Monthly Archives: November 2009

Goodbye November, Hello December.

Posted on November 30, 2009 by ShannonElizabeth

December is around the corner! With the holidays approaching, I’m missing my family and semi-dreading mock exams during Week 10! Continue reading →

Posted in Academic Morsels, Family | Tagged Christmastime, December, England, Family, Formative Essays, Holidays, Home, London, LSE, Michaelmas Term, Mock Exams, Test Taking, UK, University, Writing | Leave a comment

To PhD or Not to PhD? That is the question.

Posted on November 28, 2009 by ShannonElizabeth

Thinking about a PhD and weighing out the pros and cons. Continue reading →

Posted in Academic Morsels | Tagged Academia, Advisors, Application Process, Dissertations, Grad School, Masters, PhD, Professor, Programs, School, University | 1 Comment

Happy Thanksgiving!

Posted on November 27, 2009 by ShannonElizabeth

Thanksgiving in the UK! Mmmm! Continue reading →

Posted in Family | Tagged California, England, Expat, Family, Friends, Holidays, London, Photos, Recipes, Thanksgiving, Turducken, UK | 3 Comments

Thanksgiving 2009!

Posted on November 23, 2009 by ShannonElizabeth

Thanksgiving is fast approaching and we’re prepared to make it a US tradition to remember! Continue reading →

Posted in Academic Morsels | Tagged American, England, Family, Holidays, London, Party, Photos, Recipes, Sweet Potatoes, Thanksgiving, Thanksgiving Recipes, Tradition, Turkey, UK, United States, USA | Leave a comment

US vs. UK (or Card vs. Cash)

Posted on November 22, 2009 by ShannonElizabeth

Who uses cash anymore?! Continue reading →

Posted in Random Thoughts | Tagged Cash, Debit Card, England, Shopping, US, Visa, Visa Commercial, YouTube | Leave a comment

Around the World Party

Posted on November 20, 2009 by ShannonElizabeth

Feeling like absolute shit after drinking way too much wine. Someone should have told me that that’s a bad idea. Continue reading →

Posted in Academic Morsels, Vacations & Leisure | Tagged Around the World, Flat Party, Hangover, High Holborn, Italy, London, LSE, Photos, University, Wine | Leave a comment

Done and DONE!

Posted on November 19, 2009 by ShannonElizabeth

Finished formative essay 2 of 2 and am preparing for an evening of debauchery! Continue reading →

Posted in Academic Morsels | Tagged Around the World, Disseration Writing, Dissertation, England, Formative Essays, Italy, London, LSE, Masters Thesis, Mastes, UK, Uni, University, Wine | Leave a comment

Viva Roma! (Rome, Day III.)

Posted on November 18, 2009 by ShannonElizabeth

Day III in Rome: The Vatican, the (closed) Vatican museum & Sistine Chapel, Castel Sant’Angelo & delicious gelato! Review: Giolitti, the Vatican, Castel Sant’Angelo. Continue reading →

Posted in Art & Culture, Eats & Drinks, European Excursions, Italy, Travel, Vacations & Leisure | Tagged Bernini, Castel Sant'Angelo, europe, Giolitti, Italy, Leisure, Religion, Rome, Sistine Chapel, St. Peter's Basilica, Tiber River, Travel, Vatican, Vatican Museum, Visit | 1 Comment

Happy Birthday, Dad!

Posted on November 18, 2009 by ShannonElizabeth

Happy Birthday, Dad! Continue reading →

Posted in Family | Tagged birthday, Dad, Family, Love, Shout Out | Leave a comment

When in Rome (Rome, Day II.)

Posted on November 17, 2009 by ShannonElizabeth

Day 2 in Rome — the Trevi Fountain, the Spanish Steps, sangria & dinner with nona.
Reviews: Magnolia, The Trevi Fountain & Spanish Steps. Continue reading →