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An American in London

Maggieq87
Maggieq87 Posts: 400 Member
edited October 2024 in Introduce Yourself
Hello! I'm new to the forums. I've been counting calories since August 1st and have managed to shed 15 pounds. I'm originally from the Minneapolis area but I moved to London, England a few months ago. I want to see my collar bones again!!

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  • ratkaj
    ratkaj Posts: 166 Member
    can I ask why you moved to London? I have always wanted to more to another country but don't really know how... what did you do for a job? how did you get a work visa?
  • YukonJoy
    YukonJoy Posts: 1,279 Member
    Are you a Werewolf?
  • Helice
    Helice Posts: 1,075 Member
    Are you a Werewolf?

    =S
  • igora_soma
    igora_soma Posts: 486
    Awesome! I lived in London for 3 years and it really helped me keep the pounds off by walking a lot! Plus there are a lot of options for finding various foods because it's such a big city! 15 pounds since August 1st is also just awesome!! Well done!!
  • Maggieq87
    Maggieq87 Posts: 400 Member
    I moved to London because I am insane. I literally just picked up and moved one day. Any american can stay in the UK for 6 months on a tourist visa, but you're not allowed to work. If you're a student, you can stay as long as it takes to get your degree plus 28 days and you can work 20 hours per week.

    I wish I were I were a Werewolf, lol why do you ask?

    Yeah just the way of life is different over here, i walk EVERY WHERE!!!
  • DannyMussels
    DannyMussels Posts: 1,842 Member
    Are you a Werewolf?

    Beat me to it.

    Glad to know someone else thinks they're just as funny as me.
  • AtticusFinch
    AtticusFinch Posts: 1,262 Member
    can I ask why you moved to London? I have always wanted to more to another country but don't really know how... what did you do for a job? how did you get a work visa?

    Tip:
    If you do visit and want to frequent great British establishments like KFC, McDonalds and Starbucks - brush up on your Polish so that you can communicate properly with the staff.
  • AtticusFinch
    AtticusFinch Posts: 1,262 Member
    I moved to London because I am insane. I literally just picked up and moved one day. Any american can stay in the UK for 6 months on a tourist visa, but you're not allowed to work. If you're a student, you can stay as long as it takes to get your degree plus 28 days and you can work 20 hours per week.

    I wish I were I were a Werewolf, lol why do you ask?

    Yeah just the way of life is different over here, i walk EVERY WHERE!!!

    I bet you're polite and smile at people on the underground too Maggie. That's just weird. :smile:
  • Maggieq87
    Maggieq87 Posts: 400 Member
    I totally do!! Everyon here tells me "We don't talk to strangers" but i do all the time anyway and everyone is more than happy to chat...I think you're all lying, lol!!
  • Kohadre
    Kohadre Posts: 316
    Are you a Werewolf?

    This too was my first thought.
  • sheepysaccount
    sheepysaccount Posts: 608 Member
    It's nice to meet you. And can I add that I am jealous? London is my most favorite city in the whole world. Just three more years until I can move there :)
  • Maggieq87
    Maggieq87 Posts: 400 Member
    Why do you all think I'm a werewolf?? LMAO. The only thing I can think of is the Shiver book series??

    Why do you have to wait 3 years to move here?
  • sheepysaccount
    sheepysaccount Posts: 608 Member
    There's a movie called "An American Werewolf in London". It's practially awesome. Kind of culty like "Princess Bride" ;)

    I have to wait three years because I have to finish my teaching fellowship first. Then I can finally move to the land of my dreams.
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