What a weekend!

First of all, I just want to say even though I was like 8,0000 km from where all the Olympic action was taking place last night, I don't think I've ever felt closer to Canada (and more proud to be Canadian) in my life. What a absolutely stellar win. What an absolutely amazing accomplishment to win more gold medals than other country in the history of the games. But the good news is, I'll be in London for the 2012 summer games which I am sure will be pretty fucking awesome as well.

So back to me (because really, that's why you're here). I had a pretty crazy weekend. Friday I was bummed out because I didn't get the BBC (thanks for that automated email too, real classy). Anyway I'm actually pretty thrilled I even got an interview and I think I knew deep down I probably wouldn't get it. I also didn't get that admin job because apparently they thought I would get bored. And they were right. So back to square one (sort of) but I am persevering (what's that saying, it's like insanity is doing the same thing over and over again expecting a different outcome?) Anyway I drown my sorrows on Friday with lots of booze and that seemed to help. Franca and I headed to a birthday party in Shoreditch which was super fun. Then we headed to meet up with some friends in Camden Town which was also a big party (too many JagerBombs: scenes missing).

Saturday we managed to face the world despite massive hangovers and head to Borough Market. I can absolutely see why everyone says it's such a great place - because it is. There was SO MUCH great food: curry, Jamaican patties, hamburgers, ostrich burgers, kangaroo burgers, sausages, noodles, vegan burgers, grilled cheese sandwiches, fish and chips, chorizo baguette (which had a huge line and which I wish I had gotten instead of sausage roll) and the list goes on. And the best part is the samples. You could literally go though and fill up entirely on free bite sized morsels of heaven. Plus you can drink beers or cider or mulled wine in the market and get a sweet buzz going while you browse. It was so busy and so bustling but it was worth going and is definitely a place you should check out if you find yourself in London.

Franca and I started boozing with our mulled wine at 1:30 pm and kept the party going for the rest of the day. We had a pint outside and then headed to the Steam Passage Pub in Angel to watch the England vs. Ireland rugby game. Four pints later we stumbled to another pub across the street for (you guessed it) more beers. Then we went to a nice Greek place for dinner which was scrumptious. Then we met up with our Canadian friend and pub hopped all over Angel which was great. We hit up about 7 pubs of varying atmospheres. Some were downright chaotic (The Bull, Albert and Pearl, The Embassy, The King's Head) some were chill (The New Rose, Slug and Lettuce) but all we're a great time (from what I remember) and discovering their charm made me glad I'm living in this area.

Sunday morning was less fun. I had to do a writing assignment for a second interview I had this morning (hangover work reminds me of college. In a bad way). Then last night Franca and I ordered delicious and cheap Chinese food and watched Billy Elliot (fucking love that movie. I had this stupid grin plastered on my face the whole time. I mean seriously, how goddamn adorable is Billy? It doesn't even make sense). Then we watched the gold medal game and we went to bed happy to be Canadian.

Today I had an interview for a travel website that would actually be pretty cool. The pay isn't great but the perks (traveling to write articles, getting cheap deals on flights and hotels) would be sweet. They said I'd hear from them by the end of the week so hopefully this Friday I'll be celebratory drunk instead of numbing the pain of unemployment drunk.

Not too much on the roster this week but I'm sure I'll find some way to fill my time (that doesn't involve Starbucks). Hope you're all still basking in your golden victory from last night!

Cheers,

Patsy