Monthly Archives: October 2010

I’m sitting in the Starbucks in Newcastle.  I’ve been sitting here wishing that I could write about what I’m thinking and hearing at the moment… And then I remembered that I put my computer near the edge of my suitcase, … Continue reading →

I’ve cried three times since I’ve been in Scotland.  The first was when I skyped with my dog, Lucy.  (The tears were unexpected, to say the least). (My MS roommate helped out with facilitating the interaction with her computer – … Continue reading →

I’m sure you’re getting sick of me posting things that I read – but they grab my attention so much and keep me thinking on them for days at a time, I think it would be silly of me to … Continue reading →

I don’t know if there is anything better than reserve wine, baked cheese (like brie or camembart) , and gourmet chocolates.  I really don’t.  And when you have them all at the same time (which for obvious reason, you can’t … Continue reading →

Okay, so first, I’ll tell you about the things I promised I would. 1.) Paint pots in the UK are bottles of fingernail polish.  I found this out at the local grocery store.  I picked some up and contemplated purchasing … Continue reading →

I told you that I would write on Mondays.  Like it was something I had to do.  So I made the rule for myself: Mondays are for writing.  But that’s the thing about setting rules for yourself.  Once you set … Continue reading →

I went to Newcastle this weekend.  It was amazing.  I still sometimes have trouble believing that I’ve been given such an incredible opportunity to spend such a great amount of time over here with such wonderful people.  To the Rahaim … Continue reading →