I booked a flight to Barcelona yesterday. I'm leaving tomorrow and getting back Tuesday and I'm going by myself!! I had an urge to go see the city and visit Megan and now I'm going! Did it on a whim...life is great! can\t even wait and its the trip that I've been wanting to take. We are going river trekking on Saturday and to Montserrat on Sunday! Should be quite the adventure and lots of hiking which will be wonderful! I'll give you guys stories when I get back!
Can't even believe I only have 3 weeks left. I don't want to talk about. I'm sad.
Love you all! Adios!
Thursday 17 July 2008
Sunday 13 July 2008
Straight Up and Dirty
So I know I said I would give you a deeper description of Rome and the end of my travels..um...on Tuesday, oops. But lets just think of this as a weekly TV show and you have to wait all week for the good stuff. Deal? OK cool. So where were we, Rome, yes. It was incredible. Incredible and overwhelming in the best sense of the word. Seriously, there is a piazza on every corner. Italian boys can get a little creepy when they whisper things at you while you're walking by, but I convinced myself I couldn't hear them, clearly couldn't understand them so its just wasn't happening. Thats how I deal. Other than that, it was absolutely beautiful! It was so hot outside, a far cry from London, and I definitely got burnt more than once. Who knew that Reba (of all of us) would bring the sunscreen. The tan girl from Spain brings the sunscreen..shocking..and the red-head frys because of her own stupidity. Who knew?
So we crossed quite a few things off our list there in Rome! When we arrivedon July 4, we saw the Colosseum and the Palatino (ruins of Roman Palaces) which was amazing. Colosseum was obviously great, but the Palatino is something you just don't hear about enough. It is this huge hill filled with the Roman ruins and when you take a walk up to the top you get the best view. The walk was relaxing and it was like being in a park, only you're surrounded by centuries of history. After finding our lovely hotel we found a great place for authentic Italian pizza, salad, and wine and then went to celebrate our wonderful national holiday around the Trevi fountain. The fountain was gorgeous, and crowded..crowded full of Americans with the exact same idea to crack open of bottle of champagne and where red, white, and blue with pride. It was funny actually and it would definitely rank up there with my other fourth of july experiences. No fireworks but hey the Trevi fountain will do...when in Rome you know.
The next two days were packed full of wonderful sights including: The Spanish Steps, all the Piazzas (trust me there were too many to name), Michaeangelo's David (huge...seriously, you would never guess it was so big), the Vatican (INCREDIBLE) and so many other things we would accidentally run into. With Morgan and her tusty guidebook, we couldn'tgo wrong. We ended up getting to do absolutely everything we wanted to do, and enjoyed some great Italian food and wine along the way.
So here's the cliff hanger you've been waiting for...on our second to last day in Rome.....we met a Paulo. You know what I'm talking about...(or maybe you don't ) but Paulo is the dreamboat in The Lizzie McGuire Movie who drives Lizzie around Rome and shows her the sights on his killer motorcycle. Sad I know...but I had this dream that throughout this trip, we would meet someone just like him and it would be just like the movie, although slightly different because I would be using him for his bike and to show me around Rome. Oops. Anyway, never did I actually think we would be walking down the street and Paulo would appear before us, offering us that very ride through Rome on his bike. It did, it definitely did except Paulo is now Leonardo and Leo is older and cuter and is a professional tour guide for celebs...not kidding on that one. He immediately fell for Rebecca and took her on a little aka long ride through Roma, showing her everything she would ever want to see, so much that it would have taken her a week to see on her own. Yes, we were all super jealous but she had a blast! He was very nice, and when we saw him the next day, Rebecca asked him if he wouldn't mind taking me for a little ride cause I was too shy to ask myself. Sure enough he did..and it was incredible!! So much fun, and I'm still thanking Reba as I type for such a great night...I wouldn't have had the balls to ask myself so thank god for her! Rome was wonderful and I can't wait to go back someday soon. There really is no place quite like it!
Since we have been back to London, there has been considerably less sunshine and heat, which although nice at first, I was beginning to miss sweating a little. It reminds me of summers in Texas, and although I am having the time of my life here, its hard not to miss home. A home I will not get to see till Thanksgiving. boo. But I will treck on, after all I'm in London! This week has been great as usual but hard because we all had to go back to work again. This week has been particularly great with my work, because my office couldn't have been more excited to here all my stories from Italy. It was so much fun telling them...they get so excited just to listen. They are absolutely the most amazing people...I might have to come back to London just to visit them and go out on weekly lunch to get pancakes. Best thing ever by the way..chocolate, strawberries, bananas wrapped in bread=kick ass lunch! It has been such a fun week, because me and Rebecca (absolutely adorable coworker) are going to have a Chinese/sushi (still debating) dinner date and go see Mamma Mia! It will be so much fun and I can't wait.
