"It's like I've been magically transported to a futuristic zoo..." 2/8/11

February 8th 2011

Notting Hill Gate Circle/District Line

LJ <3

I can't even believe how amazing this day was. "Absolutely brilliant" is most definitely an understatement.

It was a Tuesday and therefore Dana and my "Date Day." I love that we have a little tradition in London, especially because we have met the most extraordinary people and seen the most marvelous sights.

AMAZING Cappuccino

GOLDEN SYRUP! <3

When Dana and I finally got to LJ Coffee House and realized what we wanted to order...it became clear that we were 1) American and that 2) We were going to have an eye-opening and completely charismatic experience. Dana and I compliment each other very well...to the point where those who experience our audible exchanges make quite a variety of observations and/or suggestions. From the time we walked into the coffee house of love and fabulousity, we traveled around a never-ending cycle of fits, giggles, inside jokes, sarcastic remarks (in the friendliest of ways) and good conversation with the owner LJ. 

The Flat White with LJ's Talent on the Top

Crumpets with Golden Syrup

He made it clear that he was incredibly and most cleverly sarcastic and that he would be using the fact that we were American to his (comedic) advantage. Dana and I have been told many things by our observers: We should have a web show. We could be our own sitcom. We don't need any other form of entertainment....

Lemon, Blueberry Cake - Super Lemony!! 

But on this day...a new observation was made by our beloved LJ...

In between chats with LJ, Dana and I decided to play our "face of an oxymoron" game. We went back and forth putting on our beset "ferociously happy" and "menacingly sympathetic" faces and after we finished (essentially, the first round), LJ made the comment:

"It's like I've been magically transported to a futuristic zoo!!" 

Wow...so...accurate! While in the coffee house, we wished aloud for a Flat White, after LJ nonchalantly mentioned that he could create the face of a Native American on the top with cream, and he brought us one to share with a Native American head on its top. 

Notice the LIP Chairs

He also informed Dana and I, after I had asked what was in the porridge, that the porridge contained Oompa Loompas that had gotten old, turned gray, died and had been made into the delicious porridge...why so funny?!?!

The Jonas Brothers and James McAvoy had eaten at LJ's...which may have been freaked out about (a little bit) by Dana. 

At about 2:30 PM we had to depart this most lovely Soho coffee house...best I have been in (it's the only...one...also) and after arriving back at the flat, made sandwiches and headed to Kensington Gardens to read before class. 

THEN!! We had class which was delightful as always. Even though the night didn't end so smoothly, it was an amazing day filled with appreciation, good spirits, a lovely barrister an the promise of adventure. I was happy on this day. :) 

Reading Before Class

First of all, THE SUN WAS SHINING SO INCREDIBLY BRIGHTLY! That alone made the day instantly PHENOMENAL!