i'm so excited i just can't hide it i know i know i know i know

[bluelovesorange]

Things I am going to do today

1. Watch Phantom of the Opera
2. Drink some eggnog, take a moment, be bitter, and then end the new year on a high note.
3. Finish assembling presents, cards, sekrit projects, and cursing the scrapbook and ink cartridge industries with every fibre of my being.
4. Start spelling things the English way.
5. Finish uploading music to my Creative Micro so I have plane music, and then finish burning mp3 cds for the
trip (32 slots and almost done - packing this was easier than packing clothes, sadly enough.)
6. Buy post-its.
7. Remove dry laundry from garage and stuff into suitcases.
8. Take pictures for "Things I will miss about California/America" post.
9. Friends-lock my LJ. It's not permanent, it's just for when I'm away.
10. Cyn, you know that thing about that thing I was freaking out about last night? I'll try to get the stuff uploaded by tonight, and hopefully talk to you about it later.
11. Go to the Body Shop and stock up on yummy smelly stuff.

Happy New Year's eve to everyone on my FL, and to my Asian friends, HAPPY YEAR OF THE COCK.

Yes, I'm never going to get tired of that joke.

Comments

[jasminelily.livejournal.com]

I'm so excited for your trip. Yay! When do you leave? Do you fly direct LA to London, or do you have a layover?

January Sixth! January Sixth!

[crushw-eyeliner.livejournal.com]

I do have a layover in New York, but then it's straight on to London. When I get back, it'll be a non-stop flight.

OMG I'M GOING TO ENGLAND!

Re: January Sixth! January Sixth!

[jasminelily.livejournal.com]

Yay! Remember for the plane: lots of books, an extra sweater, water, and snacks!

[sparksandclocks.livejournal.com]

4. Start spelling things the English way.
I love you for that. Thank you! ;) Hope you have a fantabulous time over here. Though personally, I think it'd be hard not to. *g* In case I haven't already mentioned it to you, I think you might like Camden Market and XFM (104.9) is a great radio station to listen to, just ask morgaine22. You might not want to expect much from British TV, it's pretty rubbishy apart from the comedy. If you liked Shaun of the Dead you should try and watch Black Books and Spaced at some point.

HAPPY YEAR OF THE COCK.
Hee. Thanks. It just makes me think of The Office and Tim harassing poor Gareth.

[postcardjunkie.livejournal.com]

I can't believe you're leaving so soon! I've been a LiveJournal/news/world black hole for the past few weeks as I shuffle between mindnumbing boredom at work, crazy family commitments, and intense work on scholarship applications. But I'm almost done! I guess I'll have to mail your Christmas package direct to London town though. I really wanted to get it to you before you left, but I don't think that's gonna happen. Oh well.

I don't know sparksandclocks, but I was going to tell you to go to Camden Market, too. I never actually had the money to buy stuff there -- no, wait! I got a corduroy jacket once -- but it's fun to just walk around. It's on the north side of the city, too, so it'll be close to where you live. (Well, relatively. . .) and XFM! Hee. The postcard on my wall is an ad for XFM -- "If other radio stations are middle of the road, we're lying drunk in a ditch."

Remove dry laundry from garage and stuff into suitcases.
When I first read that, I got all confused. Dry laundry in a garage? In this weather? Wouldn't it be awfully damp and cold? Why would someone put laundry in the garage, and how would they keep it really dry there?

Then I remembered that you're in California.

See? I really haven't been getting any sleep lately.

[postcardjunkie.livejournal.com]

Oh, also? My corduroy jacket cost 5 pounds. Ahhh.

Also, go to St. Paul's Cathedral and climb all the way to the top (just keep following the signs that say, "Way Up"). It's kind of expensive, but absolutely worth it. I recommend doing that on a nice, clear day; I went on a grey, drizzly day and it was still fabulous, but it could have been better.

Also, go to the recreated Globe theater. Unfortunately, there won't be any productions going on while you're there -- it's only in the Summer -- but you can take a tour, and it's really neat.

Also, if you have a chance, get your hair cut at a Vidal teaching school. It's pretty cheap, and they do all kinds of funky stuff with color. One girl on my program got kind of addicted to it ('cause you don't ever know what they're going to do with your hair -- they just play around to learn the techniques) and she came in with different colored hair every couple weeks. By the end of the program she had no hair yet, but what she had was NEON pink. So cool.

Also, eat at Wagamama (http://www.wagamama.com/) at least once. I've told you this before, but you should do it.

Miss you.

[postcardjunkie.livejournal.com]

Wow, I just looked at the Wagamama website, and I can't believe how it's expanded. There's practically one on every corner now! When I was there, there were only two in all of London; I've only eaten at the Soho one.

[sparksandclocks.livejournal.com]

I never actually had the money to buy stuff there
That's cause you're meant to haggle! Often if I say that I can't afford it and start to walk away they lower the price. *g*

*covets your XFM postcard*

[postcardjunkie.livejournal.com]

Ahhh, that's interesting. Now I know! Uhh, six years too late. . . *g*

[http://users.livejournal.com/_eb/]

This is so exciting (my life is pretty dull). Have a great time and post lots.

[amezri.livejournal.com]

If you do get things uploaded, drop me an e-mail with details. Am being antisocial and avoiding some internet things for no reason whatsoever.

[aderyn.livejournal.com]

Um, Hi! You've been on my friendlist for a while, and I love reading your posts, and I would really like to read all about your adventures in London, so I wondered if there was any chance of being added to the filter?

I can offer stuff in return, as I actually live over here, and so can impart wisdom and good advice... or advice, at least!

I understand if not, I hate it when my friendslist become unwieldy too. Whatever, I hope you have a fantastic time!

hi!

[crushw-eyeliner.livejournal.com]

Actually, I'm going to be posting in a completely separate London LJ, and it'll be open to everyone, so no need for filter worries. I'll be posting information about it before I leave.

:)