Dear Yankee Doddles,
So I know that I’ve been a terrible blogger and haven’t written you in about a month. Well I apologize and hope you will forgive me, and start to have faith in me that I will get better. I’m starting my new years resolution early and that is for me to be a better blogger. I know Jason would prefer if I chose not to eat sweets, but let’s be honest. That’s never going to happen! And definitely not anytime soon because eggnog should be in the stores soon! Oh please tell me the Brits have eggnog!
Well my week at a glance has been pretty uneventful, but to you maybe not. I’ve been able to pick up a ton of hours at my job with Christmas coming up. Pretty much working full-time right now, and it’s six days this week! Boo! But least it’s money for Jason and I when we go to Barcelona. Oh ya for those that don’t know, Jbear and I are going to Barcelona for Christmas! Pretty excited since it will be our first big trip abroad.
So this week so far has been all work pretty much. However, Tuesday morning I was getting ready and accidentally hit my entire foot against my bed post in my room. Can’t even tell you how bad it hurt! I thought the pain would go away because you know how it is when you jam your toes, but it didn’t. And then I had to work all day and it just got worse! When I got home my entire left side of my second little toe was all purple and swollen! Sorry if this grosses anyone out, but this is the reality people when the blogger is a nurse! Well my husband Jason was actually the nurse in this story, and he was so great. Helped me ice it by holding a coke can on my foot. (Because if you remember what our refrigerator looks like; we pretty much have no freezer, so definitely no ice!) And then he had me elevate my foot all night, which seemed to help it as well. It’s getting better, but still not 100% yet. Guess I won’t be able to play in my soccer game this weekend, which stinks!
Actually an exciting thing I’m doing tonight is going to see New Moon at midnight with some of my friends. So we’ll actually be able to see the first release of it, and about six hours before anyone in the U.S. Pretty exciting stuff I know! I will let you know how it is. I’m currently on the third book right now of the Twilight series (Eclipse,) and it’s really good. And for those that know my reading style, yes I’ve been reading it for about a month, but I am going a lot quicker than my usual pace! Well that’s all for now, and I intend to keep my promise that I stated above, so stay on me so that I can keep my word. Miss you all!
Shannon
Thursday, 19 November 2009
Thursday, 15 October 2009
New Job
Sorry that it's been awhile since my last post, but I've been trying to find something exciting and new that is going on with Jason and I, and at last something has happened! This past Monday was my first day of my new job! I was fortunate enough to get a job through a friend of mine who works downtown in Newcastle. I work at Bhs (British Home Store) in downtown Newcastle working on the ground floor in the women's retail department. My first few days have been pretty uneventful, but interesting none the less.
It's a nice change from working in the hospital, and right now I'm working only 4 hours at a time (20 hours/week), so my days pretty much fly compared to my usual 12 hour shifts. I was hired on for temporary Christmas help, so only part time, but least I will be getting a paycheck, which makes both Jason and I happy. :) One thing that is different, is that I only get paid once a month! Last Friday of every month, so there's one difference that I'm not too crazy about, but I'll be excited for the check.
Hopefully I'll have some more interesting things to add shortly about my new job, but right now I've been training and yesterday I actually worked the cash register, or what they call the till! It's pretty easy, but using a different currency than what I'm used to, still can throw me through a loop! And I did have to consciously think pounds instead of dollars when I returned the money to the customer! Another thing about my new job, is that I still stick out as soon as I open my mouth. But so far it's only benefited me, which is a pleasant surprise. If you ever want to feel important, come over and live in England, and everyone will think you sound so interesting just because you're an American and they like your accent! It's kinda nice. :) Most people realize that I'm American, or possibly think I'm Canadian, but I have to say there have now been a handful of people who think I'm Irish! Not sure if I believe that one, but I think that they just look down at my name and go by that. Who knows!haha
And on a totally different and random note...I saw my second British boxer yesterday! :) Can't tell you how excited I was to see it, and of course my doggie voice came out (I know most people have heard it!haha) And I'm guessing the dog's name was Winston, or something British sounding!haha Or maybe it was Tony Blair :) That's what I'd name my dog if I got a boxer over here! Oh I guess I can dream right!? And the second random thing...I told you all in one of my first posts that the television over here is not so good. Well I'm not sure if the show is still going on in the States (I've never watched it before here) but in the afternoons Veronica Mars comes on t.v. And it must have been one of the first seasons, but guess who was on the show!? Paris Hilton! Both Jason and I were like really is that Paris Hilton! Well it was, and comment if you already knew that she used to be on this show, but it totally through Jason and I through a loop!haha Good times in England.
