on the first day of spring

My best friend and I went down to the tidal basin and frolicked among the cherry blossoms. We picnicked and walked the entire basin and talked for hours and hours. There was baby kissing, fabulous dress wearing, and sorbet eating. Washington is kind of magical in the spring.

Last years blossoms.

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I love wandering the streets of London. There are so many amazing little alleyways that, were I home in Arlington, I would never go down. However, London's alleys are normally quite safe and actually the normal path for foot traffic. Of course, then there's Queen's Gate Terrace where I lived (I'm gone now so no stalking) was wide and open! Living in South Ken meant the streets were wider and brighter than the rest of London.

Also, I'm hosting a giveaway over here! It closes on Christmas!

*While I travel around London and Paris with my darling parents, I have pre-set some posts to run so that I can show you all my London adventures I have yet to blog about! I'll be back in the New Year.

makin' faces

Just some fun photos from a few months ago!

ghost tower

Last Monday, I went to visit Parliament with my Brit. Culture class. It was a cold and foggy morning. I love the half hidden tower in the back. The way the light shines behind the building. I stood looking at the Thames and it was breathtaking. This is how London should look. A little gray and very mysterious. I love this city. I love my life.

Love-don

I spent several hours on Saturday walking through the City of London and London (two separate things). I took a lot of good photos and I'll be sharing them this week. I spent so much of October traveling that I felt as though I didn't belong in London anymore. I was aching to get home. This afternoon of exploring was just what I needed. I feel love for London again and am excited to make the most of my next month and a half here.