Operation QEII

I wish today had been more exciting. However, it was still a pretty great day.

I woke up, showered, and went to class at 11. There were, again, only 6 people there. I didn't even want to go, since I've finished my paper, and I won't be tested on any of this. But I went because I feel like I should be there, plus I feel bad because no one goes! As it turns out, it really was a big waste of time. He didn't even have an actual lecture--instead he gave us a brief overview of next years Soc Theory class, and told us we should take it. We were only in class for 40 minutes.

After class, I decided I was both hungry and tired, so I went straight back to my room. I HAD planned on doing a little bit of stalking. The Queen came to Bangor today. I knew she was coming, but had NO idea why. I also knew where she would be--I got an email about which parking lots were off-limits, and when access to certain buildings would be restricted.

This morning, when Melisa went to her morning class, she learned the purpose of the Queen's visit...she was visiting her grandson HARRY who happens to LIVE NEARBY. Seriously? He's lived nearby (on the Isle of Anglesey) the entire time I've been here? I totally could have tried to meet him. Hahaha. Right. But seriously. He's been here?! Apparently the Queen chose to have her lunch in Bangor with some dignitaries, because she thinkgs Bangor is very pretty. I agree :) Look, I have something in common with the Queen.

Anyway, I didn't have much hope of actually seeing the Queen. There was security up and down the street, and I didn't feel like waiting outside the building for her. I'd be a terrible stalker, I'm much to lazy. One of the girls I've met (through Kat and Lauren) is from Germany but studying here, and she must have done a better job stalking than I, because I see she posted some pictures of the Queen in her car. Apparently a whole bunch of people lined up and down the street to see her? I didn't see those people when I was nearby, which makes me sad. I would have loved to see the Queen! But I've been pretty lucky anyway...I mean, I got to see the Pope last month.

At any rate, I met Melisa for lunch. We may have made a giant mess because we made buttered noodles, but dropped a bowl of noodles (and butter) all over the floor. We're not the most graceful girls, but it's ok :)

I took a nap, and cleaned some more today. My room looks beautiful :) After dinner, Melisa and I are going out. I don't plan on being back in time to blog tonight, so I'm posting my blog now. We're hoping to have lots of adventures tonight.