I don't think that I remember how to do this anymore. However, I will give it a shot and see how it turns out.
Ernest Hemingway once said to Francis Scott Key, "I write one good page of writing to every ninety nine pages of shit, I try to leave the shit in the trash can." A very colorful, yet true statement. I will try to do the same, but on a much smaller scale and will probably bore you with my constipated thinking. (If you catch my drift) At least Hemingway could produce some sort of S!@#... well I think you get it, I'm no Hemingway!
Dad and I had the chance to visit London a while back and we thoroughly enjoyed ourselves. Of course it has been twelve years and I am just now blogging about it. I think procrastination is a genetic thing, somewhere on the forty-seventh chromosome accompanying the Down Syndrome gene. My procrastination has propagated into an outright apathy and for that I apologize.
It was a welcomed change of pace to be in London with "proper" English speakers. Also, it was nice to see Dad; the first familiar face I have seen in nearly 8 months. We had a chance to get out and see a lot of interesting architecture, artifacts, and adult video stores (certified of course). No, we didn't go into any adult video stores, but we did see a number of them and I would only trust the certified ones. Just a word of advice for anyone thinking about traveling to London.
We started off our self-guided tour of London at the Tower of London. Here we learned all about the history of the Tower from a boisterous, portly Yeoman Warder, also known as a Beefeater. In order to become a Yeoman Warder you have to serve in the Royal Army forever ( approximately 26 years or so).
We also had the chance to see the British version of Chicago; almost exactly the same.
But, the most exciting event was going to the National Gallery to see a number Van Gogh's paintings. (Van Gogh happens to be my favorite painter, and in January I am taking a Field Study class in Amsterdam purely dedicated to him).
I am out of time for now to write. Plus, I am having trouble uploading pictures. I will BLOG more later and upload my pictures.
4 comments:
You use to many big words for me! JK I love you and miss you. Post some new pics soon.
Love your favorite cousin Trisha
Nice use of the word propagated!! It's nice to hear what you're up to...I wonder when we might see you again?!? Some pictures would be great, when you get a chance. And please let me know how your field study goes in Amsterdam.... While Monet is my favorite, Van Gogh runs a close second.....Love and you're in our prayers, Your (really) favorite cousin, Kelly ;-)
Hey Brian! I loved the update! And thanks for the note...you know I'll take any little authentic treasure - I'll even pay you for it! I wonder what shipping costs are from Spain...Anyways, keep up the good work (and play). G + S.
Bri -
Glad to see the blog getting a little attention. Put some pics up when you can.
luv, dad
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