Hey guys,
Well, I arrived at Kevin's place safe and sound... ended up taking a gypsy cab in the end (ie a cab that's not a yellow cab, basically you tell them how much you'll pay them to take you to x) and the guy got lost three times! I literally was wondering at one point if we'd ever get there but thankfully he actually asked for directions and I arrived with my two suitcases, knapsack, laptop, and everything else on Kevin's door, exhausted. I really think this whole not having a home thing is getting to me more than I realized - I burst into tears as the cab drove away from Clare's - not even because I was going to miss anything in particular, but because I was once again feeling that I was being torn away from something familiar. In any case, Kevin and his wife Martha are so sweet... Kevin is making a bolognese tonight - YUM.
Oh, and I'm going to take photos of stuff here, so that you guys can actually visualize my life a bit more, but I just realized that my camera is low on batteries so I'll have to buy more...
Oh and Amber and I had our first, well, not *argument* but, well, disagreement over the tv situation...the thing is that I'm not too excited about having a TV since it creates noise and sometimes provides too much temptation, though Amber make a good point about being able to watch tv or movies with friends over... we resolved it I think, by giving me the room away from the living room, which gives her the bigger room anyway which is probably fair since she found the flat! Anyway, I hope that that solves the problem. We seem to agree on everything else, so if that's all we're arguing about then things could be a lot worse!
Anyway that's about it for now ... do write/post whatever and let me know how you guys are getting on. Lottie's updates are fabulous, but I wanna hear from the rest of you as well!
xo
L.
Sunday, September 24, 2006
Saturday, September 23, 2006
Movin' on up...
Hey guys,
Nice pics from the party - sorry I missed it. I like that there was the usual token terrifying pic of ezio, and I loved the gay pirate - I think that belongs on his Edinburgh website!
Sooo, to update you guys on my life: my dad was in town on Thursday evening and Fri morning - we went for dinner on Thursday night to Cafe Un Deux Trois, which is just off Times Square. I had a prosciutto (sp?) and avocado salad (who knew but they are a FAB combo) and a filet with frites.... droooool.... On Fri we walked around town for over four hours looking at different futons. As with everything in this city, they are quite expensive, so my parents might check out toronto prices as my mum is driving a bunch of stuff down mid-october anyway. So I think I'm gonna buy a blow up bed, the kind that I've been sleeping on for the past week, because it will come in useful for visitors (hint, hint).
As of tomorrow, I'm moving to Brooklyn... but it's still a week before I get my flat! I'll be staying with a guy named Kevin and his wife, who I know from U of T. At least now I'll feel like I'm not burdening Clare and Simon, and it will give me an opportunity to familiarize myself with my neighbourhood. I get a sneak peek on Monday morning, which is exciting. I'll definitely update you on what it's actually like, and I'll take photos when we finally move in.
In the meantime, I'm heading over to Michele's for dinner again on Monday, and my aunt comes into town on Wednesday, so I'll definitely have enough to keep me distracted until next weekend. And the weekend after that it's Thanksgiving!
Oh, hey, speaking of which, I learned an interesting fact about why the American and Canadian Thanksgivings are on different days: they used to be on the same day, which is now known as Canadian Thanksgiving. In the 30s, during the depression, FDR changed the American Thanksgiving to where it is now, the fourth Thursday in November, to promote Christmas shopping. To this day, Thanksgiving weekend is the biggest shopping weekend in America. It also makes sense that the original Thanksgiving was in October, since that's when the harvest occurs!
Anyway, it's cloudy and rainy here today... arg how depressing. Might head down to the library later, need to do some extra reading about Kierkegaard... he's like reading Oscar Wilde on acid....
Hey where is Chris K in all this? He seems to have disappeared from the fray...
L.
Nice pics from the party - sorry I missed it. I like that there was the usual token terrifying pic of ezio, and I loved the gay pirate - I think that belongs on his Edinburgh website!
Sooo, to update you guys on my life: my dad was in town on Thursday evening and Fri morning - we went for dinner on Thursday night to Cafe Un Deux Trois, which is just off Times Square. I had a prosciutto (sp?) and avocado salad (who knew but they are a FAB combo) and a filet with frites.... droooool.... On Fri we walked around town for over four hours looking at different futons. As with everything in this city, they are quite expensive, so my parents might check out toronto prices as my mum is driving a bunch of stuff down mid-october anyway. So I think I'm gonna buy a blow up bed, the kind that I've been sleeping on for the past week, because it will come in useful for visitors (hint, hint).
