A relaxing day

Another gorgeous day in Nottingham today. It’s been in the upper 70s all week. I wish it would stay this way, but I know better. I’m in England. What really makes it great is that it hasn’t been raining either – just nice, sunny weather.
Today I went down to the market [...]

Nottingham Forest

My friend was right. Living in the UK will definitely change you perspective on soccer as far as what team you support in concerned. Well, it actually changes your perspective on the sport completely.
I’ve followed Manchester City FC for a number of years now. I had no ties to the team or [...]

Mobile Phone

The phone that my office gave me to use while I’m over here in the UK is awful. Well, maybe not awful…but certainly not as good as the one I already have. Plus, the predictive text works different and I can’t message as fast. Thanks to the wonderful folks over at cellphoneforums.net, however, I am [...]

My Walk to Work

I’m going to get in shape over here. Well, I’ll shrink a couple of inches off my waist anyway – and that’s good enough for me. Check out the stairs I have to climb everyday on my 20 minute walk to and from work:

Flat 4

That’s my apartment flat number here in Nottingham. Initially I was just going to describe the apartment, then I figured I could post some pictures. Instead, have a video tour (it sounds like I’m complaining, but really it’s pretty cool

6,517 Miles

…that’s how many frequent-flyer miles I got flying business class to the UK.
Harlan picked me up on Thursday morning and took me to the airport. Thanks Harlan! Checking in, I found out that both of my checked bags were overweight. They charge $50 per bag that is overweight, which I think is ridiculous. [...]

Yes, I’m alive

I’m also a big fat liar.
Trust me when I say it’s not on purpose. I hadn’t been feeling very well over the weekend, and I was just too busy today. Now I’m feeling extremely narcosleepy, so I’m going to hit the sack. I promise…I WILL post an update to bring you all [...]