In Germany you can't watch TV without stumbling over some WWII documentation. I'm so done with that!
And the spy game, aka NSA and BND, is amusing me to no end. Now everyone is surprised that they've been working together! And then everyone spies on everyone. Hello?! Where have you been, people?! Don't you watch TV? Nobody can be that ignorant, can they?
So, five more years of austerity and fuck the poor. Well done, Britain.
(I mean, I live in a democracy where I can say that without fear of reprisals, so comparatively it's not that bad, but it's still very disappointing. But Farage is out, at least.)
Getting used to our new home slowly. Going out for the bf's birthday on Sunday to a chocolate restaurant, which should be fun. And I've nearly finished knitting the raglan jumper jazzypom recommended. Well, still got the sleeves to do, but they should be fairly quick! I got a lot of knitting done staying up 'til 2am watching the election results.
It's this one. Savoury chocolate has kind of been a theme of our relationship (one of the early meals he cooked for me was five courses all containing chocolate and potato, which sadly predates his blog so is only referenced). It's going to be a lot of fun!
I've been looking at funding opportunities and most of the scholarships are for Indians studying science and management. It's like arts and humanities don't exist here :'(
I've got my funding for the MA secure, thank god but it's going to be a nightmare when I start apply for PhD. *shudders*
Also, questions for the good British peeps here and they're incredibly stupid ones: Will just a coat be okay for the winter? Do I need to stock up on jackets and scarves? And what kind of shoes are recommended for the fall and winter?
British weather is notoriously changeable, so though we don't get freezing cold in winter there will be days were you go from snow to glorious sunshine to pouring rain to howling wind to hail. Layers. Layers are the cornerstone of any UK outfit.
One warm coat is advisable - just make sure it's one you're happy to carry because it was -3C when you left home at 18C by the time you're heading back. Other than that, go for light jackets (waterproof is good!), light sweaters/cardigans, and layerable tops. Scarves and hats are good, but probably not worth bringing over on the plane with you. Most people wear boots and trainers in autumn and winter; rain is more significant to your choice of footwear than snow. We're not great at gritting the pavements when it's slippery, so a bit of grip is useful, but unless you're out in the sticks you won't have to wade through snow.
It has snowed on London, but it's a kind of "get up a 4am if you want to see it" snow, because the city is warmer than a lot of the surrounding countryside. Up here Int' North we get more snow, but also strong winds, so our weather changes more quickly. London is more stable, but there's very little air con on any of the public transport, so no matter what the weather is the tube and buses are usually hot and steamy.
im trying to teach myself to paint, well using youtube for tutorials lol, yt is so helpful. like i am great with ink, charcoal, pencils but i cant wrap my head around how to use color/paint
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And the spy game, aka NSA and BND, is amusing me to no end. Now everyone is surprised that they've been working together! And then everyone spies on everyone. Hello?! Where have you been, people?! Don't you watch TV? Nobody can be that ignorant, can they?
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(I mean, I live in a democracy where I can say that without fear of reprisals, so comparatively it's not that bad, but it's still very disappointing. But Farage is out, at least.)
Getting used to our new home slowly. Going out for the bf's birthday on Sunday to a chocolate restaurant, which should be fun. And I've nearly finished knitting the raglan jumper jazzypom recommended. Well, still got the sleeves to do, but they should be fairly quick! I got a lot of knitting done staying up 'til 2am watching the election results.
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I've got my funding for the MA secure, thank god but it's going to be a nightmare when I start apply for PhD. *shudders*
Also, questions for the good British peeps here and they're incredibly stupid ones: Will just a coat be okay for the winter? Do I need to stock up on jackets and scarves? And what kind of shoes are recommended for the fall and winter?
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One warm coat is advisable - just make sure it's one you're happy to carry because it was -3C when you left home at 18C by the time you're heading back. Other than that, go for light jackets (waterproof is good!), light sweaters/cardigans, and layerable tops. Scarves and hats are good, but probably not worth bringing over on the plane with you. Most people wear boots and trainers in autumn and winter; rain is more significant to your choice of footwear than snow. We're not great at gritting the pavements when it's slippery, so a bit of grip is useful, but unless you're out in the sticks you won't have to wade through snow.
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But thank you, this is so useful! I'll be bugging you about such stuff over the next few months, so be warned.
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I got a ticket for QI next week!
Lucky you! I'm jealous.
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