This weekend was my roomate, Kaylin's 21st birthday and we had so much fun surprising her with a cake, champagne, and a HUGE banner I had made for her at work on Friday night. She was with her family all week for the celebration and we also got to take her out to a club ONANON in picadilly last night! It was such a great night, and although I have been feeling kinda sick and haven't been up to my party potential, it was a incredible night all the same! I think she had a wonderful birthday even though she was so far from home!
Today was one of the best days I've had yet, despite still being sick. I slept in a little, woke up rolled out of bed and headed for destination Hyde Park. I was on a mission to lay and nap in the park with no care in the world and finish this book I've been reading, Straight Up and Dirty, by Stephanie Klien. Now this is a great book, and I would recommend it, even to my mom. It's about relationships, finding yourself, and some hilarious details about the red-headed author's love life. Yes, she's a red-head and no that's not why I love it so much. She's a great writer, and she tells it like it is. I don't always agree with her and parts of it made my cry (awkward in the park but whatev) but its a great memoir with little slices of Sex & the City thrown in for good measure. I loved it. Can't wait to start another book, it's great for the tube here when you get tired of the tabloids...although I have felt behind on my gossip these days so I might need to take a break from actual intelligent reading just to catch up on Amy Winehouse's most recent crisis.
Although I did hear about Angelina's lil ones being born, and even though Vivianne is ok, what's up with Knox as a name. Why do celebs feel they have to name their kids the weirdest names to make them stand out. Fact: with Angelina and Brad as parents, along with their 132434 other siblings...job done. Promise.
Don't know when I'll write again, because clearly I'm getting lazy but I miss you all. Time is flying by and I'm getting sad that my time here is almost over, but good news: you all get me back very very soon. And I get some decent mexican food soooo yay!
So we crossed quite a few things off our list there in Rome! When we arrivedon July 4, we saw the Colosseum and the Palatino (ruins of Roman Palaces) which was amazing. Colosseum was obviously great, but the Palatino is something you just don't hear about enough. It is this huge hill filled with the Roman ruins and when you take a walk up to the top you get the best view. The walk was relaxing and it was like being in a park, only you're surrounded by centuries of history. After finding our lovely hotel we found a great place for authentic Italian pizza, salad, and wine and then went to celebrate our wonderful national holiday around the Trevi fountain. The fountain was gorgeous, and crowded..crowded full of Americans with the exact same idea to crack open of bottle of champagne and where red, white, and blue with pride. It was funny actually and it would definitely rank up there with my other fourth of july experiences. No fireworks but hey the Trevi fountain will do...when in Rome you know.
The next two days were packed full of wonderful sights including: The Spanish Steps, all the Piazzas (trust me there were too many to name), Michaeangelo's David (huge...seriously, you would never guess it was so big), the Vatican (INCREDIBLE) and so many other things we would accidentally run into. With Morgan and her tusty guidebook, we couldn'tgo wrong. We ended up getting to do absolutely everything we wanted to do, and enjoyed some great Italian food and wine along the way.
So here's the cliff hanger you've been waiting for...on our second to last day in Rome.....we met a Paulo. You know what I'm talking about...(or maybe you don't ) but Paulo is the dreamboat in The Lizzie McGuire Movie who drives Lizzie around Rome and shows her the sights on his killer motorcycle. Sad I know...but I had this dream that throughout this trip, we would meet someone just like him and it would be just like the movie, although slightly different because I would be using him for his bike and to show me around Rome. Oops. Anyway, never did I actually think we would be walking down the street and Paulo would appear before us, offering us that very ride through Rome on his bike. It did, it definitely did except Paulo is now Leonardo and Leo is older and cuter and is a professional tour guide for celebs...not kidding on that one. He immediately fell for Rebecca and took her on a little aka long ride through Roma, showing her everything she would ever want to see, so much that it would have taken her a week to see on her own. Yes, we were all super jealous but she had a blast! He was very nice, and when we saw him the next day, Rebecca asked him if he wouldn't mind taking me for a little ride cause I was too shy to ask myself. Sure enough he did..and it was incredible!! So much fun, and I'm still thanking Reba as I type for such a great night...I wouldn't have had the balls to ask myself so thank god for her! Rome was wonderful and I can't wait to go back someday soon. There really is no place quite like it!
