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[empresslme]

Most of the time England feels just like America until random things happen that make me think... damn... I'm not from around here. Like some people say "London" with this familiarity that I feel like I must know them and htey couldn't possibly say the name of hte city with that kind of concern... but its not to be. Or the fact taht £1 is a coin-

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[jaded_laughter]

when i was in england, i couldn't get enough of those 1 pound coins. they're a lovely size and weight and their golden pallor is simply smashing. i like the 2 pound coins, too.

i hope you enjoy the rest of your stay!

[empresslme]

I couldn't agree with you more: I've been known to have the equivalent of $40 in £1 coins, and paying off huge lunch bills with them is great fun. But at first the cute sandwich guy at the Pret a Manger by my school made fun of me for my inability to pay... and my Hello Kitty! wallet.