I must apologise to the many readers of my blog and the lack of writing. Okay those that follow me I greatly appreciate it and I am sorry that I haven't been writing as much as I would normally like to. I'm getting extremely busy with school these days, realising that I only have 2 more month till the end of the semester and I start my dissertation full time.
I try not to bore you too much with what I am learning so I will be brief. I have been reading up on the governance of environmental problems, which greatly fascinates me. I am surprised how different each country tackles environmentalism as well as how localities interpret central government laws and court decisions. Even within the EU and the directives there is difference that I am surprised by. As I have said it appears as if I will be doing my dissertation on the governance issues within the UK regarding land use laws: a difference in application between England and Scotland. I have mentioned how much I enjoyed my short stay in Edinburgh, and the more I read about the freedom they have regarding land use and the big difference between the approaches between England and Scotland, I think I have found my topic. It will be narrowed down a touch more, but I think governance issues and land use will be applicable to jobs within the US as well as abroad.
I must admit that every week that goes by I do feel more at home in London. I have to laugh at myself when I curse the tourist that don't know the little rules of the city, knowing I was there a short 6 months ago. It is also surprising to know that I have lived in London for 6 months. I probably shouldn't be as surprised as I am, but I guess I never imagined I would move to another country for any amount of time for any reason until recently. I have been doing more reflecting this week than normal seeing as it was the 13th anniversary of being diagnosed with cancer. I couldn't be happier having the opportunity to meet people and experience what I have.
So with what little I have said this past month expect more in the coming weeks. I will be visiting Liverpool a second time, but on this trip I will be going to the famous Anfield and watching Liverpool take on Wigan I believe. I will be doing a longer write up about the train ride and prematch festivities as well as the memorial and my experience at the game. I will then be attending Craven Cottage for a second time to watch the in form Dempsey hopefully put a couple more in. Pictures and commentary to follow as I will have a guest joining me so I will actually be in pictures this time around.
A quick shout out to Doyles Public House for sending me a scarf, pictures in front of Anfield, Craven Cottage and White Hart Lane to be sent in 3 weeks. The Sounders season is about to begin and I am a little sad that I will not be in attendance this year. I am lucky enough to be in town in May when they do have a home game and if all works out I will be able to travel to Vancouver to watch that game as well.
I hope everyone is well back in the states. I look forward to seeing you all in May.
