February 26th, 2008
‘ And if I seem to act unkind it’s only me it’s not my mind ‘
Title is a Beatles song quote that has been stuck in my head all day.
Only a short entry today as I didn’t really do too much. I spent most of the day at the British Library, and you would not believe some of the books that I saw there, you would faint with amazement — I almost did.
Let’s see, I saw one of the original copies of the Magna Carta, the originally hand-written hand-drawn copy of Alice in Wonderland by Lewis Carroll, a Bible from the Gutenberg press, along with a hundred other beautifully illuminated religious documents, a letter handwritten by Oscar Wilde, a satirical piece written by Jane Austen at 15, some original Beatles lyrics written on paper scraps and a couple hundred other pieces of amazing literary artifacts I can’t even remember them all. The library was massive and I had a heavy bag so I didn’t do too much wandering, but it’s just one more place I positively NEED to go back to.
I am now at the abode of Mr. Powers, having my own room is making me positively glow with glee, and my own bathroom. Overjoyed cannot begin to describe it really. Happiness, elation, I’m just typing in fragmented words today, probably because I’m so tired. Not tired for any reason mind you, just, tired. Tomorrow I will finally get to do laundry! How I miss clean clothing.
Picnic of leftover chicken wings in Regent’s Park first thing this morning, I felt a bit guilty as the joggers gave me the evil eye junk food temptation sitting on a random bench. Why the heck not? I couldn’t believe that I survived.
To the commenteers:
To Mom, as I said, it got cancelled due to lack of intrest. I was very disappointed I have to admit. I’ve decided my new compromise is I’ll work wherever and volenteer at a museum–the British museum is always looking for them apparently.
To Amber, DANKE! I’m so happy about the acceptance really! It means next year I’m going to be getting edumicated, and not work at Sie (ge)Staples, ja! I will be on AIM soon, I promise >.<
To Crystal, comment more lav, or I’ll set Sweeney on thee!
To Janet, I try to be of service, and thank you for all the congratulating, hopefully I really fufill the second congratulation. Osmosis flowering may be a steady bet, and yes, just being here and lugging stuff all over London is a fulltime job.
To Auntie Mo, thank you for commenting, reading comments feels like my pillar in many ways, I see that people love me even if I’m away on some crazy island.
And to Ange, wherever you are, try to comment again, ja?
I’m so jealous — Oscar Wilde might have been my fave…but it’s a tough call! I wonder if Andy Malcolm has seen that Lewis Carroll? I imagine he has…Dan and I saw him last night on our double-date with your beau!
Never thought I’d say “enjoy doing your laundry” to anyone, but there’s always a first – -grin–
I keep meaning to ask if it’s spring there yet? Just so that I can REALLY enjoy the latest snow storm!
Talk to you later, sweetie,
Love
MOM
Hi Caitlin…..your Mom gave me your blog address….not being super techy I am not sure I have seen all but I just wanted to wish you well on your venture to the great land of the Brits…so much to see no doubt….your cousin Jeff is also on a voyage….slightly different than yours…with surf board in tow he is travelling around Central America enjoying warmth, waves, wine ….and all that goes with that no doubt….
Anyway, I just wanted to send you best wishes from the West…….Travel safe, and enjoy……..Mike
Yo cait, its Thom. It sounds like your having a sweet time out there, i bet exploring that museum is really amazing. you’ll have to upload some pictures of some of the cool stuff in there. Where is your next destination for exploration? and, have you eaten any intense british food that you might turn your nose away from otherwise? hehe, Take care and I’ll talk to you soon
Word G. =P
Life with the Brits sounds radical. Sorry I haven’t gotten around to commenting earlier.. but I have been reading. I guess you can blame it on my ridiculous lazyness. I’m sure you understand haha.
That library sounds soo sick. ORIGINAL Beatles lyrics!?! I’m sooo jealous.
Not sure if you’ve seen Across the Universe.. but all I can think of is you wandering the streets with ridiculously attractive British boys singing your heart out to every Beatles song possible. And it makes me extremely jealous. So if you haven’t done it yet, I suggest you get on that because you would definately be my hero. (even though you already are, of course). I’m sure there’s a few willing people out there, you just gotta ask around. XD
Anyways, I miss you a crapload. And as I’ve already said.. Im insanely jealous.
Love, Dana freaking Harvey (who else?)
xoxoxoxoxox
Alice in Wonderland, oh dear. D: I would’ve fainted from sheer joy.