Royal Wedding.

So, I got the fever....and camped out.

It was an amazing atmosphere. Honestly, I had no intention of caring about it. I basically got convinced to do it when I took fresh baked sugar cookies. Just walking to the group...the atmosphere was vibrant and loving.

So...I got supplies....games, pillows and blanket and marked my spot within the group. I held a sign for a bit....news crews loved it. I was interviewed and photographed for numerous things...because of the sign...and I'm from Iowa. They all started off with the same question...Did you come all the way here just for the Wedding?

haha. no...kinda...maybe....

so...basically...we waited out...and William and Harry did a random 'meet the crowd' thing. So beautiful. I got close enough to get really closeup pics w/o zoom :)

I also have a video of Harry. Damn, his voice is sexy.

So, we made friends with people around us. I couldn't sleep because I was on guard duty. Our program director Mark even came around...wearing this beautiful sequin Union Jack vest. I want an American one.

People partied in the streets. So much alcohol was consumed by the mass amount of people camping out.

So, morning hit. It was cold...and a little windy. But, the spirits were high for the wedding. Police and Royal Guards started appearing :) The Police had sacklunches. I only assume that the Queen was up all night making the lunches for them, putting all of her love into it. I also assume that Phillip put flasks of whiskey into each one...its only fair.

The Wedding procession started....Harry and William left....Then a bunch of people...then Camilla/Prince Phillip, the Queen and Prince Phillip and FINALLY Kate...in the most gorgeous gown....from ALEXANDER   MCQUEEN!!!!!!!!!!!!!

The procession to Buckingham Palace was even better because they ditched the cars and brought out carriages.

The Queen and Kate looked stunning. Also, the Queen has SOOOOOO many horses. I love her so much.

Honestly, before this trip. I was against the Monarchy and thought the Wedding was an overrated affair. After seeing the procession, I've changed my views. The sheer excitement and the affection shown towards one family is breathtaking. This event has totally brought the Monarchy back into the hearts of the world.

I certainly had one of the best nights/days of my life. So much screaming and picturetaking. J'adore. Also....Germans will invade your space and attempt to take over...guess things never change. (Long story...but some German lady tried to push her way into our/neighboring group...I almost watched her get taken down by a lady neighbor. It would have been fun to watch.

p.s. Camilla wore white. Everyone knows that NO ONE wears white to a wedding. How rude. Camilla....learn some wedding manners. please?

p.p.s. Your Majesty, if you're reading this, will you be my Grandma? I would make you so many macaroni art projects and color you so many pictures.

Easter

So, I finally have internet access after the stupid server crashed. God, I was bored. It's funny how about 10 years ago...I survived w/o daily internet access....my have times changed.

So, for my Easter Dinner...I made Pork Chops and Pancakes. They went quite well together I must say. I was pleased with myself.

I skyped the family for about 10 minutes...they had just got done with dinner and were going out to ind the easter eggs. Man, even though it was a brief moment...I got to see all of their faces and hear their voices. Damn, I miss this a lot. Only about 2 and a half weeks until I'm back home. I can sleep in a bed that doesn't have a dent in the middle of it. A window that isn't janked up. Having to be kicked out of my room so it can be cleaned. I can have a job so I can have so income. I will have shorts and flip flops. I can at least get some mail....it may just be bills....but at least it's something to read. I can catch up on all of my shows...see some old  friends. Have a car to drive. Have some grass within 10 steps of me....I can't wait to get back to Central and live in the apartment.

So yeah. Also, I found my American cell phone today. I forgot what all I had on it. Boy am I glad to be able to use it and text people. Also,  actually like that phone compared to the shit one I have here.

Nobody is here during break besides Jess, Emily, Patrick, Jason and myself. Jason leaves tomorrow and Emily will be with her sister for god knows how long. Patrick has his internship at Parliament and Jess usually stays in her room....
BUT...
other people come back for the Royal Wedding starting tomorrow. I'm not gonna lie....not to excited about the Wedding.