Since we have been back to London, there has been considerably less sunshine and heat, which although nice at first, I was beginning to miss sweating a little. It reminds me of summers in Texas, and although I am having the time of my life here, its hard not to miss home. A home I will not get to see till Thanksgiving. boo. But I will treck on, after all I'm in London! This week has been great as usual but hard because we all had to go back to work again. This week has been particularly great with my work, because my office couldn't have been more excited to here all my stories from Italy. It was so much fun telling them...they get so excited just to listen. They are absolutely the most amazing people...I might have to come back to London just to visit them and go out on weekly lunch to get pancakes. Best thing ever by the way..chocolate, strawberries, bananas wrapped in bread=kick ass lunch! It has been such a fun week, because me and Rebecca (absolutely adorable coworker) are going to have a Chinese/sushi (still debating) dinner date and go see Mamma Mia! It will be so much fun and I can't wait.
This weekend was my roomate, Kaylin's 21st birthday and we had so much fun surprising her with a cake, champagne, and a HUGE banner I had made for her at work on Friday night. She was with her family all week for the celebration and we also got to take her out to a club ONANON in picadilly last night! It was such a great night, and although I have been feeling kinda sick and haven't been up to my party potential, it was a incredible night all the same! I think she had a wonderful birthday even though she was so far from home!
Today was one of the best days I've had yet, despite still being sick. I slept in a little, woke up rolled out of bed and headed for destination Hyde Park. I was on a mission to lay and nap in the park with no care in the world and finish this book I've been reading, Straight Up and Dirty, by Stephanie Klien. Now this is a great book, and I would recommend it, even to my mom. It's about relationships, finding yourself, and some hilarious details about the red-headed author's love life. Yes, she's a red-head and no that's not why I love it so much. She's a great writer, and she tells it like it is. I don't always agree with her and parts of it made my cry (awkward in the park but whatev) but its a great memoir with little slices of Sex & the City thrown in for good measure. I loved it. Can't wait to start another book, it's great for the tube here when you get tired of the tabloids...although I have felt behind on my gossip these days so I might need to take a break from actual intelligent reading just to catch up on Amy Winehouse's most recent crisis.
Although I did hear about Angelina's lil ones being born, and even though Vivianne is ok, what's up with Knox as a name. Why do celebs feel they have to name their kids the weirdest names to make them stand out. Fact: with Angelina and Brad as parents, along with their 132434 other siblings...job done. Promise.
Don't know when I'll write again, because clearly I'm getting lazy but I miss you all. Time is flying by and I'm getting sad that my time here is almost over, but good news: you all get me back very very soon. And I get some decent mexican food soooo yay!
Monday 7 July 2008
When in Rome...
So, this will have to go down in the record as these last two weeks being the best I have had yet here so far! IT's been so much fun that I haven't had the time nor the energy to devote to writing about it all...but thats ok I say! If I was spending too much time typing away...whats the point ya know! Plus, I have to take advantage of a giant vacation like this before i have to think about being an adult. ewww... yuck.
So the last two weeks have been intense..so intense that I'm writing this blog on only two hours of sleep from last night. oops. Anyway, on the 21st of June, Kevin came to visit me in good ol' england! It was incredible to see him and it was fun to show him around where i live...as if i knew the ropes and everything. It is crazy that i live here, I still can't get over it. We saw a couple museums, one was the Imperial World War II museum which was soooo good. Extremely sad and tough to get through but it was something that I'm so glad I got to see. If anyone else comes to visit, you should go there..you won't regret it at all. We also went to the V&A museum with a FASHION section which was AWESOME! I love thaat the museums here are full of greatness while also being free! It works out well for a poor American like me. Trust me, any American who comes here is poor. London sucks the money right out of you. Beware.
We did some sightseeing, ate Italian and Thai food alot, drank some great beer, and hung out with the girls all week. I had to work a couple of the days which sucked but it wasn't too bad, because Kev got to do his own sightseeing without me slowing him down. We also saw a show! While I was working, Kevin bought tickets for the musical Billy Elliot, then he went and got sushi and wine and set up a little picnic before we had to rush to the show. So cute!! I loved it of course...especially with the brownies and cookies he got me for dessert! Our seats were great and it was the best show...not as good as wicked but still quite impressive! All in all...the week was just what I needed. I was so happy to see him, and I miss him so much! There were so many more things I wanted to do with him while he was here...come back kev??
So after Kev left last sat, I was saved for at least a few hours because the blocks (in case you don't know, this is my second family pretty much) came into lodnon for a few hours on a layover so i took them out and showed them aorund, we had a drink and lunch at a pub and it was so fun to talk to them and see them. It figures they would come visit me instead of my own parents. mom&dad-don't be hurt, but you know it's true. ;)
So after they left me, I was truly alone for seriously the first time all summer I think. I'm constantly surrounded by people I live with, work people, and then when Kev came to visit, so after they all left...it was weird. Most of my roomies were in Scotland so it was nice to just relax but i did miss everyone.
