Welcoming the Royal Baby

Hey, baby!! I awoke this morning to news that Kate had been in "labour" for two hours. Try and wrap your head around the relief I felt knowing that I wouldn't miss out on this historical event. I am actually pretty sure that my friends and I brought on the labor. We talked the entire day before about how pissed we would have been if the baby was so late that we missed its birth by a matter of hours or days. So... you're welcome, Duchess.

Today was the first day of creative writing workshops. But as usual, we spent the first thirty minutes talking about life and our thoughts on the whole thing. And usually men. This morning, we focused on pregnancy and why/how our society has made it competitive. Something that only women can do and should bring them together is divided as breast feeders vs. formula feeders and natural birth vs. C-section vs. GIVE ME THE DRUGS. Not cool, ladies. Not cool.

After class, the girls and I went to Notting Hill to find the famous "blue door." We were hesitant to even go as we had heard news that it had been painted black. Still, we made our way out and passed through the Portobello Market on the way there.

Surprise!! The owner returned the door to its rightful blue color. We actually met him. He happened to have been leaving as we were arriving. A little secret: there is no house behind the door. There is a courtyard. 

Is it possible to be envious of flowers in a cooler? On a day like today, yes.

MAKING ME MISS TRAVIS LIKE ITS HIS LIFE MISSION

It was one of the hottest days of the summer, so we rushed to the sanctuary that is our partially/barely/mediocrely air conditioned common room. We turned the news on and kept it on mute as we rested and talked.

Hours later, Jamilla suddenly lit up and pointed to the TV. The screen read "Breaking News: Heir to Throne Is Born." Or something like that... but the point is KATE HAD HER BABY AND WE WERE THERE! Woah. Again, no worries Kate. You can repay me in jewelry and friendship. We sat in awe watching the news as the easel was placed outside of Buckingham palace announcing the baby's time of birth and health. 6:24 pm. 8lbs 6oz.

So you could say it was a good day.