February 2009
64 posts
warning: strong odor of mothballs up ahead
British Vogue is just as annoying to read as American Vogue is. Good thing my anglophilic old-lady fantasies about the cultural superiority of the British people (said fantasies fattened, no doubt, by Jane Austen and JK Rowling) began their slow, deflating descent the day I found out what a chav was. And lost all air whatsoever once I experienced the inefficiencies of this country (too many to...
January 2009
43 posts
alksjkfld;d;;;l
Also, I FAIL at life. Especially with regards to all things econ-related.
Hint: it involves an alarm clock.
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I HOPE THIS IS JUST WILD PESSIMISTIC SPECULATION.
ringing it in
A bit late (aren’t I always?), but
Happy 牛 Year! ;)
work hard, play harder
After coming home at 5 from probably one of the best club parties ever in the history of clubhood (not that I’ve been to many) and getting ready to go to lecture at 2, I’ve decided that I’m going to start incentivize my London partying with lots of schoolwork. I know I say this sort of thing a thousand times, but how much more incredible would going crazy with cool Londoners (and...
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intimidation
Holy shit, these British kids know their Shakespeare. I feel like such a plebe! Why don’t I know this much about Faulkner or Eliot? Jesus.
Though I guess I’d know a lot about Shakespeare too if I’d been studying him since I was in the womb. I think it runs in their blood.
not overseas, too!
Omg please, PLEASE don’t let me pull an all-nighter tonight. I AM STUDYING ABROAD IN ENGLAND. THIS SHOULDN’T BE HAPPENING BECAUSE I’M TRYING TO TURN OVER A NEW LEAF AND BE ON TOP OF MY SHIT, ALL DAY, EVERY DAY.
WHY, ME? WHYYYYY?!
sob I wish this blog entry (for my job) would just write itself I haven’t read the news in like four days (bad blogger :[ )
who released this chick from her cage?
Finished reading The Taming of the Shrew (which I hadn’t read before—tbh I haven’t picked up Shakespeare since AP English) a couple of hours ago for my Shakespeare seminar tomorrow (today?) afternoon, and shit. Why am I reacting so strongly to this?! Why do I want to grab Petruchio by his hair (before he can starve, humiliate and degrade me) and slam his smug face against a brick...
ew
Also why the fuck does the corridor of our flat smell like garbage
it smelled nice and comfy before this weekend
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INSTANT LOVE. Immaculately tailored, slightly drapey pieces in a spectrum of neutrals designed to assuage any palate—is it possible to say no?!
If we disregard the exorbitant prices, no. But I am already struggling to FEED MYSELF in this city.
totes brill
I’m really feeling the new Tumblr archive format. So uncluttered and intuitive, just how an archive should be. Industrial design too. (Hence my slavish love for all things Droog and Muji. SO CLEAN AND LOVABLE.)
oh, me
Oh my god, I’m suddenly really worried about getting deported. WHY DIDNT I REGISTER WITH THE POLICE THE WEEK I GOT HERE?!
also why the fuck is the overseas registration desk only open until 4:30 on weekdays
To clarify: citizens of countries perceived as unstable, communist and/or potentially harboring terrorist organizations have to register with the UK immediately upon arrival and...
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(via vraiment)
as if i actually needed to ask
Me: So what do British people actually think of Posh?
Random British dude I talked to at the club yesterday: We don't give a shit about her, she's your problem now.
Me: Fair enough.
topshopping
Rachel and I went to the gargantuan Topshop flagship store in Oxford Circus yesterday. It’s seriously massive, putting the Forever 21 in Union Square to shame in terms of sheer size (and other things)—its three floors are complete with its own in-house eateries, nail salon and hair salon (and WIGS!). Clothes and clothes and chicks in lycra leggings everywhere. Good thing I had an...
typical
The only people in London I’ve seen wearing that awful Burberry check are Asian chicks, with the occasional Asian male in peacoat and trainers thrown in. Why does this not surprise me? Sigh.
Oh my god, I need to get a life.
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ARGHGH
ALSKLWEIORLLFK I HAVE SPENT LITERALLY MY WHOLE AFTERNOON ON HOLD WITH THE INFORMATION SERVICES DESK
oh my god I AM FILLED WITH RAGE
Never thought I’d say this, but I miss BANNER so. SO MUCH. UCL’s Portico system is just….aslkdklwe;r;e I am seized by an uncontrollable urge to smash the head of whoever designed this registration system through my wall
hangover or jetlag?
Nope, stayed in my pajamas. Passed out at noon and didn’t roll out of bed until 3. Fuck! There goes my day…again.
insomnia
Also, I’ve been up since 7, even after two glasses of Martin & Rossi (which is SO CHEAP here, btdubs) and a glass and a half of this horrible white wine Rachel and I got at the pub. And going to bed at 4. Fuck this shit! I want me my sleep!
Yeah, I should probably change out of my pajamas.
oh yeah
And, London is totally brilliant. I had a few minor inconveniences (i.e. not being able to withdraw money from an atm—or, cash machine, if you will—for my first few days here, not being able to unlock my phone, not having internet access so could not communicate with anyone from home or even here, not seeing any of my new flatmates for the first few days, not being able to meet any...
blush
Changed the title and subtitle because the old ones were too embarrassing. Yikes!
Will enable comments on this once I’m motivated enough to figure out how, Ryan Chan’s ambitions to write mocking comments notwithstanding.
preparations
Downloading Slumdog Millionaire! Can’t wait to watch this at the airport/on the flight tomorrow.
In other news, however, I kind of wish I weren’t leaving for England so soon. Gimme another week to laze around on my flubby ass and enjoy the Californian winter! I also really wanted to see the YSL exhibit at the de Young…sigh. Can’t have everything, I guess.
lol internship...
GRAGHHH
WHAT THE FUCK AT&T CALL ME BACK WITH MY UNLOCK CODE LIKE YOU PROMISED
In other news, I had my first In-N-Out burger today. Deliciousness!
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HAPPY NEW YEAR’S, LADIES ‘N GENTS.
Perhaps a day late for some of you, but here it’s still January 1st.