Thursday 31 March 2011
Heheh...a month and three trips later...
I can't post pictures anymore because this blog thing is silly so I stopped blogging (for a month!) and now I will have to catch up...tomorrow. :) SORRY IF YOU HAVE MISSED MY FOOD PORN! ciao!
Le "V" Day, Le Date Day and Le Wednesday (2/14-16/11)
Le "V" of All Days - 2/14/11
Hoppy Valentine's Day Bunnies! Was it? Yes. Dana (LOVE OF MY LIFE) returned from Switzerland just as Emma, Dani and myself were thinking of leaving for the Tate Britain to review an exhibition of our choice. SHE TRAVELLED BY HERSELF, EVEN! Is is strange that I am so proud!?
Well, we went to the Tate Britain (first visit) and split up (Emma and Dani/Me and Dana) to pick a room in the Tate. What happened next just proves that dreams really do come true and some things in life are just the most free.
Dana and I were let into an exhibition by Susan Hiller for free by a lovely gentleman with a curious 'stache. After I inquired the price of the exhibit and let it slip that "my friend and I have to do a project on an exhibition but we, unfortunately, are poor college students and lack the funds to 'see' anything." Yeah...I put it was more casually then that...but as we turned to go back into the main gallery, this man picked up two booklets and insisted we go in for free as his "guests." THE KINDNESS OF HUMANITY!
This exhibit...I can't even describe how moving, thought provoking and pure this exhibit was. It was amazing. I can't even explain, it was such an amazing experience.
Well! Dana and I stayed there for over two hours and ended up heading home alone. So...we went to Tescos, got milk and ice cream (for it was Valentine's day and neither of us had a Valentine with us-THANKS A LOT TIMING!) to enjoy. I made dinner (can't remember what it was but I'll find it in the pictures!) and then we melted chocolate spread and Nutella and put that on our ice cream...Vanilla ice cream...the best Vanilla I have ever had in my life. OMD.
It was movie night and as we ate we watched The Queen and after I was able to chat with my boy. Oh the V of days...
2/15/11
Date Day with Dana! :) We went, this time, to Tina, We Salute You. It was definitely different then the cafes we have been going to. It was in the middle of Hackney and it was quite small. We sat at a large communal table with spreads in the middle. It's really a place to go by yourself and spend hours reading or on your laptop. You have your space but it's nice because you are never alone.
We got nomnomnommy sanwiches and then giant pieces of toast. We each had a cappuccino and then split a pot of tea which was served in a big tea pot and we received different and adorable tea cups.
We chatted about life like we always do but also had to work on our presentation based on Susan Hiller's exhibit. So artsy!
We went back to the flat, to class and then BEASTED our presentation. We both love to talk and explain and express things with wordddsssss. We were both passionate about what we were discussing and I am very happy that we were able to see her work and I am very happy we went together.
2/16/11
Wednesday...just the humpiest and PRE-ROWAN VISIT!!
I don't even remember what happened...Oh! Play Critique, Journalism, went home, cleaned, found out that Dana got a ticket to Penelope for Brandon. Just the sweetest! I talked to him for the last time with Facetime...the last time I would see him until we met in person...
Wednesday was a day that I wanted to be over the fastest...it was a day filled with excitement and anticipation.
Hoppy Valentine's Day Bunnies! Was it? Yes. Dana (LOVE OF MY LIFE) returned from Switzerland just as Emma, Dani and myself were thinking of leaving for the Tate Britain to review an exhibition of our choice. SHE TRAVELLED BY HERSELF, EVEN! Is is strange that I am so proud!?
Well, we went to the Tate Britain (first visit) and split up (Emma and Dani/Me and Dana) to pick a room in the Tate. What happened next just proves that dreams really do come true and some things in life are just the most free.
Dana and I were let into an exhibition by Susan Hiller for free by a lovely gentleman with a curious 'stache. After I inquired the price of the exhibit and let it slip that "my friend and I have to do a project on an exhibition but we, unfortunately, are poor college students and lack the funds to 'see' anything." Yeah...I put it was more casually then that...but as we turned to go back into the main gallery, this man picked up two booklets and insisted we go in for free as his "guests." THE KINDNESS OF HUMANITY!
This exhibit...I can't even describe how moving, thought provoking and pure this exhibit was. It was amazing. I can't even explain, it was such an amazing experience.
Well! Dana and I stayed there for over two hours and ended up heading home alone. So...we went to Tescos, got milk and ice cream (for it was Valentine's day and neither of us had a Valentine with us-THANKS A LOT TIMING!) to enjoy. I made dinner (can't remember what it was but I'll find it in the pictures!) and then we melted chocolate spread and Nutella and put that on our ice cream...Vanilla ice cream...the best Vanilla I have ever had in my life. OMD.
