{p.s. This is the first inspiration board I have ever done...so don't judge too harshly!}
XO,
London Lisa
17.2.11
Exploring Essentials
I'm sure there will be many days in London, where I won't be bogged down with my studies, or working. I can't wait to get lost in the city...finding my perfect spots by happenstance, and stumbling across quaint bookstores, cafes and antique shops. Here are a few essentials, I'm sure that I will need while exploring.
{p.s. This is the first inspiration board I have ever done...so don't judge too harshly!}
XO,
{p.s. This is the first inspiration board I have ever done...so don't judge too harshly!}
XO,
16.2.11
One Lump or Two?
So, in preparation for my impending move, I've taken to a few new traditions.
On good days, when my co-worker and I are not surrounded by papers and projects, we meet in the kitchen at 4 o'clock sharp for afternoon tea. We aren't in a fancy hotel or tea house {it's actually more like a tidy jail cell. My office walls are gray and not the new warm and inviting gray, more like a shade or two lighter than a cinder block, gray.} Nevertheless, we enjoy our tea in the tiny kitchenette and catch up on the latest office 'news'. I prefer the classic English Breakfast tea, with one splenda, but am open to trying new kinds.
A co-worker recently shared a bag of Republic of Tea's, Sip for the Cure Pink Rose and Green Tea and oh my goodness....it was a simple taste of heaven in a tea cup. The scent was enchanting and the taste was just as gentle and delicate as a freshly bloomed rose. As soon as I finished my cup I went searching for this perfection of a tea, only to find that it was a limited edition from 2007. {Sad face!}
If any of you know of another pink rose tea, feel free to send me suggestions. Enjoy your tea my dears! Bisou, Bisou!
On good days, when my co-worker and I are not surrounded by papers and projects, we meet in the kitchen at 4 o'clock sharp for afternoon tea. We aren't in a fancy hotel or tea house {it's actually more like a tidy jail cell. My office walls are gray and not the new warm and inviting gray, more like a shade or two lighter than a cinder block, gray.} Nevertheless, we enjoy our tea in the tiny kitchenette and catch up on the latest office 'news'. I prefer the classic English Breakfast tea, with one splenda, but am open to trying new kinds.
{photo via:silhouettedreams}
A co-worker recently shared a bag of Republic of Tea's, Sip for the Cure Pink Rose and Green Tea and oh my goodness....it was a simple taste of heaven in a tea cup. The scent was enchanting and the taste was just as gentle and delicate as a freshly bloomed rose. As soon as I finished my cup I went searching for this perfection of a tea, only to find that it was a limited edition from 2007. {Sad face!}
If any of you know of another pink rose tea, feel free to send me suggestions. Enjoy your tea my dears! Bisou, Bisou!
XO,
London Lisa
15.2.11
Will I?
{photo via:here}
I can't help but wonder if things will be as enchanting as I imagine...
Will I make new friends from all over and will we stay out late soaking in each others similarities and differences? Will I enjoy my classes? Will they awaken within me a renewed sense of passion? Will I feel inadequate as an American in Europe? Will I travel as much as I hope to, and walk the streets of Paris, Barcelona, and Rome? Will I meet cute boys who say that I'm 'lovely' and give me proper kisses? Will I fall in love? Will I stay longer than an year? Will I stay forever?
I have no answers to these questions. And for right now... that's ok.
XO,
London Lisa
snippets' of a lovely day...
I had perhaps one of the best Valentine's Day ever. There weren't over the top romantic gestures, dozens of roses or, even kisses. But there were surprises from dear friends, lots of hugs and well wishes, love and plenty of laughs. Here are a few snippets' from a truly lovely day....
Hope you had a love filled day. Bisou Bisou!
XO,
London Lisa
14.2.11
Happy Valentine's Day
Hello dear friends and Happy Valentine's Day. I am giddy with excitment over today and happy to share love with everyone. Hope you have the sweetest and warmest of days. And to quote my mother from our morning chat,
{photo via:design*sponge}
"May the love of God warm your heart and encourage you today." ~Enjoy~
Xo,
London Lisa11.2.11
because it's Friday....
take a little time for yourself. Find some time to curl up and journal about all of the good things that are going on....
relax...
