Wow, I know I've said it before but I'll say it again, I'm REALLY terrible at posting on here. But I guess that also means that I've been busy out and about so I guess that's a good thing. Let me attempt some brief recaps:
Bath and Stonehenge trip. Wow. I have to be honest, I didn't think I would enjoy those places quite as much as I did. Stonehenge felt like a spiritual experience. As much as it was the history and the place, I think it was the day itself. The morning was beautiful blue skies and sunshine, but at this point the sky started to fill with grey, and sun was streaking through the breaks in clouds illuminating the structure. It was stunning. I took pictures, but there's really nothing that can capture the feeling. Then it was off to Bath, and just the level of preservation there was unbelievable. The whole day I was thinking about my Latin and Greek Mythology professor, the pictures he showed me from his trip, how excited he would have been for me. I wish he was still at TCNJ, he was really an inspiration to me in my academic life.
James Vincent McMorrow at the O2Academy was absolutely phenomenal. I'm so glad I went. Beforehand Em and I went to this really kitschy place called Atomic Burger which was good, and then I stayed for the show. The opener, Rob Bravery, was really great. I'm still trying to figure out what artist he sounded like but I really enjoyed his show. And James Vincent McMorrow... his voice... no words. His whole band was phenomenal. The harmonies, the fullness of the sound. Such a great concert, despite it being about 100 degrees in there and packed.
This past week I set up a meeting with the librarian at New College to see some of their manuscript and original print collections. I was presently surprised that a fellow OSAP-er had a similar idea, so we got a tour from one of the library certification students into the bell tower. Amazing. Absolutely amazing. It reminded me exactly why I want to go into libraries and archives. The system here is really unlike any other, and while I know realistically it wouldn't be the best choice to do field experience here, I think I really want to consider that as an option for my master's program. Just to be around the variety of books they have I think would be so fascinating and educational. Though their system is complex and unusual, it would definitely be worth it. One of the things most fascinating about the experience, though, was the physicality of the book itself. The care that used to go into making books is fascinating. It also puts into perspective how the craft has diminished. I think I will be picking up that book on bookbinding afterall...
Next week is going to be hectic, but with all wonderful things. Sunday we have a trip to Windsor Castle, Wednesday is my SECRET KEVIN DEVINE SHOW IN LONDON WITH EM, then Saturday Em and I are back to London to see Zach Braff's play All New People. Plus I have two tutorials this week. So now I am off to read some more Shakespeare!
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