As of tomorrow, I'm moving to Brooklyn... but it's still a week before I get my flat! I'll be staying with a guy named Kevin and his wife, who I know from U of T. At least now I'll feel like I'm not burdening Clare and Simon, and it will give me an opportunity to familiarize myself with my neighbourhood. I get a sneak peek on Monday morning, which is exciting. I'll definitely update you on what it's actually like, and I'll take photos when we finally move in.
In the meantime, I'm heading over to Michele's for dinner again on Monday, and my aunt comes into town on Wednesday, so I'll definitely have enough to keep me distracted until next weekend. And the weekend after that it's Thanksgiving!
Oh, hey, speaking of which, I learned an interesting fact about why the American and Canadian Thanksgivings are on different days: they used to be on the same day, which is now known as Canadian Thanksgiving. In the 30s, during the depression, FDR changed the American Thanksgiving to where it is now, the fourth Thursday in November, to promote Christmas shopping. To this day, Thanksgiving weekend is the biggest shopping weekend in America. It also makes sense that the original Thanksgiving was in October, since that's when the harvest occurs!
Anyway, it's cloudy and rainy here today... arg how depressing. Might head down to the library later, need to do some extra reading about Kierkegaard... he's like reading Oscar Wilde on acid....
Hey where is Chris K in all this? He seems to have disappeared from the fray...
L.
Avast ye landlubbers...
Or something.
Last night Chris Morris invited us all along to a pirate themed party that some of his freinds were holding (what was he thinking?). As usual everyone got very much into the spirit of the thing. Between the pirate accessories that Chris had nabbed from people at work, various items from my wardrobe and the arts and crafts skills of Tom, Dave and Mog everyone had pretty fantastic costumes. I think the aforementioned people have missed out on their true calling as Blue Peter presenters, I've never seen anyone whip up a cutlass or parrot with quite the skill or speed that Tom and Dave managed. And Mog's hat was great, even if it didn't last very long. It's amazing what you can do with some cardboard, tin foil and some coloured pens! Well done to you all.
The hosts of the party seemed to cope well with a bunch of piratical philosophers descending on their flat and the party went well. There were a few people there that I'd met at another party a couple of weeks ago - Edinburgh is such a small town - and some nice new people too. There probablt should have been a prize for Gayest pirate, which would probably have been won by Edo, although I think my friend Archie was also quite a contender. Conor became quite fond of a blow-up parrot, which he named "Graham" and kept on his shoulder pretty much all night. At some point a real sword appeared and I must apologise to Tom for almost killing him with it. Thankfully, though, no blood was shed. I did however "accidentally" leave the party with said sword so there is probably some poor swordless person wandering around Edinburgh right now trying to find it. If anyone has any suggestion of how to find it's rightful owner, I would be grateful. If not, then I've acquired a new sword!
Pictures can be found in the usual place (http://www.flickr.com/photos/ladycarlotta/sets/).
Garrrrr....
Lottie x
Last night Chris Morris invited us all along to a pirate themed party that some of his freinds were holding (what was he thinking?). As usual everyone got very much into the spirit of the thing. Between the pirate accessories that Chris had nabbed from people at work, various items from my wardrobe and the arts and crafts skills of Tom, Dave and Mog everyone had pretty fantastic costumes. I think the aforementioned people have missed out on their true calling as Blue Peter presenters, I've never seen anyone whip up a cutlass or parrot with quite the skill or speed that Tom and Dave managed. And Mog's hat was great, even if it didn't last very long. It's amazing what you can do with some cardboard, tin foil and some coloured pens! Well done to you all.
The hosts of the party seemed to cope well with a bunch of piratical philosophers descending on their flat and the party went well. There were a few people there that I'd met at another party a couple of weeks ago - Edinburgh is such a small town - and some nice new people too. There probablt should have been a prize for Gayest pirate, which would probably have been won by Edo, although I think my friend Archie was also quite a contender. Conor became quite fond of a blow-up parrot, which he named "Graham" and kept on his shoulder pretty much all night. At some point a real sword appeared and I must apologise to Tom for almost killing him with it. Thankfully, though, no blood was shed. I did however "accidentally" leave the party with said sword so there is probably some poor swordless person wandering around Edinburgh right now trying to find it. If anyone has any suggestion of how to find it's rightful owner, I would be grateful. If not, then I've acquired a new sword!
