10 Things I'm Thankful For

An Ex-Pat Thanksgiving

Photo Taken/ Food Eaten: By Amanda Chain

This is always the worst day of the year to spend out of the States. The FOMO disease can destroy you, but in the spirit of the day, I thought I’d share with you all 10 things I’m Thankful for in my home away from home:

1.    Boris Johnson:

This man is like Santa Clause. He bought everyone in London shiny new bicycles, and has been the feature on a number of documentaries. I recently found out he could legally become President of the United States and the last Brit in that scenario was Churchill. Any man that recites the Iliad whenever they’re feeling confused has my vote.

2.    Beyoncé

With 7-11 that just came out, Queen B proves that she can make people do just about anything. At first I thought what is this, and then when I was clapping my hands like a crocodile and twisting my left leg I couldn’t help but think B you know I care.

3.    Goodenough College

Despite what the contraction suggests, this place is Better than enough. I live with the most insanely awesome group of people that will be changing the world not some day, they’ve already

4.    My Faux Hunter Wellies

For the first couple weeks in London, I was worried these babies weren’t going to get much use, but they’re the most regular feature of my wardrobe. If it weren’t for those and the spare plastic bags I carry I’d live in constant sogginess from both the sky and the Thames.

5.    ULBC

They are the only reason I’ve had to adjust to no further than Zone 3. I’ve missed racing and being on a team, and joining UL I feel like I hit the jackpot. Although I have to remind myself I’m young and I’m not the only one on the planet that used to watch TRL, these guys are the best at Never Have I Ever and are so worth taking the Night Bus for on Saturdays.

6.    Cheese

I’ve been gorging myself recently in Borough Market and Neal’s Yard in Covent Garden, and if anyone has a death wish, get between me and my cheese. Thank you England for your mad cows and goats! I’m essentially training to win a cheese-rolling contest so I can get my own wheel.

7.    Lindsay Lohan

Just when I thought I’d have little entertainment, Lindsay goes and moves to London with me to do her show on the West End Speed the Plow. Although it’s no Parent Trap, you’ve given me an excuse to use a Mean Girls reference everyday and scowl at anyone who doesn’t know what I’m talking about.

8.    Tom Pugh’s Tea Parties

Every Sunday afternoon without fail Tom Pugh makes the best scones clotted cream and provides anyone and everyone in the College with as much tea and scones as they could possibly handle. The Brown’s Hotel and the Park Hyatt could learn a thing or two from you.

9.    Daily Mail

I don’t read the Daily Mail for news. I read the Daily Mail for reasons why kids watch cartoons. They like pictures with words that have not so subliminal messages. Thanks DM for my tube ride entertainment!

10.  Citymapper

If it weren’t for citymapper, I would not get anywhere ever. Although sometimes you have failed me interms of approximating distance, it’s safe to say I’m game to try the catapult option if it will get me anywhere I want in a minute, although rain safe will do just fine for now.