It was movie night and as we ate we watched The Queen and after I was able to chat with my boy. Oh the V of days...
2/15/11
Date Day with Dana! :) We went, this time, to Tina, We Salute You. It was definitely different then the cafes we have been going to. It was in the middle of Hackney and it was quite small. We sat at a large communal table with spreads in the middle. It's really a place to go by yourself and spend hours reading or on your laptop. You have your space but it's nice because you are never alone.
We got nomnomnommy sanwiches and then giant pieces of toast. We each had a cappuccino and then split a pot of tea which was served in a big tea pot and we received different and adorable tea cups.
We chatted about life like we always do but also had to work on our presentation based on Susan Hiller's exhibit. So artsy!
We went back to the flat, to class and then BEASTED our presentation. We both love to talk and explain and express things with wordddsssss. We were both passionate about what we were discussing and I am very happy that we were able to see her work and I am very happy we went together.
2/16/11
Wednesday...just the humpiest and PRE-ROWAN VISIT!!
I don't even remember what happened...Oh! Play Critique, Journalism, went home, cleaned, found out that Dana got a ticket to Penelope for Brandon. Just the sweetest! I talked to him for the last time with Facetime...the last time I would see him until we met in person...
Wednesday was a day that I wanted to be over the fastest...it was a day filled with excitement and anticipation.
Scotland (Quick, Quick!) 2/12-13/11
Saturday 2/12/11
Well, the next morning I got ready, brought my bags downstairs and prepared myself to receive complimentary breakfast. No, no. That would be silly. The girl at the bar (cafe/lounge bar) told me that her manager didn't tell her of any deal that included breakfast.
One thing I cannot stand...people not keeping their word. So I angrily marched down the road and got a cheap cup of coffee and a box of cereal. Upon my return, I find out that she made a mistake...and breakfast was INDEED free. So, I went to the bar and got my money back (other people had paid three pounds for their breakfast) and because I was dissatisfied I got a free mug of tea and a free juice box. TAKE THAT LADY OF "DURHDURHDURH!!"
Anyways...I got on the bus and WOW!! We stopped in so many places and I took SO. MANY. PICTURES.
My tour guide was Gavin Hunter and he wore a kilt (tartan) the entire time. Rep-re-sent. He was fantastic, so funny and filled with so much knowledge that he took so much time to review as we drove over the Scotland hills.
My favorite stop of the trip was Inverary. It was absolutely gorgeous. I can't even describe how serene the loch and the little town was. I purchased Scottish candy and browsed their infamous whiskey shop (bought NOTHING). But really it was just so quaint. Also, Elaina and I purchased a box of biscuits for real cheap and they were diviiiiiinnneee! Irrelevant!
After driving around for hours we ended up in Oban, where our second and final Scottish hostel was located. It was super cute and homey which I really liked. They had free tea, coffee and hot chocolate all of the time and the guy working at the desk was incredibly friendly and kind. The lounge had a pool table, comfy couches, the kitchen area and a fireplace. After arriving, I sat by the fire with Elaina, Michelle, Natalie and Anna with a cup of tea. So wonderful. Made me miss being at home around Christmas this year.
We went out for dinner and after getting a suggestion from a woman from Wisconsin we ended up at the WORST place in the ENTIRETY OF SCOTLAND with the worst service and THE LAMEST EXCUSE FOR A CHEESE PLATE I HAVE EVER ORDERED IN MY ENTIRE LIFE. ABSOLUTELY POOP!
Oh well! Went to bed around 10:30/11 PM after hanging in the lounge, drinking a bowl of tea and watched people interact/play pool. I slept so well and for a good amount of time, too! Thankfully!
2/13/11
Woke up and had two cinnamon scones with jam, made a pb sandwich for later, got on the road and stopped a couple of places including a stop where we saw Hamish the great highland coo! So cute!
Before that, we drove through a part of Scotland that was a winter wonderland! I didn't get to experience a Jersey winter (SNOW!) and then, as we are driving on the coast, the rain turned to snow and before I knew it, we were driving through a BLIZZARD! From the comfort of my heated coach, I go to "experience" snow. That was nice.
The entire time I listened to Coldplay. It was horribly appropriate and their songs essentially portrayed the calm I was feeling.
The last stop of the day was at Stirling Castle. It was so beautiful but I must admit, castles (stone and history) don't really blow my mind. I would have preferred to explore the town.
After some time at Stirling Castle, we headed back to Edinburgh and hopped on a train that was to take only 4-5 hours...