Pictures can be found in the usual place (http://www.flickr.com/photos/ladycarlotta/sets/).
Garrrrr....
Lottie x
Tuesday, September 19, 2006
Just to keep you up to date...
I'm sure that Conor is keeping Lisa up to date with events over in Edinburgh but I thought I'd post a wee note as well, for both her and Elanor's benefit.
Not that there's that much to say, really. Term has started at both Edinburgh and Stirling, distrupting the quiet and also the nice routine that I'd got into over the summer (which mostly consisted of "working" in the library interspersed with lunch and plenty of cups of tea with Tom). But, such is the way of universities - I guess the students are a necessary part of things. Stirling have for some reason allowed me to take on some teaching (but then they are also willing to let the Beserk Turk loose on the poor first years, so that's not saying much) and I had my first classes yesterday. They seemed to go well and the students seemed to be pretty enthusiastic and not completely thick, which is a good start. I'm sure that come the depths of November, though, the enthusiasm will have waned somewhat.
Socially, life continues to be as hectic as it ever has been. What with pub-quizzes, various philosophy events (including the free wine that is obligatory at such events), poker nights and the filmhouse showing lots of Hitchcock films there seem to be very few free evenings. It's the way I prefer it though. I'm hoping that I can manage to fit in the time to take up belly dancing again, but it's quite possible that my natural laziness will get in the way as it so often does. So last week I had the pleasure of meeting both sets (Stirling and Edinburgh) of new post-grads most of whom seem pretty pleasant and hopefully quite sociable. On Saturday we all went out to celebrate Conor's birthday - ending up in the Royal Oak. Then it was back to Buccleuch St to make a dent into some of Conor's birthday presents (mmm, tasty whiskey). Sunday night was spent playing poker and eating nice pizzas at Tom's parent's place (in thier absence). Suspiciously (since we were using his cards) Tom won but it was good fun nonetheless.
Anyway, that's enough for now I think, back to the philosophy...
Ciao!
Lottie x
Not that there's that much to say, really. Term has started at both Edinburgh and Stirling, distrupting the quiet and also the nice routine that I'd got into over the summer (which mostly consisted of "working" in the library interspersed with lunch and plenty of cups of tea with Tom). But, such is the way of universities - I guess the students are a necessary part of things. Stirling have for some reason allowed me to take on some teaching (but then they are also willing to let the Beserk Turk loose on the poor first years, so that's not saying much) and I had my first classes yesterday. They seemed to go well and the students seemed to be pretty enthusiastic and not completely thick, which is a good start. I'm sure that come the depths of November, though, the enthusiasm will have waned somewhat.
Socially, life continues to be as hectic as it ever has been. What with pub-quizzes, various philosophy events (including the free wine that is obligatory at such events), poker nights and the filmhouse showing lots of Hitchcock films there seem to be very few free evenings. It's the way I prefer it though. I'm hoping that I can manage to fit in the time to take up belly dancing again, but it's quite possible that my natural laziness will get in the way as it so often does. So last week I had the pleasure of meeting both sets (Stirling and Edinburgh) of new post-grads most of whom seem pretty pleasant and hopefully quite sociable. On Saturday we all went out to celebrate Conor's birthday - ending up in the Royal Oak. Then it was back to Buccleuch St to make a dent into some of Conor's birthday presents (mmm, tasty whiskey). Sunday night was spent playing poker and eating nice pizzas at Tom's parent's place (in thier absence). Suspiciously (since we were using his cards) Tom won but it was good fun nonetheless.
Anyway, that's enough for now I think, back to the philosophy...
Ciao!
Lottie x
Monday, September 18, 2006
Hey guys,
Well it's Monday again so I thought I'd write. Helps me ward off the Monday blues I think.
So my weekend was okay... on Friday night I went out with Clare and Simon and their friends, to a Belgian bar down in Greenwich Village... it was cute, and had good beer, and I had moules frites for dinner, as it's the ONLY food you can get there. I was wrecked and went home around midnight, and unfortunately, Clare's friends who are normally very considerate normal people, felt that at four in the morning, when they came home, it would be HILARIOUS if they scared me by jumping out of the dark and onto my bed. Needless to say, I was PISSED OFF. I couldn't get to sleep for three hours after that episode, which made me even more angry. They felt really bad and embarassed the next day so that made me feel better. :) Lol.
