Time is a Relative Thing

The title of this one might lead a reader to believe that I have some awesome wisdom or philosophising to do on the blog today. But I don't.  This is a quick blog to let people know that the time frame in which things are accomplished is significantly longer here in the UK.  For example, when I moved into my flat and called one of the two local internet/cable/phone companies to get connected, I was told that the earliest time to install would be Sept. 15th...  Apparently this is common.  So, another thing to tack on to my UK education, and growth opportunity is getting used to things like this running at a slower pace.  Yet they drive more aggressively here, walk more quickly here....  So odd.  It's weird to be this disconnected from technology.  Ok - part of the ride, right?

This is to say, I have limited access to internet and will for the next couple of weeks, so for those of you who email and/or comment here or on fb - I thank you, I love you, and I am not ignoring you.  There are few cafe's and pubs that have free wi-fi, but as my mission is to walk all around my new neighbourhood this weekend, I hope to find a quiet little place where I can catch up with people.

I have had a good but really busy week, but it has helped that the weather has been really lovely - and it has been great to be slowly moving in to the flat and establishing new routines.  Tonight, my search is for stamps, good Indian Food, peanut butter (totally craving peanut butter - not sure why), and a brightly colored area rug for the living room floor.  I'm thinking bright orange shag - what do ya think? JK, but as the flat is mainly still in its generic off-white, unpopulated, echoey stage, I need to bring in some personal touches.

Here's a question for my friends and family - what is your favorite personal touch you add to your house/home?

Love,
Jo