March Madness

Somehow its already March and I’m half way through my second term which is just nuts.I have three major design projects going on right now that I’m working furiously away at. Lucky me though that one project involves redesigning a site in central London. Just another excuse to go explore!

Since Christmas we’ve had two bouts of snow and a lot of just cloudy days. I was told countless times to get ready for the wet cloudy weather here but I don’t think I truly understood what to expect from English weather. Honestly, I have never appreciated the sun so much! Spring can not come soon enough.

I’ve been spending my class days braving the cold to learn as many plants as possible, my weekends coloring maps upon maps and my nights skyping with my new baby niece, Eden Elizabeth. Can’t wait to hold the little gal!

On a frustrating note, my passport was stolen recently and that puts a damper on everything…more on that later.

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Sunday Dinner

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A Texas Vacay

Three whole weeks at home saw me through lots of family time, lots of Rex time and lots of good Mexican food. It definitely was a much needed time to relax and gear up for this next term. Now that I’m back in cold dark London I am so looking forward to Spring and my next trip home to see my new baby niece! Too bad it’s supposed to snow tomorrow…IMG_5591 IMG_5598 IMG_5616 IMG_5680 IMG_5721 IMG_5711 IMG_5713 IMG_5752 IMG_5740 IMG_5747 IMG_5771 IMG_5853 IMG_5861 IMG_5863 IMG_5866 IMG_5804IMG_5888 IMG_5891 IMG_5928 IMG_5930 IMG_5910 IMG_5938 IMG_5934 IMG_5981 IMG_5980 IMG_6008
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Catch Up

Home for the holidays which means I actually have time to blog, and yes I know I have a lot to catch up on. I’ve finished my first term and am so excited about these three weeks off that will be full of family, mexican food and warm(er) weather. Time catch up on the past few months in great little place called London!

Rare sunny days…

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More common rainy days…

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Thanksgiving (Anna’s first pumpkin pie)…

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Christmastime in London with Mama Orchard!

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And lots of exploring with my flatmate James…

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IMG_4587IMG_4576It’s been pretty great so far to say the least.

Chip Butty???

My classes are in full swing and I’m busier than I’ve been in a long time. I guess this is what I get for leaving the cushy life for something more “normal”. My induction to the English culture is slowly becoming complete as I finally had my first proper fish and chips meal this week! I’m learning the sometimes not-so-subtle differences between British and American English  and I still look left instead right before crossing the road. Some habits die hard. And I wear my wellies EVERYDAY prepping for the seasons. Winter is coming y’all!

Cue epic London photos…

Week One

I have officially lived one week in London without buying an umbrella! Here’s to hoping this weather lasts. After a three day technical drawing class and a week of orientation, I have not been able to explore much, but I have been able to wander a bit through Greenwich. With only a glimpse of central London so far, I’m looking forward to this weekend’s plans to  do what I do best, get lost in a big city. Here is a stab at Greenwich so far…

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And now to get used to the food….