Saturday was spent in a sleepy haze, where I had big plans to go out, but ended up staying in, researching stuff on my computer (like where to buy a reasonably priced futon in the city) and played a few games of scrabble with Clare and Ed. By the end, it was like 7 pm so we ordered in Thai and watched the Princess Bride, which neither Clare nor Rose had seen. Much to my amusement, it was the boys who insisted we watch that. It's a great film for those of you who haven't seen it... don't confuse it with the Princess Diaries or anything shite like that.... Anyway that night I slept for twelve hours which was, to use a Lottie word, MARVELOUS. I went downtown yesterday to get a book and groceries, and ended up getting the wrong train so spent even LONGER downtown than I meant to. By the time I got back to the flat I was exhausted.
My Dad is coming into town this week for a couple days, which is great, we're going to have dinner and then shop for futons the next day. Yum free food! It will be nice also to know that I won't be spending those days in, alone, because I can't afford to go out! I've also discovered, from my recent grocery excursions, that you CAN find cheap groceries in new york - unfortunately not all in one place. So basically you have to go to certain stores for certain things. This is annoying, but at least I know now that it's possible to spend less that forty bucks a week on groceries.
Today I'm feeling better and am about to head downtown to pick up more readings, and well, maybe actually read the readings. I miss you guys, and I'm thinking of you, especially as it is pub quiz night! Good luck!
xoxoxo
Lisa
Well it's Monday again so I thought I'd write. Helps me ward off the Monday blues I think.
So my weekend was okay... on Friday night I went out with Clare and Simon and their friends, to a Belgian bar down in Greenwich Village... it was cute, and had good beer, and I had moules frites for dinner, as it's the ONLY food you can get there. I was wrecked and went home around midnight, and unfortunately, Clare's friends who are normally very considerate normal people, felt that at four in the morning, when they came home, it would be HILARIOUS if they scared me by jumping out of the dark and onto my bed. Needless to say, I was PISSED OFF. I couldn't get to sleep for three hours after that episode, which made me even more angry. They felt really bad and embarassed the next day so that made me feel better. :) Lol.
Saturday was spent in a sleepy haze, where I had big plans to go out, but ended up staying in, researching stuff on my computer (like where to buy a reasonably priced futon in the city) and played a few games of scrabble with Clare and Ed. By the end, it was like 7 pm so we ordered in Thai and watched the Princess Bride, which neither Clare nor Rose had seen. Much to my amusement, it was the boys who insisted we watch that. It's a great film for those of you who haven't seen it... don't confuse it with the Princess Diaries or anything shite like that.... Anyway that night I slept for twelve hours which was, to use a Lottie word, MARVELOUS. I went downtown yesterday to get a book and groceries, and ended up getting the wrong train so spent even LONGER downtown than I meant to. By the time I got back to the flat I was exhausted.
My Dad is coming into town this week for a couple days, which is great, we're going to have dinner and then shop for futons the next day. Yum free food! It will be nice also to know that I won't be spending those days in, alone, because I can't afford to go out! I've also discovered, from my recent grocery excursions, that you CAN find cheap groceries in new york - unfortunately not all in one place. So basically you have to go to certain stores for certain things. This is annoying, but at least I know now that it's possible to spend less that forty bucks a week on groceries.
Today I'm feeling better and am about to head downtown to pick up more readings, and well, maybe actually read the readings. I miss you guys, and I'm thinking of you, especially as it is pub quiz night! Good luck!
xoxoxo
Lisa
Saturday, September 16, 2006
It's Conor's Birthday Everyone!
Happy Birthday Conor (and Ezio of course)! Hope you guys have a great day - sorry that I couldn't be there...
xo
xo
Thursday, September 14, 2006
Remember how I said the oldest woman in the world was teaching me Kierkegaard? Check this out: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/%C3%81gnes_Heller
How crazy is that??? She teaches me!!!
How crazy is that??? She teaches me!!!
Monday, September 11, 2006
Hi again,
Well, I've now moved BACK into Clare's place, which, though I don't have my own room, is slightly less depressing - not sure if it's because this place gets more light, or because there are people in and out here or what but I am definitely happier here. Living on your own, whilst it means not having people annoy you (in your own flat anyway) really sucks.
