Living in London was always a pipe dream of mine. How would I ever land a sponsorship in the city, especially right after university? It was on my solo backpacking trip in 2016 that I was informed about the Working Holiday Visa, where Canadians under 30-something can simply apply and pay to live/work in the … Continue reading Things I Wont (and Will) Miss About London
A year or so ago, I made a list of London Favourites from a New Local. Time to revise that list with a few gems I've found since. Living in a city with endless options of restaurants, bars, and things to do, I rarely go to places more than once ... but these … Continue reading London Favourites from a Seasoned Local
The bible states, the best way to get over someone is to get under someone else (shout out to One Tree Hill, aka my teenage bible). With Valentine's Day coming up I was reminded not only about the guy who was now out of my life, but also that I never had a proper Valentine's … Continue reading The Valentine’s Week Experiment
Dear Bridget Jones, I've been compiling a post of what it's like to date in London, particularly on dating apps, but had to put that aside for now to share the most embarrassing date I've ever been on. Great guy, awful experience ... I set up a date with this guy via Bumble and for … Continue reading Dear Bridget Jones: An Embarrassing First Date
Dear Bridget Jones, It seems as though I only write to you lately, but how can I not this time? Life threw me a curveball in my quest to become a true Londoner (and I suppose in the quest to find love). When I dreamed of living in London, yes I imagined the funny unglamorous … Continue reading Dear Bridget Jones: That Time I was Nearly Tricked into Escorting
Dear Bridget Jones, From witnessing your London lifestyle of after work drinks with your mates to bottles of wine in your pajamas at home, I was expecting I'd lead a similar life when I moved here. Little did I know, this was the core lifestyle of Londoners. Ask anyone: Hobbies? Going for drinks. What do you want to … Continue reading Dear Bridget Jones: I’m Not an Alcoholic, I’m a Londoner
You'd think I'd be prepared when someone asked me what my favourite London spots are. I swear, it's a question that leaves me struggling for words; "Uhh ... I love it all! My favourite thing is just exploring the city!" Though that may be honest, it's a classic BS answer. I am always prepped with an … Continue reading London Favourites: From A New Local
