Well ladies and gents, after about two weeks of travel I'm sitting in my new bedroom in Aberdeen. Tomorrow I'll be checking in at the University, Tuesday the meeting with my supervisor, and Wednesday's an orientation for the postgrads. Yay ( Read more... )

After a few weeks of deep thought and many emails sent off to former and future professors ans well as friends, I've decided to go to Aberdeen ( Read more... )

It appears that Aberdeen wants me too! I must admit, feeling more than a little chuffed. ^^

... So, despite my less-than-amazing MA grades, it looks like I may be able to level up academically after all: I just got an acceptance letter (well, email) from UCL. *meep!*

Proposals sent off to Aberdeen, Bergen and UCL. Don't really feel anything about it. We'll see if the panic of stuff being out of my hands sets in once some time has passed.

Greetings all ( Read more... )

I have a niece! Missed the text saying she was born last night, but discovered it this morning! Name still to come, mom and baby are doing well.

Which wife of Henry the Eighth are you?
Your Result: Jane Seymour

You are Jane Seymour, third wife of Henry. You are dull and meek. People often forget you are in the room. Though you may seem stupid at times, you are fondly remebered.
Anne of Cleves

Anne Boleyn

Kathrine Howard

Catherine Parr

Katherine of Aragon

Which wife of Henry the Eighth are ( Read more... )

Okay all, here's the deal: as you all know, I've been mildly active in the SCA for a while now. I've managed to go several years without really completing a full name ( Read more... )

*Squeeeeee!* My sister is coming! This time tomorrow, I'll be on my way to London to meet her! It will be awsome! We will go to Hampton Court, and the British Museum, and the V&A, and see friends from high school, and do lots of nerdy historical stuff and it will be great ( Read more... )