No I didn't die, I was gathering my thoughts...

Well if you were hoping I had perished, unfortunately for you I am still going strong.  So since I haven't done this in FOREVER, I'm not sure where to begin, so I guess I'll just give the highlights.

1) The Food:
Well, the reason that people say "Fat Americans" is apparently because we eat ourselves into oblivion.  I'm not going to lie, I like to eat.  Scratch that, I love to eat.  Tragically people in this country don't share such a natural proclivity to liking food.  Thusly, I am often left hungry (out to eat), or being kindly harassed by my flat mates for my American eating habits. 

Also, we need to do something better with our food in the states.  There's a huge difference in quality here.  For one, most things are grown locally (as much as possible).  Also most things are organic instead of stuffed with nasty preservatives.  The eggs are more vibrant, and the beef especially has a much better taste.  Albeit everything is ridiculously expensive here, it's worth it.

2) The Education:
If you know me, I'm a big complainer about the American education system (and rightfully so, I might add).  However, I have to say, that I think I prefer the American system better.  Shhhh don't tell anyone I said that!!!  I think that the idea/foundation of the American system is better structured.  The system here focuses on specialization at a much earlier age than the American system.  In fact, British citizens in what we call high school are reduced to choosing 3 concentrations.  In university, they only pick one or possibly two.  However, I have felt that my large liberal education has benefited me in innumerable ways.  I think that our system needs to focus on the execution--we're not doing everything wrong, but lets change the areas where blatant inequalities still exist, and let the system once again speak for itself. (end of rant)

3) The City
To be honest, I haven't seen as much of the city as I would have liked, but in my defense it's really quite cold and I'm waiting for it to warm up.  That being said, I know my way around the city pretty well, and I am excited to explore the sights, and see some theatre.  My theatre plans are: Cat on a Hot Tin Roof, Sister Act, Billy Elliot, and Blood Brothers.

Anyways I'm off for now, conquering the world is more difficult than one may think!