Category Archives: Life in London

Two Americans living abroad, a chronicle about life in London.

What do you call #?

Posted on 24 April 2007 by g

I casually mentioned to one of my co-workers to today that he needed to use the ‘pound’ sign in some code he was writing. Of course, I didn’t think about the fact that the ‘pound’ sign to him is first … Continue reading →

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We are Hokies

Posted on 21 April 2007 by k

As most of you know, G and I are Hokies. We graduated in 2000 and, like most VT graduates, are very loyal to our alma mater. As luck would have it, we were in Mallorca when we learned of Monday’s … Continue reading →

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Zoom Across the Atlantic

Posted on 14 April 2007 by g

I have been scouring the net for cheap flights across the Atlantic — and in particular to Guatemala. Our friends Ana and Nate are getting married this summer in Guatemala and we are planning to be there. In monitoring the … Continue reading →

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Coming Home…

Posted on 5 April 2007 by k

Six exams down. I finished exams yesterday and then went out with my classmates to celebrate. Now, let the fun begin! I leave tomorrow (Friday) afternoon for America…the land of the familiar and friendly. I can’t wait. I’ll spend the … Continue reading →

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Three Exams Down and A Successful Interview!

Posted on 2 April 2007 by k

10629 My life has been quite boring with a singular focus over the last couple weeks–STUDY! Well, study mixed with burn-out “Office” marathons to let my brain have a rest. And I took a break on Saturday to go out … Continue reading →

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The Phone Has Fangs.

Posted on 28 March 2007 by k

Funny thing. Talking to a friend on the phone today made me realize that we’ve only received a few (like 3) calls from the US since we arrived in the UK. G’s parents have braved the treacherous, scary waters of … Continue reading →

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Differences…

Posted on 27 March 2007 by k

Working from home during my last year in Raleigh, I would sometimes go to the park on nice days when I needed to get away from the phone and internet in order to concentrate. Being a student in London affords … Continue reading →

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