24 Hours? Seriously?

One of the biggest lifestyle adjustments Brian and I had to make when we first moved to the UK was understanding that stores close EARLY!!! We were so spoiled in Orlando where 9 p.m. was a standard closing time, and a lot of stores were even open later than that. I was that girl who would run up to Target at 9:30 p.m. on a random night to pick up something real quick or just to get out of the house. Definitely can't do that anymore...

In town, most of the little shops close by 5 p.m. Gone are the days where we can run errands at night together when Brian gets home - I do all of that stuff during the day. The restaurants are open later though, thank goodness! And on Sunday's, you have a very limited window to get your stuff done - most places are only open 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. I love being lazy on Sunday's, but usually there isn't time for that!

At first, we got so excited when we saw 2 stores advertising they were open "24 hours". However, I don't think they truly understand the concept of "24 hours" like we do. "24 hours" is being able to run into Wal-Mart at 3 a.m. any day when you desperately need something. Check out the pictures below and judge for yourself... =)