My brother-in-law, Shaun, moved in with his girlfriend, Amanda, a year ago. Since then, he’s been promising to build her a dream wardrobe. While Shaun has been fitting the new house with detail and style, the wardrobe has been looming over his head. It was a big job and it started to become a bit… Read More »
Dear blog, I haven’t forgotten about you. It’s been a bit busy the last few weeks– we moved house again and I got a new job. Once things settle down again, I’ll be back! Love, Claire
I bought my first ever scooter! Here are a few photos of the scooter and associated gear. No, there is nothing pink or retro here. Everything I bought was for optimal safety, not optimal fashion (too bad it’s so hard to be both safe and fashionable!)
Friends and family back in the states keep asking for a virtual tour of our house. So, because you’ve pestered me enough, here you go! If you want to zoom in or see any more photos, just click on the image and view the photos on Flickr. While we own this house, we’ve decided to… Read More »
Last night was just one of those nights. You know– those nights that you get dragged out against your will and end up having the time of your life. Yesterday was a tough day for me. I had some drama going on at the office and I had a headache that lasted from the minute… Read More »
On our bikeride home from a visit with Kev’s sister and her boyfriend, Kev and I stopped for a pint at a pub on the river. This was no ordinary pub visit though– it was the cutest pub visit of all time. Watch the video to see what I mean: Sorry I couldn’t get any… Read More »
I really let Amanda down the other day: So, to make her happy (and hopefully really jealous) I have applied to take the Fourth Plinth. This is the event description: “This summer, sculptor Antony Gormley invites you to help create an astonishing living monument. He is asking the people of the UK to occupy the… Read More »
The Wrestlers is a legend. It is a mythical place with the world’s best Thai Green Chicken Curry…. or so Kevin would make you believe. The first time I went to The Wrestlers, I had been to Thailand just a few weeks earlier and I was pretty skeptical. Let me tell you, The Wrestlers is… Read More »
This has been a week of learning. Firstly, I’m learning words that I’ve never heard before: “Hey Kev, What’s a reg?” “Kevin, he said bouncy castle… is that a moon bounce?” “Kev, what’s a HIP?” I’m learning my new address, my new phone number, and how to not get hit by cars or small children… Read More »
Driving up to the house for the first time: Meet The Beast: