The colour is probably most true in this image:
Just in time, too, as they're predicting more crap weather for the UK, maybe even more snow.
Hey, did I mention? I passed my "Life in the UK" exam. I was really stressing out about it, because you have to learn a lot of data and stats, and then they only ask you 24 questions. It was fine, I walked out knowing I had gotten out least 75% right (the amount needed to pass), and luckily they give the response straight away. I still even remember some of it...
I've noticed something a bit disturbing: while I feel like I can easily make a judgment about a book being bad, I don't feel like I can say when it is good anymore. I'm reading a book called D'autres vies que la mienne (other lives than mine), which I'm really enjoying, but I have no idea as to whether it's a good book or not. A lot of what I like about it is related to how pleased I am with myself that I can understand it. In other words, I'm enjoying reading another language, and the story is entertaining enough. But, I wonder, would I still like it if it were in English? Or would I judge it more harshly?
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Seriously - more cold weather? My only pair of boots just died and it will take a fortnight for the repair...nooo! Your Golden Gable looks extra toasty, so you'll be all set for the next big freeze.
I love the sweater!! Gorgeous.
The sweater is beautiful and perfect for this weather.
Ugh, Life in the UK test...not looking forward to it.
Wow Jasmine!!! This is gorgeous!!!!
and a lot of compliments for your passed text ;-)
OH, that sweater. Lovely, lovely.
I've been listening to a lot of audio books lately and have had a similar query: "Is it the actual text or the narration of the text that I more enjoy?" I've found that even if I can barely stand the voice quality of the narrator or the sound quality of the recording, a good text is still a good text and more importantly, a skilled narration isn't enough to completely disguise a mediocre book---
So your liking D'autres must make it a worthy read no matter what the language, don't you think? ;)
P.S. Okay, so I'm curious about the exam you've just taken--- glad you made it through it so well!
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