Ok...

I knew I'd end up blogging again tonight.
It's great, because the days go by so fast...but then we're not sure (and we're too broke) to do anything once the night rolls around...everything starts slowing down and you guys are just getting started at home.
According to my computer, you guys it's not even 7 yet! That means we're nearing 12 AM. It still boggles my mind, especially when I call home.

Today was tons of fun! We had nothing to do in regards to the program, so I woke up late (10, which is actually kind of early for me...and definitely early for you guys at home!...the beds here suck and they might as well just have us sleeping on just springs and coils) and caught up on the computer with some e-mails and the like. Once we rounded up a good group, we headed out for a long day's journey on the tube to some important destinations. Ready for pictures?

That's me...heading to my internship at Hogwarts.

Me and some cool peepees on the tube...woohoo...hot sticky fun!

Very Big Ben.

Hey...isn't that...Parliament and Big Ben?

Pretty...despite the gloom.

Windy Eye.

Tower Bridge puts...


London Bridge to shame!!!

Well...that's about all I can handle for now...but it was excellente and I still have more to see!!! Guess we'll see about tomorrow...it is my last full day of complete freedom after all :)

Time fliiiiiieeeeeessss over here, I swear. And I don't think its just because of the time difference.
I've been up since about 8...and it's almost 7 now! I just got in from all over.

But details about last night first.
We were given tickets by the school/program to see The 39 Steps, a play that kind of spoofs Hitchcock movies. It's 4 actors playing a bunch of roles, and they don't really hide the fact. I thought it was very engaging, we had amazing seats, and it was just nice to get out and see something entertaining instead of having to whip out money when I didn't really know what else to do.
The play was in Piccadilly Circus...so I finally got to see a familiar London spot.

As soon as we came out of the underground station, seeing those lights really made me feel like I was finally here.

After the play, we perused the area and grabbed some Ben and Jerry's, which was delicious.
I got to bed around 1, but my roommates, who I haven't been hanging out with much (They just aren't really like me), were up until 4 AM tippity tapping away on their computers...I woke up every hour...it was awful. Luckily I've made a trusty companion named Kay and Pilar has been pretty cool as well.

I need to start getting myself in these pictures...I don't want y'all thinking I'm Googling and copying and pasting! This weekend should be filled with tube traveling to landmarks and getting some genuine tourist pictures.

And this is kinda nerdy, but I really want to see Sex and the City! A bunch of us do, so we might scour the city for a cheap theater or a matinee...hope so!!!!

Tonight I'm finally hitting up a pub...taking it one step at a time. I only have money for pub hopping for now...clubs can come later...if at all. They have such expensive cover charges! But I do want to go to one eventually.

I like keeping a daily post but I'm hoping to be so busy this weekend with sight seeing that I won't want to come on and I'll upload a ton of cool pictures and stories on Sunday...can't guarantee that though, I suppose.

I hope everyone is enjoying their summers so far...again, I miss you! I see tons of things that remind me of each and every one of you :)

Bye for now, folks!

What day is it?

I'm feeling a lot less jet lagged today, but I swear, it could be July already and I wouldn't be surprised.
The days seem to fly here...maybe it's because I know its earlier where you guys are. It's almost 7 and you guys are still enjoying the afternoon! Maybe it's just cuz they are so jammed pack, at least in the mornings, so I don't relax or come back or walk around until the early evening anyway.
I didn't get back in the room until about 5 this evening.

Today was the "big day"...and I woke up late! I don't have an alarm clock, so I was relying on my roommate's...and I don't think it went off. Anyway, waking up late wasn't really a problem because I had already showered and just needed to wash off and throw on some makeup for once and try and look presentable and professional.
It really was a big day because I had to take the tube and the train all by myself. No help. Just me, all alone, in Londontown.
It was quite fun, actually. I only really feel completely lost and homesick when I'm in my little bland room. But on the trip, I was more focused on how the place was going to be, what the people would be like, if I'd be able to find it, and if I'd make it on time.

What sucks is I have to pay for everything over here. Even though my train trips will be reimbursed (I basically will have to travel about an hour or more 4 days a week to get to the internship), it still majorly sucks because I am majorly broke. What can ya do, though? I don't think I'll have much time to think about it. Even though it's only the third day...it's the third day already! I mean, wasn't I just talking about going...and now I'm here.

The interview went pretty well. The guy, Rod Bradbury, is in the news room...or should I say cubicle...or should I say area of tables/desk lined up in one room. It's pretty tiny in there, and you can see everyone else doing their business and hear them on the phones and whatnot.
I wasn't there long, but we talked about what I'd be doing (I think...I still couldn't really tell you).
They get their news reports from Sky News, something on the "telly" (hehe) and online. It seems like its all made up for them, except for the local stories. Rod wants me to sit with some of the presenters (DJs) because that's what really interests me. And he had me do a little bit of reading and recording myself...told me I have a good voice....hope he meant it.

