We moved into our new flat two days ago and so far it's pretty good except that our kitchen sink is clogged, our neighbors blare their TVs at all hours, and last night there was some horrible sounding animal dying or in heat on the street outside of our bedroom window. We are trying to get used to this new communal living situation after having lots of quiet and privacy in Dallas.
The biggest adjustment is the problem of not having internet at our house because (sigh) we can't get it without a UK bank account. I am thankful for internet cafes, but, unfortunately, I can't download any pictures to the blog at an internet cafe, so this blog will be pictureless for a while.
I also went to Ikea the other day, which was an experience. Of course, there were issues because of my lack of UK bank account, but I survived it and managed to get furniture for our flat. I also learned, after standing in the rain with two huge Ikea bags full of stuff and being passed by by two speeding buses, that if you want to get a bus to stop around here, you have to signal them. I literally chased down the second bus with all my bags and fortunately he stopped, but he was annoyed with me, because I didn't know that just standing at a bus stop is not enough.
Things are not simple here in London. I guess that's the way it is when you are a foreigner. Off to buy a plunger.
