More Nothingness

Sorry to disappoint, but it has been a rather mundane few days. Wednesday night explored some gay clubs and an art gallery opening in Soho, but the details of that night are best left unknown.

Thursday, I had my Gender, Race and Empire in Women's Writing from 1780-1900 which excites me very much, but I can understand how most people would find it dreadful. What I find very fascinating however is getting a European sense of feminism and race. Already was a little confused when Professor continually mentioned Abolition taking place in 1805...that's because in the United Kingdom, yes, that's when slaves got their freedom. Random tidbit of the day.

Today, EQUALLY as exciting as yesterday, I had my Intro to British Cinema class. The Professor kept on throwing out obscure (to me at least) British actors, writers, directors, cinematographers. She's a hot mess, to put it lightly. She's one of those eccentric professors who never seems to have a clue about what's actually going on. We watched a movie from the 1930's called The Private Life of Henry VIII, which I adore of course because Henry VIII is so disgustingly cool. If beheading and divorcing your wives because you're horny is your thing, of course.

I promise I'm doing touristy stuff tomorrow. I want to hit up all the free museums first. And the Roman Wall. And eventually check out the British Library and the Women's Library and Keats' House. Oh my, so much to see in London!

Ah, but wait! Forgot to mention the KEY british thing I did today. Got some cheap, greasy fish n chips with malt vinegar poured all over them. Mmmmmm : )