At any rate, it seems like it'll be fun. Monday-Thursday, 10-4, three day weekends, casual dress. Looks like I didn't really need business clothes after all...but it's nice to have a fancy frilly shirt for special occasions.

Tonight we're going to a play...The 39 Steps I believe? The school bought us tickets so it should be fun...something to do, since I won't be watching Lost. Then again, I'll be in the theater at 8 and you guys will be enjoying 3 PM! Lost won't even be on anyway. Maybe I won't even ever get to watch it...but I shouldn't be dillydallying on the computer much anyway....I'm in LONDON!

I still don't feel like it, but since I'm free all tomorrow night and all during the weekend...I plan on going to Westminster (or whatever) to finally see Parliament and Big Ben and the better-known parts of the city...and take pictures for all of you guys to see!

I do miss you all so much and think about you a lot. Sometimes I wish I had a companion here...it really would've been nice to apply with someone and be here with someone...but I had to be secretive. This is probably best for me anyway...its been an interesting battle and a good detox. I can't lie, I'm very homesick. I'm so half and half. One second I'm relieved, the next it pops back. But it's more a feeling in my head, and not so much an emotional thing. I haven't cried about it since the first day, so that's good. I guess it just takes a while to settle in.

Well...that's all for now. I plan on taking pictures of the neighborhood and all sorts of good things, like where I'll be interning, as soon as possible. It was a gorgeous morning, but now it's raining. Surprise, surprise. They say London weather is unpredictable...but you can usually predict the rain I suppose.

Love you all...I'll have pictures soon!!!!

I'm alive!

I thought I'd get this thing started, so that some of you know I'm still alive and arrived in one piece.

Yes...I'm in the UK. In London.
But I'll be honest, it sure doesn't feel like it.
It's only my second day here, so obviously I can't see it all.
But it's nothing like I expected. I don't hear many British accents...or at least they don't catch me off guard. I thought I'd be swarmed and in awe of them.
I did a bit of shopping because I needed a few things, but sandwiched between every couple of stores is one of those lame souvenir shops that you can find in New York or Philadelphia or the boardwalk of any beach.
In fact, it looks like any other city, except with some odd stores and different prices.

The plane ride here was soooo uncomfortable.
I was excited that I could watch movies, but my flight was at 9:30 PM and landed 9:30 AM here.
Which means it really landed at 4:30 AM in your time, friends.
I didn't sleep...my legs were in major pain and my butt was numb.
I also sat next to a complete stranger lady who was a bitch.
She kept sleeping on my seat, and right away she put on the eye mask and played some weird techno song on her iPod that was either 3 hours long or she just realllllyyyyyy liked it.
I survived by eating their tiny organized plane meal, and watching Jumper and Juno.
I also watched some new Entourage episodes, but the second one got cut off because we were landing.

After the airport, we took a bus to our living situations and the ride disappointed me.
I swear, nothing looked British...except for the driving on the wrong side business.
I was sooo tired and my luggage weighs 72 pounds...72 pounds I had to hoist up about 9 flights of stares at my place.

Needless to say I was sore.
And homesick.
I can't lie...I miss the ease and convenience of being home.
My room is very empty and I share it with two roommates that aren't very much like me.
Everyone here is kind of a party animal...and to me, it seems immature and I always think they are younger than me.
I definitely eventually want to go to pubs, but hangovers on top of jet lag won't work for me.

Today was kinda cool. We had a bunch of orientation stuff and I learned where my internship is and when my interview is (Tomorrow, "midday"...7 AM your time PEOPLE!) and what I would be doing...News Room! How un-me is that? I hope it works out...and I hope I end up just getting coffee and making copies. I am not a news gal...and I barely know how to write for the radio.
If it doesn't work out, I apparently have no other options...comforting.

After that stuff, we went to St. Paul's Cathedral and walked up 434 stairs to the top...it was EXHAUSTING but worth it in the end, to see a view of London. Still no Big Ben...where the fuck is this thing?
I saw the tops of buildings being reworked and The Eye.
I don't know if I can afford all the traveling...which is why I wish the school had more tour programs for the weekends and such. How much money do they think I have?
I forgot to bring my camera today, which sucks, but I couldn't take pictures from inside the building, and the view was very hazy.

Which reminds me...the weather is soooo weird here.
It's definitely gray, and its sprinkled both days so far.
But one second I am like ice and the next I'm sweating.
Probably from all the walking. I need to learn appropriate dressing!

Oh well...that's all I got for now. Hopefully I'll have some pictures soon!
I miss you guys...I've seen a lot of look-alikes...and even though it's only been a couple days...it feels like forever. Especially since I'm posting this at 6 PM...and it's only 1 there. Daaaaang.
Love you, and I hope I have more interesting stories to tell you!!!

P.S. Here's a couple pictures of my room and the view.
P.P.S. How dull is the space?