Needless to say, it has been a while since my last blog update. I will do my best to be succinct.
Theater: I have seen three more shows, making it a solid 6 shows so far. The 39 Steps, a west end show, was the main course on Tuesday, a reading of "The World in a Village" at RADA was Wednesday's, and the Royal Shakespeare Production of "As You Like It" was Thursday's agenda.
The 39 Steps was fun at times, boring at times, and overall it was an OK evening. I'm glad we didn't have to pay to see it (it was included in the class).
The RADA staged reading was exciting. It was a chance to see a style of theater that none of us FTT majors had seen before onstage. It was an O'Keeffe 1798 show, and a bunch of RADA faculty and alumni performed it. They had 1 and 1/2 days to rehearse, and they did an excellent job.
As You Like It was excellent. The best play I've seen so far. The actors had such great chemistry. It really felt like they were enjoying every moment they were onstage together, and they incorporated us into their party will full hearts and friendly smiles. It was what I think theater should be.
We went to the Tower of London on Friday. Despite the 16 pound ticket price, we enjoyed every moment of it while we were there. I especially enjoyed getting to see The Bell Tower, where Thomas More was held. And, of course, seeing the crown jewels was an experience in and of itself.
I've planned a weekend excursion with my friend Anna. The destination? PARIS! We have the hostel and the train booked, and now we are trying to come up with an exciting itinerary. (Musee d'Orsay, Eiffel Tower, and Notre Dame are all musts)
I spent a solid 50 pounds at the grocery store yesterday. Hopefully, this will prove to be an economical decision, as I plan on eating in the flat more often this week, hoping to save more money for trips, excursions, and general frolicking.
And now, I must read Descartes' Meditations on his First Philosophy. Because I'm also in school. Though at times it doesn't feel that way.
Peace.
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