I didn't want to start my blog without first having some pictures to post. Well, ladies and gentlemen, I have finally mastered the art of transferring digital pictures to the modern computer (not really, we just finally found our thought-to-be-stolen digital camera the other day). I'm not really sure where to start this first post seeing as how I've been in Britain almost a month. I guess I'll just start small and build from there. I'll have the first entry dedicated to...
The Facts:
-I'm here with my girlfriend (her name is Erika if you didn't know) in London for the next 6 months... more like 5 months now.
-I'm doing an internship through Florida State University at an HIV centre (not the same as a clinic and yes, it's spelled correctly) called Positive East. After I'm done with this placement I'll have my much-anticipated Masters in SociaWork (anticipated the most by my parents probably - I'll finally be done with my 7-year stint at FSU).
-I live in West Kensington - which is a lesser version of the very poshSouth Kensington (i.e. cheaper but still a cool area). Erika and I share a very tiny flat on the top floor of a building that is about 50 yards from the tube station. We share our accommodation with one roommate who we have yet to meet. Apparently, he is in New Zealand...hopefully for a while. :)
-We're eating pretty well considering we're on a small budget and I've even been able to make it over to the famous Brick Lane for some spicy curries. I joined a gym too - it's a pretty nice one but very expensive...I think I'll only be able to afford this first month. Oh well.
-I haven't done much as far as travelling or tourist stuff...but I'm finally getting some free time lately and have been able to see at least a little bit of London. The next few weeks should be fun because I'll have more free time so expect some exciting posts! (I've got to get you people to come back, right?)
That's pretty much it. As the weeks go by I'll put up some more pictures that we've already taken and all that jazz. The people are nice, the weather is cold (but not too cold), and the pubs are really awesome. I haven't seen Lister from the show Red Dwarf yet (shout out to Gabe), but I'm keeping my eyes peeled. That about sums it up.
Cheers
