ENGLAND. I think this trip was definitely different than all the other times I've stayed in the UK. It felt as thought I was visiting a place of my childhood. I didn't realized how much I've changed over the past few years, neither could my family, until I was there. | EUROSTAR. The Thursday night before I planned to leave, I found a cheap flight with British Airways that literally sold out while I was frantically trying to book a ticket. I was supposed to be meeting Jean-Manuel in just over an hour at Costes [btw: once again, I'm sorry for getting there over an hour late... I did not stand you up!] and I still didn't have a flight ticket. I booked with Eurostar. [Why am I always rushing?] The journey that Saturday morning, however, was not rushed at all and I got to Greenhithe on time with my red duffle bag and broken H&M $7 sunnies. Yes, I just said sunnies. | GRANDMA'S 70th SURPRISE PARTY. I rushed to get a ticket for a reason. My family was throwing my Grandma a small surprise party for her 70th birthday. I managed to get there just before the guests arrived. It was nice to see everyone and be there to celebrate the event. My Grandma kept saying how she's never had a surprise party in her life. I was happy to have been there. | BLUEWATER. I really love that place. The sheer size of the multi-level parking lot of this massive shopping centre alone makes the place bitchin'. I've been there twice before but I couldn't remember specific stores too well. British youth are brand whores and I - I wish there was no such thing as currency exchange rates. Nandos chicken is delicious and I got to see Santa Fe where my Uncle Steven and his wife Tanya salsa dance. | CENTRAL LONDON. I want to work/live there. Actually, I'll probably have to work in order just to live there. I got to do all the touristy things that I haven't done since I was a small boy. I got to learn the ways of the tube as well. (It's a lot smaller and cleaner than la metro.) I saw: Buckingham Palace, Trafalgar Square, New and Old Bond Street, Big Ben, St. James' Park, the London Wheel, Oxford Circus, Tower Bridge, Leicester Square. | GRANDMA'S HOUSE. Going back to my Grandma's house filled me with nostalgia. This house has been part of my childhood – I even lived there for a while. While there, I went for a walk with my Grandma and I finally felt the connection I wanted to feel with her. Although we love each other greatly, I have found it difficult to continue a conversation with her. Now, things seemed different. Maybe because I am older and she feels it is easier to talk to me now? Not sure. I liked the feeling. I also liked being there because of her cooking. If there's one thing that house will always remind me of is her amazing dishes. | CHURCH. I went to mass with Tanya. I felt good to be back in a church. I don't want to lose my relationship with God ever. | THE JACKET. I saw the sexiest poka – dot navy blue short cut overcoat at Top Man. I want it. It's expensive but worth it and I want. At least, I think it's expensive. Maybe I'm cheap, or not an economical fuck-up? | HOLLY AND LAWRENCE. My little cousins Holly and Lawrence are polar opposites. Holly, age 8, is shy and quiet. Lawrence, age 5, is loud and outspoken. I love them both so much. They're such sweet children. I finally got to be the beloved young uncle figure and I love it. I want children one day. | LEEDS. What a young hipster-filled northern city. The influence of the university is definitely felt its modernity. I was glad to see Kendra and her new friends. She seems the same but very different now. I hadn't seen her since our trip to Montreal. | OCEANA. While in Leeds, we went to the cinema, several cafes and restaurants, and to a nightclub called Oceana. It was very cool and very big. It remineded me of a casino. [I've never actually been to a casino and don't really want to.] Kendra finished her assignments and was now on break, and so she could prove to me that I'm not necessarily always the bad one. I saw but did not get to go into Halo Nightclub. The concept of that place still seems perverse to me. | My trip to England was a lot, a lot of fun. I'm already hoping to go back early next month.
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