London Calling

This week's Newsflashes

I haven't seen the sun in 2 or 3 days, expect this to continue for 6 months. Editor's Note: Today is absolutely gorgeous - blue sky, bright sun, warm temps

I have secured a flat in a very chic trendy area of London called Islington, more specifically Angel. Moved my 2 50 lb. bags in this morning at 9:30 - the first time I've seen this time of the day since I've been here.

Attended a DNA company meeting Thursday night and afterwards went out for a leaving party, it's always good to get out socially with your soon to be workmates. Seems like a good group, should be a lot of fun. As an extra bonus everyone enjoys going out for a beer - I think I am going to feel right at home.

I have been using the DNA offices as my free internet cafe, they finally caught on, I have actually been doing some limited pro bono work just because I need something to do.

This city is f*&^ing expensive, I may have miscalculated how much I'll need to get through to the end of October when I receive my first paycheck. Donations are being accepted.

I have been in a lift, almost been hit by several lorries, been on the tube, had a curry, used my mobile, and scheduled (silent c) some meetings in my diary. Union jack underwear can't be too far behind.

Went into a pub and the Steelers game was on replay, I ordered a pint and began watching enveloped by the warmth of home - when someone yelled "What is this shite, put the fucking football match on" at which point they put on some sort of low level soccer match - fuckers.

Kirsten arrives in 3 weeks...the countdown continues...

posted by Brian and Kirsten Hennigan @ Saturday, September 30, 2006 1 comments

First Day (a week late)

Flight over was fine, Virgin Atlantic does a really nice job and the entertainment selection is very nice indeed. Managed to put pepper into my tea instead of sugar and being very tired I decided to drink it anyway, not something I would recommend.

Upon arrival at the hotel I found my room was not ready, so instead of the nap I had planned on I went to the office, as that was the only place I could think of going that was a short walk away.

Other random things from that uneventful and tiring first day:
--Almost got hit by a bike whilst (lingo alert) crossing the street
--Almost got hit by a bus whilst crossing the street
--Almost got hit by several cars whilst crossing the street
(As a result of the above I have decided not to cross anymore streets so I have just been walking around the same block for hours)
--Wandered around London for about an hour and half, getting the lay of the land
--Had a pint in 3 pubs by myself, kind of felt like the leper in the corner
--Watched several shows on Discovery and found that they re-dub the announcer with a Brit accent. It's very strange to watch a show about Alaskan King Crab fishing (which I've seen before) but being narrated by a Brit using slang.

posted by Brian and Kirsten Hennigan @ Saturday, September 30, 2006 0 comments