Home Sweet Home (for now)

So now that I've been here for a bit over a week, I think I should share exactly it is that I'm living. My cottage is in the village of Scalby, which is a village on the north edge of Scarborough, North Yorkshire, England (thanks Wikipedia). When first driving through North Yorkshire making my way to Scalby, I was in awe--I think I saw more sheep on that one drive than I ever have in my entire life. Scarborough (which is the biggest town near Scalby and where we rehearse) lies right on the ocean and has lots of cool stuff going on--great scenery, shops, restaurants, pubs, and more. It used to be a massive vacation spot for people in the UK because it lies directly on the North Sea, but it actually became less expensive to get to Spain than to get to Scarborough and get a room (and the weather typically works out more nicely for Spain). So now tourism is actually largely made up by the casinos nearby. This is where it all falls on a map. 

Again, thanks to Wikipedia for making this incredibly easy. And that ocean we live next to is the North Sea! So maybe I can pretend I'm on LBI as well? Double win. 

Our little street looks like something out of a movie. We live at an old post office which has been converted into a beautiful cottage. It's aptly named "The Old Post Office" and has a cool little red post box in front of it.

This is Scalby's High Street, where our cottage lies.

Home sweet home!

Here's a little virtual tour. Thank God for all that apartment-hunting before I left the country (Hi Coll and Tar!); now I know all the right angles to show you of The Old Post Office.

We start with a stroll through the mudroom. Nice decor, and a huge mirror not pictured but perfect for selfies before leaving the house for a night of debauchery in Scarborough. 

Walk in and look to your left, and we have our first of two living rooms:

Each TV has all the channels you could want with DVD players, and all the electric fireplaces work as well!

Across the hall from this living room is our second living area and open concept kitchen:

Emma surely watching some trashy British television. Or maybe that's Star Wars? But plenty of room to sit and hang, as well as a kitchen table for our family dinners.

Look at these stunners! They're standing behind our island and stove. But this has everything, including a DISHWASHER!!!!! Praise Jesus. Most importantly, please note Emma's pointed foot. Even on her day off, she's on; believe it or not, she's a dancer. Next to her are Hayley (a beautiful dancer as well) and Mark (the other male vocalist/ my partner in crime).

What a beautiful day! Perhaps I'll have lunch outside in...

Our garden and patio!

Let's head upstairs now. I won't show you the ladies' rooms because I'm not a pervert, but this is Mark and my room!

My bed is made, Mom!!! Mark's usually is too.. maybe this was after a rough night? Please note Little Teddy sitting with my pillows... That little guy comes everywhere with me.

Lots of storage space, and a TV...

And the view from our bedroom!

Next on our tour, we have our bathroom...

Which is not to be mistaken with the toilet, or loo!

Two separate rooms. Still haven't decided if this is brilliant or terrible. 

We will actually be moving in a little over a week to a different cottage (it's above a pub... DANGER! DANGER!). But that's all for today--off to practice some stuff from rehearsals. Cheerio!