Friday
After a day of work, free lunch and then drinks, I was literally dragged out by Julia and Lauren for an adventure in Piccadilly. Lauren met some club owner of China White where Prince Harry frequents, so we got in there VIP and free of charge. We got there really early and decided to come back later when it was more crowded. It was honestly straight out of a movie and creepy. The sinks had rocks in them and the rooms were floor to ceiling covered in sheets. So we left and went to Cheers next door. I proceeded to get hit on my an Italian I couldn't understand and a 50 year old man and the shot girl even sympathized with us because we're poor American girls who can't afford to buy drinks. (but we didn't pay cover because Lauren worked her magic at the door). We then went back to China White and got led to the VIP table. So we weren't sure if that meant we got free drinks. So Lauren checked it out with buying a shot and then we went to the dance floor and the waitress chased her down and made her pay. Needless to say, I had a nice sober night and tried to enjoy the sweaty European and creepy Asian men dancing on me. We took the bus home and Lauren got harassed by a South African the whole way home.
Saturday AKA the best day ever
We got up and headed to Portobello Road for food for the day and then went to Hyde Park for the concert we've been waiting for all summer. It was awesome. I honestly don't think there are any words to describe how amazing it was. First this band that won some contest was on, and they were good. Then Robert Randolph and the Family Band came on and I was so excited because I hadn't see them since the DMB concert after senior year. They were everything I could've hoped for and more. Then Jason Mraz was on and Christy took a video of us singing. Next was John Mayer and Christy and I decided to get closer to see him. When we came back to where we were, we couldn't find the rest of the girls. This group of British and New Zealand guys made fun of us for being lost and we ended up hanging out with them for the rest of the concert. We danced through some Sheryl Crowe with them. And she looked amazing (white pants suit...I hope I look half as good as her when I'm her age.). We had dance offs and just had an absolute blast. We then spotted the other girls finally right before Eric Clapton came on. So we hung out with them and then went back to the guys. After watching the videos we took from his performance, we noticed that we were the ONLY ones dancing in the whole crowd. The concert ended with everyone coming back on stage. Probably my favorite concert ever. We hung out with the guys after (they were from Surrey) and witnessed a man streaking and a man playing bagpipes.
Sunday
I had a nice little "lie in." And then didn't leave the flat until I went to get my "fringe" AKA bangs trimmed. Which are much shorter than I'm used to I might add, but I'm getting used to them. Then Marylyn and I met Julia at Wagamama with a 2 for 1 coupon I got from work (they're one of our clients). We saw the Euro game between Spain and Germany through the window and watched the Spain fans go CRAZY.
Monday
Went to work as usual and had the typical day there. Then we had our lovely class where I got my paper returned and it had a circle around Perez Hilton with a "?" next to it. I only referred to him because our speaker did (who was the former editor of the Guardian (a national paper here)) and I assumed as a journalist, he would know who that was. Whatever, I hate that class and it's not the reason why I'm here.
Tuesday
Went to work again and had a good day. I took a nice walk through Wimbledon and found restaurants that I didn't know were there. I didn't realize that it would end up being the hottest day of the year and I would feel so sweaty when I got back. But then of course I got back and still had a cup of tea. Which I made by myself and didn't ask anyone else if they wanted any because I was scared to make it for everyone since I have such high expectations to live up to. So when they found out that I made it "selfishly" they told me that I would end up greedy and a conquerer. But it's okay now. We all then walked to some really far tube station after work to go to a quiz night at a pub (AKA trivia night). It was so much fun. I knew more than I thought. There was a question though that was "what does the American slang word 'cheaters' mean? Eye glasses or boots?" Ummm when have you ever heard that term? I was not happy with that question and I ended up guessing glasses and it was right, but really? I thought it was funny that they would even have that question. There was even a question "What sport is the shortstop in?" Well we were in like 5th to last place, but only 6 points behind the first place teams. I would definitely go back, unless I have the same issue with the tube as I had coming back.
Wednesday
Another day at work, but today was a little chilly so I got some soup and rolls for lunch (only 1.70 pounds for lunch!). Then I came home and went for a little girls night at the pub with Julia and Caroline for a drink. We met a man who was in town by himself watching Wimbledon. I honestly don't think I could do that, stay in a hotel by myself and sit alone at a pub, but I completely commend him.
Things I've learned:
1. There is a TV show that puts colleges up against each other and one of the guys at work went on it when he was in school. Definitely a pop culture reference that I need to know.
2. Quiz nights are huge here.
3. Wooden ties are a stereotypical souvenir here (don't worry dad I will buy you one).
4. Don't call pants "pants." They're trousers here. Pants are underwear.
5. Friends was just as big here as it was/is in the states.
Ok. Off to bed. Night!
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