Yes, let's be real, I can't believe it. I feel like I just got from spring break last week. It's insane. My classes will be done this week, so I'm doing a bunch of end of term papers and have a final as well. Then my family is arriving Wednesday for five days and I've worked it out to fly home with them as well. I feel like we've been talking about them coming for months and the day is almost here!
Honestly I have learned a ton on this experience, not just about London or Europe, but about myself. After last semester full of changes and going through the "what do I want to do with my life?!" crisis I'm so glad I got the opportunity to come here and just get away. I've fallen in love with my routine here, having work and school to make the week go faster and some variety! I've truly rediscovered my independence, I've done so much on my own and it's great to feel confident just being alone again. I know that I'll figure out life and what I want to do after graduation eventually, but right now I'm just happy living in the moment, week to week. Most of my friends reading this are probably thinking whoa.... Savannah not think ahead?! WHAT? But it's true, here I just look from one week to the next enjoying each day and the differences it has brought me. I'm excited to go home don't get me wrong, but I think this is the kind of experience I needed to re-evaluate me and my life.
I'll always thank London for this new attitude of mine, I'm focused on the positive, taking the day by storm, enjoying the little things, just appreciating everything I have. This has been an incredible opportunity I've gotten to see numerous countries in Europe, seen the beauty they have to offer. I've been able to work for a corporation with some incredible people who I've learned a lot from and laughed endlessly with. And I've gained two incredible best friends who have been there through it all, and I'm so thankful to have them at the U this next year for even more good times.
Alright back to the London business, what have I been doing?? Well honestly been working a ton! But also going to tons of shows!!!! Since I got back from Barcelona I've seen Grease, Legally Blonde, and Les Miserables. And all of them were fantastic! As you can probably tell musicals are my guilty pleasure, I can't get enough of them. I also saw two more plays for my theater class: Rocket to the Moon and Clybourne Park both of which were really really good! One of my favorite parts of London is definitely the West End, it's always packed with people and full of light, very vibrant part of the city. I picked up tickets to Wicket while my family is here so I even get to end my last week with another show :)
It's exciting that they are coming at the end because I get to do all the big touristy things one last time with them. I can't wait to show them the city I've fallen in love with. I'll definitely be back to London many times in my life :)
Otherwise I've been trying to walk the city as much as possible because it has finally gotten really nice outside! I really love Parliament Square and Big Ben of course, also I've been up to Regent's Park this past weekend which is HUGE! It's absolutely gorgeous, they have a big pond where you can rent paddle boats and lots of gorgeous gardens and open areas for football too. I walked past the zoo too but dang was the line long to go so I figured I'd wait on that one ha
Otherwise hmmm I went to my first official "football" match to see the Queen's Park Rangers which is a smaller more local team. My were their fans enthusiastic! Haha I've never heard so many people yelling the same vulgar cheer at once! Even little kids were standing on their seats screaming at the opposing team's fans. Seriously major entertainment. QPR killed them so all the fans were extremely happy and confident leaving haha It was a fun experience and would you believe that the reason i went was for CLASS? Yes for my understanding modern britain class our teacher felt it necessary to experience this environment. Can you tell he's my favorite? :)
I also have been to the Victoria & Albert Museum, the Science Museum, and I am hoping to get to the Imperial War Museum too before I leave. Otherwise honestly there isn't too much that I wanted to see that I haven't had time to yet. Just the markets probably, which I'm going to take my family to at least one!
Here's some of my pictures since Barcelona :)
1 paper, 1 presentation, 1 exam left
3 days until the Georges arrive
7 days until I'm back in the USA!
I'm off to enjoy my last week, enjoy the pics!
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| My desk at Bank of Ireland |
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| My marketing team! Emma:Colette:Keith:Paula |
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| Whole team together :) Gonna miss them sooo much! |
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| Best manager in the world :) <3 Paula |
