London Revisited

Yes to Les Miz- I was actually going to suggest that as I see the freaking signs everywhere.

Now back to london...

I would say that the most memorable part of the last few days was after a meeting last week, I just walked around for five hours. I went to the National Gallery and stared at art and covertly listened to the presentations they were giving to high school and elementary school children. Alright, It wasn't that covert, but I tried at least.

Then I walked by Parliament and all the government buildings, although, it took me awhile to figure out that they were indeed the government buildings. It was only after looking for a trash can for several minutes that I realized that these must in fact be government buildings. Yay, I'm so smart.

Then I was going to go into Westminster Cathedral, you know because it is right there. However, you have to pay 10 pounds, and I was like, no way am I paying to go in. So, I have decided that one Sunday I will temporarily convert to C of E and go in during services.

Then I meandered my way towards Hyde Park. On my way I ran into a street fair and later Buckingham Palace. Oh, I bought a sandwich and ate it in Green Park. This was lovely.

After that, I headed up along Park Lane, which is the very Posh street with a lot of expensive hotels and went to the US Embassy. I looked at the flag waving in the sky and the people in business suits laying on the lawn.

Hum, then I walked down Oxford Street. Big Mistake. This is the main shopping street in London as far as I can tell. There are thousands of people walking up and down. It is ridicules. It took me probably 15 more minutes because of human interference to walk down it that it should of. Also, these people walk really slowly. I had to do some rather skillful walking, a ballet of walking as it were down the street. Then I went to a rather boring meeting for the Anthro. Dept. and made small talk for an hour. This took all my patience and will not to run out of the room after the first 15 minutes.

When else: I went to Ikea with two other gtowners and two kids from USC, which was a giant expedition involving a tube trip and a bus, but well worth the 1 pound plates and bath mat I got. Hey, Do you know Sarah Holcomb? I've been hanging out with here her a bit.


We also did a bus tour of london, which was informative. Oh and I went to a pub and had 1/2 pint of something called 1664. or was it 1666? well it is something like that. I didn't like it very much to tell the truth.

Monday I had my first lectures. Comments are as follows.

Arab-Israeli Conflict: Teacher is alright. Woman. Has some enthusiasm for topic. Could be very interesting.

Socio-economic Anthropology: Teacher is a little crazy in the awesome way. Material looks interesting.

Morality and Values: Teacher really is in to this. But seems to be good at lecturing. (He was the best at the discussion part for this day.)

Tuesday:
Political and Legal Anthropology: Teacher is lackluster in his lectures. I may need to find another class.

So...I find out kinship sex and gender is the same day and go to that. But first I finish my philosophy reading because I have a legit class today. We have one lecture and one class a week for each course and the one you speak in is class so I thought I better get my act together.

Kinship, Sex and Gender: Teacher is amazing, but there are so many people I dont' know if I will get in. Therefore am in Dilemma.

Philosophy Class: Really intense. Firstly because I have a French prof. who is surprised I know french and geography. Then, these kids are mostly all majors so they are way into the discussion and are arguing points that while i understand, i just don't get why they are clinging to them so strongly. arg.

Then I go to a history class on the cold war, which seems rather interesting and the lecturer is really good, so I don't know what to do about this one either. I think that the Arab-Israeli conflict is probably more important for me to know about given that the Cold War is over, but still that knowledge is relevant.

Today being Wed. I have no classes. I also slept till 2 pm because I didn't set an alarm. However, I am sick so that might have something to do with it. I would like more notes that on your patissarie eating next time. You've made me hungry. I have to go forage now.