Day 2
Im so glad I have time to write to you today!! Yesterday was manic (trying to pick up UK talk so I can not stand out with my Ca accent ;) ) We left at 9am with a guy from Anglo American who met us at our flat and showed us the closest tube station, how to use it and the route to the Anglo American centre where our classes will be most likely. We then had an orientation with a London Metropolitan Police officer who told us to give him our pepper spray if we had any bc it is considered illegal in the UK. Good thing Steve didnt end up getting me any- Sarah wanted me to have some! HAHA. Then we meet some more staff who went over our internships and how to get there via tube. After that we had a break to have lunch and we found this really cute little cafe and all I could get was a baked potato but it was REALLY good. Everyone else didnt like there food?? After lunch we had a private coach that took us to all the famous stops in London, i.e. the Palace, Oxford St, the Globe Theatre, Westminster Abbey and some other famous spots. We got to get out at a few places and take pictures Im gonna post them soon on my blog but it takes up a lot of Internet minutes so I need to try to find a cafe this weekend where I can get free Internet. Anyway, after that we got dropped off at Covent Garden- it is a really hip young area and we had diner res. at 6pm for the 7 of us paid by AngloAmerican. It was a super nice restaurant that served oven baked pizza but of course I couldnt get that so the Manager let me order a salad and it bloody nasty. Then the waitress split Sparkling Wine on me! and my feet were already soaked bc I wore flats and it started raining when we were out and obviously flats dont keep you dry! ha. Im learning a lot here about the damn London weather! After dinner we had to get back home via the tube on our own!! I was so nervous but we did it and it helped my nerves about getting to my internship. We didnt get home till 9pm!! Then I had to map out my route to work and figure out what I was gonna wear and everything. Ugh what a day!!!
Day 3
Today was sooooo much better!! My nerves are gone. I enjoyed my walk home from wok more than the one to work but that might be different tomorrow. I am loving my job! Its so awesome! We come in, in the morning and tighty up and then we read all the magazines that come in to see if any of our companies are covered, then there is a meeting all together to talk about what was covered and any hot fashion topics. Then after that I worked with one girl who gave me basic tasks. I did a watch display and she said, "oh! Lovely, it hasnt looked like this is months" so that made me feel good. Then I bagged up sample clothes from a company that they are no longer going to cover. Then it was time to go! My tube ride was good since I knew where I was going. Im looking forward to tomorrow!!
OH! after I got home Wendy and I went to a whole foods and I found more gf food! Things are looking good!!
xoxo
P.s.I promise I will have pictures and videos up this weekend- it just sucks up my minutes (I only get so many).
Wednesday, March 31, 2010
Monday, March 29, 2010
Day 1
Below are some common questions I have been getting:
1) How was the flight & what did you do for that long of a time?!
It was nice it was a 10 hour 10 min flight. It was kind of small and tight but I watched tv and then had some dinner then went to sleep after that- not good sleep but I slept and when I woke up we had two hours left. I tossed and turned but I had my lambie blanket, my lambie sleepy mask and my travel pillow to keep me comfortable for short periods of time before something started aching.
2) What did you do when you got off the plane? Your dad said something about you met up with a tour person or something?
Well Wendy and I got off and followed the signs for baggage "reclaim" an then we had to go thru customs. The lady was kind of a bit rude to me. She asked me all these questions and took my finger prints. None of the other girls had to do that. Then we got our bags and met up with our leader. He pulled a coach around for us and took us to our apartment.
3) What's your apartment like?
The apartment is really nice. Ill post pictures soon. The showers suck! The water barely comes out and the way they are designed are funny.
4) How are all the girls getting along so far? Look like it's going to be a good meshing group?
Ya- its only the first day. But we all get a long well. There are three rooms in the flat and Wendy and I share one and then two others share one and the other three are in the third room.
5) Do you know where your school is yet in relation to your living area?
Nope we will know tomorrow tho.
6) What have you all done today since you landed.
Well we unpacked. Then we went to walk to the store to get food and an adaptor because mine didnt work. It wasnt raining when we left so we didnt bring an umbrella but of course it started raining and we got wet! Like kinda really wet. Lesson learned- ALWAYS have an umbrella with you. Then we stopped at a grocery store to get some food and then we came home and started taking showers, eating dinners and I started freaking out to Wendy. I miss everyone that no doubt, Im scared I dont know anything around here but her and Aris both really helped me. This is a learning experience and thats why I did it. My feelings ar normal and you cant fix normal. So Im gonna put my head up and take each day as a new one and a new learning experience.
OK everyone I will start filming tomorrow and hopefully have something up for you tomorrow night or shrty after. Pray for me and keep me in you thoughts.
1) How was the flight & what did you do for that long of a time?!
It was nice it was a 10 hour 10 min flight. It was kind of small and tight but I watched tv and then had some dinner then went to sleep after that- not good sleep but I slept and when I woke up we had two hours left. I tossed and turned but I had my lambie blanket, my lambie sleepy mask and my travel pillow to keep me comfortable for short periods of time before something started aching.
