A few weeks ago, one of the girls who is on the trip with me, Michelle got our class free tickets to Polo in the Park because the company she is interning for was basically running the show. It was amazing. We got dressed up, drank Pimm’s and watched a polo match. I didn’t know the rules or really anything about the game, but that didn’t make it any less fun to watch. During halftime, everyone goes onto the playing field and stomps in the divots that the horses make during the game. It was interesting to say the least.
right before the match started. (Becky, me and Meg)
Something I’ve come to learn during my time in London is that football (soccer) is life and when England is winning, we are breathing. When England is losing, we are having a heart attack. The entire city basically shut down for the starting games of the World Cup. They put up huge screens in the city square and many people take their holiday from work during this time so they never have to miss a game. I’ve learned that many a girlfriend can be lost during the World Cup. This year was quite interesting because the first game was USA v. England. Who to root for??? (I chose the USA, of course!) We dressed up in our red, white and blue and marched down to the local pub, The Duke of York (a now frequent hangout) to watch the game. The owner made hotdogs to the Americans! It was one of the greatest moments of all my life (you have no idea how hard it is to find a hotdog in the country). We watched the game with some Brits, got some dirty looks when the US scored, but nothing too bothersome. The score was a 1-1 draw and we were just happy we didn’t lose. Happy enough to dance on bars and drink out of the boot? No, never. Not us. That draw doesn’t much matter now. Both the US and England are out of the World Cup and I’m currently rooting for the Netherlands. (Hi Angelique! ☺)
celebrating the draw (Chelsey, me, Jess and Lauren)
Here in London, I’m taking class as well as interning for 20 hours a week. I work for Sequel UK, a Public Relations firm that holds all the licensing to GUESS watches and jewellery as well as Gc watches and jewellery. It is amaaaazing! I really enjoy what I do, even the grunt/ intern work. My bosses and co-workers are great and we get to do a lot of hands-on things. We recently had a big pres event at a spa called the COWSHED. My bosses gave me free reign on designing parts of the event. We collected the pieces of jewellery and watches into stories and set them up the way we wanted. I was expecting to be told exactly where the pieces should go but instead, I had creative freedom. It was nice knowing my bosses trust my judgement (though there were a few tweaks here and there…). I work with two other girls in my program. Molly and one of my flat mates, Juliana. I’m pretty sure we’re all enjoying the experience and like the work. My boss is actually a Mizzou grad who participated in the same program when she was an undergrad. After she graduated she moved back to London and has been living here for the past two years. Maybe I’ll follow in her footsteps…..sorry mom. **pictures from the cowshed to come later
part of my office
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