Friday I went to Conor's sister's place for dinner, which was lovely. I got to see Anna again, and she's well, pretty much the same although she talks more. She's still demanding and loves being the centre of attention, but also is incredibly smart and aware for her age. It will be interesting to see how the family dynamic changes when she gets her new baby brother. Had a nice chat with Michele and Matt - it's always nice to know that you have contacts in a new city.
Saturday Amber and I went out, and I finally got introduced to some of the, well, not cheaper, but let's say more reasonably priced fare in nyc. We went down to the East Village and got two for one pints, and then went out for Indian food nearby. I ate and drank so much and I think over the entire night I spent about twenty bucks!
Anyway, I'm still missing you all very much... you're all probably at the quiz (I feel like I'm always saying that, Monday must be a writing day for me) and I hope you do well!
xoxoxoxo
Lisa
Well, I've now moved BACK into Clare's place, which, though I don't have my own room, is slightly less depressing - not sure if it's because this place gets more light, or because there are people in and out here or what but I am definitely happier here. Living on your own, whilst it means not having people annoy you (in your own flat anyway) really sucks.
Friday I went to Conor's sister's place for dinner, which was lovely. I got to see Anna again, and she's well, pretty much the same although she talks more. She's still demanding and loves being the centre of attention, but also is incredibly smart and aware for her age. It will be interesting to see how the family dynamic changes when she gets her new baby brother. Had a nice chat with Michele and Matt - it's always nice to know that you have contacts in a new city.
Saturday Amber and I went out, and I finally got introduced to some of the, well, not cheaper, but let's say more reasonably priced fare in nyc. We went down to the East Village and got two for one pints, and then went out for Indian food nearby. I ate and drank so much and I think over the entire night I spent about twenty bucks!
Anyway, I'm still missing you all very much... you're all probably at the quiz (I feel like I'm always saying that, Monday must be a writing day for me) and I hope you do well!
xoxoxoxo
Lisa
Friday, September 08, 2006
Hey guys!
Ok so now I've officially had my first week of classes and here is how they are:
Kierkegaard is beign taught by the oldest professor I've ever seen in my life - but she's very cool and seems to know a lot. Kierkegaard, as it turns out, is very cool as well - he's big on the irony and his writing is very funny at times. I went to the NYU library to get some of his books for my class and WOW is it big and beautiful! Well, the lobby is beautiful anyway, with black and white marble floors and the whole building is designed such that the entire middle square of the building is hollow, so othat you can look down and see the lobby from any floor.
The phenomenology class looks like it's pretty much an introduction to phenomenology (which is pretty much what i need...the one course i took on it in undergrad was taught so badly I STILL don't really know what it's about) with a view to looking at how it relates to architecture and light later on in the course. This, however, is definitely the course I'm least excited about.
My Hume seminar is going to be amazing! The woman who teaches it, like most Hume scholars I find, LOVES Hume, and she is so enthusiastic it's so refreshing! She also seriously knows what she's talking about, and so I'm looking forward to actually having a good understanding of Hume when I'm done...
Anyway, that's it for now. I'm off to Conor's sister's place tonight for dinner, which will be good. I do seem to have something of a social life at the moment, which is definitely warding off a lot of the loneliness...
Lisa
Ok so now I've officially had my first week of classes and here is how they are:
Kierkegaard is beign taught by the oldest professor I've ever seen in my life - but she's very cool and seems to know a lot. Kierkegaard, as it turns out, is very cool as well - he's big on the irony and his writing is very funny at times. I went to the NYU library to get some of his books for my class and WOW is it big and beautiful! Well, the lobby is beautiful anyway, with black and white marble floors and the whole building is designed such that the entire middle square of the building is hollow, so othat you can look down and see the lobby from any floor.
The phenomenology class looks like it's pretty much an introduction to phenomenology (which is pretty much what i need...the one course i took on it in undergrad was taught so badly I STILL don't really know what it's about) with a view to looking at how it relates to architecture and light later on in the course. This, however, is definitely the course I'm least excited about.
My Hume seminar is going to be amazing! The woman who teaches it, like most Hume scholars I find, LOVES Hume, and she is so enthusiastic it's so refreshing! She also seriously knows what she's talking about, and so I'm looking forward to actually having a good understanding of Hume when I'm done...
