I was asked by a few people if I was going to blog this summer to keep everyone in the know about what I'm doing. I always said I would never write one of these because it seems a bit self-centered to think people want to sit around and read about you, but, since it was requested, I aim to please.
I got in to Heathrow around 11:30AM, collected another stamp on my passport and headed to the tube. I left my luggage at Kings Cross and have been wandering a bit. I just bought a cell phone to use over here for the summer. It was free when you purchased 20 pounds of talk time and let me tell you, it is a beauty. Red and metallic with weird circular patterns. It sort of reminds me of something that you would buy in the Target dollar spot at Christmas to put in a little kid's stocking. I love it. Here is a typical Erin move--I walked an extra couple of blocks to go to a different phone store because I liked the name better. I could've stopped at Vodafone, but that is a boring, generic name. Let's be a little more creative, people. I bought my phone at The Orange Shop. The inside of the store was painted Orange, it was obnoxious, and it won my heart. Also, I took note of the fact that when I want to add more minutes to my phone, it's called "topping off" your phone. Or...are you "topping off" the minutes? I'm not sure which. Bonus to going to The Orange Shop, there is a tiny retro coffee shop across the street with organic iced lates and free wireless internet. Guess where I am right now?
I am not sure what I am going to do with myself for the next few hours. I can't go over to my cousin's flat until 7:30 tonight, meaning I have 4 1/2 hours left to kill. I do want to go find place to buy maps of London and Ireland. For those of you who don't know my last minute change of plans--I'm headed to Ireland on Thursday and getting back on Monday! I decided at 1:00 AM the morning before leaving for London. I have no clue what I am doing there, I just know I have a flight and a hostile that includes linen. My friend Kenny (from Cape Town) in playing in a rugby tournament in Dublin next week so I will probably go watch a game. I also feel it will be necessary to tour the Guiness brewery.
Tomorrow I will be in London for the day, might try to contact someone about my research, which has come to a roadblock. Macmillan Cancer Support Center---if you read my blog please call me. I want you.
Ok, I know we already approached this subject, but this coffeee shop is seriously cute. I wonder if they would mind of I napped on the couch. next to my table is record player that has a metal statue of a.....crap, I can't remember the name for it. What are the things that shoot cannonballs? Cannonballers? I'm going to be embarrased when I remember what those are called. Whatever. Along with the cannonballer is a cactus, a tiny little stained glass lamp, and an old fashioned telephone. The walls are teal and red and there are musical posters hanging everywhere. Cafe Eterno is my new favorite place.
Sarah Hanneman---I got off the tube at Leister Square and hunted for the coffee shop that was voted 2005's best coffee place. You know where I'm talking about. Anyway, I couldn't find it! what was it called? I'm pretty sure it was named after a year--1885 or something.
Wow, apparently I am a natural blogger because this is getting long. I would have a knack for it since I ramble when I talk and tell lots of random stories.
I feel like stores that sell maps might close kind of earlyish here...maybe I should go do that.
Here is my cell number incase anyone is interested in calling me over here. It might cost you a kidney, I'm not sure. 07530861204. I think there is a country code you have to dial before the number but I don't know what it is. Google it.
The weather here is PERFECT, not like the crap I left in Wisconsin (AKA severe storms and an abmormally cold summer) It is sunny and around 70 degrees.
Ok so long for now!
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