Shopping Malls

A month ago since we left the U.S., there are times that I get so bored maybe because I miss home or I miss the fact that I can't jump in the car and go shopping (Is this really the case?? Who knows??). To make me feel better to my surprise, Rodney took me to the shopping mall (NEWLANDS MALL) in Kettering which is about 30 minutes away from Stanwick. Not too bad for a mall, it reminded me of "Coliseum Mall" Speaking of coliseum mall, I bet by the time we go back to the state it will be finished. Anyway going back to the "Newland Mall" unbeknown to me there is a "T.K. Maxx," which is TJ Max in America. Of course, it brough joy to my face and Rodney was like so happy to see me smiling. It reminded him of my so called "Therapy." TK Maxx is like TJ Maxx where you see all shoppers patiently looking for the bargains. I bought a scarf from the store and everything else is expensive. It is something that I have to get use to, instead of coverting the value of money each time I shop. Hey take a look at this "B&Q," which is the "HQ" back home. I guess, this is the place where we will be buying our gardenings and home improvements needs. I bet Rodney is looking forward to be a handy-man . The mall to your left is actually located in Norwich Across from this mall is the "Norwich Castle" (to your right). We did not go inside, but just the view from the outside is pretty impressing. Of course, there are many more castles that will really take my breath away. This castle was a prison for over 650 years and in 1894, they turned it to a museum. We did not get a chance to go inside, but for sure I would like to see the inside next time.

The Best Meal Since Arriving England

Being in the military lodging (family suite), we do not have the benefit to fully cook a meal that would satisfy our cravings (NOT TOO BAD). So this weekend, we were invited to one of Rodney's co-worker's house for dinner. He is married to a lady from Thailand. It was a very good dinner. I felt like I hadn't eaten in so many days. A home cooked meal really tastes good, particularly if the cook is really good. Well, I must say she is good (notice how I used the word "good" several times) and yes, everything was good!. We have gone to several nice restaurants here in downtown Huntington just outside RAF Alconbury, but none suits our taste yet. What made it even worse is we went to this expensive restaurant because we had a taste for sea food, we were not please because the fish was not fresh and it actually smelled bad even the people next to our table said the same thing. Needless to say, we complained. And guess what, we did not pay for the meal and they even offered us (people in the restaurant) anything we wanted from the restaurant for free. The table next to us ordered steaks, but we only asked for a glass of wine and left. You wanna bet? We will not go back to that restaurant ever.

Back to this couple, both she and her husband are christian. So, we call this dinner a good "fellowship". On top of that, they invited us to visit their church. The church is located in Cambridge, which about 30 minutes from Alconbury and it will be about 45 minutes drive once we moved into our house. The service is similar to the way Bethel Temple is organized. I must say the female pastor (guest speaker for today) was very good. She reminds me of Joyce Myers. We have already attended the service here on base. It is not too bad, the people are very friendly. We don't mind attending the base chapel. We might still visit churches from time to time. The picture isn't the best because it was raining when it was taken. But this supposedly is the a five star hotel in Cambridge.

Driving License

Today October 1 at 9:00 a.m.. My official 423 Air Force Driving License has been issued. But what does this mean? Well I can now officially drive anywhere I want to go in Britain. However, it doesn't mean that I mastered all the rules and regulations. There is a lot more to learn, what is imperative is I obtained a license. Yah! Imagine all the practice tests that I took and how many times I've failed...I am not proud of it :(. After so many attempts, I've finally made it.

To make it more exciting, Rodney's office is the one who processes all driver's license for military, and civilians and I got to see his office and met some of his employees. His office is not fully organized yet.

Now, I can say it's time for a serious job hunting. Right now, I am busy preparing for the 2 classes I am teaching online beginning Oct 13. This is keeping me pretty busy and a I'm a bit excited to move in into our house in 2 weeks. Yeh!!! Counting down...................