Second term classes commenced today. I was informed during class that my Creative Writing class is centered around works of fiction, which is fabulous because I hate both reading and writing fiction. It will be a challenge.
After class, for the first time we did nothing. We sat in the common room watching TV and talking for hours. It was one of the first times I felt as though I truly live here. It doesn't feel like a vacation once you can't bring yourself to site-see anymore. It was quite relaxing.
Monday, July 8, 2013
Sunday, July 7, 2013
Day 23 Summary
After sleeping over at Milla's, I got breakfast at a place in Hoxton called The Diner. FRENCH TOAST. After, we all went to the London Eye to meet the other students from the university. Our social programme organized a group event at the Eye and we finally got to ride it. Here are some pictures:
UPDATE: just kidding I'm pretty sure this is what food poisoning feels like and this is what I need.
We ended the day at a pub with the university students and ate dinner at a decent Japanese restaurant in Lambeth. Good day? Good day.
Saturday, July 6, 2013
Day 22 Summary
Today was the first sweltering day of summer that we've seen in London. It was 80 degrees all day.
We spent the whole day in the sun. Alyssa, Milla, and I walked around by Milla's dorm to try and find some new shopping areas. Unfortunately, the place we walked around was a bust so we roamed the South Bank for the millionth time. I love it though and I could go a million more times. On nice days, it seems like everyone in London is in South Bank. People are relaxing in the grass underneath the London Eye. People are crowded around street performers. Kids are eating ice cream. Skate boarders are skating. It is wonderful.
After talking on a bench for about an hour, we went to the Real Food Market. We go to this market most weekends (mentioned in my second post from London). The food is delicious. I had a potato crepe made out of lentils and a Malaysian pancake. Woah. So good.
At the end of the night, Milla and I went to Electricity and then Hoxton Bar and Kitchen (our regular spots). It was a good time. We talked to a group of guys made up of an Australian, an Irishman, and two Londoners. I couldn't tell any of their accents apart which was super embarrassing and very american of me. I need to pay more attention.
We spent the whole day in the sun. Alyssa, Milla, and I walked around by Milla's dorm to try and find some new shopping areas. Unfortunately, the place we walked around was a bust so we roamed the South Bank for the millionth time. I love it though and I could go a million more times. On nice days, it seems like everyone in London is in South Bank. People are relaxing in the grass underneath the London Eye. People are crowded around street performers. Kids are eating ice cream. Skate boarders are skating. It is wonderful.
After talking on a bench for about an hour, we went to the Real Food Market. We go to this market most weekends (mentioned in my second post from London). The food is delicious. I had a potato crepe made out of lentils and a Malaysian pancake. Woah. So good.
At the end of the night, Milla and I went to Electricity and then Hoxton Bar and Kitchen (our regular spots). It was a good time. We talked to a group of guys made up of an Australian, an Irishman, and two Londoners. I couldn't tell any of their accents apart which was super embarrassing and very american of me. I need to pay more attention.
Friday, July 5, 2013
Harold the Wise
(Read while listening to "The Harold Song" by Ke$ha)
While trying to take a photo of just how foggy it is in Brighton, we came across a new friend named Harold. Seriously though, look at that fog.
Harold is a special bird because he let us come dangerously close to him and then took us in as his new best friends. We graciously accepted.
He was wise. He talked about when times were tough.
He taught us about being adaptive and flexible.
He forced us to look into our souls and find inner peace.
I will never forget the love we shared.
TO HAROLD!
Boat Party and Brighton Video and Pictures
On the Fourth of July, the University of Westminster held a celebratory boat party at the end of the first three-week term. We had the chance to get together as a group and say goodbye to those that would be leaving us. It was a blast! We had a wonderful night dancing for one last time with some really great friends.
Although it was hard for me to say goodbye to each and every one of my first-term-only friends, I literally cried when saying goodbye to Bekah and Jon. The three of us had photography together four days a week and ended up spending time together everyday for three weeks. By the end of our time together, I no longer felt like a third wheel in their relationship and started to feel like their third... person(?) I enjoyed every moment I had with them and am deeply saddened by their absence. Below are pictures of us at the boat party doing our thaang.
The boat party was the icing on the cake that was the first term here at the University of Westminster. My heart is warmed by the wonderful relationships that I have built here.
The next day, we took to Brighton. Milla, Kyla, Angelica, Alyssa, and I left bright and early to spend a day in the coastal city. Brighton is beautiful. The highlight is the pavilion. It is an old palace that is more beautiful in person than words can describe. We spent time sunbathing on the lawn and resting out aching feet.
For the rest of the day, we wandered around the Lanes and the pier. I spent all my money on food and it was money well spent.
I was ecstatic when I saw a Helter Skelter ride in person and immediately had a photoshoot in front of it for my boys from the Beatles.
Brighton is a must-see for a day trip in the UK.
Thursday, July 4, 2013
Video Update
SORRY THAT I'VE BEEN A TERRIBLE BLOGGER!! It has been super busy here in London. If you have a few minutes, below is a video update of the days that I have missed with information about what we did, where we went, where to go if you go to London, etc. Further below are some pictures of the events I talk about. Thank you for checking in! I will get back into the swing of daily blogging ASAP.
June 29th: A fabulous night out with Mila
June 30th: View walking back from London Pride picnic
July 1st: Mimicking Big Ben after going to the arcade
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