Bank Holiday Today!

In Canada we have names for all of our holidays - such as Labour Day, Victoria Day, etc. Well, the Brits have names also, but decide to call them all "Bank Holidays", because obviously, the banks are closed. So, today is a Bank Holiday and everyone is enjoying the day off. I went for a run earlier in Greenwich Park - I think that was everyone else's idea as well, as there were runners, picnic-ers, young families with babies, old couples, just about anyone you could imagine in the park. It is so nice to see so many people out! I also made a stop into the local leisure centre (aka gym). There are two pools, plenty of cardio equipment, and tons of weight machines and free weights. There are also courts and other interesting amenities. However, the rate per month is a little steep, but I hear from other people around Mrs. Wilson's that it is a very competitive price. I might just stick to running outside until I am actually making some money!! 

I am settled into my new place. It is bigger than the condo I used to live in!! There is a fireplace and skylights. It is so lovely! I cooked my first meal in it this morning. It's definitely comfortable, except I am still working on getting internet there - so I am back up at Mrs. Wilson's to use hers for the meantime. 

Last night Mrs. Wilson invited me over for dinner and a SCRABBLE game!!! I had brought it up in passing that I enjoyed it, and 90 seconds later she had scrambled her old bones to the basement to dig out her game. We made pasta with a zucchini and green pepper tomato sauce, then onto the scrabble. A Japanese lady with terrible english joined us for the game - she was definitely more entertainment than a challenge. I beat them both. Mrs. Wilson continuously used the old "oh you took my spot!" every time I played a word. It was a lot of fun and there will be plenty of more games to come - she promises :)

A girl arrived from Canada today, from Port Dover in Southern Ontario, named Diana. She is new and fresh as well, and very interested in seeing the sights around the neighborhood, so I have someone, besides Mrs. Wilson, to explore with! I forgot to mention that Mrs. Wilson and I took a walk the other day to a few "charity shops" (Goodwill). Well, geeze, that lady looks for bargains. Anyway, as much as I deeply appreciate Mrs. Wilson, I am pleased to have someone my own age to go about the town with who is just as excited as I am.

Tomorrow I have the task of purchasing a watch. I have been told that there are no bells in the schools!!! Apparently teachers are responsible for the timing on everything, so a good watch is a must! No bells. I still can't get over that. 

Anyway - I am sure there are more random things I could tell you - but I'll keep my rambling to a minimum!

All my love

~amy~