So sorry!

I've just been so swept up with work lately, that I have had no time to write. It's starting to feel like I'm living here, rather than an indulging in a long vacation. I've been here 3 weeks, and have three more to go...wow. So much has happened already, and I can't imagine how I'll feel after it's all said and done. I miss SF and all my loves there, but am starting to feel like I don't want this visit to end! So much out here to do, that I haven't had the chance to. On my list:

Find an old wallpaper shop so I can find the perfect sample for my tattoo
Go on an architectural exploration walk around town
Visit the zoo in Regent's Park
Take the train to Paris
See Amber in Manchester
Get souvenirs for everyone back home...any requests?
Send some postcards
Find a cool home decor shop and snag some gems for my place
Explore the Design Museum and Natural History Museum
Go bowling
Pretty much everything else I haven't mentioned here...

But, with our deadline right around the corner, who knows what I'll accomplish (other than helping out with the design of an amazing children's hospital of course.)

Managed to sneak out of the office last night to celebrate Beth's birthday! Wow! We had a good time. Went to a posh Indian restaurant called Tamarind. Top notch cuisine. My favorite were the scallops as an appetizer, and the rose flavored ice cream with white chocolate covered mint leaves. I was so happy to be able to partake in the O'Brien family celebration for Beth. I picked such a great time to be in London!

Tim and Helen behind a beautiful table of food!

My cousin Mark and I

The gorgeous birthday girl!

of course the roses matched her outfit

desert!

And tonight, I spent a fun filled evening with Dan. We took the double decker bus all over town. Stopped at a Vietnamese restaurant in Shoreditch that let you bring your own beer in. Scarfed down another delicious meal over two Cobra beers, and had more than a few good laughs. Then, had my first Jameson and ginger since being here (hard to believe, I know) at a bar called Jaguar Shoes. Good stuff. I love Dan!

Yay!

word

big bowls of deliciousness

wallpaper collage at jaguar shoes

on the bus

oooooh

yeah

kisses!