Friday, December 30, 2011

Lesson No. 1 - Learn to operate the damn shower

This morning's to do list included a few things. Amongst them was a short run through Greenwich Village to Greenwich Park to view the region I will now be living in. More on that later.

Returning to the Adagio flat it was shower time. Now, I've used some "non-intution" showers in the past however the shower in our flat just makes no sense whatsoever. The temperature control is on 2 different knobs, the strength of the flow is on 1 and the on/off of 'water-to-showerhead' is on the other. Needless to say I got a good spray of cold AND hot. I will persevere and try again tomorrow morning.

Also, I will need a different shampoo. My super-fine hair looks like an oil slick hit it. And felt like it too.


Thus far I've located the Boots, Tesco-express, Gourmet Burger hut, Starbucks, Marks & Spencer Express and the shoe store. I may already have a gorgeous pair picked out.


Today's outing included a day trip to Gordon Hill in the London Borough of Enfield for an afternoon of drinks with another games employee, his wife and his son, as well as a few other folks. The trip included a few tube changes and a local train as well as the Overground on the way home. The trains may take you nearly everywhere but it sure takes a hell of a time.


It's past midnight here and time for me to crawl into my giant king-sized bed.


Cheers!

Tuesday, December 27, 2011

Slowly, slowly sinking in

On the eve of my next big adventure I was treated to breakfast and a movie by a very close friend. Trying not to tear up as we said good-bye was not an easy task. Christmas is winding down and it is slowly setting in that this is the last time I will see my family for a very long time. The longest ever for that matter.
Most know I'm a 'bit' of a crier, and understatement I know, so I've packed extra tissue. Tomorrow is the start of something new.

Au revoir Vancouver! Bonjour London!

Tuesday, December 6, 2011

So, who's ready for an adventure

Welcome. Everyone.

It's taken a long time to get here and I want to thank everyone for there support. From the people that encouraged me to risk a "no" response, to those that listened to me vent my frustrations.

Thank you to my amazing family for everything. Without you I would not be where I am today. For that, I am grateful.

You cannot go through life believing that everything is going to be easy. Life is a challenge. Whether it be opportunities you leap for or ogres that stand in your way. At the end of the day if you gave it your best you should hold your head high.

Now, let's get the party started.