A Retrospective... Of the Last 2 Weeks

As I lay in my bed wanting so desperately to go to sleep but can't because the bar that's two doors down from my flat is still open at 2:16am, I'm left to reflect on life in London. So, here goes...

• London isn't as bad anymore. It could be that I'm just getting use to all of it now... Cramming into the carriage of the Tube to get to work, the pushing, the public drunkenness that I witness as I walk home... It's all starting to be normal. It's not to say that I like it or anything.
• However, I do like the job. Sometimes, the motivation to go to work isn't there... partly because I'm not getting paid enough to survive and partly because I want to go to all these places that I'm researching on.
• A perk of the job? The swag!!! (For those who don't know what swag is, it's basically promotional items or gifts that are given away by companies or organizations. Or Stuff We Ain't Got.) On Friday, one of the beauty editors asked if I was interested in free makeup. Now, even though I'm not exactly the glamor queen, I couldn't really pass up free crap. I ended up getting pretty prime stuff that one would pay a small fortune for. (Bobbi Brown and MAC stuff!!!) Now, I need to be friends with the technology editors.
• It's a bit odd to find the laundry machine in the kitchen. I wouldn't mind the machine in the kitchen if it works properly. However, this laundry machine, which is a washer and dryer in one, has been my Everest to overcome. It turns on whenever it feels like it. It locks itself and thus imprisoning my clothes in its "cleaning" receptacle. And it takes about 3 hours to dry 4 pairs of socks. I think it's trying to screw with me, but I will win. Just wait and see.
• One of the best ways to survive in London? Head to Sainsbury (or any big grocery chain) and look for the "reduce to clear" sticker. One night, I managed to score meals for the entire day for only 60p ($1.20). Gotta love it!
• Living in hostel-like conditions suck... especially since I'll be living here for the next 3 months. Let's just say the bathroom situation leaves a lot to be desired.
• For the guys... Consider going to Spain. I walked into the kitchen today to find one of my housemates, a Spanish girl, cooking in the buff. Shocked, I quickly turned around and walked back to my room. She said it was ok because it's an all-girl houses. Now, I'm not sure if this is going to be a regular occurrence. However, the few guys I told this story to wants an invite to see if this hypothesis bares any truth.
• It's almost 3am. The bar is closing. HALLUAH!!!