More Adventures

So I have been meaning to blog more but I've noticed it's almost been a week since the last post I have made! Gotta get my shit together!

So John and Murdena are now gone:( But we had an amazing week together! It is rare that John and I get to spend that much time together so we definitely made the most of it!

Wednesday 
We all bought bus and boat tour passes so the three of us spent the day touring the city. Highlights included the botanic gardens (which I thought were going to be kind of boring but were actually so cool!), going to another mall..... (the death of poor me!) and going to Holyrood Palace.

In front of Holyrood where the Queen stays when she comes to Scotland.

Giant Lily Pads at the Botanic Garden

Thursday 
I had to perform with the girls and the Norwegian band so I spent the morning practicing and then I did a step dancing part in the show to ABBA. John and his mom came to watch and then we went on a bus and boat tour. It was really beautiful but it was VERY behind schedule so I didn't enjoy as much because I was so stressed about making it back in time.... Fortunately I made it back at 6:07 and was dressed and hair done at 6:15... MIRACLE!

Bus tour

Boat tour

Friday
We went to the Zoo! It was so cool! And it was a gorgeous day out! I have to say apart from the bipolar weather of the first week, the second week was so sunny and nice! My favorite part of the zoo was climbing this rope jungle gym sort of thing. It was so scary but so exhilarating. I also really liked the hippos and zebras:)

At the Zoo climbing the ropes!

Saturday 
This was our last day together so I hung out with John at his place and I did laundry... Except I didnt really understand the machine so instead of drying my clothes it washed them twice.... I was so mad! We then went to eat and then walked all 287 steps to the top of Scots Monument! We then had two shows on Saturday and then we went out to the Espionage where I had to say bye to John:(

Scots Monument

Espionage








Yesterday
I finally got to sleep in!! I had more of a relaxing day and laid outside and watched a movie and cleaned my room. We then had a beer pong tournament which really only consisted of 3 games and then played never have I ever. We then went to a pub named Whiskey Binkys but Amanda and I thought it was lame so we went home. I skyped Britt and Kay and went to sleep and was later awoken by some of the girls with snacks;)

Today
Last but not least today I got up and went and met ASH!!! Finally! We did the Underground Tour with some of the other College Crew which was interesting. We then climbed Arthur`s Seat (a mountain in Edinburgh). It was such a workout! Not to mention Ash was wearing rain boots and I was wearing flats. Needless to say it was an amazing view and it was good to see everyone from the College!
 Tonight I get to perform for them in the Tattoo (so excited!)

Back in Action!

So it's been a BUSY couple of days! There's constantly something to do so I really haven't had a lot of time to do blog! But don't worry I am back in action!

John and I at Espionage!

A couple of the girls and I after the bar looking all hot!

Saturday John and his mom got here but I literally only got to see them for a half hour because we have TWO shows on Saturday nights! Saturday was also one of the girls, Lindsay's birthdays so we went out after we got home! We went to the Espionage which has 5 floors and is open until 5am...... Anyways it was awesome and John came too which was also awesome. So Saturday night I got a total of 3 hours of sleep....

Sunday I got up early so I could spend time with John and Murdena. We walked part of the Royal Mile and then we went and toured the castle. It was kinda foggy but we still got some amazing photos!
I then had to go back to campus because we had a Cast BBQ. It was actually so much fun! I even drank wine! It was great to meet all our cast members. The Norwegians are soooo nice and friendly and I even made a new Scottish friend Heather!

John and I at the castle!

I then went out for supper with John and his mom and then crashed and went to bed!

Monday, John and I went to Camera Obscura which is like an interactive museum kind of thing.... It was pretty cool. We then went to the Tattoo Shop and then Primark (again!) and H&M.... H&M is sooooo much better in the UK. Like everything is so nice and cheap! I then had to go home and get ready for the Tattoo. It was raining last night so we had to dance on wet concrete. It was definately an experience! Thank god no one fell and the rain stopped before we went on stage! We also got to meet the GM of the Toronto Maple Leafs who came to watch the show last night!
Last night we weren't allowed to go out so I planned on going to bed early however I had a bunch of documents to read for my pharmacy program so I spent a couple of hours doing that..... Not fun trying to figure out courses and registration on a different continent.... But then I realized how lucky I am to have accomplished so much in 1 year that it really wasn't that bad.

John and I at Camera Obscura:)

This morning I had to wake up early to clean my room (room inspection tonight.... yikes!) and to register for my courses. Thank god it was easy and I figured it out quickly!
Today we all went to Glasgow for a trip! It was a long bus ride but we ate a really nice pub...BEST fish and chips ever! AND there was such good shopping! However I refrained and only bought one cheap dress because my shopping addiction is getting a bit much to handle.......We then met up with some of the College of Piping crew:) and then we had to head back to Edinburgh to get ready for the tattoo tonight. We took the train! It was a cool experience for sure:)

Reunited with some of the College crew:)

Lisa and I on the train!

Lastly, John and Murdena are coming to the show tonight! I am so excited to have someone I know in the crowd and for them to witness me accomplishing something I have always dreamed of doing!






That's all for now! Stay tuned for more updates.... hopefully I can be more on top of it again so that the post isn't so long!

More rehearsals!

Another day, another rehearsal. Thank god I have had a lot of practice of how fun and long rehearsals can be from doing Highland Storm! The last two days we have been filled with rehearsals in the morning and then the afternoons are pretty much free and then finishing the day with even more rehearsals. Today we are practicing the whole show 4 times! Some of the numbers are sooo amazing I think my parents, sister, John and Murdena are really going to like it! The COP drummers are also going to LOVE the Top Secret drum squad!

Anyways between rehearsals and eating I haven't been doing too much. I can't wait til we have more free time and can go exploring and be tourists! That way I will actually have stuff to blog about!

Just wanted to add yesterday we went downtown again in the afternoon to grab some stuff and we took the bus! So proud of myself;) We got a little lost and separated on the way back so we took a taxi but I'm definitely going to attempt the bus again... Maybe even use it both ways! (Gotta get used to it before I move to Hali!)

My goal for the rest of the week is to take more pictures because so far I have a total of 3..... As I would say to Kearsney... gotta get my shit together:)