Monthly Archives: July 2009

Weddings and Babies? Is Everyone Drinking the Kool-Aid?

Posted on July 31, 2009 by ShannonElizabeth

Why is everyone getting married and/or having babies right now? I’m convinced that there’s something in the water that’s causing people to fall in love with the idea of this idealized union and bearing children. Personally, I have never been one that aspired … Continue reading →

Posted in Random Thoughts | Tagged Adolescence, Adulthood, Children, Idealists, Marriage, Maturity, Weddings, Youth | Leave a comment

The Cost of Being a Gym Rat

Posted on July 29, 2009 by ShannonElizabeth

Some research on staying healthy overseas — gyms in Central London :) Continue reading →

Posted in Planning, Packing & Moving | Tagged Cannons, Central London, Covent Garden, Exercise, Fitness, Fitness First, Gym, Health, LA Fitness, WC1, WC2, YMCA | 3 Comments

Tubing and Cycling!

Posted on July 28, 2009 by ShannonElizabeth

Deets on the tantalizing tube stations — routes from the Covent Garden area for Central Londoners :) Continue reading →

Posted in Random Thoughts | Tagged Attractions, London, Overseas, Station, Transport for London, Travel, Tube, Tube Map, Underground | Leave a comment

What's with the Disbursements?!

Posted on July 27, 2009 by ShannonElizabeth

Thinking about the fact that loans come in disbursements : September, January & April & : and hoping that the exchange rate will be favorable when the loans are disbursed! Continue reading →

Posted in Planning, Packing & Moving | Tagged Disbursements, Exchange Rate, Financial, Loans, London, LSE, planning, University | Leave a comment

'Site' Seeing!

Posted on July 24, 2009 by ShannonElizabeth

Great websites that answered some of my biggest questions about my impending move. Gotta love the power of the internet! Continue reading →

Posted in Planning, Packing & Moving | Tagged Deals, Dot2Dot, Easy Jet, England, London, Luggage, Moving, RyanAir, student, Student Visa, Toni & Guy, Trains, Travel, UK, Virgin, Websites | Leave a comment

Bon Voyage, California!

Posted on July 23, 2009 by ShannonElizabeth

Super fun day in the city: shopping, LSE Bon Voyage & new friends! Review: Crepes A Go Go. Continue reading →

Posted in Academic Morsels, Eats & Drinks, Food, Fitness & Fashion, Steals & Deals | Tagged Bon Voyage Party, England, Jillian's, LSE, Nordstrom, san francisco, Shopping, Union Square, Union Street, University | Leave a comment

Merry Me!

Posted on July 21, 2009 by ShannonElizabeth

Beyond happy to see all of the major attractions that are within thirty minutes walking from my soon-to-be flat! Continue reading →

Posted in Random Thoughts | Tagged Bon Voyage, cathedral, England, High Holborn, Leisure, London, LSE, Museums, Sightseeing, St. Paul's Cathedral, Tourist, Transport for London, Travel, UK, Visit, Visit London, WC1V | Leave a comment

I'll take a copy of that, please!

Posted on July 20, 2009 by ShannonElizabeth

Visa’s coming together & now I’m making copies of vital documentation. If something goes missing whilst overseas, the copies are going to save a great deal of time (and headaches!) Continue reading →