I can't wait to see my family. I can't wait to see my friends. I can't wait for my trips to Cleveland, Cincinnati, Lake Geneva, Louisville, and New York City. I can't wait for the Chicago foods I've been missing. I can't wait for the summer heat {I'm sure I will regret saying that!}. I can't wait to say "hello" to the skyline. I can't wait to see some of our closest friends and family members get married. And...most importantly, I cannot wait to marry Ross {but I'm trying to enjoy the last few moments engaged!}!!!!!! I can't believe it's here!!!!
Anyway, before I sign off the blog for the summer {like I said, I want to live in the moment}, I wanted to write one final post about British lingo. I've heard some interesting vocabulary the last couple weeks that are must shares:
1. Trouble and strife: A Cockney rhyme meaning "wife." So when someone says, "Where is your trouble?" or "Where is your trouble and strife?" It means, "Where is your wife?"
2. Apples and pears: Another Cockney rhyme meaning "stairs." This one I don't understand as much, so I'm not even going to attempt using it in a sentence.
3. Cutlery: Eating utensils, as in "Can I have some cutlery to eat my breakfast?"
4. Manic: Crazy and/or stressed, as in "I'm absolutely manic this week with everything happening at work."
5. Fire Brigade: Fire department, as in "If there is a fire, call the Fire Brigade."
6. Surgery: A doctor's office {that as far as I know, doesn't perform surgery, but I could be wrong}, as in "My General Practioner's office is the South Kensington Surgery."
7. Chavy: White trash, as in "Her behavior is chavy and not respectful at all."
Well that's a wrap, folks. I'll see you back on this baby in the fall {when I'll be manic, attempting to get ready for a new school year~ eeek!}, as Mrs. Goffi ;).
Cheers to you and a beautiful summer ahead! Xoxo