Tuesday, March 30, 2004
the forgotten spirit of america
Wednesday, March 24, 2004
athens
Adam and I are off to Athens tomorrow. His company is having a kickoff weekend and partners get to come along.
I am so excited!
I am so excited!
Monday, March 22, 2004
god hates shrimp?
This is a bizarre website about shellfish being wrong for humans to eat according to the bible. I cannot tell if it is real or not.
Friday, March 19, 2004
an animation about pigs in love
A little bizarre considering one is a space pig.
Wednesday, March 17, 2004
happy st. patrick's day
Happy St. Patrick's Day everyone! Here is an interesting read on the origin of the holiday.
Tuesday, March 16, 2004
a position with International Alert
I have been offered a position with International Alert. They conduct international mediation and reconciliation. Please take a look at their site.
Monday, March 15, 2004
been a while
I have been thinking about life in the UK versus the US. I think the standard of living is higher in the US, but the attitudes and access to knowledge and media is much greater in the UK.
So which do I choose? A nice house and ignorance or a potting shed and a better awareness of world affairs?
Today the jury is still out.
So which do I choose? A nice house and ignorance or a potting shed and a better awareness of world affairs?
Today the jury is still out.
Tuesday, March 09, 2004
friendship in the uk
I know this sounds like a broken record, but I don't understand Brits. All my "friends" in the UK and I have to heavily negotiate our interactions. It's never just natural and relaxed. Why is it so difficult? 'I like you, you like me. Let's hang out.' Oh no! There are so many structures. Since we work together, you can text me on the weekend, but calling is too weird. You can ask me out for a drink but you cannot invite me to your apartment for dinner. I don't get it. I know it is a different culture and I am trying to be understanding of that fact, but the process is exhausting.
I don't remember how many of my friends and I met, but I remember how my friend, Sarah, and I met. We were in philosophy together. Sarah walked in with a jingly anklet. I thought, she is so sweet and so in need of fashion advice. We quickly began talking. However, what sealed it was when my friend, Greg and I met up in the President's Garden to meet his new girlfriend. It was Sarah from philosophy. She asked me if I had ever been bush jumping. [Note: Bush jumping is literally that. You find sturdy bushes and jump into them.] It has been love ever since. See? It's so easy. Why cannot I form easy going friendships like that in the UK?
I don't remember how many of my friends and I met, but I remember how my friend, Sarah, and I met. We were in philosophy together. Sarah walked in with a jingly anklet. I thought, she is so sweet and so in need of fashion advice. We quickly began talking. However, what sealed it was when my friend, Greg and I met up in the President's Garden to meet his new girlfriend. It was Sarah from philosophy. She asked me if I had ever been bush jumping. [Note: Bush jumping is literally that. You find sturdy bushes and jump into them.] It has been love ever since. See? It's so easy. Why cannot I form easy going friendships like that in the UK?
Wednesday, March 03, 2004
victoria and albert
Tonight we are going to the Victoria and Albert Museum. I am so excited! It is open until 10pm on Wednesdays.
The museum has fantastic exhibits and collections of paintings, furniture, textiles, fashion, photography, culture, etc.
Two other museums that excite me:
The National Portrait Gallery
The Tate Modern
The museum has fantastic exhibits and collections of paintings, furniture, textiles, fashion, photography, culture, etc.
Two other museums that excite me:
The National Portrait Gallery
The Tate Modern
Tuesday, March 02, 2004
today
Today I miss my friends in the US. I wish that I had a mysterious pot of money stashed away. I would fly home and visit with them for a week.
Monday, March 01, 2004
travel guide that you write
I found a website called World66. It is fantastic! It has destinations that are reviewed and practical information provided by people who have been there. As a member, you can add maps, pictures, reviews, etc. It is fantastic.
Also, if you own a handheld pda you can download city reviews to that, but that feature does cost money.
Please give it a look.
Also, if you own a handheld pda you can download city reviews to that, but that feature does cost money.
Please give it a look.
grocery stores in the uk
