So im not much for technology but im catching on with my very first ipod and blog site, i guess i've just joined civilized society in communication. Im learning so i think thats why excited...maybe thats why im still awake after my first eventful day in London. Who needs sleep anyways? Right? Wrong. I'll probably be face down in a pub tomorrow night snoring the whole time. Anyways, as far as the flight I have only one word amazing. Well that doesn't really say much because I think everything in London is amazing, I find the whole city fascinating. From security to my terminal all i could think of was that i did it! Im actually alone, just me, myself, and I. After almost 18 years under a dictatorship its quite liberating to travel 5,000 miles in freedom. However at the same time absolutely terrifying. In the real world ignornace is no excuse as i learned in the security line after i failed to follow "procedure" with electronics. After all im still new at this, they don't care. Well the good news is neither did i, no one not even immigration could break my spirit!
"Am i really here?" I still can't really believe it. Its a dream come true...the Queen, the cute accents (Which is the ultimate souvinier), the coke light, the fashion, the milkmaid's passage. Its all...here it all comes.."..LIKE I TOTALLY LIKE LOVE LONDON ITS LIKE HELLA COOL!" Gotta love California.
TO DO LIST 4 TOMORROW...
1. Eat like the British (No switching hands for this American!)
2. Europe's longestest escalator..maybe
3. Tea with the Queen
3. Coke Light
4. ASBO? JK
5. Sleep?..maybe
So Cool! Let me know how tea with the Queen goes. Hope in all your running around you can make it to Burnt House! And the Tower--And Westminster Abby--And Harrod's--and the London Eye!! Have fun!
Posted by: Aunt Kathy at June 15, 2008 05:06 AMFinally I have someone around who understands my valley girl speak :)
Posted by: deanne at June 15, 2008 11:00 AMDictatorship? What's up with Americans going to England and shooting their mouths off? Did you forget what happened to the "Dixie Chicks"? Who are the Dixie Chicks you ask? Exacttly!
Don't forget your dumb american parents who helped make this happen. Have fun Jessica! We love you and miss you so much!
_Mom
Hey Jess,
I'm so jealous! Hope you have a great time and take lots of pictures and have great stories to tell when you get back. Tell Deanne hey, I love her blog.
Auntie Terri
Posted by: Auntie Terri at June 16, 2008 05:18 PMJess,
Drop me a line if you want some numbers of some English guys to take you round the city. Ive got loads of mates in the area! Have a good trip!
xxx
Posted by: Nick at June 18, 2008 05:12 AMHey Jess!
I'm so glad you're having fun! And I'm so proud of your newly aquired responsibility and independence... lol. Just remember your checklist and you'll be fine. I love you and miss you and feel like half of me is missing!
Live it up and don't drink too much wine. ;)
xox. Nicole
Posted by: Your very bored and lonely American Best Friend who loves and misses you like crazy :) at June 18, 2008 05:03 PMHi Jess,
What a great opportunity to travel and see the world! We are very happy you are having a great time. You already know this but everyone is soooo jealous!!