... something new...

Nicholas and I decided to get engaged. Whoa! And well, why not?

birthday bash in bath

I celebrated my birthday on Saturday with a surprise trip to Bath.


Among other delights, Nicholas woke me up early with blueberry pancakes and a card containing our itinerary.


What a guy.




We had a nice little picnic on the river and wandered around the town

and well above it.

Would you believe I'm 30?! We went to sleep before midnight on both the 8th and the 9th, so perhaps that's a sign.


Sincerest thanks to everyone who sent emails and cards and warm wishes.

canada day in london

How often do you get to walk over crushed cans of Molson Canadian in Trafalgar Square? I'll tell you, not so often.


However, on July 1, you'll find thousands of Canadians swilling beer and listening to Canadian bands, many wearing red Vancouver Olympic mittens, hockey jerseys, and all those fuzzy top hats emblazoned with maples leafs. Yikes.


It was a curious scene. And it was hard to identify what these people shared... besides an apparent love of beer (and perhaps more tattoos proportionally). I smuggled in a bottle of red wine....


We're still trying to figure this one out.