Raq, I'd been to York before so I didn't really plumb its depths--we checked out the campus for a long while, and popped into Heslington to grab something from the shop. But didn't go much further into Heslington, and only poked around a little in the city centre. I did go to the Minster, though (and got in for free!) because I wanted to visualise that scene from Jonathan Strange and Mr Norrell, having read it a few months ago.
I haven't visited Cardiff, and I won't get the chance to before I need to make my decision. But I remember the city very clearly.
It's an insanely difficult choice, and one I haven't made yet. My friend and I realised that I'm the heroine in a romance novel, with this choice between York and Cardiff. York is the nobleman, a bit frayed around the edges, but with excellent breeding and stature. Quirky, though, with a bit of a dark side. And Cardiff is the always-cheerful blokey dude, frank and open and welcoming. Not as prestigious, but there's just something about him...
And then we anthropomorphized the cities. Where York was David Tennant (more his HP character than his Doctor) and Cardiff was Rhys from Torchwood.
And then I realised I essentially had to make a choice between Doctor Who and Torchwood.
And now I can't stop laughing.
It's an insanely difficult choice, and one I haven't made yet. My friend and I realised that I'm the heroine in a romance novel, with this choice between York and Cardiff. York is the nobleman, a bit frayed around the edges, but with excellent breeding and stature. Quirky, though, with a bit of a dark side. And Cardiff is the always-cheerful blokey dude, frank and open and welcoming. Not as prestigious, but there's just something about him...
This is awesome.
vw, congrats on the writing thing - go you!
There was a le creuset outlet in CA -- I should look for one here. Although if I buy any more kitchen stuff my DH will plotz.
Suzi, don't you forget that they should be trying to sell themselves in your meeting. Good luck!
SA, what a wonderful dilemma you have!
Sox, stay out of the corner!
Raq, have you found a place to live in D.C.?
Thanks, Raq. I've actually decided to pursue it. We'll see what happens... I'm starting to get excited about the possibility.
Beautiful pictures, SA! Good look making your decision!
Gronk isn't even a strong enough word for this morning. I only got about five hours sleep last night, and today I have a busy day ahead of me. I used to be able to stay up all night doing schoolwork and get up the next day with no problem. I'm obviously too old for that now.
Hi, vw, I'm sorry I missed you last night, I turned off the computer right after posting.
Oops, I just forgot I had a conference call at 9 a.m. so I was caught unawares when the phone rang. To try and cover up/make up for my confusion I found myself volunteering.
note to self: Never, ever do that again.
Oh, it's ok Nora. Don't worry about it. I was kind of hit and missing everyone last night :).
Hey, fraggers, do any of you have Guitar Hero II for xBox 360? Where did you get it? I can't find anyone with it in stock. My bro wants it for his birthday.
Boy, I'm not getting much done this morning, and you people aren't chatting enough. I'm gonna have to work soon!
