Emily fell in love with a 17 year old boy this weekend

I apologize for neglecting this silly blog for so long. I have been doing so many fun things that you don't know about but being so busy gives me no time to post new stuff. The Zohan screening was pretty cool. After a few glasses of wine, the movie was actually really funny.  We also got a bunch of free hair products which is awesome since I recently ran out of my sea salt spray and they replaced it for me! Still rocking the curls and no plans to straighten once this summer.  I think it will help restore my hair and maybe get some thickness back into those roots. 

Lillian took me and two other interns to an amazing French lunch last week, the first French restaurant in London to be exact. I think that is my new fav type of cuisine.  This might change back to Italian after our week in Italia (leaving Wednesday!) 

I got to walk the red carpet again and sign a ton of autographs (hmm not really the autograph thing, but the carpet walking so true) for the Kung Fu Panda premiere. Love the movie.  Love that Jack Black came in a T-shirt and ripped jeans while Dustin Hoffman was in a tux.  Suitable.  The adorable movie was followed by an interesting trip to a gay bar with some people that went to the premiere with me.  I felt slightly awkward and left to join the girls and Kevin at a pub.  It ended up being a pretty swell night. 

I got kind of sad that the Lanc girls were all at the beach without me, getting tan and having fun.  Very depressing.  I got to talk to them on the phone though which was almost like being there! 

Friday started off very heavy and depressing with a screening of 'Standard Operating Procedure.'  It was a documentary of the Iraqi prisoners of war and was a sad way to begin the day.  A slightly interesting film, but very heavy for me.  The day got better with some good times at work.  

The night was special.  We left for a night on a bus on the way to Edinburgh, Scotland.  Danna and Emily were on one bus, and I got the shaft from the stupid National Express people and was on a bus by myself.  A nice man with dreads sat next to me.  This might be a sign that I should really go about getting dreadlocks, who knows.  We arrived in Scotland and it was beautiful!

The three of us chose to stay in a hostel, in a room with 9 other people.  This could be awkward, right? Wrong! Best decision ever.  We met this great group of 17-19 year olds from Ireland who recently graduated high school.  It was pretty much their first trip with friends and no parents and they were having a damn good time.  Jake was Emily's fav and turned into all of our fav's.  He was adorable, and so excited to be drinking in Scotland (at 17).  Lucky birds. 

We spent about five hours at the castle of Edinburgh which was so gorgeous and made me want to be a princess.  We also hit up some museums (saw Dolly the sheep!).  Were not sure if it was really her remains, but wikipedia clarified that it was.  Pretty cool. We ventured to this pub, Three Sisters, on saturday night and met a ton of old Scottish men who were wearing kilts and loved showing us what was underneath.  They also did a lot of cheek kissing and we couldn't understand a single word they were saying.  But all in all it was great fun.  

The weekend was fab, and then we got on the return bus Sunday night.  Still going smoothly...5 am comes around and then it happened. The inevitable.  The bus got a flat tire.  Yep.  We were stuck on the side of the road no where near London in a coach, having not showered in days.  Sick.  I really felt european with the minor cleanliness going on in Scotland.  So, we got back like 3 hours after the scheduled arrival which ended up meaning I didn't have to work today. Blake covered for me and did all of Lillian's chores, and I did some Italy research, wrote a paper and got some rest.  

Class tonight. Glad we got that out of the way.  I have anxiety right now for our major Italy trip.  I'm super excited and can not wait and just want to be there.  Right now.  Will be working tomorrow (and that's it for the week!) then it's off to the homeland, to eat pizza and gelato, drink superb wine, see the architecture, the art and everything else touristy.  All while celebrating the 4th! Can not even tell you how excited I am... my heart jumps out of the chest every time I think about this trip.  Pure bliss. 

I kind of miss work, which is sad for me.  But I will for sure be loving it tomorrow, because I am nervous that I might lose my desk that is in a prime spot after not being there for so long.  I must make my mark before leaving, so I am not forgotten there.  I bet my corner will miss me so much, but I am afraid they will learn that they can get along fine without me there.  That is not okay, I need to keep up the rep. of being a very important asset to the corner and the company.  

