Greenwich

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Yesterday after sleeping till 12 (oh, what a life) a gaggle of us took the 177 bus to Greenwich! Greenwich is only located about a ten minute bus ride outside of New Cross, and totes could be walked to on a nice day. And let me tell you. We went to the area where all the shopping was, and it literally made me want to weep tears of joy. Several stands in the square had the most exquisitely amazing vintage clothing. I have finally figured out why everyone is so stylish! In one booth I found an amazing knit longish hippie-ish sweater, but it was 40 pounds. Alas. I am holding out for something better. And I know my weakness for bulky knit sweaters....Fingers crossed I find an Irish knit wool sweater soon.

After a little light shopping we began the search for the perfect dinner spot. It took some time to decide on where to eat due to the general lack of blood sugar, but we decided on a place called cafe sol. Burritos and enchiladas all around! It was soul satisfying.After dinner we headed back to New Cross, bummed around for a while, and went to the Amersham Arms to dance off the calories!

Yesterday was the first time since I've been here that I woke up feeling homesick. The honeymoon is over. I think its really easy to forget that we are studying in one of the greatest cities in the world. I've had moments where I've felt like I've been back at Norteastern. I know I wasnt the only one feeling a bit sad yesterday. I think thats why we decided to mobilize and go forth into the world. Sometimes it only takes a short trip to a neighboring place to remember how lucky we are to be in England.

Today we are going into central london for some more shopping. I need to start actually doing school work, so I think tonight will be spent with my closest friends, Frank Wedekind and Afred Jerry. Christina Rosetti should be there, too. If I'm lucky.

-LB