Monthly Archives: October 2009

Weekend Wonders.

Posted on October 16, 2009 by ShannonElizabeth

Heading to Canterbury tomorrow to soak up some art, history and culture and check out the site of Geoffrey Chaucer’s inspiration & Archbishop Thomas Becket’s murder. Who knew I was such a history buff?Continue reading «Weekend Wonders.» Continue reading →

Posted in Art & Culture, England, European Excursions, Travel, Vacations & Leisure | Tagged Archbishop Thomas Becket, Canterbury, Canterbury Cathedral, Canterbury Tales, England, Geoffrey Chaucer, Heritage, History, Kent International Arts Festival, Leisure, Sightseeing, St. Augustine's, St. Martin's, Travel, Trips, UK, UNESCO, Weekend | Leave a comment

Things I Miss: An Ode to the US.

Posted on October 14, 2009 by ShannonElizabeth

Four things I wish I would have known to pack… A word of advice for those moving overseas <3.Continue reading «Things I Miss: An Ode to the US.» Continue reading →

Posted in Random Thoughts | Tagged Deodorant, England, European, FiberOne, Finds, Food, Grocery, Gum, Moving, Orbit White, Overseas, Peanut Butter, Shopping, UK | Leave a comment

LSE Ranked Number One!

Posted on October 13, 2009 by ShannonElizabeth

LSE Ranked #1 — *woot, woot!*Continue reading «LSE Ranked Number One!» Continue reading →

Posted in Academic Morsels | Tagged 2009, Economics, LSE, Political Sciences, QS World University Rankings, Rankings, Social Sciences, TImes Higher Education, University | Leave a comment

O2, M&S and Laundry — Brilliant Sunday.

Posted on October 11, 2009 by ShannonElizabeth

After a fun-filled weekend, time for a productive Sunday <3.Continue reading «O2, M&S and Laundry — Brilliant Sunday.» Continue reading →

Posted in Random Thoughts | Tagged Argos, Birthdays, England, Family, London, Marks & Spencer, O2, Paperchase, Phone Plan, Phone Service, Postcards, Shelving, Shopping, The Strand, UK | Leave a comment

Birthdays Galore!

Posted on October 11, 2009 by ShannonElizabeth

Weekend full of birthday madness! Reviews: The International.Continue reading «Birthdays Galore!» Continue reading →

Posted in Eats & Drinks | Tagged Birthdays, England, Friends, London, Lounge, Palm Court Brasserie, Photos, Restaurants, Reviews, The International, UK | Leave a comment

Show Me The Money!

Posted on October 9, 2009 by ShannonElizabeth

I want to have money in pounds sterling but I don’t want to deal with international fees — help me work the system!Continue reading «Show Me The Money!» Continue reading →

Posted in Random Thoughts | Tagged Bank of America, Barclay's, Dollars, Exchange Rate, Finances, Foreign Exchange, HSBC, Money, Pounds, Sterling, UK, USA | 2 Comments

Fabulous Fridays!

Posted on October 9, 2009 by ShannonElizabeth

Did some serious shopping at Top Shop today! Heading out to the International tonight for Peter’s birthday — reviews to come!Continue reading «Fabulous Fridays!» Continue reading →

Posted in Eats & Drinks, Food, Fitness & Fashion | Tagged Bar, Dirty Martini, Dresses, England, Friends, Leisure, London, Lounge, Party, The International, Top Shop, Travel, UK | Leave a comment

My Four-Day Weekend Begins!

Posted on October 8, 2009 by ShannonElizabeth

First day of my four-day weekend — hanging in the library, where else?!Continue reading «My Four-Day Weekend Begins!» Continue reading →

Posted in Academic Morsels, Eats & Drinks | Tagged Canada, Covent Garden, CV, Dirty Martini, Library, London, LSE, Maple Leaf, Poutine, Research, Rye & Ginger, student, UK | Leave a comment

Officially a Grad Student!

Posted on October 5, 2009 by ShannonElizabeth

First day as a grad student; loving life.Continue reading «Officially a Grad Student!» Continue reading →

Posted in Academic Morsels | Tagged Education, England, Graduate School, London, LSE, Malta, MSc, Postgraduate, Social Policy and Development, student, Studies, Thandika Mkwandawire, UK, University, UNRISD | Leave a comment

Harry Potter plus the National Gallery & Buckingham Get a Visit!

Posted on October 4, 2009 by ShannonElizabeth

Saturday fun: National Gallery, Buckingham Palace, Platform 9 3/4… now I have been relegated to the library to handle my readings!Continue reading «Harry Potter plus the National Gallery & Buckingham Get a Visit!» Continue reading →

Posted in Art & Culture, Eats & Drinks, European Excursions | Tagged Art, Buckingham Palace, Culture, England, Harry Potter, King's Cross, Leisure, London, National Gallery, Platform 9 3/4, Pub, Sightseeing, Travel, UK, Van Gogh, Vegetarian | Leave a comment