Busy Being Awesome

So, it's been awhile. Needless to say, I have very good reasons for not updating this lovely blog... I have been too busy having fun in London and the surrounding areas. Here is a bit of what I've done:

• Went to Stonehenge

• Me at Stonehenge

•  Salisbury Cathedral

• Inside, I enjoy being Presbyterian but I have never found a Presbyterian church with as much class or beauty

•  The Roman Baths

•  At the big Bath

•  Pretty coin pool

• Another big, pretty church, home to angels climbing ladders- some are better at it than others

•  Visited Stratford-Upon-Avon

•  Billy Shakes' house

•  Me, channeling the Bard

•  Ran into Prince Hal. See Mom, I kept my scar covered ;)

•  and the Lady of the Scottish Play

•  Found the Doctor

•  All of the Doctors

•  Specifically my Doctor

•  The sexy TARDIS

•  The TARDIS desktop that is no more

•  Moaning Myrtle absorbed into the creepy absorbing alien thing

•  I don't remember why I took this picture. Why are there marks on my arm?

•  My Companion decided to take a photo rather than help me escape the Dalek

• I almost got sent back in time, glad I've got short hair.

•  Companion costumes

•  Contemplating my chances of getting a make-over

• Being invited inside the lock, closed, no photography allowed lobby of BBC Cardiff and spending some quality time with a friendlier Dalek

•  Walking self-guided tour of Cardiff

•  Paid my respects to Ianto and the other brave members of Torchwood

•  Found the TARDIS hiding near the bathroom of an American diner that relocated from Utah

•  A very interesting pictorial display of the USA

• DON'T BLINK. DON'T LOOK AWAY. NOT EVEN FOR A SECOND. BLINK AND YOU'RE DEAD.

I am headed to Dublin this weekend so you won't hear from me again for at least a week. As always, you can find more photos on Facebook (click here). If we aren't FB friends, feel free to add me.

As a side note, I would be really interested to know who you are. If you are reading this, please consider leaving a comment with your name (first is fine), where you are and how you came to be reading my blog. Blogger has provided my with some interesting statistics and it would be neat to know more.

Cheers

My Letter Arrived

This week was a photo-filled one. The best part came as the result of a letter. My "Nuncle" Gordan sent me a note telling me I needed to lose 40 pounds while I was in London, he then enclosed the 40 pounds  I should lose. This letter cause another letter to arrive, though about 11 years late, I finally made it to Hogwarts. Below are some photos of me enjoying myself. If you would like to see more photos of the HP Tour and of my London travels thus far, click here.

I did a lot of other stuff this past week.

• Saw Viva Forever! (based on the songs of the Spice Girls) (it was not very good- fun but not good) (it is closing before I leave London)

Met a famous person: Amara Karan from Doctor Who "The God Complex"

Went on a tour of Parliament

Boat ride to Greenwich

Visited The Painted Hall (Royal Naval College)

and The Queens House

Next week will be just as exciting. Stay tuned.

Loving London

Hello All.

Let me begin by saying: To all the men who have made a difference in my life, whether you are related by blood or action, family or friendship: I thank you for being a part of my life. Happy Father's Day. Fatherhood comes in all shapes and relationships, this is a day to thank and celebrate the male mentors in our lives.

Now, back to the exciting topic you come to this blog to hear about: Kelsey in London!

Another week has come and gone. It has been busy, fulfilling and routine- all in all- absolutely wonderful.

I thought you might like to see my living situation. The space is larger than the last one and in a vary hip and diverse neighborhood. I have a bedroom to myself and share a kitchen and bathroom and shower with a roommate. There are two rooms with bathroom sinks; one has a toilet, one has a shower.

This picture has a stove top, microwave/grill/oven, and fridge in it. Can you spot them all?

So that's where I live. Now a bit about how I spent my week. I work four days a week, I would work a fifth but Friday is claimed by a leadership and culture class. Yay! Anyway, I shall tell you more about work at a later date and focus on something a bit more enjoyable: the Queen's Birthday Parade.

The parade was Saturday 15 June, starting at 10am. However, because the Queen's birthday only comes around once a year (well, twice really but she's the Queen so it's fine), a group of us left our flat at 8:15am. I hadn't come home until 3am that morning.

 This was the night before. Meet Kendall. She is in my program but living in independent housing. We and some others went out for happy hour at a Tapas restaurant near my office on Friday after class and then we got back together to go out for the night...morning...something.

Those with whom I went to the parade: Macie, Lucy, Monica, Jamie, Me.

The mall, waiting for the parade to start. It was about 54F outside, a bit chilly, especially because I was wearing a dress and 3/4 cardigan. 

Purchased a flag benefiting Hope for Heroes.

The first of many bands marching.

And the guards to take up posts along the route.

Duchess Camilla, Duchess Catherine, Prince Harry

Cousins/Family

Family

Mounted band. The guy with the drums had to guide the horse with his feet.

HRH Queen Elizabeth and Prince Phillip

Princes Charles (far) and William (near)

It was a lovely and exciting thing to see. As soon as everyone passed us, we were ready to return home for a nap.

Until next time.