Ok so I definitely know it has been a while since I have written. Classes and life in general have been keeping me pretty busy as of late and there was of course the matter of me traveling for the past week. So though I would love to write about my trip and everything that happened during my week traveling in Europe I think that I may just leave you guys hanging a little bit longer. What might be best would be to update you all on what went on the weeks before the trip took place. Sound good? Great lets dive in.
A few Fridays ago we all managed to get up and out the door by 9:00 (ok so we have gotten up and out earlier than that before, just not on a Friday)to get a good spot at Buckingham Palace to see the changing of the guards. And get a good spot we found, right up against the Palace gates. As we got there way in advance we had some time to kill. The three of us were determined to keep our spot though and so we stood there until 11:30 when the changing of the guard actually happens.
I have to say while I certainly enjoyed having such a great view, I did not appreciate having my spine break in two. Well, at least that's what it felt like.
The best way to explain the changing of the guard is that its like a battle of the bands. The outgoing band plays and the incoming marching play against each other. And then they change and march.
What was funny about the whole situation is that when we got there we see these music stands and did not know what they were doing lying out like that. And the band came marching in and walked over to the music stands. Right in front of us. Needless to say our question was answered.
The next day I went to see the grandparents. We went to Cambridge and had delicious tapas at a restaurant called La Tasca. After we were done dinner we went back to the house and watched Duplicity (Julia Roberts spy movie) and after we watched a detective show in which both my grandfather and I were fooled. Not the guy who we thought did it. In fact, not a guy at all but a woman.
Since I can't remember everything that went on between then and now I think I will just go over the highlights. That just seems to be the best for everyone.
So two weeks ago I went on an interview for my internship. It went well and I have been officially hired! The company is called Culture Shock Media. It publishes and provides content for a few magazines, books, television, and has started in the web market. I met with my supervisor Rachel and she was so nice. We talked about what my job would be and then really we just talked about my life here in London and America.
The office is a converted town house and is very chic. The first floor is just an open office with computers and tables and the second floor is offices and conference rooms.
Rachel told me that when I first get there I am just going to be working with her and doing some research for their advertisements and marketing portion of the company. I will then move on to writing news letters and working on the websites they publish. I am excited to start work on Wednesday!
After my interview I did laundry and then hurried back to my flat to get ready for the show I needed to see for class that night. It was my last show for class and it was a long one. It was called Jerusalem and it had three acts.
The plot is a little too odd to explain, but in its utter simplicity it is about Britain and what being British means. I enjoyed it, but I had a long day before the show even started and to sit through three acts was a bit tough. Also, I didn't understand all the jokes because, well, I'm not British and it was (apparently) very British humor.
The next week was the last week before break. On Wednesday of that week Rocio and I went to see Wicked . Rocio had never seen the musical before, but I had. Although it was good, I did prefer the New York production. I think the accents threw me off.
The next day was my last day of the theatre class and the day I left for holiday. So I took my final exam and then packed my bags!
And that is where I am leaving you. Just picture me on the train and heading toward.....well you'll just have to stay tuned to this station to find out won't you? Here's a sneak peak of what's coming up.
and wait for it.....
