Catching up...

Well, I decided it was about time catch everyone up as to what I have been up to. It was really just a typical week at work. Nothing exciting happened. There are still the days when I have lots to do but then vice versa. Friday after work, I went to a Thai lunch with Margaret and two of her friends. It was delicious! And then, Friday night I went out with a bunch of people from work (it had been three of their birthdays this past week). It really was an absolute blast, getting to know my co-workers outside of the work environment and getting to enjoy the night life of Lincoln.

The English weather has officially hit us. I have been quite lucky since I got here with avoiding the rain, but now we typically have cloudy weather with some rain every day now. I was disappointed on Thursday night, as it was November the 5th, which for those of you who were like me...ask so??, well Nov. 5 is Guy Fawkes Day, one of the biggest celebrations in England. There are huge bonfires, firework shows, toffee apples, and other yummy food. But...it was raining, and although they somehow still had the shows, I didn't go because of the rain and because Margaret, Bryan and Jaime were all sick. Guy Fawkes is known for his attempt to blow of the House of Parliament and King James on Nov. 5, however hours before the planned attack, was arrested. At the local bonfires, usually an effigy of Fawkes is burned.

The rest of the weekend I have relaxed, read my book, and watched football...my american football! I have spent today doing household chores like cleaning, dishes and laundry. There is alot planned ahead though that I am looking forward too...Thursday night is the first of two black-tie awards banquets I am attending, I have trips booked to Edinburgh, Loch Ness and York, and a U.S. Thanksgiving Party to host/attend. More on all of this though when the events take place.