Schoolhouse Rock

When we are not traipsing around the streets of London, classes are held in a beautifully constructed old building just a minute's walk from Pickwick Hall (my home), called the Swedenborg House. Classes are generally three hours long, because we only go to each class one day a week. My schedule looks like this:
Monday: 9:00 AM - 12:00 PM British Culture & History (taught by British professors Doctors Donald and Molly Rumbelow)
Tuesday: 2:30 PM - 5:00 PM London Theatre (taught by esteemed London theatre critic Ian Herbert)
Wednesday: 6:00 PM - 9:00 PM History of Rock Music (taught by Dr. Robert Tucker, from Brownwood, Texas institute Howard Payne University)
Thursday: 9:00 AM - 12:00 PM Charles Dickens' London (taught by Dr. Josh Davies, Manchester, England native and graduate of Kings College)

I adore every one of my classes and my professors, but boy is it tough to pay attention for three hours straight in one room! I seriously think I need to be tested for ADD. :/ My classes are so neat though; who else gets to truly have this hands on experience on such interesting topics? And y'all, my new favorite sound: Dr. Tucker's laugh. It is the greatest sound EVER! It is so hysterical and contagious and just makes us smile every time we hear it. One of these days I may have to get it on video so that you all may enjoy the sound as well. :)




^ Theatre Class with Dr. Herbert

My favorite class, of course, is Theatre. LE SWOON :D From the very first moments of class, I knew it would be different from the rest. There's just something about the stage that resonates with me, that connects straight to my heart and soul, and lights a fire within me. Perhaps it sounds silly, but during that class I just feel so....for lack of a better word, alive. Excited. Happy. Vibrant. So incredibly in my element. And it also makes me so sad; I long for the day I get to be onstage again! After just two days of theatre class and four trips to see London productions, I am reminded that the Lord gave me a love for the stage for a reason. I am meant to be a part of that world/lifestyle and when I have gone without it for too long, I can feel the empty space it leaves. I am so happy to have it semi-filled again, and absolutely thirst for the day I can be involved in another show! I know to some people this won't make any sense, but I also know that others (like my sweet friend and faithful reader, the lovely Lauren Sierra! :)) will know EXACTLY how I feel.


 ^ The stage for Shrek


^ Legally Blonde (which I WILL be going to see!)


They don't have Walmart here. :/ It sure does take some getting used to! We do our grocery shopping at Sainsbury's, a short walk from our hostel. It is the largest grocery close to us, and has nice, low prices and fresh products. I love it! Certainly one of the advantages of living in London is the delicious freshness found absolutely everywhere. They don't use many preservatives here, and it is so refreshing! Also, fast food is not nearly as rampant, and the vast majority of natives are very, very slim. I hope to join their ranks by the time I leave. ;)



XOXO
Megan♥