Day 2 - Cotton Buds, not Q-Tips

Today was a shorter, less productive day, aided by the fact that I didn't get up until nearly 2. So I checked out gym #2 on my list of gyms to check out, and I forever love Europeans for their gym attire. Some of the things guys were wearing, it just brings a tear to my eye. One guy in particular, I couldn't tell if he was there to swim, bike, run a marathon, or chop wood. I think he went into the athletic store and just said "give me 1 of everything". The prevalence of tights among men is incredible. We're men, we're men in tights ...

I was made aware that I'm going to need a UK-based bank account though to get memberships. This could pose a problem, since most banks don't like you opening accounts and up and moving away. Time to tell a white lie!

Tonight, I journeyed to Soho to Bodean's to watch some NFL, just because I'm American and that is what I am supposed to do. I made my way up the West side of St. James Park, and came upon Bodean's finally.

This was a fantastic BBQ place, and their sour pickles were honestly the highlight. So much so that I ordered a second plate of them. That's how good they were. This place also only had Coors Light on draft. Super American.

There was a lovely group of douchebags from Philly, completely decked out in Eagles' gear, hair gelled up and all. Thankfully, the Eagles lost.

I sat in the restaurant by myself, and next to me was another solo artist, some American man. He kindly knocked over my salt and pepper shakers twice, my ketchup once, and made a comment along the lines of "If this was America I'd tell them what the fuck was up" in reference to a group of guys he walked up to and asked if they wouldn't mind sitting down since they were obstructing our view. Again, lovely.

I'm already in the zone here, walking around with my iPod blasting, just having a merry old time. I probably think I know too much already though, as evidenced by my tendency to simply walk right past my destination, but hey, I'm just having a good time.

Things I learned today:

* They are called cotton buds, NOT q-tips
* You "support" a sportball team, not "cheer for" them. This is stupid.
* Gyms charge a pound towel fee. Stupid.
* Cottage cheese is much fresher here from the grocery store. They also have onion and chive cottage cheese. Very good.