- So I was buying a glass of wine today and got carded for the umpteenth time. Just so you know, the drinking age in Europe is 18. Which means I look 17. Nice. I'm pretty much a high schooler then...great.
- Also today I was wearing my new, very professional looking, grey pinstriped pants. The only thing is I didn't really notice the length before I got here...I'm pretty much wearing pants that make me look like that circus guy on stilts with the crazy long baggy pants- only I'm 5`4" so it's not quite as impressive as all that. oops.
- Computers seem to have developed an allergy against me. My own personal laptop is in a state of rebellion and won't connect to any wireless networks. In addition, whenever I go to the BUNAC office for free internet service, I seem to always mess up the computer to the point where no one can use it. Great. I'm just bad luck all around.
- Tshirts make rather good towels. This morning when I trekked all the way to my hot shower option on the fourth floor, I managed to forget my towel. However, my handy night shirt functioned rather well as a towel..good to know for whenever I run out of laundry.
- I've managed to acquire quite a collection of 2p coins...which is pretty much like 2 cents coins. I really don't understand the logic behind a 2pence coin whenever you have 1p and 5p options. Do we really need it? Whatever.
- Just so you know...the "quid" is the same thing as the "pound". Took me quite a bit of embarrasment before I figured that one out.
Anywho, I know I've just given quite a few random thoughts, but I felt as if I had to share them with someone. I hope to hear from y'all soon!
Love always,
Shivonne
7 comments:
hello my darling adventuress! i miss you i miss you i miss you! keep warm, bundle up! be careful - i guess its okay that you went down a random street and found a church but be CAREFUL! i know i sound a like a mother, but hey - i practically have to be with you and whitney. :)
also: just to make sure: you will be at your current address from some time right?!
SHIVONNE! I've been lacking on my blog upkeep and only get to read about your adventures in spurts, but I miss you and its good to see that all is going well. About getting carded... I saw this like 30 year old lady get carded at HEB the other day and she was PISSED! Seriously this lady looked friggin old! And the kicker was that the girl then didn't card me... so who knows. I think people just card randomly, plus when you're older you'll be flattered that people think you might be under 21 (or 18).
Some random British things I thought about for you:
The British alphabet goes A thru Zed, not A thru Z.
An 18 wheeler is a LAURY.
The toilet is the LOO.
A line in a Que.
An apartment is a FLAT.
A LA MODE means fashionable and not "with icecream".
You don't have a raincoat, you have an ANORACK.
And if a guy talks about BASHING he's talking about Masturbating.
There's like a bagillion more that I've learned from my crazy british family - so if you want more tell me!
I miss yOU!
mhdSHIVONNE! I've been lacking on my blog upkeep and only get to read about your adventures in spurts, but I miss you and its good to see that all is going well. About getting carded... I saw this like 30 year old lady get carded at HEB the other day and she was PISSED! Seriously this lady looked friggin old! And the kicker was that the girl then didn't card me... so who knows. I think people just card randomly, plus when you're older you'll be flattered that people think you might be under 21 (or 18).
Some random British things I thought about for you:
The British alphabet goes A thru Zed, not A thru Z.
An 18 wheeler is a LAURY.
The toilet is the LOO.
A line in a Que.
An apartment is a FLAT.
A LA MODE means fashionable and not "with icecream".
You don't have a raincoat, you have an ANORACK.
And if a guy talks about BASHING he's talking about Masturbating.
There's like a bagillion more that I've learned from my crazy british family - so if you want more tell me!
I miss yOU!
Hey today we have your weather, it is cold and foggy and such. I felt more in touch with you. God bless and we love you.
i love your translations! you're gonna come back speaking a whole new language. i love it! miss you lots :) keep having a blast.
i'm so glad that you found a church there, what a blessing. i'm praying for you!
love/miss
hey shivonne!! just thought i would stop in an say hi! glad you are enjoying your new adventure... your blog is like reading a novel haha...
i love reading y'alls comments..it so makes my day! yeah...i'm going to have my mailing address for awhile (the BUNAC one) i think anyways. also,meilee, i'd love to hear all the crazy word differences i can..i feel so silly when i can't understand what people are saying and we're speaking the same language. gah.
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