Revamp

I've begun to compile a new library of all sorts of media, thanks to my flash drive and a lot of illegal downloading done by my friends. I'm currently working on cleaning out my itunes library, and replacing all the shit I do not listen to with new music of different genres and styles. Also, because the internet doesn't really work here, I've been renting out movies for free from Harrow's library. To be honest, I never really watched movies before this, or not the way some people do at least. Since getting here I have found a new love for movies which I never had before, and have watched more in the past two months then I probably have in the past two years. Some that I have recently enjoyed: Donnie Darko, The Informant, Blue Valentine and Lost in Translation. Lost in Translation especially made me want to go to Japan. So badly. Maybe that will be my next big trip whenever that may be.

Best Week Ever?

This past Saturday, Jenny and I went to Oxford for the day. It was pretty small, and by the end of the day I feel like we had walked on every street at least once. It was really beautiful and had a lot of character. I like taking my time and exploring little cities in England now. This weekend im going to Stonehenge and Bath, and the next Cambridge. I've been giving some serious thought to the trips around Europe that I want to take, and planning for that is pretty exciting.

So i guess this week is one of Westminster's reading weeks; and damn what a great concept. On Monday I had work but with both of my classes cancelled Tuesday, we decided to go out for Messi Monday. Even if its only popular on Monday nights, I think its so cool that the students here have a bar they can go to to socialize and dance. Plus having Robyn (who works at the bar) as a friend comes hand in hand with a serious perk.
On Tuesday Jenny and I went to Camden Town, which is basically an area just full of markets. It was pretty cool, I bought a sweater, and had a great day there.
On Wednesday we went to the British Museum with my art and society class. It was ok, but I had been there before and was tired so I wasn't entirely into it in the moment. Afterwards though, I met up with good old Charlie Tripp, a friend from back home in Jersey. He is currently interning for a member of Parliament, and gave me a tour of Westmintster Palace, you know, this building:

It was stunning on the inside and out, and I felt very privileged to be given such a great tour. Afterwards we got lunch and caught up a bit. I always think its nice to hang out with people from home, you just have that one common bond no matter how different you may be. He even compared something in London to the Spring Fling, which deffinatly put a smile on my face.

Today I also did not have class and the weather was BEAUTIFUL, so I did some exploring in central. Needless to say this is shaping up to be one of the best weeks here in London to date.

Sounds of London

Some Time in Review

So I have not updated this blog in a while, much due to the fact that I don't really have any free time. My time during the week  is pretty much split between my internship, school, and commuting back and forth from central London to Harrow and at night I like to hang out with my friends here. I cant remember everything that has happened in the last week and half or so, but I do know my time here in London just always seems to be getting better and better. My internship is really picking up with things for me to do, and i'm enjoying it more and more every time I go in. Classes are good, but easy. The two art classes I am taking here are level 4, and by British standard, are taken freshman year. Half the time the professor stands in front of the class just trying to convince everyone to come in next week. I don't really mind this though, because we get a lot of studio time to experiment with things. Our projects are pretty open to interpretation (which I am not really used to) but I do not really mind. All in all, although I am pretty tired at the end of each day, it doesn't bother me to have to wake up early the next day because I know a new adventure awaits.

On Friday night Brandon was taking pictures of a DJ set in the east end of London so some of us decided to go out there. When we got to the bar there were a handful of DePaul people there. Although they aren't my close friends, I always find it comforting to see recognizable faces that I know. It makes me feel like less of a minority while out here. I was glad to be able to have gone out with some of my British friends as well. To my understanding they do not go out in central that much, which is a shame, because they are so much fun. I've decided my goal is going to be trying to get them to come out more while we are here. After the first bar we went to another one, where I impressed the Brits with my killer dance moves. To quote Robyn, "You dance like a 45 year old."

We needed to take the night bus home because we were out in central until 4am. It wasn't very difficult to do, but I'm glad I was with a group because I fell asleep on the bus back home. When we got back to Harrow, as we were walking to the halls we could hear the birds chirping. When I finally went to be the sun had began to rise. All in all it was one of the best nights here.

Basia, Sara, and me standing over the Prime Meridian in Greenwich. Photo Credit: Basia Zubek

Celebrated Chinese New Year with Anya

Regents Park, can't wait for it to get warm here

Crackheads