I keep forgetting our slight vocabulary differences over here: biscuits, not cookies; jelly, not jello; trousers, not pants (pants here are undies-whoops!). I, of course, keep using the wrong American words for things. Also, I’ve noticed that here my voice seems to carry more. I’m a loud American, and I can’t help it! In the states I’m considered somewhat soft-spoken. Here I’m downright bombastic.
So combine my misuse of words and “loud” voice and you get: “Matt! How do you like my new pink pants?!” I’m sure I said this some place public too. The bus, was it? I’m going to learn to speak quietly just to stop any more awkward moments. Not that anyone would say anything. People are far too polite.
Outfit dets: Lands End cardi • Spun Scarves scarf/shawl • Pink pants trousers from Next • Mango shoes • Longchamp purse • AsianCajun necklace
Pst… Look how well I matched my outfit to my curtains. Nice, eh? I was going for a early 1990s upholstery look.
P.S. Chloe, thank you so much for my beautiful Longchamp. What a gorgeous going-away gift. You would be so proud of me. The first thing I put in it was a buttery pain au chocolat.
Apart from learning English, we’ve been busy trying to find new favorite restaurants and haunts. We think last weekend we might have found “our” Korean restaurant. It’s called Kim’s Mini Meals (I think the “mini” comes from the teeny charming dining room – the portions are generous), and it is delicious! The food is 100% Korean, but the decor has a heavy British influence. I love a good mix (*cough* AsianCajun).
Matt was particularly ecstatic: spicy and Asian are his two favorite things (again *cough, cough* AsianCajun):
Just look at this delicious bibimbap! (I always order bibimbap because I love saying it: bibimbap bibimbap, bibimbap!):
Note the British tea pot, serving not Earl Gray, but Korean brown rice tea!
Deeelicious! Chloe, Cath and Troy, when you visit, we’re going here!
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Dear Kitcath,
You are not on skype today. What am I suppose to do without my daily dose of Kitcath?!
Today I walked over to S. Clerk St. from our flat and I totally felt like I was going to see you at your flat. Argh! This city is just not right without you in it.
Also, I bought those pink trousers because of you! I love your pink pants and wanted to have something similar. Now I won’t just blend in with the gray skies here. You should bring your pair when you come to visit and then we can be twinsies.
Miss you so much. GET ON SKYPE!
LOVE,
Larbar
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15 Responses to “My New Pink Pants – oops! – I mean Trousers!”
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AsianCajuns (Cath) Says:
October 20th, 2011 at 2:47 pmOOOOHHh, the pink pants look so good on you! I will definitely be packing mine to Europe. You remember when I lived on S. Clerk and we felt like we lived so far apart! If only we knew that was nothing compared to now. At least you internets! huzzah! I will video chat you tonight now that i’m back on skype
love, cath
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Mae Lu Says:
October 20th, 2011 at 4:17 pmHeard through the paper thin walls:
Girl with loud American accent: “HEY, my pink pants match the upholstery, honey!”
Man with loud American Accent: “Wow, those ARE cute pants, you match our house nicely. You should wear those every day!!”
Girl with loud American Accent: “I know, right? Let’s eat some jello and cookies now!”The neighbors just shake their heads in dismay and horror.
xx{ish.},
Mae Lu @ thereafterish.![Reply]
AsianCajuns (Lar) Reply:
October 20th, 2011 at 5:53 pmBuahahahaha! Our walls are kinda thin- hehehe.
ps- I’m so excited about your new house, Mae!!!
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Snapshot Fashion Says:
October 20th, 2011 at 4:31 pmi love the pants! pink is my most favorite color in the entire world
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Katie Says:
October 20th, 2011 at 5:18 pmOh I really like your TROUSERS, they are a nice rich shade of pink! And I also enjoy saying the word bibimbap
It’s delicious and a good tongue twister [Reply]
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Chloe Says:
October 20th, 2011 at 5:43 pmOMG. OMG. You took out the Longchamps for a spin — and fed it bread! So, so proud of you
Love the colors! Love the bibimbap! Miss you terribly
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laura Says:
October 20th, 2011 at 7:01 pmLar, your pink pants, I mean, trousers, are sooo cute!
And look at that bibimbap. Oh man, look at that deliciousness in a bowl.[Reply]
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Lesley Says:
October 20th, 2011 at 7:41 pmThe houses behind you are so cute!!! And I’m so glad you were able to find quality Korean food over there! MMM…
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Liv Says:
October 20th, 2011 at 8:07 pmLar – i LOVE the british teapot and cups with the Korean food bowl. I never would have guessed you could find authentic korean food in Scotland. How cool! Looking forward to seeing more of your scottish culinary adventures.
I’m sooo into coloured pants (I mean trousers) these days. The pink is cute and should perk up any grey fall days over there.
Can’t go wrong with a LongChamp bag.
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Marie Says:
October 20th, 2011 at 10:15 pmI fin the differences so interesting. Don’t say fanny. Lovely trousers.
Marie @ Lemondrop ViNtAge I’m having a giveaway…
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Savvy in the City (Katy) Says:
October 20th, 2011 at 10:21 pmlurve bibambap!
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Parker Cross Says:
October 20th, 2011 at 11:22 pmI am sure you are not the loud American, no mater what you write. The pants vs. trousers thing is tricky. When you have a dinner party, don’t ask a British guest to distribute the napkins.
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June Shin Says:
October 21st, 2011 at 9:27 pmWas it owned by Koreans? Did they have Scottish accents? I’d go just to hear that!
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couturecoco Says:
October 23rd, 2011 at 5:50 amI love your outfit – pink and grey is one of my fav combinations! Somehow I don’t think you’ll every blend into the greyness!
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