La Vie En Rose for 2002 September 16

Just got back from the International Festival on the Thames. To say one thing about the English, they can put on a good show. I was slightly worried when 20 minutes after they were supposed to have started we had seen nothing but boats slowly floating along the river spewing fire (which was quite impressive for the first 5 minutes, but after that it got old) and heard nothing but Jim, Kathy's English friend, descrbing people jumping around and waving sparklers in the air. We were begging to think that 'fireworks' might turn out to be one of those cultural differences, but we eventually got the show we came for, and it was very impressive!! And I finally got my fireworks fix which I have been missing since the 4th of July.

Also at the festival was lots of yummy food (Laura and I made friends with the doughnut man) and I bought a cute ring. I think my roommates have realized the value of taking glasses from street corners, so we have decided that next time we attend a large event we will bring along a large plastic lined tote for this purpose.

Earlier today I was complaining that my sister got her package but I haven't gotten mine yet, then someone pointed out that Utah is alot closer to California than London is, which is a very valid point. But I still want my package!

Everyone else is sticking around to watch Braveheart, but I haven't got the emotional energy for it, and I've got to go back and read about the European Union, anyhow, so lucky me!