Bed Knobs & Broomsticks and mummies, huh?
Yesterday, I took the London Underground for the first time. Hello! That system is simple! Everyone told me it was, but I had serious doubts because every time I looked at the [Read more]
Author: Kirsten Neil
What street is this?
Cannot even count how many times that was said this evening! After I got in a good nap this afternoon, I ventured out on a walk to familiarize myself with the [Read more]
London in pictures – Day 1
Originally posted September 11, 2010. Here are a few pictures from my first day in London. Victoria & Albert museum - the courtyard. The sign said "no puddling." I'm [Read more]
London calling
Well I finally made it into London and I am sitting down comfortably for the first time in a day. Whew! I thought I was never making it out of Heathrow. The flying went [Read more]
Vincent
Just received an email from my friend Brenda who is currently visiting Paris. She was telling me about all the art she is seeing and how fantastic everything is. She also [Read more]
The final countdown
I cannot believe it's only a week until I leave for Europe! I'm so excited to leave North America and take my first steps on a continent I have only dreamt about. To see [Read more]
Sunset in Assiniboine Park
Walking over the foot bridge on a Sunday evening.
iMight be a Mac
This is my first blog post using the iPad. I got it today and I'm trying to get comfortable with it. So far, it's a blast! And super easy to use. The iPad might just be the [Read more]
I was on a boat
Yesterday, my cousins (the Birtwhistle boys) picked Chuck and me up in their speed boat and motored us off to a little private beach they discovered. We had a few beverages [Read more]
Beach life
It's a beautiful Saturday at the end of July and I am sitting on the deck at my mom's place. I'm enjoying just sitting here and looking out at the water. There are pelicans [Read more]
Hello? Is anybody out there?
I’m definitely not following that “keep your web content fresh” rule to keep visitors coming back. I see the last time I posted something was in May. Oh wait, it was actually [Read more]
RIP Waldo
Was leaving Shoppers today and glanced at the Winnipeg Free Press (don't worry, I'm still not reading the local news yet). On the cover was a picture of Waldo the grizzly bear [Read more]
Stuff that will make you laugh
My coworker Jheryll got me hooked on this guy today. His name is Aziz Ansari and he's hilarious! Enjoy (warning - some shady language) Oh, and the "sheets" video reminds me [Read more]
The sweetest smell
This beautiful bouquet was delivered to my work this week from Charles. First time I have received flowers at work. So nice! The roses are lovely, colourful and sweetly [Read more]
Finished bathroom… almost
Wow, it's been awhile since I've posted something. Can't really think of anything to talk about, so I will just post some pics of my finished bathroom. I should say almost [Read more]