I now have boots that do not make me want to cut my feet off with a saw

The Chronicles of Narnia; Prince Caspian premiere was very fun. It took place in a venue that held 10,000 people. Quite crazy! The supersized screen made the movie very fun. Attending with the other interns was a good time as well. Sweet that no one told us to go in an hour late because it would def. not start on time. Oh well...

Work on Friday lasted from 10 to 11.30. My supervisor was out of the office and I finished my "long" list of 6 tasks way early, so I spent the day peacefully enjoying gelato, the Victoria and Albert Museum, window shopping and walking around enjoying some quality music.

Friday night consisted of a great skype chat with Jackie...which made me slightly sad because I miss her. We contacted this guy named Chucky to get on the exclusive guest list at this ritzy club. Bad Idea. My glass of tonic water with a splash of vodka cost $21. Makes me want to vom when I think about it. Before we went to the club I had a little confrontation with a close friend of mine outside the flats. Attitude was flying and I don't know where that came from. Cleared up the air yesterday though, so no worries.

Emily's parents and Ally's boyfriend, Kevin, came into town this weekend. So that left me and Danna to spend some quality romantic time together. We shopped for hours on Portobello road Saturday afternoon. Purchased a few well deserved dresses and FINALLY got to exchange my boots with the boot lady. The pair I got a few weekends ago were pretty much made to fit the feet of a 5 year old and why I ever thought they fit, I have no idea. They actually put tears in my eyes, and made me want to re-inact a scene from Saw and chop my foot off. The boot lady was so sweet, and let me switch them with another pair. She is seriously one of my new fav. people and I might have to go back and buy another pair from her. I must retain myself for a little while though, because Portobello road does bad things to my pocket and bank account....great things to my closet though.

Danna and I continued the day with a nice dinner with Emily and her parents..it was real food and was so yum. Our (my lover for the weekend Danna and I) spent Sunday together as well. We started off by trying a new yogurt place, Snog, loveee it! Reminds me of a pinkberry theme...

We went to the natural history museum, which I would have loved in 5th grade for a field trip. Didn't really tickle my fancy at age 21 though. Hummingbird Bakery was then calling our name, so we tested it out. So sweet and good but I made the decision that ice cream is still my fav sweet treat. Because for some weird reason they dont drink milk here except with tea. And when you eat a super rich brownie with no milk, it's horrible. I understand why Kevin loves milk so much. When you don't have it, you learn to appreciate it so much more. So ice cream covers that basis...even though I do sometimes like to pour milk on my scooped ice cream (i can do without that here I guess). Megan, Danna and I toured Kensington Palace later on Sunday...it was beautiful and so totally worth the time and money. I wish i was a princess...

Throughout the entire week and weekend I was thinking about Marie, and searching for a gift for her which I finally found. She is almost 21!! Wish I could be there...

Monday entailed work, class, and a pub for a short amount of time. The bartender was from Wisconsin and was very nice..kind of cute (i think). There was tension in our corner at work yesterday, mostly brought on by myself... but that was all finally cleared up and today everything is back to normal. So much more fun, and so much better in general! Found some great people to bicker with, it brings life to the work day. Love it.

Plans to see a screening of Zohan tonight...it's been out in the states for awhile but a free bunch of tickets is a free bunch of tickets! Should be a fun and different little deal to do.

Thank you for my care packages. I finally have good oatmeal (or as they would say pooridge and shells and cheese...made me think of jackie!) It is all greatly appreciated. Be on the lookout for postcards...

Amsterdam is still calling my name

This past weekend Ally, Danna, Emily and I got up to catch our super early flight to the Netherlands. But not just the Netherlands; Amsterdam. Yah! We were so excited that we were the first ones in the airport, and nothing was even open yet. Oops. So once we finally were able to check in our weekend began.

It was pretty much the absolute best weekend of my life. We went to the amazing and famous Pancake Bakery. So I order my pancake with cheese and mushrooms. Weird? Yea I thought so too..then I added syrup. Best thing I have ever eatin. Beside the well needed and deserved pizza later that day. We ventured to the House of Bolls where they messed with all of our senses and we sampled tons of different flavours of liquor.

