2 shows and Mat's ship

Mat turned 29 years old on November 24th and I missed him more than ever that day. Apparently he did have a good day (eventhough he didn't tell anyone on the ship).

The week for me was decent. I had some trouble classes three days in a row and after the 2nd crazy class I needed a cheer-me-up....so I went to see London's #1 musical (and possibly the best show I've EVER seen!!!!) Wicked!!!!!

It really is wicked. A great story, score and an AMAZING cast! Eventhough it's over 3 hours long, I loved every second of it and it didn't hurt that my tickets were 8th row centre!

Wicked had me in such a good mood that I went to see another show the next day. Joseph and the Amazing Technicolour Dreamcoat.

It's a crazy show, complete with a calypso number, Elvis as the Pharoah Ramses, and a boot stomping hillbilly tune. It is a fun show...and it really ends on a high note. With Joseph as sexy and talented as he is, I understand why most people in the audience had already seen the show. It wasn't my favourite show, but it was the best seat I've ever had (5th row!!!)

While all of this was fun, the highligh by far was taking the train to see Mat when he docked outside London on Friday night. Due to a repair, they were spending the night there, so I was abel to see him for a whole 12 hours. Here are some pictures of the ship....and his SUPER room.

This is Mat meeting me with a hardhat and jacket to board the ship.

Here's the ship tied up on the Thames.

The Sand Falcon again.

This is Mat on his favourite set of stairs. They are pretty cool.

and here is his personal library.

and his 'lounge'. It really is an awesome setup he's got. I'd quit my job to do his if I could. He's definitely liking it too, which is the most important thing of all.

Once I returned to London, I stumbled upon the Southbank Centre. There was a wondeful World Photography exhibit.
This is a paper model in the Southbank centre completed by an inmate at one of Her Majesty's Prisons.

It's quite impressive, as it is a model of an orchestra made out of sheet music.

My visit to the Southbank Centre was followed by a stroll down the Southbank and a look-see at the German Christmas market that has appeared.

It's not quite as busy or spectacular as I hoped, but it did smell good (German sausage, waffles and pancakes).

I did manage a good view of the London Eye...

and the Parliament buildings.

that's been it for this week so far.

On a very happy note, Jessica and Kevin just had their first baby. As I write this, they are welcoming their bundle of joy, Juliet Isabella Rain into the world, who was born at 2:04pm on Friday, November 28th after over 14 hours of labour and 40 hours on contractions. Well done Jess!!! I know it couldn't have been easy either, since Juliet was a whole 8lbs, 12 ounces of a bundle. I hear that mom and baby are doing great!! I can't wait to meet her!