16 February 2015
An Exciting Travel Tuesday
It's Tuesday - which usually means a post from me.
But this Tuesday is a little different.
Because rather than posting with the Travel Tuesday link-up as I usually do,
I am CO-HOSTING it!
I've been nominated by the lovely previous co-hosts to take on the link up
with the amazing Amanda, Marcella, and Michelle,
and I'm prettttttty excited about it.
I wanted to use this post just as a little introduction to those of you who may participate in this link-up, but haven't stumbled on this page.
I'm Caity - I am currently an American expat making a life for myself over in London.
After a study abroad semester, I fell in love with the other side of the world.
Naturally, as all people do, I up and moved back.
....All people do that, right?
Anyways - it took three years,
but last August I made the move back to London and have been here ever since.
And if I can just say - it feels GREAT to be back home..
I use this page to write about my life in London.
This normally includes guides of areas around London, some stagey theatre reviews, and a few nights out.
I've got a few travel posts here and there as well as some tips that may help you
if you're taking a big trip or, like me, planning a big move.
Oh, and I talk about The Beatles quite a bit.
Usually every Friday.
There's a few of my favorite posts I linked below that will give you a better idea about myself and my life.
Hope you enjoy it here and stick along for the ride!
A little bit about myself:
About Me
On London: Looking Back & Looking Ahead
Stagey-ness: How I Got Into Theatre
My Favorite City In The Entire World
Some of the weird things that happen.... a serious emphasis on weird:
That Time I Was Homeless
Jumping On German Freight Trains. Accidents Happen?
Meeting Paul McCartney
Thoughts On Traveling With My Best Friend
Why I Love Hostels, and Why You Should Too
My Travel Bucket List: What Have You Always Wanted To See?
Your Very Own London Weekend Itinerary
And, of course, my life in London:
Life In London: In Photos
Mastering Gin in Piccadilly
A Master's Degree from an Expats Point of View
Excited to be here with you all for the next few months.
Happy Travel Tuesday!
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10 February 2015
EatSeeDo: Sohottenhamborn
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Eat
Amalfi
This is an incredible pre-theatre dinner spot. And a perfect mention in this post since just about all of my "see's" are theatres. What did you expect?
Anyways - Amalfi's a very tiny but verrrry cute restaurant that serves a great range of Italian food.
Which also means wine. Lots of wine.
I think my work here is done.
Ed's Easy Diner
An American 1950's style diner - of course this is getting a mention!
Burgers, hotdogs, fries, MILKSHAKES.
Think Johnny Rockets in England.
Or just think of anything that is absolutely perfect - this is just like that.
Byron Burger
Another burger joint.
But is it really possibly to have too many burgers and fries?
Sorry ... chips.
Byron's got locations all over London - so if you're interested in it, just check out where it is on their website.
Neal's Yard
This is one of those 'Pinterest pictures.'
You know - that picture you see EVERYWHERE and are just all 'Where the F is that place?!'
Well, it's here - in Sohottenhamborn.
Amorino Gelato
When you're disgustingly full from eating all of the above,
pop into Amorino for gelato.
Let's be real - not even a full stomach can keep you from gelato.
Amalfi
This is an incredible pre-theatre dinner spot. And a perfect mention in this post since just about all of my "see's" are theatres. What did you expect?
Anyways - Amalfi's a very tiny but verrrry cute restaurant that serves a great range of Italian food.
Which also means wine. Lots of wine.
I think my work here is done.
Ed's Easy Diner
An American 1950's style diner - of course this is getting a mention!
Burgers, hotdogs, fries, MILKSHAKES.
Think Johnny Rockets in England.
Or just think of anything that is absolutely perfect - this is just like that.
Byron Burger
Another burger joint.
But is it really possibly to have too many burgers and fries?
Sorry ... chips.
Byron's got locations all over London - so if you're interested in it, just check out where it is on their website.
Neal's Yard
This is one of those 'Pinterest pictures.'
You know - that picture you see EVERYWHERE and are just all 'Where the F is that place?!'
Well, it's here - in Sohottenhamborn.
Amorino Gelato
When you're disgustingly full from eating all of the above,
pop into Amorino for gelato.
Let's be real - not even a full stomach can keep you from gelato.
See
Prince Edward TheatreCurrently playing Miss Saigon.
I saw this with my parents a few months ago and posted a review here.
Soho Theatre
If you're looking to stray off the commercial West End path,
Soho Theatre's got three stages presenting a range of theatre from new works, to comedy shows, to cabarets.
Soho Square
Paul McCartney's publishing company, MPL Communications, is located here ... could I really leave that out?
Phoenix Theatre
This theatre is playing Once The Musical.
An amazing story with some of the most beautiful folk music to make you cry on spot. I mean it.
Oh, and you can go up and order from the bar on stage before curtain while the cast is jamming around the stage - how cool is that?
The show is closing March 21, so get going!
Palace Theatre
The Commitments has been playing here for over a year.
It's a great musical playing some of the greatest soul music created.
Mustang Sally, Papa Was a Rolling Stone, Try A Little Tenderness -
The list goes on...
I saw this show last year and had a great time - I even got the chance to do a bit of my own singing.
Terrible, terrible singing, I will add.
Review here!
Shaftesbury Theatre
Oh Shaftesbury. Sweet, sweet, Shaftesbury.
You hold my musical heart, and keep me coming back again and again.
And again and again.
Memphis is playing here, and I cannot recommend this show enough.
And 90% of my recommendation is because of the cast.
You know when a cast just 'works'? They just mesh so well together, and work a show better than it's ever been performed?
This is that cast.
Yes, the leads are spectacular. But it's every single person in this show. Incredible.
Anyways - if you didn't catch my drift up there, GO SEE THIS SHOW.
