22-Aug

Day 8

So far things are good. Today we moved into our new apartment in a quieter area. I neglected to get the internet ahead of time so it’ll be at least a week before I have reliable access. The apartment is nice though. It came newly furnished with just about everything we need to get things started. Right now I’m in the living (sitting) room with Devon, a Jamaican guy who’s finishing up the work in the kitchen. We got set up with a washer/dryer, a double bed in each of our two bedrooms (hint, hint potential visitors), brand new carpet, and a little yard with a garden. (I think some tomato plants are already started)
Last week, I spent most of the time in or near the hotel, but Leah and I took a few day trips around London. We went to Central London and saw some of the big ‘tourist’ sites. We saw Westminster Abbey, Buckingham Palace, Big Ben, and a few nice parks. So far, that’s actually been the most impressive thing. The parks are enormous, and do excellent jobs of making you forget that you’re in a big city. The landscaping, flower arrangements, and total ambience are first class.
Now that our bank situation (omitted intentionally due to lingering frustration) and living arrangements are both done, I’m turning my full attention to securing a job. I’m supposed to have an interview or two coming up for some nice gigs, but the numbers aren’t on my side yet. One more week, and I will be a household name in the job seeking market.
As I said before, we live in an area dominated by minority cultures. Leah and I have gotten rather used to Indian cuisine on a near-daily basis. In case you haven’t had it before and want to look like a pro your first time, just take the many things that are placed in front of you and combine them all together into one large pile on your plate. Then simply dip bread in and out of the mass until you’re content with what has latched on.
Despite my sarcasm, it’s actually really good.
Well that’s enough for now. Perhaps one day I’ll actually send out a link to this blog so I can share.