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[bubosquared]

So, one year two years ago today, I arrived in Edinburgh. Technically, it was yesterday, but I constantly get my dates mixed up--this is why LJ is a good thing, I can go back and check the dates on events, heh--, but today was my actual expat anniversary. It feels odd.

I've often meant to write about the culture shock and little things that made/make the big difference to me, but in the end, the subtle differences between Belgium and Scotland aren't really all that interesting, and I 'd have to be here a bit longer still before I'll be able to be coherent about the actual "expat experience," so. Yeah.

So yes, this entry basically has no piont. ("This is different from your usual entries how?" Shut up.)

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[bubosquared.livejournal.com]

Seriously! I was overjoyed when I found this flat, because there's no carpet anywhere. My previous one had carpet not only in the bathroom, but in the kitchen as well. WTF Brits?

[sivan.livejournal.com]

*boggles, reconsiders the moving to england thing*

And I completely understand about the foodstuff. :< I miss Austrian sourdough bread even when I'm only on holiday for two weeks. I think I need to learn how to bake it.

[bubosquared.livejournal.com]

YOU ARE NOT RECONSIDERING! Most newer places stopped doing it, but a lot of older rental places ... yeah. So crazy.