Oh so sleepy today…. I went to be around 11:30 and feel asleep right away, but woke up about 30 minutes later. I could not fall sleep for 3 hours. I think jet lag finally got me. Or maybe it was just weird to have a giant king sized bed all to myself!!! I was exhausted this morning, but managed to roll into work on time, avoiding being fired on my second day.
Had a  great day at work. everyone is friendly and helpful. Probably because they know the team I …

Let me tell you what is fun. Phoenix + Car in sun all day + Driving Home
Today was not easy, and trying to focus on your work is difficult when you know your Sutton is on a completely different continent, where it is 60 and partly sunny. Oh how I envy her for leaving just before the hot weather decided it was here to stay.

The top reason I love London today is that everyone walks really fast. if there is one thing I don’t like, it is walking slow, unless you are on a tour-y type walk. Another thing I really like is that every restaurant I go to has a lot of vegetarian items, marked with a “V.” It makes it so easy to see what you can eat – and there are multiple options, which is also nice. Last night I had edamame seared in a wok then seasoned with lemongrass and …

Why you ask? Primarily because they rock. I had a really good experience. Actually everything has been really good so far. I checked in quickly, got the seat I had reserved (a bulkhead seat with lots of legroom). The flight left more or less on time… I think it was about 15 minutes late… which is on time in airline lingo. And also, they actually board you in a way that makes sense – from the front and the back at the same time, so we were all on board …

What a day!!! I had a pretty normal morning, hung out at the house made Michael and John each an apple crisp (John – if Michael didn’t give you yours, let me know… he will be in big trouble once he gets here!!!). Ryan and Kathleen came over for a little while and left to go shopping!!! Then said a tearful goodbye to the dogs. Then Michael drove me to the airport, and it hit me that I wouldn’t see him for a long time. And then my “allergies” kicked …