An Ode to My Travels

I'm feeling kind of bored today,
Do not fret though, that's okay.
I thought I'd try write this post,
in a rhyming scheme, making me the rhyming host.

It's been a while since I've last written,
I thank you for choosing not to, me, smitten.
The weather here has been quite a delight,
Continuing warm days and cool autumnal nights.

I went to Bath a few weeks ago,
'took a tour of the Roman baths (something I could not forgo.)
They were impressive, old, and wet,
Just because the tour ended doesn't mean our day did... not yet.

We proceeded to visit Royal Victoria Park,
There were lots of Swans, and ducks, but I did not see a Lark.
In the park were the Botanical Gardens,
Flowers were in abundance... I can't think of a rhyme, many pardons.

Church has been good and quite a delight,
Same with the small group of people my age (which meets Wednesday night.)

Classes have been typical, not much excitement there,
Though we did begin our science lessons (held mostly outside) so, our coats, we wear.
It reminds me a lot of PSU's Outdoor School,
If you don't know what it is, ask me about it some time, it's cool.

This week I have no classes, for it is Half Term...
I'm gonna try to get a lot of work done, so I'll have to buckle down and be firm.

My group of peers continues to bond,
and Romeo, the dog, still drinks from the pond.

It's great to hear from people at home.
It's nice to be in touch as, England, I roam.

I've determined I don't have much more to say,
So I'll bid you adieu and say "G'day!"


[Disclaimer: If you loved this format, I can't promise that it will ever happen again. If you hated this format, I can't promise that it will never happen again.]

Let's see...

Let's see... it's been a while since I've posted anything. I'd say that's because I a) have been busy and b) can't seem to get into the groove of blogging... it's not my thing, ya know? Nonetheless, I'm plugging ahead for ya'll this morning.

Last weekend, our group went to London for some time in the oh-so-popular English city. It's nice, but pretty much like any other big city. We saw Big Ben, the London Eye, the Houses of Parliament, Buckingham Palace, the British Museum, the National Conservatory... lots of stuff. The highlight, for me, was seeing the Broadway show, Wicked. (If you're not familiar with it, it's the story of the Wicked Witch of the West.) For the faint of heart, it could elicit a few tears. Don't worry though, I'm not too faint. The show was really good and it was cool to see a Broadway show with a British accent. We were in the second to last row of the mezzanine, but, my seat was in the center of the theater, so it was alright... and it only cost 20 pounds!We spent the night in a hostel... notice I didn't say we SLEPT in a hostel... I didn't anyway. It was quite uncomfortable.

Let's see... the following Monday, a few of us ventured to Portsmouth, which is the predominant home of the British naval fleet. That said, we saw oodles of ships (even a US Navy frigate... I felt at home... kinda.) We were able to tour the Victory, an old naval ship that actually lost its commander in battle. (We're talking a ship similar to those in Pirates of the Caribbean... not a modern one.) We saw a few other museums, went up a tower... I don't really know what the significance of it is, but... we went up it.

Next up, my birthday. My peeps had a "surprise" party for me and Louise, one of the Swedish girls whose birthday is 2 days before mine. We just went out for the night... but it was a good time... and I got a cool hat that I'll probably only wear... on hoe down day? I dunno. In other birthday news... I went to the 18th birthday party

We've been plugging away with classes and school work. There's not too much to say about that. We visited a nursery school... the kids were, well, a bit too much for me. They were pulling on me... wanting to tell me all this stuff... I just couldn't handle it- and that was only 2 hours. (Mom, good for you.)

We've done some small day trips to nearby towns, just to see whats up. It's been good.

The church I've been going to has a small group of people my age, and they invited us to their group on Wednesday night. It was nice... talk, pray, hang out. I can handle that. So, we're finally branching out of our school group and meeting others... it's a beautiful thing.

This should have you caught up on what's been going on with me.

As always, feel free to email, instant message, or skype me any time! (And, as always, I apologize for any and all errors/ typos... I'm told my last post had some...)

That's that- have a lovely day!