2) What did you do when you got off the plane? Your dad said something about you met up with a tour person or something?
Well Wendy and I got off and followed the signs for baggage "reclaim" an then we had to go thru customs. The lady was kind of a bit rude to me. She asked me all these questions and took my finger prints. None of the other girls had to do that. Then we got our bags and met up with our leader. He pulled a coach around for us and took us to our apartment.
3) What's your apartment like?
The apartment is really nice. Ill post pictures soon. The showers suck! The water barely comes out and the way they are designed are funny.
4) How are all the girls getting along so far? Look like it's going to be a good meshing group?
Ya- its only the first day. But we all get a long well. There are three rooms in the flat and Wendy and I share one and then two others share one and the other three are in the third room.
5) Do you know where your school is yet in relation to your living area?
Nope we will know tomorrow tho.
6) What have you all done today since you landed.
Well we unpacked. Then we went to walk to the store to get food and an adaptor because mine didnt work. It wasnt raining when we left so we didnt bring an umbrella but of course it started raining and we got wet! Like kinda really wet. Lesson learned- ALWAYS have an umbrella with you. Then we stopped at a grocery store to get some food and then we came home and started taking showers, eating dinners and I started freaking out to Wendy. I miss everyone that no doubt, Im scared I dont know anything around here but her and Aris both really helped me. This is a learning experience and thats why I did it. My feelings ar normal and you cant fix normal. So Im gonna put my head up and take each day as a new one and a new learning experience.
OK everyone I will start filming tomorrow and hopefully have something up for you tomorrow night or shrty after. Pray for me and keep me in you thoughts.
Saturday, March 27, 2010
Pack, Un-pack, Re-pack
That is what Jen (my sister) made me do today. I got up at 8am and started pulling everything out of my closet, I started becoming overwhelmed so my sisters(Jen and Sarah) and I went to get pedicures. It was the first time it hit me that I was leaving and we wouldn't be able to do this for a while. Not gonna lie, I started to cry a little in the salon :(
After pedicures Sarah and Jen helped me finish packing. I got everything packed and we discovered one of my luggage's was waaaay heavy, so we decided to get a scale weigh me and then weigh me holding the luggage to see if I was over weight, I mean the bag! LOL It was; so Jen made me un-pack everything!! :( I wasn't fond of the idea. It was 2pm already and I was done! So we un-packed and went to run some last minute errands.
While out on my errands my ATM card got stuck!! I was making my final deposit so I would have lots of $$ (NOT!!) and it wasn't coming out of the ATM. All I could think of was "This is NOT happening to me right now! I need that card- they will never get it to me in time. I leave tomorrow!!" But Thanks to my smart older sister she got out of the car (we were in the drive thru) walked around pushed some buttons and poof! it came out! :) We can't remember what she pushed, all we remember is that it was scary!! haha
So after that we came home and did the re-packing and weighing. I almost dropped the bags on Jens head a few times while I was standing on the scale holding the bag and she was under checking the final weight but OMG what a good idea- We fit everything in plus more!!! Yay!!! I feel so good now.
My adventures I'm sure will continue today- We three sisters are going out tonight for our last night together for awhile! There is never a dull moment when we are together. :)
Final Luggage count: 2 full size and 1 carryon
Final Luggage weight: Bag 1- 62lbs Bag 2- 47lbs
Ill be posting again shortly!! Send me your comments ideas or thoughts. This is my very first blog soo let me know!! :)
After pedicures Sarah and Jen helped me finish packing. I got everything packed and we discovered one of my luggage's was waaaay heavy, so we decided to get a scale weigh me and then weigh me holding the luggage to see if I was over weight, I mean the bag! LOL It was; so Jen made me un-pack everything!! :( I wasn't fond of the idea. It was 2pm already and I was done! So we un-packed and went to run some last minute errands.
While out on my errands my ATM card got stuck!! I was making my final deposit so I would have lots of $$ (NOT!!) and it wasn't coming out of the ATM. All I could think of was "This is NOT happening to me right now! I need that card- they will never get it to me in time. I leave tomorrow!!" But Thanks to my smart older sister she got out of the car (we were in the drive thru) walked around pushed some buttons and poof! it came out! :) We can't remember what she pushed, all we remember is that it was scary!! haha
So after that we came home and did the re-packing and weighing. I almost dropped the bags on Jens head a few times while I was standing on the scale holding the bag and she was under checking the final weight but OMG what a good idea- We fit everything in plus more!!! Yay!!! I feel so good now.
My adventures I'm sure will continue today- We three sisters are going out tonight for our last night together for awhile! There is never a dull moment when we are together. :)
Final Luggage count: 2 full size and 1 carryon
Final Luggage weight: Bag 1- 62lbs Bag 2- 47lbs
Ill be posting again shortly!! Send me your comments ideas or thoughts. This is my very first blog soo let me know!! :)
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