Because I am the token American in the office, I was given the responsibility of the American in London blog post at work. I went to the Troubadour, which is just a five minute walk from my house. I won’t bore you with the whole night since the blog is posted on my work’s website! Here’s the link again, http://amazingpr.wordpress.com/2011/02/04/the-troubadour-from-day-to-night-american-edition/.
Thursday afternoon, I was taken to Twenty Ten for lunch with my boss and the two other girls I work with. We were celebrating Eleanor’s 24th birthday; must’ve been some birthday. This place was the swankiest joint I have ever stepped foot in. You know what happens when you’re at a swanky restaurant that’s super expensive? YOU GET SMALLER FOOD! This was so sad- I had duck for the first time, it was absolutely delicious, but I wanted a human portion size. Thank god Edwina forced dessert on us. Ugh, that was tiny too! We even had an appetizer beforehand, which no one was eating for some unexplained reason. I now believe it was to make the American feel like an absolute pig because I definitely ate the majority and had to stop out of embarrassment.
Someone please tell me an experience that is cooler than mine last Thursday night (February 3rd). You know what? Stop trying cus you can’t.
My friend Jackie is an intern at Parliament (cool right?), anyway, she can escort people into parliament with her security pass. Guess what they have in the heart of Parliament? Pubs! Can you believe it? I can’t even believe it and I saw them myself (there are 11 total). Oh and fyi- the drinks are government subsidized- this would never happen in America, it was literally mind boggling.
I hate to break it to everyone, but I went on another shopping excursion, what can I say? I’m addicted. Saturday Alyssa and I went to Westfield (I believe the first mall in the UK). 1st floor was brand galore- D&G, Armani, you know- the norms. Second floor was a bit more consumer friendly; H&M, Zara, Mango, Next, New Look, Monsoon, and Topshop. We were there for about 5 hours total and I bought zero things, but this mall was tricked out to the nine. I have never seen a mall like this in all my life; it was so gigantic and upscale. As we were leaving, there was a champagne bar on the 1st floor- there wasn’t a seat to be had! Oh yeah, and we saw a celebrity! Well, not really. There was a crowd of people huddled around Gucci, the store was emptied out, and security was keeping everyone back. I couldn’t get a good look though, so I have no idea who it was, but it was so cool!
Since I didn’t find what I was looking for at Westfield, the next day I went to High Street to find heeled laced up boots and a leather Jacket (two things on my list of must haves before I leave London). I finally found a Heeli leather jacket at TK Maxx (same thing as TJ Maxx) for 35 pounds! And after giving up on practicality for the boots, I went for the stiletto heeled boots at H&M-30 pounds!!
Then I got a 60 pound hair cut for FREE!! Amazing PR represents Hair Organics, an upscale hair salon in Notting Hill. They needed models for a training session and I needed a haircut, so I volunteered myself. Elaine, a friend of mine at the house, got in on the deal too. They took me over to the washing area and sat me down in…..a message chair! Then they asked me if I wanted tea; of course I want tea!! They were the cutest little single tea pots I’ve ever seen. The little teapot sat on top of the tea cup- mine had pretty red flowers painted on it. When they were done, Elaine and I were elated, our hair looks amazing! Alyssa went to the free coloring day on Monday and another one of my friends in the house made an appointment to get her hair cut (it looks awesome by the way). Seeing all the excitement, another girl, Andy, wants to get hers done as well- I should be making commission!
After that fabulous adventure, I celebrated the Chinese New Year in China Town! There were so many people; I could barely walk through the streets. We bought some street food; they were called pork dumplings, for 2 pounds. They were kinda gamey and disgusting if you want me to be completely honest, but the bread around the pork was yummy. Then we went to Super Star (a Chinese restaurant) and had a delicious dinner- I had beef fried rice.
This weekend we went to the Borough and Jubilee Markets- I bought some delicious bread and desserts. Tomorrow a few of us are off to Stonehenge!! I’m really excited! Check back next week for the dets.
Love from London,
B
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