As I Like It

What can I say? I've just been having a good couple of days! On Monday, I found out that all of our teachers realized we've been working too hard and they totally overhauled their syllabi to make them easier. That takes such a load of my back! I had hated feeling like I couldn't go see the city because I was doing homework, and now more of the homework involves going and doing things anyways. Genna and I went to the Science Museum to celebrate, where we played Pong, did an Entrapment-style burglar alarm evasion, programmed little fish, and did so many other cool things. Also, I found out that a friend of mine from high school is also here in London!

Tuesday, our teacher cancelled class for us to go to museums, and I got to go to the Tate Gallery. I just love museums, and this one was neat. It's mostly British artists, and some neat paintings. I don't know if you've seen the one of the two girls and the chinese lanterns, but it just glows in person. It's amazing. There's also a really neat one of a tube map, but with people instead.

Yesterday, I found out that AIM actually does work here. Surprise! So, you may see me on occasionally.

Today, we went to Stratford-upon-Avon (AKA Shakespeare's Birthplace) where we saw a ton of old houses, ate fantastic hot chocolate, and saw a production of As You Like It. The first act was a tad slow, but the second act was hilarious. My favorite quote: "Sell now, you are not for all markets", which is a woman masquerading as a man, convincing the woman who has fallen in love with her to forget about her and marry a shepherd instead. Now that I type it, it sounds kind of weird.

Umm...so anyways...for those of you who know her, my freshman year roommate Catherine (not to be confused with my sophomore year roommate Catherine) is getting married. Congratulations! I'm off to live with a member family for a few days, then a day trip to Scotland. Enjoy yourselves!