And it begins....:)

Well I'm heeeeeere! Exhausted but here! I definitely couldn't sleep much on the plane (seats were tight) so it feels like I've been up for days. But getting through Heathrow was a breeze and I got through customs 3 people behind Solja Boy! Crazy huh? I never would have known who he was had the customs guy not said anything. I wanted to do the Solja boy dance right then but ya know, didn't think it was a appropriate....or any good for that matter :)

The Underground train system (the Tube) was really easy to grasp and I'm glad for that since I'll be using it all weekend long. I had to lug my backpack all around for the afternoon before I met up with Lolo but at least it was comfy! I must have stuck out like a sore thumb because I had to meet Lolo in Oxford Circus which is a very high-end shopping area. Completely reminded me of NYC. But Lauren Marinaro assured me that's the most American-like place in London, so not to worry that it will all be like that! It just made me jealous that I didn't have the money to spend on clothes :) So tempting....

Lolo is the greatest! I met up with her for coffee and we chatted for awhile about some plans for the weekend. She reminds me so much of Aunt Mary (you were definitely right about that Michelle!) and very easy to get along with. Her apartment is in Stock Newington which is right outside of London so that's where I'll be staying. The area is great...artsy and ecclectic. There is a giant Victoria cemetery in the middle of the neighborhood and it's a beautiful walk through it. I started a bit later today (after a nap) so it scared me a bit to be in there after dusk....another time for sure :)

Well tomorrow starts my sightseeing frenzy...Lauren and Lolo gave me a bunch of ideas for things to see and of course I want to see it all. Definitely have to catch up on sleep tonight so I'll be able to manage it tomorrow. My eating schedule is wacked out too!! I haven't eaten much all day so hopefully everything will work out tomorrow. Or not...since English food is nothing to brag about! Hehe :) I'll write more soon when my head isn't fogged from lack of sleep!! Small price to pay......:)