for worse, this week we celebrate being in the UK for two years. If you haven’t already scheduled your visit, it might be high time to get it…
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Ah, London
This is where Londoners meet. This is where Londoners have fish ‘n’ ships on Fridays. I wonder if Donna eats fish ‘n’ chips…
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One Is the Loneliest Number
You know that part in Men in Black, when K tells that beautiful girl that it rains because she cries? Well, if I get really sad it rains AND canal dwellers lose their homes.
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The Serenity Prayer and Beer
I don’t know who is with me anymore, but please bear with me. 2009 is still reverberating in 2010, but I think I have my bearings once more.
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Stand by Me
On today’s episode we explore the wonders of a special word starting with the letter ‘s’.
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Show Me the Money!
When the United Kingdom joined the European Union (EU), it was the only country to keep its own currency. Some members of the EU consider this a serious controversy. (Except ‘controversy’ sounds a bit silly when a Brit says it, if I do say so m’self.) Well, it seems that the UK is sticking to…
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A Different Kind of Mallrat
Being a true blood American, I struggled to function in the London shopping scene upon our arrival. I could write a dissertation on the link between the downfall of society and its relationship to high street shopping, with an emphasis on knowing-what-one-thing-you-want vs the effort it takes to get that thing in an environment that…
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Let Them Eat Cake
My mom used to tell me that everyone should have cake on their birthday. Now I think everyone should have cake on HER birthday.
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Southern Belle in London
Look at us. Who knew all those years ago that we would be sitting in Fortnum and Mason drinking tea?! We have come a long way since blue jello.
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Thames Festival, Signing Off
We apologise for the delay. Hard drive go boom. Speaking of ‘boom’, read on.
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Thanksgiving, Lord Mayor’s Style
For as long as I live in London, I will feast on the bridge. Happily ever after.
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The Story of the Blackcurrant Mess
There are some simple things in life we can all agree on, like desserts with ‘mess’ in their name.
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Defying Gravity
He’s working hard for my money. And I am hardly working.
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What is This Feeling?
I would not like to compare WICKED to any other passing fad, but for a long time I tried to avoid expectation for this show until I could make my own (unbiased) assessment. It’s finally here. I might be the last person on Earth to see it, but at least I am no longer the…
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Smitten
New friends, great food, lazy Sunday hang. Again please.
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Surf and Sun
Tumbleweeds drift though deserted school streets and echoes can be heard in the underground stations across the city. August is witness to the Exodus. Summer holidays. Every last family in London with small to medium children remaining in the city last Thursday morning, took an Easyjet flight from Luton to somewhere. It is no wonder…
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Just Creatures
It could be loss or it could just be the time of year that has left with me a desire for a cool, dimly lit auditorium. And to be in a group of sweaty, exhausted, delirious, kids. Laughing and counting. Creating.
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Will Make Cake for No Reason
The question is the point. I think. I hope. And something about not taking everything so seriously…
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Man, Are My Arms Tired…
Singapore Airlines, business class? Yes. Thank you, I will have a main course of Singapore and a side of Taiping, Malaysia. With sun, humidity, and rain on the side. Oh, Singapore already comes with humidity? Ok, well, you can leave the extra off then.
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Where in the World is Gina [Sandiego]?
With no idea what to expect, I boarded the plane. Now there are few words that can capture the affect this trip had on me.
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Windsor
When the queen asks you ’round for tea, you go. When she doesn’t, you go anyway and do your best to fit in among the commoners.
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Something In the Way
Ali isn’t wasting any time. And I am seeing things I haven’t managed to cross off my list in nearly two years.
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On Wednesday
On Wednesday I try my best to make sure I contact my dad. Whether it’s an email or a phone call, it’s kind of our day. So, this post is for my dad. I hope you enjoyed it. www.drewandjengotolondon.com
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Feels Like Home
Just come on in – we’re catching up on old times, but you are welcome to join us.
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Fun, Friends, Food
Southern girls bring food to parties. Sometimes I get a little out of control.
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Working Late
I don’t even remember Hot Cross Buns. My piano teacher would not be surprised.
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It Pains Me to Say It
In the scheme of things this seems like the least of our global worries, but my heart does go out to those hopeful hearts that are broken over England’s less than graceful exit off the stage.
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Pick Up The Phone
Master PThursday morning Jen and I decided to go stand in line for the new iPhone 4 at our local O2 shop. This is our epic journey in the quest for a phone. (And no worries, Jen will get back around to blogging about our lovely visitors soon.)
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This Little Light of Mine
Tuesdays, man. I thought Mondays were something else until I met a Tuesday. Me and this little lost dog are thinking of you.
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Fuzzy on Friday
Nashville is coming to London pretty often these days. I like it this way.
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Rootmaster
I didn’t need any convincing, but I often think my friends might. However, I have a feeling you might be interested to see this.
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Things You See in London
Less is more. Less words, I mean.
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A New Way to Celebrate
I want all of you to get up and do the River Dance… (That’s kind of an inside joke, but it might actually be entertaining. Steady on.)
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A Taste of Africa
Spoiler alert: if you have a sensitive gag reflex, please take precaution. Your last meal is at risk.
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Score!
Please don’t blame me for being cool; someone else told me to do it. I didn’t even know what rugby was.
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Save Yourself
We have lots of healthy debate about whether or not to bother, as vegetarians, with meat substitutes. Because it seemed obligatory, we gave Heinz vegetarian sausage and beans a try.
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Wait it Out
Everyone says time heals everything. I guess we’ll just have to wait it out.
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Stormy Summertime
The love in my life has dragged me out of bed when the adrenaline didn’t turn up for her shift. Just when I thought the home stretch might be more work than I had strength for, love has come to the rescue.
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Count the Days
There are only so many weekends left in life. It’s time to make them count.
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In the Meantime
Spring. Wedding. Babies. Ah.
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A Little Bit Like Tennessee
Little things can carry your mind a million miles away…
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What Happens in Nashville
This one goes out to Ala D, Mista C, the little sistas, the Matron, codename LL Cool J, Mizz Love, and The Kat’s Meow.
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A Southern Girl Speaks
Come on in, ya’ll makes yourselves right at home now, honey.
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Hampstead Heath
Greeee–eeennn Acres is the place to be…
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Roast without Rain
Any excuse for a Sunday roast… Vegetarian style. I wish you could have been here.
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Eyjafjallajoekull
I dare you to say that five times fast. Wait, I dare you to try it ONCE. Thanks to DailyMail.co.uk for the stunning photo.
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Both Sides Now
Don’t pretend that you haven’t having been biting your nails for this update.
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Spring Green
What did we do to deserve a beautiful weekend in Ireland?! Oh wait, Drew marked off another year…