Anyway, that's it for now. I'm off to Conor's sister's place tonight for dinner, which will be good. I do seem to have something of a social life at the moment, which is definitely warding off a lot of the loneliness...
Lisa
Wednesday, September 06, 2006
Ok, the rest of the pictures from the party are now on my flickr page. The link is:
http://www.flickr.com/photos/ladycarlotta/sets/
There will probably be more to follow from my parents/ relatives etc. When I get them I'll put them up and let you know.
There're also pictures from Lisa's leaving party there, and some from Anne's birthday party in Stirling, if anyone's interested.
Ciao!
Lottie
PS Dave you are my new favourite person, your drunken ramblings are pure genius!
http://www.flickr.com/photos/ladycarlotta/sets/
There will probably be more to follow from my parents/ relatives etc. When I get them I'll put them up and let you know.
There're also pictures from Lisa's leaving party there, and some from Anne's birthday party in Stirling, if anyone's interested.
Ciao!
Lottie
PS Dave you are my new favourite person, your drunken ramblings are pure genius!
Tuesday, September 05, 2006
Hi,
Nice pics - I'm so sorry that I wasn't there. What, by the way, is Zoe wearing on her head? And is it just me or does Dave look a little like the cat in the hat? Lol. I love Lottie's poodle skirt and bobby socks - where did you get that?
I finally got my student ID today, though I had to wait an hour in line to get it - so many people there. AND someone jumped the queue! I realized how indoctrinated I'd become into British life when I felt rage boiling up inside me at the event. I told her off, which didn't make her move, but which embarassed her sufficiently for the rest of the time in the line, which I was satisfied with. Lol. Also - and I think this is very exciting - I now have access to the New School's library, but ALSO the NYU library which is AWESOME as we say over here in North America. Hurray!
Anyway, I'm due over at Clare's for dinner soon, so must run. Will post again soon!
xoxoxo
Nice pics - I'm so sorry that I wasn't there. What, by the way, is Zoe wearing on her head? And is it just me or does Dave look a little like the cat in the hat? Lol. I love Lottie's poodle skirt and bobby socks - where did you get that?
I finally got my student ID today, though I had to wait an hour in line to get it - so many people there. AND someone jumped the queue! I realized how indoctrinated I'd become into British life when I felt rage boiling up inside me at the event. I told her off, which didn't make her move, but which embarassed her sufficiently for the rest of the time in the line, which I was satisfied with. Lol. Also - and I think this is very exciting - I now have access to the New School's library, but ALSO the NYU library which is AWESOME as we say over here in North America. Hurray!
Anyway, I'm due over at Clare's for dinner soon, so must run. Will post again soon!
xoxoxo
Monday, Tuesday, Happy Days...
Hey Lisa,
Just wanted to update you on happenings over here. As I'm sure you're aware, last weekend was my parent's party. It went well, everyone dressed up and drank and danced (even Tom R who had injured his ankle earlier in the week). I made a big twirly skirt that I had great fun with, Tom R and Conor both looked mean and sexy in their Fonzy/ Jimmy Dean outfits and Dave looked very intellectual in his Alan Ginsberg costume (complete with hat). Dave drank a lot and challenged everyone to a drinking competition, Conor aquired a hat, Tom R was bruised by my sister, Ezio had a good chat with my grandparents, I fell over (yes, big surprise) and a good time was had by all. Everyone survived my family and my family survived the philosophers, so I think that means that it went well. Anyway, my RSI is playing up a bit at the moment so I won't write too much. I just want to say, you were missed!
Keep having fun in New York and keep us up to date.
Ciao, ciao!
Love,
Lottie x
PS Photos of the party will be up on my flickr page asap.
Just wanted to update you on happenings over here. As I'm sure you're aware, last weekend was my parent's party. It went well, everyone dressed up and drank and danced (even Tom R who had injured his ankle earlier in the week). I made a big twirly skirt that I had great fun with, Tom R and Conor both looked mean and sexy in their Fonzy/ Jimmy Dean outfits and Dave looked very intellectual in his Alan Ginsberg costume (complete with hat). Dave drank a lot and challenged everyone to a drinking competition, Conor aquired a hat, Tom R was bruised by my sister, Ezio had a good chat with my grandparents, I fell over (yes, big surprise) and a good time was had by all. Everyone survived my family and my family survived the philosophers, so I think that means that it went well. Anyway, my RSI is playing up a bit at the moment so I won't write too much. I just want to say, you were missed!
