The Cod Father

Top of Primrose (Everdeen) Hill! Yes I'm aware I suck at trying to take a panoramic photo...

Well hello again! So I decided too much happens in a week here and I can't hold it all in and remember everything so I'm going to start blogging more so hope y'all don't get too sick of me (don't worry I'll add more pictures to keep the interest!). The titles are just going to be weird things I see on signs around London so get ready. Alright well lets start with work! Definitely more highs than lows this week for sure, its getting better because now I actually know how things work. Okay well first off the film business is CRAZY the things I've found out about celebrities are so interesting and I ask so many questions because I have to know everything. Obviously I can't write it on the blog but maybe if you're lucky I'll tell ya! So on Monday one of my co-workers asked me to run an errand. Little did I know this errand meant bringing a stack of papers to 20th Century Fox, thats right FOX, and dropping them off. I mosey on over there and drop them off, but of course I forget that London has this really weird thing with doors. You have to use to a key to open every freaking door and press a button to get out. Us mere normal American folk constantly forget this unspoken door phenomenon and I leave and say goodbye and run smack into the door and topple over to the ground. It is clear that I will never be asked to work at Fox…

Any who next cool errand was to go pick up a poster for our newest movie premiere about Seve (famous golfer) and his life. This place wasn't close so…they ordered me a car. Oh did I say car? I mean't black tinted window Mercedes. If only my driver liked to make conversation with me. But whatever I felt like a total badass. I'm pretty sure JK Rowling got it wrong because an Invisibility Cloak does exist…and it comes in the form of a tinted window Mercedes. I can see you but you can't see me mwahaha. I did have to stand outside holding this poster for 30 minutes because my driver had to keep driving since there was no parking. If I had a nickel (oh oops I mean 5 pence) for every hot British man in a suit that walked by me I'd probably have $10. Lets just stare down at the ground and pretend like I'm texting someone because I totally have wifi on this random street corner? I fit in.

Next up we have the Premiere of Seve! Hi cameramen. I gave you a wristband. You're welcome. This was a very low-key movie premiere that was just inside a movie theater and obviously I didn't know anyone in the movie which is almost more stressful. I had to study this tip sheet with the pictures of the talent and when they came in escort them to the press and news crews…lets just say I didn't escort a single one because I was so nervous and couldn't speak sentences so my co-worker took over. Actually I just couldn't differentiate who was here to see the movie or who was actually in it. Stephen Fry from V for Vendetta walked in and I about near lost it (For those of you who don't know V for Vendetta is one of my favorite movies and you can imagine how I felt--if you haven't watched it we can't be friends until you do). Dad if you're reading this, correction WHEN you're reading this because you love me, we will discuss this on the phone I know how big of a golf fan you are and would've been all over this!

So it is safe to say this internship is awesome and so are the people. Stack of DVDs/magazines on my desk > stack of papers. I'll frequently update on here more funny London terminology and things I pick up on as the weeks roll on by because frankly they need to be shared. Ok first off when I have to make a phone call I mess up almost every time. There are so many numbers I need to type in! 9 to dial out, then 020, THEN a normal number with 7 digits. Confusing. Also mailing packages…what the heck are zip codes here? WX1 1UG, T58 S93 like you're killing me. And writing an address involves 5-6 different lines. Everything is also dated like so: 18.02.14 or 18th February. This takes a lot of getting used to and is a load of bollocks! Oh also when milk goes bad here…it.goes.bad. I literally have had my milk for a week and it looks like poison. So note to self: get small milks when coming to London. Another fun fact if you go in the grocery store and look for eggs you will not find them refrigerated. Thats right, they are right out on the shelves with the chips and other foods that don't require refrigeration. Next thing you know they'll be adding cheese and milk to the shelves then were all just doomed. No wonder Scotland wants to be independent of the UK…

Okay so wrapping up this blog! Jk just a picture break...Yesterday my roommate and I decided to run through Reagents Park and explore it. We only had one running loop we knew about so we thought what the hell lets run around the lake too! 1.5 hours later we found our home. We got so incredibly lost it was insane. One minute were by the lake the next were in the Queens Garden?! Does Queen Elizabeth actually frolic around here because that would be awesome. Also I've come to the conclusion that I would be the most fit person in the world if I lived here because running here is incredible. Its actually an enjoyable experience and not your own personal hell (not that I have any right to complain, I run on a beach at school where its warm year round…)

Future Updates: I am getting a Harry Potter tattoo while I'm here. Mom and Dad…you didn't read this. I know I know what you're all thinking which is "WHAT THE HELL IS SHE THINKING" she is riddikulus, but I have my justifications. #1 I can only ever get a tattoo if it's meaningful and not written in a different language (dammit that crosses out parseltongue). #2 I love Harry Potter. #3 I am living in the place where it all unfolded. HP was an extremely important part of my childhood, hell my life, and I grew up with it. The books taught me how to use my imagination and that friendship and family are the two most important things you can have in life. I don't expect(o patronum) muggles to understand my decision making. Wish me luck, or better yet I'll chug some felix felicies before and have my own liquid luck! Now which one to get?

