Not a single person I asked knew the significance of Boxing Day, only that it’s a British Holiday the day after Christmas. Thanks to Wikipedia, I learned that it’s called Boxing Day because historically employers gave their servants presents (Christmas…
Christmas Rave in England
“Catherine, we hope you’ve had a good time. Hope you’ve had a good Christmas.” “I have, absolutely. Just amazing. But oh God, I need sleep!” I am pretty sure I married into the wildest party animals. These Brits can drink…
Money Monday: Sandy Hook Support
With the myriad of benefits and charities that have popped up because of the Sandy Hook massacre, I have been trying to determine how I can help. I’ve been very suspicious of emails and online solicitations asking for donations to…
Liverpool with the Liverpudlians
Dean’s cousin and wife took us all around Liverpool yesterday: the gorgeous Liverpool Cathedral and Albert Dock. According to Wikipedia, Albert Dock is the most visited multi-use attraction in the UK outside of London. It’s like Jack London Square or…
Deciphering the English Accent
I can’t believe I’m blogging from England! Dean’s family is truly amazing. Simply the best in-laws you can ever hope for. His aunt and uncle were the first faces to greet us as we exited baggage claim in Manchester. They dropped…
Fashion Friday: Japonesque
I’d written in a previous post about how much I love the Japonesque eyelash curler and how it had replaced my trusty Shu Uemura. They’re actually very different types of curls. The Shu Uemura is a true curl, whereas the…
Are You Lacking Brain Cells? Kaiser is Hiring Retards
Are you ready for another KAISER IS SHIT post? Before I get into yet another tirade, let me delve into a little background. I am a life-long Kaiser patient. During my teenage years, I was at Kaiser every month seeing a…
Game Night
I am one big ball of stress. We leave Friday morning at 8am for England for almost two weeks. So much stuff to do. Who the F is going to water our plants? It’s my mom’s birthday and my aunt…
Warm Memories: Chicago GSB
A friend of mine (Life of the Party Gaurav) tagged me in an album of pictures Chicago Booth – Good Ol’ GSB Days. I’m only in one picture, but during this time of national grieving, going through each of his…
Sad
I am in grief today with the start of the funerals. Little children with such big personalities. Then reading about the teacher who died whose boyfriend had asked her parents permission so he could propose on Christmas Eve. Heart-breaking. I…