Keep having fun in New York and keep us up to date.
Ciao, ciao!
Love,
Lottie x
PS Photos of the party will be up on my flickr page asap.
Lisa in NYC!
Is it possible to get some of the photos from the weekend posted up here? They need to be in the public domain.
Monday, September 04, 2006
Okay, well, I've finally completed my first week here in New York. I'm currently writing this sitting in my 'sub-let' which is actually me just conveniently house-sitting for Clare's friend Manuel for a small fee. This is good, as it gets me out of Clare's way for a week, and also allows me some of my own space. The space is in many ways relieving, but also very very lonely.
The first week was very hard - I was exhausted and lonely and overwhelmed for most of it. And the idea of not having a stable living environment for september was making it worse. However, September seems to be going quickly so far - I don't know if that's because I was busy this weekend or because things are just less shit now that I'm sleeping more or what, but it's great. Anyway this weekend was fun - on Friday night I went out with Clare and Simon and a bunch of their friends to an all you can eat sushi bar - yum! On Saturday we went shopping downtown - window shopping for me, since I can't afford anything, but imagining what I might buy if I had money is entertaining enough for now. It was pissing rain, and so after three hours of wandering around we decided to head back. For dinner we went to a Thai restaurant, which, for Manhattan, is actually pretty cheap - main course for about 12 bucks. We had to run through the rain to get there, and then had to wait an hour and a half for a table, but it was great. During the wait we went to the bar next door where I got to experience my first 'pint' (it's in scarequotes because american pints are TINY) of american beer - blue moon, to be exact. And it was delicious. Apparently Americans CAN actually make nice beer, they just choose not to export it. How greedy! Everyone went out to a brazilian club after dinner but I went home because I was so exhausted. Yesterday we went down to a brazilian street party in little brazil, and then had a nice dinner in, at Clare's, where she made us yummy pizza. This was especially good for me as I had run out of money by this point. Lol.
Today is labour day - which means it's like a bank holiday and so a lot of things are closed. As I am poor and this is my first week of uni, I decided to stay home, read the paper, organize myself, and update the blog. Do let me know how you all are - I look forward to all your comments! (even those that seem to be telling me to keep up my penis...)
Oh, and it looks like I'm definitely flying over for Conor's brother's wedding in January, and so I'm going to be popping over to Edinburgh for a few days around January 7th to 10th or something like that. I can't wait to see you guys again!
Good luck at the pub quiz tonight!
xoxoxoxoxoxoxoxoxo
Lisa
The first week was very hard - I was exhausted and lonely and overwhelmed for most of it. And the idea of not having a stable living environment for september was making it worse. However, September seems to be going quickly so far - I don't know if that's because I was busy this weekend or because things are just less shit now that I'm sleeping more or what, but it's great. Anyway this weekend was fun - on Friday night I went out with Clare and Simon and a bunch of their friends to an all you can eat sushi bar - yum! On Saturday we went shopping downtown - window shopping for me, since I can't afford anything, but imagining what I might buy if I had money is entertaining enough for now. It was pissing rain, and so after three hours of wandering around we decided to head back. For dinner we went to a Thai restaurant, which, for Manhattan, is actually pretty cheap - main course for about 12 bucks. We had to run through the rain to get there, and then had to wait an hour and a half for a table, but it was great. During the wait we went to the bar next door where I got to experience my first 'pint' (it's in scarequotes because american pints are TINY) of american beer - blue moon, to be exact. And it was delicious. Apparently Americans CAN actually make nice beer, they just choose not to export it. How greedy! Everyone went out to a brazilian club after dinner but I went home because I was so exhausted. Yesterday we went down to a brazilian street party in little brazil, and then had a nice dinner in, at Clare's, where she made us yummy pizza. This was especially good for me as I had run out of money by this point. Lol.
Today is labour day - which means it's like a bank holiday and so a lot of things are closed. As I am poor and this is my first week of uni, I decided to stay home, read the paper, organize myself, and update the blog. Do let me know how you all are - I look forward to all your comments! (even those that seem to be telling me to keep up my penis...)
Oh, and it looks like I'm definitely flying over for Conor's brother's wedding in January, and so I'm going to be popping over to Edinburgh for a few days around January 7th to 10th or something like that. I can't wait to see you guys again!
Good luck at the pub quiz tonight!
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Lisa
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