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I got a puppy!!!

first puppy in england

I am finally getting a puppy! It is not a false alarm, and I am so excited to

October 20, 2026
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Learning to fish in England (it’s a mess!)

fishing in england

I wanted a hobby that didn’t involve my computer, and fishing sounded like a good place to start.

August 12, 2026
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Exploring Britain’s SECRET railway (NOT the Tube!)

London's secret railway

I booked a ticket to the Postal Museum because someone told me there was an underground train in

February 11, 2026
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First time in Manchester! (Honest reaction)

manchester reaction

People told me I had to visit John Rylands Library when I went to Manchester. They were right.

July 8, 2025
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55 Words ONLY British People Know

unique british words

I speak English, but making a list of British words reminded me that I don’t always speak the

July 2, 2025
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Reacting to Charlie Brooker

reacting to Charlie Brooker

After I reacted to Philomena Cunk, people kept telling me to watch Charlie Brooker. At that point, I

June 10, 2025
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Seeing Shakespeare at the Globe Theatre (FIRST TIME!)

Shakespeare globe theatre reaction

My first Shakespeare play at the Globe was expensive, uncomfortable and really good. I spent about three hours

June 3, 2025
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Reacting to UK Snooker FOR THE FIRST TIME

reacting to uk snooker

My problem with watching snooker for the first time was that the players made it look easy. I’d

May 20, 2025
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20 things British people think should be illegal (but aren’t)

british culture

I’ve apologised to door frames and mannequins at the mall. If I bump into something, apparently it gets

May 13, 2025
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About Alanna

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Just a thirty-something Canadian trying out life in England