So I’m in London

[zen_monk]

 I’ve been in London since the 20th of September, and I guess I’m getting the hand of living here where new places don’t bedazzle my eyes from knowing where I live in the city. Thankfully in the more suburban areas of London, called Newington Green, where there’s a lot of Turkish neighborhoods and Indian restaurants around. Because lemme just say, London city center is freaking filthy. Tiny streets where pedestrians are packed around, where the sidewalks have sacks of garbage cuz that’s how they put out the trash apparently when it’s not a large store, litter abound,  and so forth. The British pound is fiendishly expensive, so I gotta control my finances a bit since I have to juggle between doing school solely or attempting to do part-time work. Also, traffic seems to conspire to make things less safe for pedestrians. Also, why are crosswalks here follow little logic? And to think, I thought about getting an international license here just because I drove in Japan. My arrogance.  

The university is really nice, tho. The food is cheaper compared to buying it around cafes and restaurants, which i heard is because food is subsidized in school. It’s near cute shopping neighborhoods where there’s delicious street food. It’s still not quite the city center and I can walk there from home in almost a perpendicular route at about 40 minutes if I fast-walk. I decided that will be my daily exercise unless I decided to dedicate myself to a gym. I’m also excited to start the program cuz the lectures are all about working in the job with some theory, and that’s pretty damn motivating.

Comments

[ser_pounce_alot]

I SUCK AT REPLYING TO EMAILS AAAAAAHHHHH APOLOGIES THAT IS SO SHAMEFUL OF ME however i am happy to hear about your london adventures, having only been in the city for a few days on vacation. i'm happy you are excited to get into the lectures!! ♥ sending good wishes across the globe!

[zen_monk]

Dude, don't worry about long replies, I know how busy you are and it's like, what, just halfway through the school year? It's like the second week, and already people are getting stressed on projects and getting placements. Hang in there on your end, too!

[crankyoldman]

Sounds like a fun adventure! Enjoy the exercise. :D

[lassarina]

Ahhhh that sounds so interesting! Good luck!