We experienced Amsterdam in true style via the KoffeeShop that was in Ocean's 12. There were pics of George and Brad all over the walls, which we didn't even notice once we were in there for a little while. We definately overstayed our welcome and once we were able to walk out the door, we got the pizza. In order to talk about our night, we crashed at our fab hotel that Danna found.

Sunday was filled with Anne Frank's house, special brownies, Van Gough museum, more food and the airport. Anne Frank's house was really cool and depressing but definately a must see.

Monday after work we went to Shakespeare in the Park again, to see Twelfth Night, minus clients this time. It was funny and good, and my new best friend Blake explained the entire play to me since I guess 8th grade english was too long ago for me to remember. Work has been the same...fun and busy this week so far.

Do you like Will Smith, Charlize Theron and Jason Bateman? How about the red carpet? Sum it all up.. if you like the previously listed things you would have liked my evening last night. It was the premiere of Will's new film, Hancock in London. The Bauer interns all got to go! We started the night off working/enjoying a champagne & canape reception. Then, I had my first walk on the red carpet, with flashes flying and people pushing to get an interview with me. Ha, not really..but I did walk down the red carpet. Wish I could say I was wearing a famous designer, but nope just a Portabello Road dress and some classic Nine West heels. I was, however, about 5 feet away from Will, Charlize, Jason, and the writer and director of the film...when they were introducing it to us in our private screening. It was a better movie than I was lead to believe and would give it a high rating (maybe 7 out of 10). Would suggest seeing it, even just because Will is so great and Jason is so cute!

Tonight is the UK premiere of The Chronicles of Narnia; Prince Caspian, which I will also be attending. I ended up finding 3 extra tickets for Danna, Ally and Emily so it should be another posh, fun evening!

It's been a busy week

I kind of suck at keeping this up to date during the week. My apologies.  

Last Sunday was like Miami weather in London. It was so beautiful that our plans to tour a museum had to be thrown in the closet for another day. We got a picnic lunch and sat in Hyde Park, savoring the beautiful rays of sunshine.  Probably the most tanning I will get all summer, with the random rain and clouds...so I loved it! 

We tried a new place for dinner, a noodle bar called Wagamama...it was interesting at first, ended up really liking it.  

Majority of our evenings this week were taken up by the computer screen, trying to find flights and hotels for our traveling. 

After work on Monday we went to see Shakespeare in the Park; Romeo and Juliet with work colleagues and some clients.  We had dinner and champagne before the show and then watched the outstanding performance outside in the nice summer weather.  It was pure bliss. So romantic, and kind of a shame that we all couldn't have cute boys with us ...instead we were just with some older women clients. Still a good time. 

Work continued to go well throughout the rest of the week.  I am starting a retail council, with the attempt of building our relationship with our retail clients and trying to meet them halfway by understanding where their trouble areas are and what we have in the company to help them.  I am also working on this huge presentation/reception for Proctor and Gamble...kind of scary. 

The supervisors took all of the interns to an amazing lunch on the roof terrace of this exclusive country club this week also. It was a great 3 hour break in the day...what a life. Wish that could be realistic for everyone and occur in all jobs.  

Last night we went to see Wicked... it was bloody amazing.  Made me wish I had some musical talent. Unfortunately I still do not have a lick of it.  We will for sure be seeing more shows in the near future.  

Emily, Danna, Ally and I are leaving for Amsterdam this weekend. I will try to sneak back some goodies for everyone...hah. We booked our flight there and back with no hotel. Then after trying for hours upon hours, we realized we might have to sleep on the streets... but no worries Danna came through as the hero with a place to stay! No sleeping on the streets for these chics. We have to remain classy - of course. 

I have decided that I would love for someone to send me an illegal Mexican to cook me food ... I am missing quesadillas like major. We may try to find some tonight.. food that is, not an actual person. I. Am. So. Pumped. 

Spice Girls are coming back

Wednesday we took a tour of Parliament, and then  the BBC.  Parliament is much cooler than anywhere in DC and is very historic and pretty.  We watched this short but very formal deal when the speaker entered the room to open up Parliament for the day.  

