Today was class four. Originally we were going to see a matinee of Enron (a musical...about Enron...) but our teachers have pulled endorsement for the show by this BYU program because it was foul, apparently. They gave us the option of going anyway since they could not refund the tickets and it was already paid. From his description it didn't sound like a valuable use of my time here so I opted not to go. Apparently there were F-bombs galore and onstage sex. It sounded like I would be either bored or irritated and probably not learn enough to make the boredom and irritation worth it. Instead, the majority of us went to Metrogate house (the management building of our flats) in order to figure out how to print our assignment to hand in to our TA. It took a good hour standing in queue. I should have figured out where the laundry is while I was there but I didn't. Then it was lunchtime. Then I went with a group of girls to Camden (might have to check the name) Market but not before detouring to Kingscross station to take pictures at the entrance to Platform 9 3/4. I learned today that if I ever want to indulge my goth or punk tendancies somewhat cheaply Camden market is the place to get the clothes. There was one full length jacket there that I tried on and bartered down (from 45 pounds to 28)but ended up not getting because my debit card was declined when I tried getting a month tube pass and I wasn't sure how long my cash would have to last until I could get it sorted out. And it would have left me with 12 pounds for who knows how long. I might have to go back and see if I can get it for about the same price (not likely) -it was very Cristina from Lacuna Coil-esque with lacings up the back. It could go full out goth or just be eccentric.
I'm not sure why my card was declined, I was worried they'd frozen it (eventhough I called and told them I would be using it in London and they told me they wouldn't cancel it for the extent of the trip) but it worked to draw out cash at an ATM so...I think I will just depend on cash from now on and hope no one mugs me. Yes. I've found that London is very much like New York. So many people from all over the place. I was asked if I was German or English today which amuses me.
We go see Twelfth Night tomorrow but we're watching it in the common room on someone's laptop. It's a version with Helena Bonham Carter as Olivia, it's quite good.
We go see Twelfth Night tomorrow but we're watching it in the common room on someone's laptop. It's a version with Helena Bonham Carter as Olivia, it's quite good.
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