Tag Archives: Politics

He May or May Not Be Back

Posted on October 14, 2010 by

Who has two thumbs and got to spend time with the Prime Minister and Governor Arnold Schwarzenegger? *Points thumbs at self* This Girl!!! We got an email today from the Government Whips office that said Ahhhh-nold would be stopping by … Continue reading →

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Walking

Posted on July 5, 2010 by

Last week I decided to take advantage of the freaking amazing weather here in London and walk home from work in the evenings. It is light outside for so long and the sun has been shining and I found that … Continue reading →

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Campaign Trail of Tears

Posted on June 1, 2010 by

I think that I may be ready to talk about it. But just a little. And all names will be changed to protect the guilty. As usual I will begin with a story. When I used to audition for theatre … Continue reading →

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Is this thing on?

Posted on May 12, 2010 by

Well hello there. I need to start blogging again but I am a bit at a loss about what to write. The election? Don’t wanna talk about it. Mother’s Day? Tried to write something and made myself cry. The weather? … Continue reading →

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The One Where I Ramble About Campaigning

Posted on April 8, 2010 by

We have an election day! Actually they call it Polling Day over here, but regardless, the date is set for May 6! That means that our already busy campaign office has turned into a 7 days a week campaign machine. … Continue reading →

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What a Rat

Posted on March 11, 2010 by

Remember when I said I would put up Scotland pictures? I lied. Because I’m tired. And we had such a wonderful time that I want to do it justice. And I have papers due. And dinner to make. And my … Continue reading →

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Things

Posted on March 4, 2010 by

We are heading out to Scotland this weekend! Just a couple night excursion to go and prowl around the castle and explore Edinburgh. So come back next week for lots of fun pictures! Because I had so much fun last … Continue reading →

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Separated by a Common Language

Posted on February 11, 2010 by

I feel like in some ways I am going through culture shock all over again because since we moved here, I have worked for Americans, befriended Americans and mostly surrounded myself with Americans who were in the same situation as … Continue reading →

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A Texas Girl’s Guide to British Politics

Posted on February 3, 2010 by

I can tell you many many things about American politics. American politics is EASY- we even have songs. OK it isn’t easy in America, but it is familiar. The British parliamentary system? Notsomuch. I am learning so much every day … Continue reading →

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Hi Ho! Hi Ho! It’s off to work I go!

Posted on January 26, 2010 by

I got a JOB!! ISH!!! After a full year of absolutely no work whatsoever, I am back in the workforce. Sorta. I think most of the workforce gets paid and I do not. But most of the workplace also wears … Continue reading →

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