Today, I realized that I had a lot of homework to do. I also realized that only one thing is due in October. Which led me to believe that I had a lot of reading to do. Which is hard because all the readings are online, on a thing called Blackboard (which resembles Learn@UW in a way) that suffers from lots and lots of problems. One of these days, I'll learn to save all the readings on my computer to read at me leisure. One day, I will learn.
After Creative Writing About London, went shopping to a store called Top Shop with Shannon and Ana. We complained about the prices, but I found a few earrings that were pretty decent. Didn't buy them, though. Somehow, we got separated in the store and I spent a while looking for them. Then it was twenty to two and I figured they were both gone to their next class. So I left for my next class.
Caught a take away sandwich at a place called Mustard Cafe around the corner from the Regent Campus. The dude serving me knew I was American because of the way I sounded and because I didn't want mayonnaise on my sandwich. What is it with Britians and mayonnaise? He joked that his American accent wasn't very good at all. His co-worker teased saying he was American. But he was South American, which isn't the same thing. It was a good laugh. Got the same treatment a week earlier from another small sandwich shop. Must go to more small sandwich shops. They were nice enough to let me leave for a few minutes so I can get some cash from a cash machine (ATM to you). They didn't accept cards. Left the shop feeling chirper.
Spent the internship class going over the class objectives because no one seems to understand them. Ugh. Can't you just accept the fact that you have to take this class? It's not like you're doing any work anyway.
During the break between the lecture and seminar, I went to the vending machine to get a candy bar. I was debating between a Twirl and a Yorkie; both were very tempting. The Yorkie because of the giant "NOT FOR GIRLS" written along the side, and the Twirl because there was one hanging out and I thought I would get two. So I got two Twirl bars. Delicious!
After seminar, which just a bunch of discussion about our personal experiences on the internship, I went to Devon's room to finish booking for the weekend. Once again, my card was locked because my bank doesn't know I'm in the UK. It's not like I've been spending money over here for the past month or so. Devon booked the bus, failed at the hostel, and I said I would take care of it when I got home -- she should really get going if she was going to make that play.
Bus ride was long. There's lots of traffic going through Piccadilly Circus at night. Then we had to go buy Parliament Square, which is just as crowded. Felt like I had a long day when I got home. Which I guess I did. Made pizza for dinner and had to deal with crappy Internet. So I restarted my computer because I wasn't going to wait anymore. Internet has been normal as it usually is ever since. Which is still kind of crappy, but hey. At least I have Internet.
A boy named Ben came by to say "hi". I told him I was booking hostels and I lost my free Gold Card that came with the room. He gave me his because he wasn't using it. So I activated his under my name and now I don't have to pay any booking fees for hostels on Hostelworld.com for a whole year. Score! Also, since Ben is from Oxford, he told me about a bunch of places to visit when I'm there. A lot are restaurants and pubs, but at least I know what's nice now. Also said Bath was beautiful. Lots of hills, but beautiful.
He left to hang with friends, but came back a few minutes later looking kind of sheepish and with Hattie. He asked if he could come with us to the Phantom of the Opera tomorrow. I said I didn't mind, of course he could come! Then we planned to meet at Her Majesty's Theatre at 6p, buy the tickets, catch dinner, and then be back for the show. Can't wait for tomorrow! It'll be a REALLY long day tomorrow, but I'll be sure to blog before I collapse back into my bed for the night. Don't worry.
Called Mom and told her about how I sorted out my bank matters. They flagged my account until January. I'll be sure to call them whenever I'm traveling out of the UK. Two weeks notice. Must remember this!
Currently jamming to some tunes I got from good friend Jessica when I went to Ann Arbor last August. Made a list of things to take this weekend. Will sort out my bag for tomorrow and then get ready for bed. Early and long day tomorrow!
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