Monthly Archives: October 2011

Take a seat

October 26, 2011
Take a seat

A couple months ago, a friend asked if he could stay in our flat for a few months.  An actor, he’s always been crashing in on us in between jobs and flats, etc.  So, naturally, we’re happy to help him out. (We love Ali.  Love). So, we’ve got another flatmate, so it’s all good....

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Bonfire Night

October 26, 2011

8 years ago, after I moved here to Glasgow and after only two months here, I learned about a cultural tradition that I’d never heard of before.  No one prepared me for the fireworks that are let off on November 5. I remember hearing them, and looking out my flat window and wondering what...

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I just needed a getaway

October 20, 2011
I just needed a getaway

It has been, what, 8 years since I’ve been on holiday.  Technically, I used to say, I’m on holiday now.  Glasgow is my holiday, though I suppose that isn’t true now that I have a residency visa. Last week I went on a real holiday:  6 nights, 7 days in Lanzarote at an all-inclusive resort.  Just me, my...

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