This day started off with an in depth discussion of a passage from Othello in Shakespeare class. It was really interesting to just pick apart a monologue and throw different ideas around about our interpretation. (yes, I'm a nerd.) After that I had a break before my next class, so I printed off my notes for my seminar (thank goodness the school computer let me open a document created on a mac!), went to STA to pay for Paris (Pat--you owe me mulla) ;), and waited in line forever at the post office to mail off some letters. (Oh, and at STA I almost had a problem, because the wrong return tickets had been booked--not because of me!--and instead it was two sets of "to" tickets, but thankfully we got it sorted out and Patrick and I will be able to get back to London!) My seminar in my Novel class went well. I got a bit nervous and thought I sounded a kind of long winded and boring, but I think that it went well over all. Afterward, we had a Britain Today class (which we normally have on Wednesday). This class was to give us some background and prepare us for our trip to Scotland (which we leave for tomorrow!). We learned about Scotland identity and their currently evolving state of self government.
That night one of the professors took some of us out for Turkish food. (We got to sign up for different nights and different kinds of food and I chose this one.) I had grilled kofte and couscous. It was tasty enough (although not quite my cup of tea). And we all shared little bites of baklava, rice pudding, cinnamon ice cream, and chocolate cake for dessert. I was proud of myself for trying it all (except I didn't have any of the rice pudding) and being adventurous! yay for me! Then we came home and I got to see Hanna's and Bridget's awesome music video! So cute! I love it! It was a great ending to my day. :)
Tuesday
Today I got up early to talk to Patrick (and show him Hanna's awesome music video). I went in for my one (one-hour) class. It was short and sweet. :) Afterwards I was soooo tired. When I was on the tube, I could hardly stay awake. So I kind of fell on my bed and took a nap as soon as I got home. But then I went on a run when I woke up! That was nice. It's always difficult for me to work in exercising when I'm traveling (I'm better when I have a regular routine), so it was quite an accomplishment. The biggest event of the day, however, was that after dinner we celebrated... Pancake Day! They were tasty. Usually they have them with sugar and lemon here, but that's not really an option for me, so I spread Nutella on mine and wrapped it up into a delicious roll of goodness. yummm.
Ros creating a yummy pancake!
My Nutella pancake in mid roll. mmmmm.
Wow I was mentioned *twice* in this one! I feel so special! :)
ReplyDeleteThat pancake looks delish, I wish I could have one... I cannot believe you are going to Scotland, you are too dang lucky! Keep up the good work!
--Han
(and yes I am very proud of your adventurous food tasting!)
Off to Scotland are you lassie? Well just keep these in mind:
ReplyDeleteIs truagh a’bhantrach a’ phiob.
Poor is the bagpipe when widowed.
Cha d’dhùin doras nach d’fhosgail doras.
No door ever closed, but another opened.
Dùnan math innearach, màthair na ciste-mine.
A good dungheap is mother to the meal chest.
Is e ‘n t-ionnsachadh òg an t-ionnsachadh bòidheach.
The learning in youth is the pretty learning.
Granny and I have to see Hanna's video; it sounds terrific.
Maybe you could jot down the recipes for your favorite foods and we could have a food tasting party celebrating your return.
Love, Poppy L
I can't wait to hear about scotland. It sounds like it it going to be amazing. I will have the money for Paris for you. No need to break my arms or anything. ;)
ReplyDeleteYour Dad just e-mailed Hanna and Bridgett's video. Cute. Emma is a sweetie, too. Oh, by the way, Granny and I have arranged to take the Paris trip with you and Patrick. . . . Just kidding ;-)!
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