Tusday 6/15

I was thinking since my birthday is tomorrow, after Oxford we might all be tired and I would like to go to a nice bar where we could get cute pictures with fun martinis or something before we go out out. This would have to be on Thursday (day after my birthday) when we have time to get ready and go out. Maybe after Oxford we can go to a bar looking over the water or park? Or maybe gardens? I don't necessarily want to go to a typical pub but I do want to have a good time with everyone and enjoy a fun environment.

Today I had class this morning then hung out all day til it was time to see Phantom of the Opera at Her Majesty Theatre in Leicester Square ("Lesster Square") ! So excited! This is my first play that was not planned by the study abroad program that I ACTUALLY want to see ! :) It was sooooo impressive!! My favorite part was the fog boat scene - it looked like water moving while they were in the boat. It was so real looking.

Then we went right next door to Sport's Bar Cafe which is where we were going to meet everyone after the play. Apparently this place is more of an American bar. Which was a nice taste of home! There were 1/2 Americans and 1/2 Brazilians because the soccer game was on. Since it was the night before my birthday I got lots of unnecessary free drinks. I had so much fun dancing with everyone ! And my new heels didn't bother me that much! Yay! I love comfy heels! Around 1:30 am I couldn't find anyone so I got a cab back to my flat. I was so scared because right when we got to London a police officer came and talked to our group about pic-pocketing, thieves, credit card machines that take your card, and fake cab companies. So I got into a cab and freaked out so I got out! haha I'm ridiculous. I didn't know how to tell if they were a real company! So I flagged down another cab and got in. I ask him what company he was with and just went with it-- the whole cab ride I was holding my "rape siren" that I won from the police officer speaker. If you pull it it makes this insanely loud noise to ward away the person. Anyways, I was just paranoid... but I got to my flat safely ... 15 pounds later.

Apparently, 3 of the girls were dancing still when I left the bar - and I didn't find this out until Wednesday morning. I walked around the bar 3 times! ughh. Oh well. It was a great night!!!