WE HAD SOME LOVELY DELAYS THAT EXTENDED OUR JOURNEY BY 2 HOURS. COOL! SO SO SO SO SO SO SO SO SO SO COOL!! Not. At. All. By the time I got back the Tube had closed and I had to take the Night Bus home. It wasn't terrible...but annoying.
I got home and was greeted (tackled) by an EXTREMELY excited and relieved Dani upon my return (I was two hours late and my little ladies (Emma and Dani) were worried! Awww!
It was a gorgeous night and I did not want to go to sleep right away and so Dani and I went on a walk to Portobello Road...the BACK way! Dani lead the way and arm-in-arm she showed me the cute streets and gorgeous architecture I had been living so close to but knew not of its existence.
What a perfect end to a gorgeous and peaceful trip.
Well, the next morning I got ready, brought my bags downstairs and prepared myself to receive complimentary breakfast. No, no. That would be silly. The girl at the bar (cafe/lounge bar) told me that her manager didn't tell her of any deal that included breakfast.
One thing I cannot stand...people not keeping their word. So I angrily marched down the road and got a cheap cup of coffee and a box of cereal. Upon my return, I find out that she made a mistake...and breakfast was INDEED free. So, I went to the bar and got my money back (other people had paid three pounds for their breakfast) and because I was dissatisfied I got a free mug of tea and a free juice box. TAKE THAT LADY OF "DURHDURHDURH!!"
Anyways...I got on the bus and WOW!! We stopped in so many places and I took SO. MANY. PICTURES.
My tour guide was Gavin Hunter and he wore a kilt (tartan) the entire time. Rep-re-sent. He was fantastic, so funny and filled with so much knowledge that he took so much time to review as we drove over the Scotland hills.
My favorite stop of the trip was Inverary. It was absolutely gorgeous. I can't even describe how serene the loch and the little town was. I purchased Scottish candy and browsed their infamous whiskey shop (bought NOTHING). But really it was just so quaint. Also, Elaina and I purchased a box of biscuits for real cheap and they were diviiiiiinnneee! Irrelevant!
After driving around for hours we ended up in Oban, where our second and final Scottish hostel was located. It was super cute and homey which I really liked. They had free tea, coffee and hot chocolate all of the time and the guy working at the desk was incredibly friendly and kind. The lounge had a pool table, comfy couches, the kitchen area and a fireplace. After arriving, I sat by the fire with Elaina, Michelle, Natalie and Anna with a cup of tea. So wonderful. Made me miss being at home around Christmas this year.
We went out for dinner and after getting a suggestion from a woman from Wisconsin we ended up at the WORST place in the ENTIRETY OF SCOTLAND with the worst service and THE LAMEST EXCUSE FOR A CHEESE PLATE I HAVE EVER ORDERED IN MY ENTIRE LIFE. ABSOLUTELY POOP!
Oh well! Went to bed around 10:30/11 PM after hanging in the lounge, drinking a bowl of tea and watched people interact/play pool. I slept so well and for a good amount of time, too! Thankfully!
2/13/11
Woke up and had two cinnamon scones with jam, made a pb sandwich for later, got on the road and stopped a couple of places including a stop where we saw Hamish the great highland coo! So cute!
Before that, we drove through a part of Scotland that was a winter wonderland! I didn't get to experience a Jersey winter (SNOW!) and then, as we are driving on the coast, the rain turned to snow and before I knew it, we were driving through a BLIZZARD! From the comfort of my heated coach, I go to "experience" snow. That was nice.
The entire time I listened to Coldplay. It was horribly appropriate and their songs essentially portrayed the calm I was feeling.
The last stop of the day was at Stirling Castle. It was so beautiful but I must admit, castles (stone and history) don't really blow my mind. I would have preferred to explore the town.
After some time at Stirling Castle, we headed back to Edinburgh and hopped on a train that was to take only 4-5 hours...
WE HAD SOME LOVELY DELAYS THAT EXTENDED OUR JOURNEY BY 2 HOURS. COOL! SO SO SO SO SO SO SO SO SO SO COOL!! Not. At. All. By the time I got back the Tube had closed and I had to take the Night Bus home. It wasn't terrible...but annoying.
I got home and was greeted (tackled) by an EXTREMELY excited and relieved Dani upon my return (I was two hours late and my little ladies (Emma and Dani) were worried! Awww!
It was a gorgeous night and I did not want to go to sleep right away and so Dani and I went on a walk to Portobello Road...the BACK way! Dani lead the way and arm-in-arm she showed me the cute streets and gorgeous architecture I had been living so close to but knew not of its existence.
What a perfect end to a gorgeous and peaceful trip.
Subscribe to:
Posts (Atom)