Continuing on with my second week! ITALY!!!!! This was the big trip, me, morgan, emily, danna, and reba took to venice,then florence (my fav!), and then ROMA!! Ahhhh...I love love love italy. Bella Bella Bella. So much fun. It was probably the most fun little vaca for the trip this summer. Venice was gorgoeous and definitely something I'm glad we saw. Florence had the most beautiful chruches and streets. The city was small enough that we could walk everywhere and not be too exhausted at the end of the day. Through the entire vaca, I swear we walked over 12 hours a day at least. Myfeet were absolutely hating me, but it was worth the pain. I've decided I might move to florence or at least go back sometime soon and really stay and enjoy it for longer. Great people. great wine, great company. All of us girls ended up making pastafor dinner and drinking on the bridge the night before july fourth. Around midnight im also pretty sure that we sang the star spangled banner...embarrassing for us. oh well!
Finally, Rome was for almost 3 days and Rome needed all the time it could get! Completely overwhelming and gorgeoud. Such wonderful architecture and art...and GELATO!! So goood! Literally had some everyday while we were in Italy...when in rome, ya know!!?? There are so many more thing sto say about rome and unfortunately i am falling asleep as i type...oh well. I'll leave you at a cliffhanger so you will read tomorrow. Let's just say we met an Italian, in love with one of our friends, and took us around Rome on his motorcycle...wanna tune in tomorrow? I'll keep you posted. I love it here...life is too short i swear. xoxo
So the last two weeks have been intense..so intense that I'm writing this blog on only two hours of sleep from last night. oops. Anyway, on the 21st of June, Kevin came to visit me in good ol' england! It was incredible to see him and it was fun to show him around where i live...as if i knew the ropes and everything. It is crazy that i live here, I still can't get over it. We saw a couple museums, one was the Imperial World War II museum which was soooo good. Extremely sad and tough to get through but it was something that I'm so glad I got to see. If anyone else comes to visit, you should go there..you won't regret it at all. We also went to the V&A museum with a FASHION section which was AWESOME! I love thaat the museums here are full of greatness while also being free! It works out well for a poor American like me. Trust me, any American who comes here is poor. London sucks the money right out of you. Beware.
We did some sightseeing, ate Italian and Thai food alot, drank some great beer, and hung out with the girls all week. I had to work a couple of the days which sucked but it wasn't too bad, because Kev got to do his own sightseeing without me slowing him down. We also saw a show! While I was working, Kevin bought tickets for the musical Billy Elliot, then he went and got sushi and wine and set up a little picnic before we had to rush to the show. So cute!! I loved it of course...especially with the brownies and cookies he got me for dessert! Our seats were great and it was the best show...not as good as wicked but still quite impressive! All in all...the week was just what I needed. I was so happy to see him, and I miss him so much! There were so many more things I wanted to do with him while he was here...come back kev??
So after Kev left last sat, I was saved for at least a few hours because the blocks (in case you don't know, this is my second family pretty much) came into lodnon for a few hours on a layover so i took them out and showed them aorund, we had a drink and lunch at a pub and it was so fun to talk to them and see them. It figures they would come visit me instead of my own parents. mom&dad-don't be hurt, but you know it's true. ;)
So after they left me, I was truly alone for seriously the first time all summer I think. I'm constantly surrounded by people I live with, work people, and then when Kev came to visit, so after they all left...it was weird. Most of my roomies were in Scotland so it was nice to just relax but i did miss everyone.
Continuing on with my second week! ITALY!!!!! This was the big trip, me, morgan, emily, danna, and reba took to venice,then florence (my fav!), and then ROMA!! Ahhhh...I love love love italy. Bella Bella Bella. So much fun. It was probably the most fun little vaca for the trip this summer. Venice was gorgoeous and definitely something I'm glad we saw. Florence had the most beautiful chruches and streets. The city was small enough that we could walk everywhere and not be too exhausted at the end of the day. Through the entire vaca, I swear we walked over 12 hours a day at least. Myfeet were absolutely hating me, but it was worth the pain. I've decided I might move to florence or at least go back sometime soon and really stay and enjoy it for longer. Great people. great wine, great company. All of us girls ended up making pastafor dinner and drinking on the bridge the night before july fourth. Around midnight im also pretty sure that we sang the star spangled banner...embarrassing for us. oh well!
Finally, Rome was for almost 3 days and Rome needed all the time it could get! Completely overwhelming and gorgeoud. Such wonderful architecture and art...and GELATO!! So goood! Literally had some everyday while we were in Italy...when in rome, ya know!!?? There are so many more thing sto say about rome and unfortunately i am falling asleep as i type...oh well. I'll leave you at a cliffhanger so you will read tomorrow. Let's just say we met an Italian, in love with one of our friends, and took us around Rome on his motorcycle...wanna tune in tomorrow? I'll keep you posted. I love it here...life is too short i swear. xoxo
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