Do
Pop Boutique
Looking for some vintage goodies?
This is the place to go
Looking for some vintage goodies?
This is the place to go
The O Bar
A recommendation from your favorite blogging side-kick, Heather.
A cute little corner pub to grab a pint from after a long day.
Music and Goods Exchange
A recommendation from your favorite blogging side-kick, Heather.
A cute little corner pub to grab a pint from after a long day.
Music and Goods Exchange
We've just spent the weekend celebrating our new record player,
and is there any better way to do that than go shopping?
We popped around to as many record stores within our distance, and Music and Goods Exchange was the gold mine.
So many great finds, and a bargain area of 1pound records in the basement!
I'm going back tomorrow. But really ... I'm going back tomorrow.
and is there any better way to do that than go shopping?
We popped around to as many record stores within our distance, and Music and Goods Exchange was the gold mine.
So many great finds, and a bargain area of 1pound records in the basement!
I'm going back tomorrow. But really ... I'm going back tomorrow.
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The closest station to this area is Tottenham Court Road, but any surrounding station is a short walk away.
Taking the Circle/District lines to get home, I'll normally get out at Embankment and walk from there.
Depending on which way I go, I pass through Trafalgar Square, Piccadilly Circus, Leicester Square, and Covent Garden,
which are all great areas to stroll around in - and outside is better than underground.
So I'll always recommend walking.
Taking the Circle/District lines to get home, I'll normally get out at Embankment and walk from there.
Depending on which way I go, I pass through Trafalgar Square, Piccadilly Circus, Leicester Square, and Covent Garden,
which are all great areas to stroll around in - and outside is better than underground.
So I'll always recommend walking.
Throw me a vote if you're enjoying it here...
08 February 2015
Sunday Lovin
1. I was nominated for the Top 100 International Blogs at Lexiophiles.
I've seen this award pop up on a few other bloggers, and wasn't sure what it was,
but I got the email last week that someone threw my name out there, and now I get to be in a fun little contest!
Pretty cool, hm? It's nice when you get little reminders like this that people do pay attention to the things you do.
So if you do happen to read this little blog, and you do happen to enjoy it,
Pretty cool, hm? It's nice when you get little reminders like this that people do pay attention to the things you do.
So if you do happen to read this little blog, and you do happen to enjoy it,
why not throw a vote my way?
2. I've booked a flight home this week...
TO VISIT - get real.
I'm still disgustingly in love with life here. I'm not leaving anytime soon!
...well, I don't plan to.
I'm over-excited for a quick visit home to Florida to see my family though.
AND I will be popping up to my hometown in Kentucky for an old friends wedding!
I haven't been to see friends in two years, so I'm pretty much off the walls about it.
3. This is basically the greatest video to hit the Internet this week - maybe all time.
Jimmy Fallon reunited the Saved By The Bell cast on his show.
I spent my mornings growing up catching the show 7AM every morning with breakfast before school,
so just like my trip home - I was off the walllllllls when I saw this.
4. MY PARENTS GOT US A RECORD PLAYER.
I'm not even kidding - this is top 10 greatest days of my life.
We have about 15 records here that have just been sitting so sadly on our shelves until we could afford to buy one,
and my sneaky little parents decided to mail me the greatest 'miss you' gift in the entire world.
I'm spoiled with the greatest duo that could ever raise me - I am seriously so lucky.
We spent last night celebrating.
I'm serious - we went out record shopping and bought a bottle of champagne.
It's THAT big of a deal to us..
We spent last night celebrating.
I'm serious - we went out record shopping and bought a bottle of champagne.
It's THAT big of a deal to us..
And I'm also never leaving this place.
Happy Sunday!
06 February 2015
Fab Four Friday
Today's all about George.
I read that Feb 6 was the day that George said was the first time he had seen The Quarrymen play.
(the first band John put together that pretttttty much started it all)
I'd say Georges introduction to John and Paul's playing is a legitimate factor in The Beatles history, wouldn't you?
Anyways, because of that - we're going GEORGE today!
He is a seriously underrated songwriter, but when three out of four members
(sorry Ringo)
of a group are some of the most badass lyricists in music history, that's bound to happen to someone.
A lot of Georges songs are absolute classics,
but possibly his most known creation is Something.
Frank Sinatra called it the 'greatest love song
and it's literally been covered by every single person known to man, including Frank himself.
My favorite versions, though, are of course with George involved.
And I say versions because there are so many!
I've already included this recording on a previous Fab Four Friday,
but it's just so damn good I had to post it again.
It's a very stripped down and raw - just George and a guitar.
It's a very stripped down and raw - just George and a guitar.
Like I said before - I almost prefer it to the original.
I just love it.
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There's also another version of the song that's been deconstructed.
I seriously commend you if you take the time to listen to this entire video.
But you should.
There are few things better than a song that ever track within it is awesome.
Listening to is this way, you find things you never noticed.
For example - did you notice the little Hammond organ perks during the chorus?
I never really did. But after hearing it deconstructed and on it's own,
it's something I hear every time the song comes on now, and one of my favorite parts.
And do you hear, in the Vocals track, Paul humming along during the guitar solo?
I'm obsessed.
And the drum track.
And the bass melody.
And the harmonies.
And that goddamn heart-melting guitar solo.
And George. Just him. All of him.
But really - the guitar and drum track from this song are on my list of learns.
Know anyone who could teach me both?
Like tomorrow?
I just want to jaaaaaammmmm
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And the of course, there is the recording on Abbey Road.
That classic that nobody will ever get sick of - for good reason.
That classic that nobody will ever get sick of - for good reason.
Have you seen the music video for it?
So scruffy and so in love.
I've been nominated for ix15's Top 100 International Blogs!
Throw me a vote if you're enjoying it here...
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