April 1, 2013
by realfunfood
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Here’s the thing. I don’t like leaving London. I love London so much and everywhere else in England, while nice enough, it just … isn’t London. When I told my English friend the Lake District made me kinda like England … Continue reading
December 10, 2012
by realfunfood
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Although I had a fabulous time discovering new parts of England this weekend … … it was in a bit of a college town and that always gets me thinking. College is so full of excitement, learning and things constantly … Continue reading
July 1, 2012
by realfunfood
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Canada Day is celebrated in Trafalgar Square every year, but with my being American I’ve never attended out of fear I’d have their traditional chips covered in gravy and cheese thrown at me. I joke. Canadians might possibly be the … Continue reading
June 26, 2012
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One of my friends took me out for an American dinner Tuesday night because I was being moody and needed a fun time. Afterward we walked past the Tower of London and then across Tower Bridge because it was right … Continue reading
June 24, 2012
by realfunfood
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What do a Kiwi, an Italian, some Canadians, a Northern Irishman, some English and an Estonian have in common? Don’t worry, this isn’t a dirty joke. The answer is an undying love for the good ol’ USA and a desire … Continue reading
May 31, 2012
by realfunfood
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Tomorrow marks the end of summer in England. The news forecast today read: Diamond Jubilee Weekend – Rain Returns. This happens every year. We get a week of brilliantly glorious sunny weather in April or May, and people start shouting, … Continue reading
May 20, 2012
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I haven’t seen the movie “As Good as it Gets,” so I’m just going off the title here, but if anyone were to make a movie about daily life in England this spring it could be titled “As Bleak as … Continue reading
May 16, 2012
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My mom dropped a little bomb on me this weekend. I was rocking out to Kenny Chesney’s duet with Tim McGraw, Feel Like a Rock Star, and I asked her how much she loves the song. She said, “…well, I … Continue reading
May 6, 2012
by realfunfood
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It’s been raining for weeks, with no sun in sight. I don’t think you understand. It’s been raining all day, every day, for weeks. Plural. In Ohio it’s 80 and sunny, and my mom came here for 48 degrees and … Continue reading
April 13, 2012
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In the US if you are recommending a good restaurant to your friends you’ll undoubtedly go on and on about the quality of the food, the decor, etc. In London, if you’re recommending a restaurant it wouldn’t be uncommon to … Continue reading
