Blogs from Maida Vale, Greater London, England, United Kingdom, Europe - page 2

The title of this entry is absolutely correct!!! What a story to tell, I am still on a natural high. I don't want to miss out on telling you about the 155th Oxford-Cambridge Boat Race though. So let me knock that one off quick. The Oxford-Cambridge Boat Race is a huge event every year that is watched by 7 million people on TV. The two universities each have an 8 person boat, and they race down the Thames River for a course that takes about 20 minutes to complete. A bunch of my flatmates, my friend Christian, and Joe's friend who lives in Scotland named Adam, all headed to the race for a day of fun. Myself, Christian, Adam and Kait all rooted for Oxford, while Joe, Tara and Deborah rooted for Cambridge. Surprisingly, there ... read more

Hallo! So I couldn't wait for Michael to leave! And finally he did! (JUST KIDDING 120%) That Saturday night brought about one of my best dinners while in London. Joe and I were the only ones home, so Christian joined us and we made a pot luck...with only 3 people (don't judge). We were lonely and thought, hey, why not pull all of our resources together and make one large meal. (To be completely honest it was my idea, but I'll let them share in the credit). Here is what each person made: Joe: Mozzarella Pork with a side of delicious homemade sauce Christian: Garlic and Buttered Angel Hair Pasta with Shrimp Me: Roasted Chicken with Blue Cheese and Bacon Cheese Fries (I'm all about cheese) When you are done being jealous and shocked...continue on...... It ... read more

The following is an account of the first half of the week following the last post. To catch you up to speed, my best friend Michael has arrived in London, we celebrated my 21st Birthday on the 15th. Ok....action: Wow....I cannot believe my body has not collapsed yet. After having a crazy Spring Break with Tara (Madison), the week with Michael was definitely part 2. Showing him around the city during the day, partying it up at night, getting back around 3:30am, waking up around 10am for class, sending Michael to do something fun, meeting up with him...repeat, repeat, repeat. It was an incredible, yet exhausting week. Better do it when you're young. Monday- Started out with my class at 9:00am. What a way to begin the day after your birthday. I left Michael sleeping on ... read more

Hallo! It has officially been announced: JOSEPH BIDEN will be speaking at Syracuse University's 2009 Graduation! I am so excited!!! My parents and I will be at graduation this year, honoring the diplomacy (is that the right word) of my cousin Blake. We are extremely proud of her...and Vice President Biden makes the day just that much better. Tomorrow Tara (I mean Madison...you'll find out soon) and I leave for BARCELONA....It is officially SPRING BREAK!!! I took my last midterm today, and free (for a week that is). So let me fill you in on my week. Monday: Spent doing papers. One entitled: "Contextualizing the Emerging Picture of Modern Britain through English Comedy" Tuesday: In a spur of the moment idea, because as Lady Tara says "you can just do these kind of things in London", ... read more

Hallo, I just got back from an AMAZING, RIDICULOUS, INCREDIBLE show called La Clique. Description to follow. First.... So tomorrow morning at 5:15am, a taxi will arrive in front of our flat, and we will be getting in (if all goes well). And then off to Heathrow where we will be flying off to Amsterdam for the weekend. We have a jam-packed itinerary of things we want to see, but if I tell you know, what will I have to share upon my return. Which, by the way, is Monday morning. So get out your tissues...because this will be my last entry until Monday. Yesterday, my day off from school, I went to visit the Tate Modern. It is a modern art museum here, and very interesting. You are not allowed to take pictures there, and ... read more