Thursday was our first day of work.  My supervisor, Lillian, is incredible.  I foresee this being an amazing experience.  We left work early on Thursday to attend the London Cinema and TV Fund Party.  We were technically volunteers, which included stuffing goodie bags with some magazines from our company and helping out with the auction. Get this...a table for 10 at this fund cost 1600 pounds.  The 5 interns that were able to go got the 3 course meal for doing our "volunteering" and then were able to partake in the open bar and dancing all night.  It was probably the best meal I have ever and will ever consume and it should be (for costing about $300).  

Anyway, the party was a super fun, champagne filled time.  Len Goodman, a judge from Dancing with the Stars was there as were two world-ballroom-dancing-champs.  They were fun to watch, and def. made me a little jealous of their ability of both dancing and pulling off see through sequin shirts.  

Work continued to go well on Friday.  I learned what I will be filling my time with.  2 huge projects.  The plans for the first, a huge presentation/reception/dinner/after party with Proctor and Gamble, are beginning asap.  We are going to Brooklands, where the head office of P&G is located, to look for venues in 2 weeks.  

Today, the roomies all went to Buroughs market.  It was filled with fresh and delicious food. I ate my way through the cobble stone streets, tasting everything in front of me and enjoying every savory bite.  Big plans for the rest of the weekend. 

On a side note - my supervisor reminds me a little bit of Wendy from Coyote Ugly, the woman who "moved to NY when she was 21 to become a dancer, then got knocked up by an actor who left her to join the peace corp...) 

Everyone else's internships sound like they are going to be equally as cool and as fun.  There was a very attractive boy on the tube this morning with a Franklin and Marshall t-shirt on.  His looks distracted me so much, and I was unable to ask if he went/goes there.  Sad story, but so fun that he was representing Lanc. in London! 

Who will be Britain's next top model

After a joyous walk through Hyde Park on Sunday evening, we began a new addiction. It's a safe and healthy one...Britain's Next Top Model! 

So my "interview" yesterday consisted of a very nice woman, Denise, showing Jen (one of my roommates, who is also working at Bauer along side of me) and myself where our desks and computers are.  We met a bunch of the employees and got a ton of free magazines.  It got us so excited for this fund party on Thursday, and we found out that we will be going to the premier of Hancock (the new Will Smith film).  Look for us on the red carpet...

Our lives are close to becoming real people lives, consisting of work every day and no play.  So, currently we are making the most out of our free time.  We went to a nearby pub last night, and made a stop for BK kids meals.  Shia on a motorcycle is the toy of the week and I must say he is a pretty good time.  

Everyone important (flat 5 + Danna) went to the Orangery for tea this afternoon, by Kensington Palace and felt very sophisticated.  It was beautiful and full of fresh tea and scones and clotted cream...Yum.  

Fun fact: the Diana Memorial Fountain in Hyde Park is so pretty and is my new fav. place.  

Busses are my worst nightmare

If "yesterday" would go to the doctor, it would def. be prescribed as being bi-polar.  It was the absolute best day and then the worst evening/early morning ever.  We went to portabello road market and did some major damage to our bank accounts, buying some pretty spiffy things.  (including an awesome hat, that I am positive Emily will make fun of and then want to borrow or buy her own in a few days.) We had amazing crepes, bought fresh fruit, and spent hours wandering around.  Danna befriended a shirtless guy, bought a coconut and enjoyed the fresh coconut water.  

The evening started off great and then took a turn for the worst.  We went to a random pub, and had freshly squeezed cocktails, yum! All of the girls then met up with Mitch, who is visiting! So good to see him, and had an awesome time dancing the night away.  The problem came when we decided to leave.  Who knew public transportation at 2 am is absolutely impossible to figure out!?  We spent 3 hours on a bus, walking in the wrong direction, and finally hailing a cab.  Made it home safe and sound, at 5, and all swore off the bus system...and thanking god the homeless man I yelled at was unable to fight in his condition.  

GREAT news, I have my interview at Bauer tomorrow and all of the interns (there are 4 of us) are going to our first work party/function on Thursday evening.  I think we may have to work it, but have heard amazing things about this partayyy.  It is the London Cinema and TV Fund Party, and I am going to be there! The good times are beginning, as long as they don't hate me in my interview.  ;-)