What a whirlwind week it has been! I've been so busy with work and everything that I haven't even been able to comprehend what I've been doing!
Wednesday
I went to work and did the usual work stuff. I went to the infamous Marks and Spencers to pick up a sandwich for lunch. It cracked me up because they had "authentic New York sandwiches" AKA corned beef sandwiches. After work a bunch of the employees took me out for drinks to "The Slug." I surprised them by ordering a pint of Peroni. For some reason they thought that Americans don't drink...hmmm...Well anyways, they decided that they would get me drunk, before I ate dinner. And before I knew it I was definitely more drunk than I was planning on. But somehow, I made it home on the tube by myself. I got home, entertained my roommates for a bit, finally ate dinner, welcomed Miss Laura Eisenbeis to London, and passed out. I had forgotten that Eric was coming to stay with me, but he didn't get in until 3 in the morning. He ended up ringing Flat 5 and waking them all up and totally pissing them off. But he got in, so all was well.
Thursday
I went to work, not feeling a hundred percent, and helped put together the weekly news email we send out to our clients. For lunch we decided to go to the super market and pick up food for a picnic. We got a whole roasted chicken for 3 pounds! It was awesome and totally delicious. After work, I came home and went with Eric for a drink to O'Neills. Then we came back and just hung out with everyone. Another one of Lauren's sorority sisters came in too so we had another person visiting and we all just sat around and talked.
Friday
Went to work, did nothing too exciting since I spent the whole morning stressed out over this graph that I was making. The electricity went out so I had to redo it, then my computer froze 3 times. I was not happy. I came home and we all went out to Camden Town to go to Koko. It was AWESOME. It was set up like an old theatre and there were so many hidden rooms and floors that we went exploring. There was even a man dressed up as Elvis (he was completely out of place). But we were excited because we finally found a place with house music. There was a stage and a dance floor and on the stage was this awesome DJ duo Joe and Will Ask (I think that's what they're called). They jammed on their matching Mac laptops. And then there was this band that played house music and they were really cool too, but at this point there were so many people there and they started moshing so we had to get out of there. So then we ventured to the bus system again and made it home safe and sound.
Saturday
Slept through my alarm, but we made it to the theatre in time to buy tickets to see Wicked this afternoon. I came home and went to Portobello again, but the lovely tube system decided to shut down the line we needed to take (and it was only a 2 stop journey!). We then had to find the right bus to take and then take the bus through the Saturday traffic. What should have taken 5-10 minutes, took one hour. So all I had time to do was buy some food from the farmers and book it out of there so I could make it back for the play. I tried to find the bus, but couldn't so I decided to take the tube, but I had to go on a round-about way since my line was still closed. I made it home just in time to throw my dress on, grab my makeup to put on during my ride on the tube, and make it to the theatre. But it was totally worth it! Wicked was awesome and I loved every second, especially when Fiyero fell up the stairs accidentally. But I loved it and can't wait to see another musical while I'm here.
Things I've learned:
1. I have to check out Burrow Market. Apparently it's a market with lots of delicious food...mmm
2. How to dance to house music
3. No girl wants to be called a bunny boiler
4. There are nine body parts that are 3 letters long. Can you name them?
5. I now know all about the different stations on British TV and am learning all the shows. Shipwrecked seems to be a favourite (just practicing my British spelling).
Ok, I'm out...Cheers!
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Hi Halli, Your mom gave me your blog address. I've enjoyed your descriptions of the British!! (remember I live with one) I can tell you're having a lot of fun while learning about your trade. Have you had any good scones with jam and clotted cream?? Enjoy your summer. Laurie B
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