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A November tree, a wonky wreath and homemade mulled wine

british christmas

I put my Christmas tree up in November, and I’m happy with that decision. Putting it up is

December 19, 2024
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Why Waitrose and Kevin the Carrot won my Christmas advert vote

uk christmas adverts 2024

I don’t watch live television any more, so regular adverts pass me by, never mind the Christmas ones.

December 10, 2024
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The British habits I picked up without noticing

british habits

I used to worry about whether to say ‘elevator’ or ‘lift’. I was the only Canadian in my

December 4, 2024
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Feeling at home in England did not end the homesickness

expat in the UK

I’d lived away from my family before I moved to England. I went away to college in Ontario,

November 19, 2024
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How a temp job and a YouTube hobby changed my working life

self employed in the uk

I didn’t arrive in England with a plan to run a YouTube channel or a fragrance business. I

October 29, 2024
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I tried Walkers sandwich crisps, and the beans were a mistake

walkers sandwich crisps

I love trying British snacks, including the ones that sound like a terrible idea. In 2024, a message

October 1, 2024
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The British words I use now, and the greeting that still makes me panic

british language

After eight years living in Britain, I could say “cheers” without thinking about it. “Quid” had only started

August 27, 2024
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British adverts that shocked me, and the ones I enjoyed

craziest uk adverts

Watching a collection of controversial British adverts gave me a few very different reactions. Some were gross, some

August 13, 2024
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Watching Team GB as a Canadian who isn’t much of an athlete

UK at the olympics

I’m not an athlete in the slightest, but watching people who are the best at what they do

July 31, 2024
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About Alanna

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Just a thirty-something Canadian trying out life in England