Miracle

14 May 2013
    Today we went to the Museum of London. I didn't really know what to expect. Honestly I thought we were going to the British museum so I was a bit surprised as to what I saw. But it ended up being pretty cool. It had a slower start for me, but it got better the farther I went in. The museum literally went through the entire history of London, from prehistoric times to guessing the future. There were some really amazing and interesting things. I personally really enjoyed the roman stuff, pleasant gardens, Victorian walk and the 1900's. (As well as the Michael Cain exhibit! Pretty inspiring.)

Costume on right is original Peter Pan costume

World War memorabilia

Saw an identical bus on the street just outside the museum - about 70 years later

2012 Olympics

Michael Caine exhibit

What really made the day fun though was hanging out and growing closer to some of my fellow students. We had a lot of fun going through, laughing at the crazy elementary kids and little pranks (like scaring Melissa to death!) So it turned out to be a delightful excursion.
     After the museum, our little group made an impromptu mini grocery trip to Waitrose. For me this meant poking around and talking. It was much more entertaining than I had anticipated. After taking groceries back, it was time to go to our show for the evening - Matilda.

      I'm going to be honest - I wasn't looking forward to the production. But it ended up being quite entertaining. I'm planning on buying a few of the songs and would even want to be in the production, but I still had problems with the production and interpretation. Some of the songs were fantastic. And then others were terribly predictable. The spectacle and creativity that went into the making of it was phenomenal! And then there were opportunites - like the mother's ballroom dance - were sadly terribly under-performed and unfulfilled. Of course, the drag Mrs. Trunchball (which I totally called) was super entertaining. I doubt I'd see it again, but I would definitely be a chorus member in a production. My favorite numbers were the very first one - "Miracle", the first scene at the school called "School Song" fittingly. I also really liked the song "When I Grow Up." Everybody likes a pretty song with swings on stage. Oh - and there was also "I'm here." Honestly I felt bad for the performers in the production, the grown - ups I mean, because the children in the production were totally showing them up. They are the greatest performers I have ever seen. Watching them I was kind of going "Well, crap. Ten year olds are already passing me." Lol They were incredible. And our Matilda was perfect for the role. It was great to watch them. Here are some pictures.

This was my seat and what the stage looked like as I walked.

Miracle

School Song

When I Grow Up

    It was a nice surprise how I much I enjoyed myself. And as I'm listening to the soundtrack I'm remembering how much I really did like it. I still have a few eye-roll songs. (Most of Miss Honey's frankly) But some great stuff too. As I got home and was talking to family, I was reminded just how lucky I am to be here. Just how much of a miracle this is. I don't want to leave. Ever. 

Cheers from the new happiest place on Earth