Packing, without a doubt, is stressful whether you’re packing to go there or come back. Because going there you have to decide what you’re going to take, what you can afford not to take, etc. Coming back, you have to make room for all the extra stuff you accumulated over the six week period of … Continue reading
The days are winding down. In just about forty-eight hours, I will be sitting in the Atlanta airport (oh, how you were not missed, Atlanta) waiting for my flight (another nice, long, layover) to Grand Rapids. Home. Finally. It’s bittersweet, as I mentioned before. On one hand, I’m very ready to be home, start getting … Continue reading
I know I talk about the weather all the time and I know that when you talk about the weather, it means you have nothing else to talk about (not true. I have a lot to talk about), but in the five weeks I’ve been in London and in all the hundreds of times it’s … Continue reading
It’s currently raining in London. The Women’s Marathon is going on right now, and a week from now, I will be home. What a strange, bittersweet feeling. When I was younger, I always dreamed of playing in the Olympics. At first it was swimming and then when I realized I didn’t like swimming as much … Continue reading
The Olympics have been going on for three days now. Today is Day Three. So far, the US has won three gold medals: 2 in swimming and one in shooting. We have five silvers and three bronze to total 11 medals in two days of competition. This is fabulous. Eight of those medals came from … Continue reading
Tuesday afternoon a group of us went to the Warner Bros. Harry Potter Studio Tour at Leavesden Studios. We had to buy tickets about a month in advance because they sell out quick (they’re sold out through the 16th of August, now) and you have to pick a time, also. But it was awesome. We … Continue reading
Quick post: Tuesday night, we went to see A Doll’s House. What a fantastic play. I sincerely recommend everyone looking it up and going to see it if they ever have the chance. I was riveted the entire time. They were on a revolving set and the design set up was absolutely brilliant. The actors and … Continue reading
Every time I see Big Ben, I’m still impressed. How is it that this giant clock, recognized around the world, can be so huge? And what’s even more impressive is if you get the chance to hear it chime, which almost anyone can as it does it every quarter hour like a Grandfather Clock. I … Continue reading
Currently I should be writing a research paper for one of my classes. But I’m not. Let’s say I’m taking a break. I’ll finish it later. The Olympics start in less than two weeks, and the excitement around here is palpable. The athletes are supposed to be arriving anytime between now and the next few … Continue reading
At our flat, we have a username and password for the wifi here. We’re only allotted 2000 minutes a week and it resets itself every Saturday. The first week I had about 500 minutes left, but last night I ran out of minutes around five PM. Before you go jumping to conclusions that I spend … Continue reading
London Town 