gypsies, falling, ice cream, and monet

Wow, today truly was an adventure. We had classes this morning and talked about gypsies and Henry VIII. Always some interesting subjects. English was a bit of a struggle for me though. I'm just glad its over. We found out that we aren't going to have classes on Thursday, which means we'll get more time off! Awesome! But that also means we are going to have class for about 6 hours tomorrow. Not so awesome. Things sure are fun though!

Things sure are fun here. London is great! The people in our group are fantastic! Its so fun to all live together and get to know each other really well! The craziest part is the professors and their families. We all eat together and spend tons of time together. And then we have class and homework to turn in all the time. Its a little bizarre but I actually really like it! 

Today was the National Gallery day! Those of us in the english class had to go and analyze some paintings and such. It was really cool! I saw Monet, Degas, Manet, and Turner! It was so cool to see some of the paintings that I've only seen pictures of! What an experience to have! Its really inspiring and I guess I could say, testimony building. I'm so grateful to have this opportunity! It truly has changed everything and blessed my life! Everyone should do a study abroad of some sort! London really is the best though!

Sadly, the day turned a little sour since then. My back has been bothering me for quite some time and today has been a bit rough. It got worse in the afternoon however, after I fell down an entire flight of stairs in the tube by Trafalger Square. No one saw so it wasn't particularly embarrassing, mostly just super painful. Too bad Jodie Price wasn't there to laugh at me this time! But, that's another story! haha So, now my back and basically whole body hurts. Sure is a fun adventure. 

Recently, I've been looking for a violin shop just to check out for fun while I'm here. Places out in Europe tend to have great fiddles and it would be fun to see! I found one that is here in Nottinghill that I'm going to try and check out tomorrow morning before class. Maybe they'll even let me play a violin for a little. I've been missing it recently, so that surely would lift my spirits.

Dinner was divine. I don't know where all of this food comes from but I'm not about to complain. After dinner I called and chatted with Trevor and my Mom for a bit and then headed to FHE. Nothing too eventful to report. We played the paper bag game which is always a fun one. Then, Kaitlin, Sarah, Ilarene, Kylie and I decided it was time for some Gelato. We walked for about 20 minutes to Gelato Mio and have some really nice Italian ice cream! It was absolutely heavenly. The best way to finish off this rough day. haha 

Sorry no pictures today. I took some, but I'm just too lazy to walk up 4 flights of stairs to get my camera. 

Love you all! 

Have fun in New York Family!!!