I don't know where to really start. London was amazing like it always is. That city will never disappoint me - rain or shine, cold or warm. As I sit here looking back at the last 10 days I am a little sad that I can't press rewind and live it all over again. It is pretty clear that I will be in holiday blues mode for about a week. I know, I know, I am being depressing and dramatic but that is ME. I seriously did not want to leave London and now that I am back I wish I could jump right back on a plane! I guess I can stop wallowing to share the highlights of my trip... but really can I go back already.
In no particular order -
1. Seeing my life long friends and soul sisters [I can be as cheesy as I want about these two people]. You two will always mean the world to me and I am glad that we got to have drinks together, laugh together, and have a picnic in the park together. I am also happy I got to spend time with you individually while I was in London. We speak all the time thanks to Facebook, Whats App, and Skype, and because of the wonders of technology when I see both of you in person I feel like we just saw each other yesterday. You two make London great and I better see you in Thailand! p.s. I am extremely proud of you both.
2. Pimm's - hello summer sunshine and a great drink to enjoy it with!
3. Stopover - Mumford & Sons put on a great show and all their friends were amazing. I have posted pictures and posted about Edward Sharpe and the Magnetic Zeros so I won't ramble on here about how amazing the weekend was because I think it is pretty clear that the whole weekend was unforgettable. As my friends and family know, I am not a camper. So sleeping in a tent for two nights was not ideal for me but it wasn't dreadful. I had some serious sleeping bag envy and on the second morning I made the mistake of going to the bathroom and losing my spot. A brilliant festival weekend with amazing performances and great memories with wonderful people.
4. The weather - yes I know I complained about the heat but it was nice as long as you were not inside, on the tube, or on a bus. Beer Gardens, parks, and walking around in suitable attire for the weather. When it is sunny in London you see a lot more of it!
5. Sara's pull out couch! HAHA - joking! But really, thanks for letting me take over your apartment. I am sure Matt is still missing me! Hey, I did the dishes for you and refilled the water purifier! The couch looks better with me on it and even better with Christina living there too! Maybe we will just move back in and have HAPPY HOUR drinks at The 3 Monkey Bar every night - ;)
6. I won't even start to comment about BIG BEN - Sophie and Sara you both should be ashamed of yourself.
7. Thank you London for breaking my bank account! This is a highlight because there is no way I would change ANYTHING I did. Oh an I wouldn't return all the clothes I bought for myself either - thank you Urban Outfitters for helping me establish some great credit.
8. Seeing Shelagh, my TAMUQ work buddy, in London was a great highlight. I think it is safe to say I am not that scared of heights now that I have done the Eiffel Tower and The London Eye. What a perfect day for us to go up and see London form the top of the eye. I hope that you are Ellie had an amazing trip! It made me extremely jealous - I can't remember the last time I went on a Mother Daughter trip.
9. Sara - you really need to learn how to walk UP an escalator. Thank god Christina was there because otherwise you would have been eaten by it at the top because I couldn't run up to save you as I was dying of laughter. I bet the people watching on CCTV just replayed that over and over again. Also thanks for taking me to a bar where I could remember my college years with beer pong and drinks served in red solo cups - haha love how that is trendy in London.
10. When that one person thought I was a Londoner and asked me for directions and I knew how to direct them. This always makes me happy.
In no particular order -
1. Seeing my life long friends and soul sisters [I can be as cheesy as I want about these two people]. You two will always mean the world to me and I am glad that we got to have drinks together, laugh together, and have a picnic in the park together. I am also happy I got to spend time with you individually while I was in London. We speak all the time thanks to Facebook, Whats App, and Skype, and because of the wonders of technology when I see both of you in person I feel like we just saw each other yesterday. You two make London great and I better see you in Thailand! p.s. I am extremely proud of you both.
2. Pimm's - hello summer sunshine and a great drink to enjoy it with!
3. Stopover - Mumford & Sons put on a great show and all their friends were amazing. I have posted pictures and posted about Edward Sharpe and the Magnetic Zeros so I won't ramble on here about how amazing the weekend was because I think it is pretty clear that the whole weekend was unforgettable. As my friends and family know, I am not a camper. So sleeping in a tent for two nights was not ideal for me but it wasn't dreadful. I had some serious sleeping bag envy and on the second morning I made the mistake of going to the bathroom and losing my spot. A brilliant festival weekend with amazing performances and great memories with wonderful people.
4. The weather - yes I know I complained about the heat but it was nice as long as you were not inside, on the tube, or on a bus. Beer Gardens, parks, and walking around in suitable attire for the weather. When it is sunny in London you see a lot more of it!
5. Sara's pull out couch! HAHA - joking! But really, thanks for letting me take over your apartment. I am sure Matt is still missing me! Hey, I did the dishes for you and refilled the water purifier! The couch looks better with me on it and even better with Christina living there too! Maybe we will just move back in and have HAPPY HOUR drinks at The 3 Monkey Bar every night - ;)
6. I won't even start to comment about BIG BEN - Sophie and Sara you both should be ashamed of yourself.
7. Thank you London for breaking my bank account! This is a highlight because there is no way I would change ANYTHING I did. Oh an I wouldn't return all the clothes I bought for myself either - thank you Urban Outfitters for helping me establish some great credit.
8. Seeing Shelagh, my TAMUQ work buddy, in London was a great highlight. I think it is safe to say I am not that scared of heights now that I have done the Eiffel Tower and The London Eye. What a perfect day for us to go up and see London form the top of the eye. I hope that you are Ellie had an amazing trip! It made me extremely jealous - I can't remember the last time I went on a Mother Daughter trip.
9. Sara - you really need to learn how to walk UP an escalator. Thank god Christina was there because otherwise you would have been eaten by it at the top because I couldn't run up to save you as I was dying of laughter. I bet the people watching on CCTV just replayed that over and over again. Also thanks for taking me to a bar where I could remember my college years with beer pong and drinks served in red solo cups - haha love how that is trendy in London.
10. When that one person thought I was a Londoner and asked me for directions and I knew how to direct them. This always makes me happy.
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