Happy Thanksgiving - Thinking of You!

Hi everyone! Just wanted to say hi and have fun! Enjoy the time together and have some pumpkin pie for me! Happy Thanksgiving!
And for all who were wondering...Ryan has just safely landed, so he'll be here soon. :o)

You've Heard of the Dollar Store...

But have you ever considered what they call the UK equivalent?

Evening Walk Through Coventry - 18 Nov 08

I've found that Coventry is under-rated. Overall, it doesn't have the best reputation for being a lovely place to visit, but I think it's a really great town! There are hidden aspects of it's history, and restaurant/bar gems that noone really talks about. I was fortunate enough to be taken on an evening walk through Cov after a lovely dinner on Spon Street this past week.

A few pics: 1. Statue of Lady Godiva- Her tyrant husband, the Earl of Mercia, imposed an oppressive tax on the citiznes of Coventry. Lady Godiva pleaded with him to stop the tax. He told her that she would have to ride naked through town before he changed anything. So, she did! The earl was so stunned, he revoked the tax and changed his horrible ways! This story is also where the phrase "Peeping Tom" originated, believe it or not. 2. A small piece of what remains of the original city walls from medieval times.

Thanksgiving Preparations - Different This Year!

I'm thinking of all my American friends and family, busy preparing for Thanksgiving this week. Not to be too cheesy, but I am thankful for all of you! xo
This year, I am preparing for Thanksgiving in a completely different way! First off, you can't buy canned pumpkin at the store, so there will be no pumpkin pie! I actually have to work on Thanksgiving day itself, but the fabulous part about it is that Ryan arrives on Thanksgiving for a visit! So, my Thanksgiving preparations include planning fun stuff to do while he's in Warwickshire! I've just booked a room in the Cotswolds town of Stow-on-the-Wold (!!! - Yes, I'm serious!). I am SUPER-EXCITED to spend time in the Cotswolds (translates to: "sheep folds in the hills"). We will also go to London for a few nights, and to Birmingham for the German/Frankfort Christmas Market (Hooray for German heritage!).
The week Ryan is here also happens to be the Rohm and Haas "Coventry Site Dinner Dance"! Yeah, you know you are already excited to read the BLOG I will undoubtably write about that!

Cheers for now, I promise I won't slack so much on my blogging this week!

A lovely day in Stratford-upon-Avon

What a great town! Am feeling quite insightful! Here's a quote from Shakespeare for your enjoyment.

I to the world am like a drop of water
That in the ocean seeks another drop.
Who, falling there to find his fellow forth,
Unseen, inquisitive, confounds hiluself. 　-The Comedy of Errors

Disclaimer: I forgot my camera back at my apartment, and so these pics are from my Blackberry camera. I aplogise (UK spelling!) for the photo quality! First photo is Shakespeare's birthplace. Second is the beautiful church where he is buried, along the Avon River.

Ruby's with Family

We had a delightful dinner at Ruby's on Friday! Ruby's is the best Cantonese restaurant in Leamington Spa, and pair that with some good Sancerre, you can't really go wrong! Couldn't have asked for better company or cuisine. Cheers!

Back in England!

Just wanted everyone to know that I'm back to England safe-and-sound. I had a great/hectic/stressful/wonderful time at home. Thanks family, friends, and colleagues for your support! It was an exciting week- with the election, getting a chance to see so many of you, working, packing, and trying to find time to sleep and relax a bit, too. Looking forward to the next time our paths cross. Cheers!