It's a nice change from working in the hospital, and right now I'm working only 4 hours at a time (20 hours/week), so my days pretty much fly compared to my usual 12 hour shifts. I was hired on for temporary Christmas help, so only part time, but least I will be getting a paycheck, which makes both Jason and I happy. :) One thing that is different, is that I only get paid once a month! Last Friday of every month, so there's one difference that I'm not too crazy about, but I'll be excited for the check.
Hopefully I'll have some more interesting things to add shortly about my new job, but right now I've been training and yesterday I actually worked the cash register, or what they call the till! It's pretty easy, but using a different currency than what I'm used to, still can throw me through a loop! And I did have to consciously think pounds instead of dollars when I returned the money to the customer! Another thing about my new job, is that I still stick out as soon as I open my mouth. But so far it's only benefited me, which is a pleasant surprise. If you ever want to feel important, come over and live in England, and everyone will think you sound so interesting just because you're an American and they like your accent! It's kinda nice. :) Most people realize that I'm American, or possibly think I'm Canadian, but I have to say there have now been a handful of people who think I'm Irish! Not sure if I believe that one, but I think that they just look down at my name and go by that. Who knows!haha
And on a totally different and random note...I saw my second British boxer yesterday! :) Can't tell you how excited I was to see it, and of course my doggie voice came out (I know most people have heard it!haha) And I'm guessing the dog's name was Winston, or something British sounding!haha Or maybe it was Tony Blair :) That's what I'd name my dog if I got a boxer over here! Oh I guess I can dream right!? And the second random thing...I told you all in one of my first posts that the television over here is not so good. Well I'm not sure if the show is still going on in the States (I've never watched it before here) but in the afternoons Veronica Mars comes on t.v. And it must have been one of the first seasons, but guess who was on the show!? Paris Hilton! Both Jason and I were like really is that Paris Hilton! Well it was, and comment if you already knew that she used to be on this show, but it totally through Jason and I through a loop!haha Good times in England.
Thursday, 1 October 2009
Newcastle United Game
Earlier last week Jason and I were fortunate enough to get to see our first Championship football game. Newcastle United was playing the Queens Park Rangers at St. James Park. It was a great game but it ended in a 1-1 tie. Our seats were actually right in the press box and we were literally two rows right behind the players' bench. You can see by the pictures that we were pretty close :)
Warm-up on the field, or as the Brits say, the pitch.
Here's a new addition to the stadium. St. James Park holds around 50,000 people, and at our game there were around 38,000 in attendance. What's nice about the stadium is that all the seats are covered by an awning.
More pictures of the stadium. It's alot nicer than other teams in their league because last season they were relegated down to the second league (Championship league) where they are now. But they are in first place at the moment!
Players walking out onto the pitch for the national anthem. By the way haven't heard the words to their national anthem, but it is totally the tune of "My Country Tis of Thee." Guess whoever wrote that American song stole it from the British! It always reminds me of back home when they play that song because I just sing my own song! haha :)
Here are the starters, Newcastle is on the right side.
And the kickoff
We actually got to see a penalty shot, but Newcastle missed it! We were down 0-1 most of the game, which is surprising, but least we came back, but not at this moment.
Finally was able to get Jason to take a picture with me, but there's a stupid security guard in the background, oh well...
I'm at least excited to take my picture at the game, too bad everyone already went home, or I should say everyone but that security guard. Maybe he thought I'd be one of those crazy fans that runs onto the field!!! haha, that'd be a site to see :)
Tried to take a picture of the stadium after the game
We actually got to see a penalty shot, but Newcastle missed it! We were down 0-1 most of the game, which is surprising, but least we came back, but not at this moment.
Finally was able to get Jason to take a picture with me, but there's a stupid security guard in the background, oh well...I'm at least excited to take my picture at the game, too bad everyone already went home, or I should say everyone but that security guard. Maybe he thought I'd be one of those crazy fans that runs onto the field!!! haha, that'd be a site to see :)
Tried to take a picture of the stadium after the game
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