Last weeks in London town for elle.

The last week of work was bittersweet. I was given a lot more responsibility but I kept thinking about how my days were numbered! My co-workers were shocked that my internship was already over and we even tried to figure out a way for me to skip class to work extra. I was extremely sad to leave Braben. On the last day, Den (precious older black lady) made me my first cup of proper English tea and taught me her magical recipe. I brought the office cupcakes which they LOVED and they gave me a sweet sweeettt card and candy. I really didn't want my internship to end!

We tried to make our last week of work a mini-spring break by going to different pubs/wine bars on Brick Lane at night. I don't see how people go out or do anything after work haha I was exhausted everyyy single day when I got home. Kara and I cooked dinner in and London felt more like home than ever.

On Wednesday of that week a group of us saw Derek Trucks & Susan Tedeschi at Shepherd's Bush O2, which was really funn! The following night Kara and I went to Hyde Park to see Beirut, Mumford & Sons, and Arcade Fire. We ran into three Auburn guys who we knew were coming to London but couldn't get in touch with them! They ended up staying with us for the night. 

The following week we started class, which really wasn't too bad. It was fun to be with everyone in a room working on our simulations. We were in teams of four launching a hypothetical new micro-computer into the market. We had to design the brand, set the price, create ads, open sales offices, staff the sales offices, etc. Kara and I got into it! It was like our baby for the week. Each day you would see your progress and it was definitely up and down and up and down. Overall, I think we did pretty good for four sleepy girls.

I got some not so good news one day on the way home from class. I learned that one of my high-school buds named Gus passed away visiting his friends in Barcelona. It was my first experience losing someone close to me. My friends on the trip were so kind and kept me occupied! I decided to come home after my program ended and I went with Kara to Paris because it felt right to be home. Bill & Beth rescheduled their trip for Christmas break I believe, so it all worked out in the end.

I am going to post about Wimbledon, Notting Hill and Paris soon!