New Prime Minister

I stumbled upon these pictures of polling stations around Britain, mostly at pubs. Charming, eh? I could (and just might) get used to this way of life.

Adios New York

As my time in New York is coming to an end, I'm trying to keep positive about all the change that is afoot. I'm excited for a change of pace, a less crowded city life, and some wide open green spaces!

I'll miss the NYC skyline and sunsets though.

I've also had my eyes on a Vespa for as long as I can remember and Oxford seems like the perfect place to have one. Have I been looking through the classifieds EVERY day to find the perfect used green Vespa for sale?

Of course not, because that would be ca-crazy. But I do have my eyes peeled.

But I'd be equally as happy to own something like this.

Update

Howdy folks. It's been a while. You see, there is a lot going on here with us before we can move on to our new post. Moving out of our current apartment and Neil writing his thesis are the two big things. But I wanted to update you on our housing situation in Oxford. ** Update: We are still homeless ** But rest assured we still have plenty of time (according to Neil). See finding a place in Oxford while I'm in New York and Neil is in Spain has been interesting. Our conversations have been going something like this...

Me: "We neeeeeed to find a place to live soon. I'm a woman and our breed needs a place to call home, a place to put our things. I need to get address labels printed!"

Neil: "Don't worry, we'll find something soon. What do you think about this?

Pause. Silence.

Me: " Whaaaaat? A houseboat? No way."

Neil: "But it's available and they allow cats. It would be awesome to be the only couple in Oxford living in the only houseboat in Oxford."

Me: "Okay well maybe. Morning coffee on the River Thames might be nice. But if we're going all the way to England can we go for something a little less shrimp boat/ Jenny 2?"

Then we died laughing thinking about the cats running around on a wobbly boat. Trying to keep the humor in life! Needless to say we're still working on finding something, and will keep you posted.
{side note. LOVE that the boat is named Willow. Anyone ever see that movie? Hysterical}

The few Oxford pictures I took

A Better Perspective

We just got back from our first visit to Oxford. Despite arriving into town during a hail storm, the weather turned out to be less rainy than expected. We mostly just walked around and got a feel for the layout of the town. Neil thought a good comparison in size and city layout and infrastructure would be Charlottesville. I wasn't a very reliable photographer on this trip, but my attitude was that we'll be back shortly and be around for a while so there will be plenty of pictures to come.

We visited Merton College, Said Business School, Oxford Capital's Offices and even had a very traditional English lunch at my future boss's home. It was a great visit to where we will call home in just a few short months.

{Merton College Grounds}

It's Official...

We're moving to England at the end of June! Neil will be attending Said Business School at Oxford University and I will be working for a venture capital firm in Oxford. We will be updating this blog to share pictures and stories from our time abroad with family and friends. And please come visit!

~ Julie and Neil