These are a Few of My Favorite Things

Pronunciations and Words 

al.u.min.i.um:  add another syllable and this word automatically sounds ten times cooler

la.bor.a.tory:  another delightful new way to say a word

Charlie: ok, it's youtube's fault that I'm obsessed with little British boys named Charlie

Gloucester:  Nope, not Glou-chester like you phonetically read this it's 'glaster' and you have to say it really quickly.  The bus stop is called Gloucester Green, so I quickly learned the error of my ways.  

Mum: it just sounds so much better that mOm.  And I just want to be able to call my mom a mummy.  

Cheers:  it's like thanks, bye, have a good day, see you later!  all in one. 

Baby Bubbles

ok, so it rains everyday.  I packed my umbrella basically as an after thought.  There are some people here though who really have it nice when it rains-babies!  the lucky little boogers have these incredible baby strollers built for serious off-roading adventures AND they have a snapable "bubble" of plastic that covers their strollers.  It's like little space babies and every time it rains I wish that I had by own little bubble of rain free joy.  Do they have these in places like Seattle?  If not, I see an investment opportunity someone needs to capitalize on.  

Appetizers

Thank you Harry Potter dining hall for delighting my pallet on a nightly occasion.  

Figs and Prosciutto

Avocado and Parmesan

Smoked Salmon on Potato Cake

The Radcliffe Camera (pictured above)

This is my favorite library, or I guess my favorite (favourite) part of the 'Bod.' This is where I usually read and write my papers.  They check your bag when you enter and when you leave to make sure you aren't making off with Tolkien's original drawings of the Hobbit.  

The Indian Food

The Indian Garden is also pictured above.  I really enjoy the mirror Taj Mahal. England is the place to come for curry.  Just make sure you don't order the 'ass scorcher.'