Enjoy a hot and steamy bath all to yourself. Use essential oils, bubble bath or simply soak in the steamy tub.
Get a little creative. Make some valentine's for dear friends and make an extra special one for yourself.
Have a lovely weekend.
Xo,
London Lisa10.2.11
London details
Ok - ready for some London updates?
First things first, I will be attending Kingston University which is about a twenty minute train ride from Central London. It's right on the River Thames so it should be lovely come spring and summer. {I love how I use the word 'lovely' all the time now.} I really loved the area while I was visiting this past Thanksgiving. Despite the fact that it was cold and a bit dreary, the streets were still lined with warm quaint homes, children bundled in coats and cute coffee shops and cafes. I'm hoping to fit right in.
On second thought, I think it would be more fun to stand out as the 'Exotic American'... {Is that an oxymoron?}
I'll be getting my Master's in Publishing which is something that I've always wanted to do. I've been a writer since birth...ok, since the age of eight, and ultimately, I would like to be the editor of a lifestyle magazine for Christian women. I have been thinking of this idea since I was literally sixteen and now more than ever, may passion and vision is growing and being realized a little bit more each day. And, it's not that I don't like Glamour, or Elle or Cosmo, but I don't want to be constantly bombarded with sex tips and 'Ways to Make Him Moan,' articles. I want something a little deeper and I think a lot of other twenty-somethings and thirty-somethings would agree. {Well, while we're in our single years at least. Believe me when I get married I plan on making up for LOTS of lost time.}
But, back to London.
I have a lot of paperwork to sort through and make sense of but thankfully, I have found a most trusted resource in Across the Pond, which connects students from around the globe to Universities in the U.K. This organization is totally free and reputable, which I made sure of, and will assist a student along every step of the way from submitting your application, Visa paperwork, program selections, etc, until the day you arrive on campus. I have the best agent, and we have created a great working relationship.
I can't wait to give you all more details and updates about my big move. This is such an exciting albeit kinda scary, thing for me. Pray for me, wish me luck and stay tuned!
First things first, I will be attending Kingston University which is about a twenty minute train ride from Central London. It's right on the River Thames so it should be lovely come spring and summer. {I love how I use the word 'lovely' all the time now.} I really loved the area while I was visiting this past Thanksgiving. Despite the fact that it was cold and a bit dreary, the streets were still lined with warm quaint homes, children bundled in coats and cute coffee shops and cafes. I'm hoping to fit right in.
On second thought, I think it would be more fun to stand out as the 'Exotic American'... {Is that an oxymoron?}
I'll be getting my Master's in Publishing which is something that I've always wanted to do. I've been a writer since birth...ok, since the age of eight, and ultimately, I would like to be the editor of a lifestyle magazine for Christian women. I have been thinking of this idea since I was literally sixteen and now more than ever, may passion and vision is growing and being realized a little bit more each day. And, it's not that I don't like Glamour, or Elle or Cosmo, but I don't want to be constantly bombarded with sex tips and 'Ways to Make Him Moan,' articles. I want something a little deeper and I think a lot of other twenty-somethings and thirty-somethings would agree. {Well, while we're in our single years at least. Believe me when I get married I plan on making up for LOTS of lost time.}
But, back to London.
I have a lot of paperwork to sort through and make sense of but thankfully, I have found a most trusted resource in Across the Pond, which connects students from around the globe to Universities in the U.K. This organization is totally free and reputable, which I made sure of, and will assist a student along every step of the way from submitting your application, Visa paperwork, program selections, etc, until the day you arrive on campus. I have the best agent, and we have created a great working relationship.
I can't wait to give you all more details and updates about my big move. This is such an exciting albeit kinda scary, thing for me. Pray for me, wish me luck and stay tuned!
Xo,
London Lisa
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