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Monday, October 13, 2008
How To Holidays...With Apples
The air is getting colder (or that's the theory, anyway). The leaves are falling, and Halloween is quickly approaching.
For those of us who don't like pumpkin carving, bring on the Halloween spirit with apple-lanterns.
Originally for a class I'm taking at Temple, but my friends and I had so much fun with this, we're making more.
For those of us who don't like pumpkin carving, bring on the Halloween spirit with apple-lanterns.
Originally for a class I'm taking at Temple, but my friends and I had so much fun with this, we're making more.
Sunday, August 17, 2008
And she's back!
Well, it's been one crazy journey, but I've touched back down to the good old US of A. And damn, it feels good to be back home.
Both flights were delayed by at least one hour. The one from Heathrow to Toronto was due to a broken seat, and the second one from Toronto to Philly was due to a thunderstorm and monsoon. But I did manage to take this photo of Toronto after the storm:
To everyone that has been keeping up with my travels, thank you. I probably won't be posting as much as I did on the trip, but you haven't heard the last of me.
Both flights were delayed by at least one hour. The one from Heathrow to Toronto was due to a broken seat, and the second one from Toronto to Philly was due to a thunderstorm and monsoon. But I did manage to take this photo of Toronto after the storm:
To everyone that has been keeping up with my travels, thank you. I probably won't be posting as much as I did on the trip, but you haven't heard the last of me.
Monday, August 11, 2008
Bookshop Day
England is so old; it's crazy. Hung out in a glorious, five story bookshop called Hatchard's that's been in business for almost as long as the United States has been in existence.
It's been awhile since I curled up in the corner of a shop and read books that I have no intention of buying. Well, no that's not true, I do want to buy, just not at that second.
I tried finding Katy Perry's album, but it's a lot harder than I thought it would be. Since "I Kissed A Girl" is huge, one would think most stores would have it.
Yes, as you can judge from this post, today was really exciting.
It's been awhile since I curled up in the corner of a shop and read books that I have no intention of buying. Well, no that's not true, I do want to buy, just not at that second.
I tried finding Katy Perry's album, but it's a lot harder than I thought it would be. Since "I Kissed A Girl" is huge, one would think most stores would have it.
Yes, as you can judge from this post, today was really exciting.
Saturday, August 9, 2008
Who needs Paris
When there's so much to do in London?
Last class was Thursday, August 7 (which was another reason to celebrate the day, the first commemorating the 50 years of AWESOME!!!, otherwise known as Bruce Dickinson's birthday). My grades aren't finalized yet, so I'll say what I thought about Temple's study abroad program at a later time.
Yesterday, I attended the Great British Beer Festival at Earls Court. Now, me being the fantasy/sci-fi/anime lover that I am, have attended many a convention in my day.
Not as great as this one. 10 pounds to taste over 450 beers from around the world? Lovely. Don't remember much about it, though.
And today...
I wish my fellow Americans wouldn't shrug off soccer/football as "Oh, the one where they kick?" Because the West Ham United vs. Villareal game ruled! Didn't see as many fights as I expected (or none at all). My friend who lives around there says I needed to see the Hammers back in the 80s when fights broke out all the time.
And now, just relaxing and enjoying the silence; everyone in the dorm either went to Paris or some other European destination. Grant it, I don't have a problem with anyone here, but a floor with 30 college girls can wear my nerves after awhile.
Last class was Thursday, August 7 (which was another reason to celebrate the day, the first commemorating the 50 years of AWESOME!!!, otherwise known as Bruce Dickinson's birthday). My grades aren't finalized yet, so I'll say what I thought about Temple's study abroad program at a later time.
Yesterday, I attended the Great British Beer Festival at Earls Court. Now, me being the fantasy/sci-fi/anime lover that I am, have attended many a convention in my day.
Not as great as this one. 10 pounds to taste over 450 beers from around the world? Lovely. Don't remember much about it, though.
And today...
I wish my fellow Americans wouldn't shrug off soccer/football as "Oh, the one where they kick?" Because the West Ham United vs. Villareal game ruled! Didn't see as many fights as I expected (or none at all). My friend who lives around there says I needed to see the Hammers back in the 80s when fights broke out all the time.
And now, just relaxing and enjoying the silence; everyone in the dorm either went to Paris or some other European destination. Grant it, I don't have a problem with anyone here, but a floor with 30 college girls can wear my nerves after awhile.
Wednesday, August 6, 2008
Guerrilla Gardening
So, friends (and mysterious readers) that reside in the Philadelphia area, please check out this website which is the homepage for guerrilla gardening
Or if you're too lazy, I'll briefly explain it: guerrilla gardening is cultivating neglected land that does not belong to you, basically making small parts of the city beautiful. It started in London with a man named Richard Reynolds (who spoke to our class today). He planted flowers and other plants on public land in the middle of the night and continues to care of it. He planted seeds with his own money, on his own time. The movement has grown from there, all local people who want to make and keep their residence beautiful.
It's attracted some media attention:
like this article in the NY Times
And I think it's a lovely idea. That's all I'm going to say for now, but I think the Philly area could use something like this. So, just keep that in mind when I head back to the States.
A guerrilla lavender garden found in the London borough of Lamberth.
Or if you're too lazy, I'll briefly explain it: guerrilla gardening is cultivating neglected land that does not belong to you, basically making small parts of the city beautiful. It started in London with a man named Richard Reynolds (who spoke to our class today). He planted flowers and other plants on public land in the middle of the night and continues to care of it. He planted seeds with his own money, on his own time. The movement has grown from there, all local people who want to make and keep their residence beautiful.
It's attracted some media attention:
like this article in the NY Times
And I think it's a lovely idea. That's all I'm going to say for now, but I think the Philly area could use something like this. So, just keep that in mind when I head back to the States.
A guerrilla lavender garden found in the London borough of Lamberth.
Tuesday, August 5, 2008
Tube Art Tour
For our class trip today, we had a scintillating tour of Tube art. Where we rode the Tube. For an hour. To look at artwork. That was impossible to find. And some of the pieces weren't even in existence anymore. And one piece was displayed outside. Where it was pouring.
But I suppose things could be worse. I could be camping outside of Parliament like these guys in the pouring English rain:
They've camped here since England entered the Iraq War in protest (at least, I think). Now, that's dedication!
But I suppose things could be worse. I could be camping outside of Parliament like these guys in the pouring English rain:
They've camped here since England entered the Iraq War in protest (at least, I think). Now, that's dedication!
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