London Calling!

Jan 7 2010
Today we had a bunch of meetings. So after the meetings we went and got our very own cell phones and took a tour of our little area in London. My cell phone only cost 2 cents. I know… crazy!
That night we all went out. We walked around forever until finally ending up in a place called The Comedy Pub. It was really laid back. Jessie, Janie, Connor, and Tom were with me. After we left, Janie and I wanted to head back. We got lost, so we asked some guys on the corner how to get back. They were hilarious. Clearly intoxicated, they joked and were loud, but very friendly and helpful. Then, wet met a musician named Stevie (he thought we were Sweedish!) ☺ . We talked to him and asked about some good clubs. Then we got some coffee and headed back. Later, we hung out in Emily’s room and then headed for bed around 2.
Jan 8
Today was fun! We sat around until 2:30, but used that time to schedule some trips. Bought my ticket to Dublin! Going Jan 28. SO EXCITED. Then, we went on a scavenger hunt all over London. Jessie and I got separated from our group so we wandered around. Ended up in Covent Piazza and got some of Ben’s Cookie. Fabulous! Superb! Best cookie I have ever eaten.
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After the scavenger hunt, Hannah and I took a trip to the grocery store. It was about a 15 minute walk, but I so enjoyed it. We got back around 7:45, ate dinner, then got ready to go the club Tiger Tiger. This place was legit. We had to make reservations and stand in line. There were three floors I think. All of GLS eventually ended up on the Disco Dance floor (which lit up) and danced the night away! We came home around 12 then headed to bed.
Jan 9
Today we went on a coach bus tour! I had such a good time. We got to see:
The London Tower….
Westminister Abby: This is where Charlie and Kate will be married in April.
Big Ben! It’s not the clock that’s famous… it’s the huge bell inside!

St. Paul’s Cathedral. Fact: this is where Princess Diana and Prince Charles were married. It burnt down and was rebuilt in the 1800’s.
Hyde Park, high end shopping on Oxford Street,
The London Eye.
And much much more!
Later that day, my friend Jessie and I went shopping down in Convent Square Gardens. It was so much fun to look around and enjoy ourselves. Taking in the sights and learning our way around London. What better way to spend our night?! Also, I joined the YMCA. It is a 1 minute walk from my flat and happens to be the FIRST YMCA ever in the entire world!! How cool is that?! Then that night Becca, Janie, and I all went to Hillsong Church London. It was absolutely INCREDIBLE! I had fun. It was alive and people were excited to be their worshiping our God. After, we went to the pub to meet some locals. Can’t wait to go back next week.

Jan 10.
School has begun. Back to reality. I began my stats class today. I can’t lie, I felt completely lost and feel like I don’t know what we were supposed to learn. Hopefully things will get better. That night, we went to see Billy Elliot. I did not really enjoy it at all. It was too goofy for me. It did inspire me to see a ballet which I plan to do in the near future.
Jan 11 & 12.
School…again. Boring. Not much to report. Living the normal London life.
Jan 13
It’s the WEEKEND! After taking my first stats exam (wasn’t too bad) I went to workout and then headed to The Court (a cheap pub) with friends. We were merry.