Make it easy for me…- The King of the Valley February 21, 2012So two weeks ago, things starting off rather normally apart from the absurd weather, I wake up to a phone call from a friend who wants to get coffee together. Ok, great. I get myself dressed and organized only to … Continue reading → […]Ashton
- The King of the Valley February 21, 2012
Monthly Archives: July 2010
Thoughts not worthy of whole entries…
I will be the first to admit, I stole this concept directly from 2birds1blog – which is one of my favorite blogs of all time. And some of my favorite posts are “Thoughts I couldn’t flesh out into whole entires…“, … Continue reading
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You wanted to see me?
Sorry, I’ll post more photos with me actually in them later this week. Here’s a teaser from Friday night’s party on Poetto… The foreign boys love when I ask if they know how to shag. Yeah, cause I’m such an … Continue reading
Posted in beach, Cagliari, i love parties., music, tidbits, Uncategorized
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Tidbits!
Arriving back in Cagliari definitely drove home that I want to stay here, I’m not anywhere near ready to leave yet. Which was excellent as Wednesday was designated ‘get in touch with people and find a job’ day. Tough part … Continue reading
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a return to Italia…
The next morning was busy and a touch chaotic, but my luggage and I made it to V&A for Grace Kelly. A great exhibit! They also had a whole exhibit on fashion through the ages (sorry Caitlen, no photos allowed), … Continue reading
dressed smart, like a London bloke…
So last you heard, I had checked into the new hostel. Hooray! I need to take a second and give this place some serious love. Equity Point is the name of it, the location is great, it is new, clean … Continue reading
Posted in adventure!, art, beer, London, smart stuff
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York!
Well…sort of. But we’ll get there. Patience darlings, patience. Saturday, Christian and I woke up, got our acts together and headed for our train station. The day before we’d used the same one and discovered some places near by that … Continue reading
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just touched down in london-town…
LOTS to tell you about from the UK adventure! I made my way to the bus, got a ticket, got on the right bus, to the airport, checked in, on my flight AND was mistaken for speaking Italian. Ha. Sweet … Continue reading
Posted in adventure!, beer, food, London
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Cagliari
Catherine left Monday evening for the UK, so I’ve been left to fend for myself the last few days – I’ve met some great folks though [obviously through people she already knew, she's not my life-crutch for no reason... :)] … Continue reading
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Should I get my CTEFL abroad?
You’re thinking about doing this and wondering if it is a good idea. The shortest answer? Yes. Absolutely. With zero hesitation. The longer answer, of course, is the same, but with a few thoughts/recommendations. – I can’t speak for every … Continue reading
On saying ‘yes’…
I’m going to take it off topic for a second because they say you stick to things better when you put them in writing. And I need to get back to sticking to this…perhaps the proverbial ‘they’ will be right. … Continue reading
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Moving Day!
Okay, well kind of moving day. I’m temporarily residing in Cagliari while I try to find a job. More on all that later. We got up really, really early since Catherine and I both still had to finish packing. Giuseppe … Continue reading
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A recovery, of sorts…
Saturday was [necessarily] much calmer than Friday [I mean, did you read that post?]. I got up fairly early, made a mushup of a brunch for all the folks in the apartment, while having a Buffett/Killers dance party. Naturally. [Side … Continue reading
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Last week!
So last week I made cornbread in Italy [wayyyyyy harder than you would have thought! Imagine someone rearranging your grocery store and putting everything in a new language - good luck.] and learned about all sorts of cooking substitutions. For … Continue reading
Posted in absurd, Alghero, beach, food, i love parties., love, music, school
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Quick update…
School ended, hooooorayyyy! I made cornbread and sweet tea in Italy. ha. We had a crazy weekend, and now I’ve left my flat in Alghero and am in Cagliari. Catherine has some work and an apartment lined up down here … Continue reading
Piacevole…
A party?? I love parties!! Sunday was another productive morning/afternoon and after some sunshine time, my classmates and I convened at a local apartment. Yes, it did feel good to be in a condo again. One of our teachers is … Continue reading