Brighton.

Theres not a lot that we did in Brighton.

We went to King George IV's pavilion...it was pretty cool....but I'm not gonna lie....I got bored listening to the little headset that tells you all of the information...

but...we went to the boardwalk. Saw so many games and food...but I didn't buy any :(


We then went down to the beach :)

We then went shopping in some pretty cool stores.

I have put some pictures up on Facebook. Sorry for not writing much...i'm exhausted and the internet is too slow to upload pictures. Sorry.

Under a month until I'm home. I'm craving a damn good steak....not gonna lie....and pickles...and hotdogs...and greasy hamburgers....

I'm going to gain all of the weight back that I have lost while here. ugh. ugh. ugh.

Directions = Not My Forte

So, I had to go to Camden Town in order to complete a visit to a place of worship for my Religion class...yea....

I ended up in Regent's Park...which is actually quite a ways away from Camden Town....possibly a mile....and I was walking....ugh ugh ugh...

Regent's Park, however, is beautiful. Its one of the prettiest parks that I have ever seen. They have a project where they have people bring things like rocks, sticks, plants...anything nature like...and you add it on in order to help build the habitat for animals. They have special signs marking where you should help build the habitats.





so...I missed my appointment....stood up a Reverend. I'm going to Hell.

But, on the way back....I found the Grant Museum of Zoology.

You have just witnessed a Beluga Whale Fetus.

thats pretty much my adventure....

my feet still hurt from all of the walking.

Rearing Towards the End.

So, its almost a month away from when I arrive back in the States. A lot has been on my mind....mainly when I try to sleep.

My directing show was accepted. I will be directing Samuel Beckett's Endgame. The show dates will be November 17-19, 2011. So, mark your calendars...because it will be a wild ride.

I'm thinking about getting two jobs over the summer...talking about brain kill...oh well. I'm looking at possibly Hot Topic or Rue 21. Some really cool place where I can sell fashion....     I'm also looking at a restaurant....idk,who knows. I really just want a lot of money so I can start saving for an apartment after school...and to have some money to start paying bills and so I can not be stretching money after school...ugh.

Dear Pop Culture.

When was it okay to make an opera about Anna Nicole Smith.

Yea, I understand the warped position of fame and how she died trying to keep it....

but yea....lyrics....not so much....


nice try.

Mid-term Reflections

So, I've been here for about half the time I stay here in London.

I'm not really homesick...but looking forward to getting back to the States.

I'll get to see my friends and family again.
I won't have to worry about money as much.
I'll be able to grill.
I'll have all of my clothes/shoes to wear.

It's also getting to that time where people are starting to annoy people....I hope that I'm not annoying anyone....

I feel like I fit into London pretty well...people ask me for directions....I feel bad when I know that I point them in the wrong way....

I'm still upset about a boy....I wish that I was able to visit him during first semester. I think that might have changed things....maybe....hes not that far from Iowa City...maybe him and I shoulda met over the summer...but I was a good boy...and stayed home :(

I've began to appreciate nature and the outdoors a bit more. It doesn't mean that I'm going to go out, hike and  camp...but maybe I'll buy a hammock when I get home....

Also, Patrick and I have decided that we are going to have grilling parties. I miss the grill so much...and steak.

I've learned that I can actually survive on less than what I thought I could....

I miss having a job during the day. It gives me something to occupy myself with instead of sitting around on the computer all day...also...I get money :)

Also, I've decided that when I get home, I'm going to drive around....maybe go to Blakesburg....visit my old stomping grounds.  Go back to the house I spent half my life in....see if I can remember where I buried treasure....idk....attempt to walk the pasture....Warner would love that....the kid of the jackass that punched him in the face...on his property....go to Sunnyacres....lay out on my car and watch the stars shine at Grandma and Grandpa's old lot....who knows....I just want to roam....being stuck in the middle of London makes me want to get away into the countryside.