 
CAN WE REFLECT ON HOW A PARENT LET THEIR CHILD GET THIS? Okay its probably temporary and I'm just having a panic attack but typing Harry Potter tattoos on google and this coming up is slightly frightening. Obviously kidding about all these tattoos, when I get one it will be small and in an invisible place! Now my inner geek has been dished out and for those of you who picked up on my HP puns, well done. Next future update: This weekend my roomie Haley, Lexie, and I are off to Edinburgh to party with the Scottish. It is pronounced Ed-in-burra. Do not say borough. You will get shit on by every brit there is, trust me...Looks like we won't be packing underwear because we'll just be wearing kilts the whole time so it'll be fine. Well that is it for now, next post will be after this weekend!
~Mischief Managed~

Week 1

Well…I suppose I should start this thing the kids these days call blogging? Its some trendy thing people like to do when they go abroad so I'm going to succumb to the peer pressure and begin blogging. I know our generation hates reading anything over a paragraph but I can be funny and witty and if you like me maybe you'll read it so what the hell. HEY EVERYONE! Week 1 of London down I can't believe it, so much has happened I don't even know where to begin! Okay I'll start with the first weekend. Basically I arrived to London in shambles, overweight bag, empty stomach and unshowered. Where I'm staying is a cool hip dorm-like place with a freaking shower in the bathroom. Very convenient to put my foot on the toilet when I need to shave eh? I'm in Camden (No not NJ-Nicer Camden) and its so nice. There are vendors everywhere selling all types of food and clothes and were extremely close to Reagents Park which is great for running…when I do that…once a week…so the first weekend I just stuck around in Camden and explored.

My new friends in the program and I went out to this bar that used to be a theater (theatre in London lingo) and there was a big screen up for the first England soccer (football) game! It was great watching everyone go crazy for England, except we kind of forgot to remember that soccer matches are 90 minutes long so it kind of dragged on. The following day we all went to Oxford Street and I think I just about died. There are so many stores with so many amazing things its overwhelming. No regrets on ANY purchases. Sorry Dad...


They even sell cupcakes and boba in Top Shop! Cupcake picture necessary, hopefully it will make people keep reading this...Also I could get a hair cut or snack if I so desired while shopping. Why isn't America like this?! Okay anyways…Monday was my first day of work and I was low-key freaking out. That morning my phone decided to commit suicide on me so I awkwardly arrived about an hour early and sat in a park and watched pigeons. After meeting all my co-workers they immediately put me straight to work which was scary but easy once I learned where everything was. I'm actually reading the newspapers for work, my parents would be so damn proud! This film company is awesome! I'm on the PR team so we do so much for all their clients (Did I mention their biggest client is Disney? Childhood dreams coming true) so its really interesting seeing that side of a business. I just finished up a coverage book for Netflix on Orange is the New Black which was so exciting. Also London takes lunch breaks to a whole new level. Quick beer with co-workers? Why not. A lot of people just veg out and grab a quick sandwich somewhere which is what I do most days. It's so strange seeing what life is like in the real world and wondering when I'll be doing this full time…ew scary thoughts. So overall, work rocks and I'm learning a lot! DVD = Screener, Petty Cash = money to run an errand with, You All Right? = How are you? You have no idea how tempting it is to try to speak in a British accent while surrounded by all of them. I attempted the other day at work and my co-worker simply said "Stop." Point taken.

I won't go on too long because I could honestly right for an eternity on how much I love this city. Its like I'm in a Harry Potter dream world 24/7. Today was one of the funniest days. My roommate Haley and I rallied and decided to be touristy all day. We got off at the London Bridge tube station thinking hey this'll be close to Big Ben right? Oh. No. 4 miles later we walked along the river and got to see the big guy when in reality it's not that big up close. After that photo op we trekked to Hyde Park but obviously decided to get Fish n Chips before. We were headed to this place Haley's friend recommended and what do we know, its closed. London has the STRANGEST hours I don't get it. So were like no problem we'll find the next pub. Block or two later we sit down at a place and order Fish n Chips and a beer. About 15 minutes later the woman returns to tell us their fish fryer is broken…you have to be kidding me. The ONE country where this is their main dish and we've failed at finding it twice? Also running on an empty stomach didn't help. We have come this far were not giving up. So naturally we chugged our beer and started walking again. Finally we found a pub that served it and got our desired meal. Third times a charm am I right? After that we walked Hyde Park which is officially the greatest park in the world. There were tons of people picnicking in flower headbands and just having a great time so obviously that is the place to be. Said hi to William and Kate then trekked our way back home. Nap time happened shortly after, along with some foot cream and showering.

Well that is all for now! Tomorrow we will be doing more touristy things so I'll have more updates coming soon. Cheers!