Wow, this week has gone fast...

Wednesday
This day was actually not quite a normal Wednesday, because we didn't have a normal theatre class. (yay!) Instead, we paired up and had 15 minute sessions with him to discuss the topic for our final paper. This was much less painful than a full class and we liked my idea, so that improved the day immensely. Our Britain Today class was different as well. Since Martin is still in the States, we had an expert in EU affairs come in and teach us about the history and nature of the EU, as well as Britain's connection (or lack thereof) to it. He was really funny and had interesting stuff to say, so it was a nice class. Then we all headed down to the Globe where we were going to see Romeo & Juliet that night. The group I was with ended up eating at Nando's beforehand. It was a nice place--lots of tasty chicken. mm mmm. Then we went to the play! Everyone had predicted rain (which, in an open ceiling theatre, is not fun), but the sky was clear and it was even a nice temperature. And it was SO cool to get a glimpse at what shows must have been like back then--totally different than your average theatre experience today. The play was better than I had anticipated (R&J isn't my favorite), but it was very tiring to stand for three hours in the groundling area. :P The play itself was alright. The rhythm of the production was good (it flowed smoothly and quickly). The leads were so young looking! And unfortunately they had absolutely no chemistry, which--when you're watching a play where the leads kill themselves for love--is kind of important. Oh well, there were other parts that were admirable. Like Benvolio. He as super cute and talented and funny. And it was the actor's professional stage debut! Interestingly, the production was able to bring out a lot of the humor in the play, which is there in the lines but is often skipped over in favor of keeping the tone completely serious. At the end of the night, I was glad I was able to experience a play in the Globe (eeekk!), but sad that my feet and back had to suffer for it. :P

Me and Beth at the Globe!

Thursday
After a normal Shakespeare class in the morning, I was very proud of myself, because I went to work on one of my many papers (Britain Today, to be exact) that are due next week. (yuck.) I basically spent all afternoon on it. It was nice to have a solid rough draft under my belt. After that I went with a few people to o'neills for dinner. We hung out and talked, which was nice, but unfortunately we were almost late for our play. Anne and I ran. It was not nice being hot and sweaty in the auditorium. :P But at least we got there in time (barely)! The play was Time and the Conways. I enjoyed it, but I don't think I get it. Not yet anyways. I've been contemplating it... It was to do with this family and time and lives... it's very strange... I'm looking forward to discussing it more (especially the ending and the final message...).

Friday
Today we went to Cambridge! It was a nice day (mostly sunny, with occasional cloudy moments). We saw lots of buildings and churches. It was mostly just nice to walk around the streets. It's a very pretty college town. I was excited to discover (or rediscover, maybe?), when we were in the Wren Library at Trinity College, that that's where A. A. Milne went to college! So cool! :)

At the top of the tower of Great St. Mary's (church) over looking Cambridge.

Me and Jessica in the Great Court at Trinity College.

The Round Church. cute, eh? :)

So now I'm writing papers and doing last minute things (like seeing plays!). But mostly papers. :P