2012

The DNA-like building is called "The Orbit", apparently that's where the Flame will go. The other building is the Aquatics Centre. 

 As you may know, 2012 is a BIG YEAR for London. Not only are we celebrating the Queen's Jubilee, we are also getting ready to host the 2012 Summer Olympics. My friend (who's also a Canadian with ties to Ottawa) and I checked out the Olympic Park today - we couldn't actually access the site because it's not ready, but we did get a nice view from the 2012 Olympic Shop across the street.

As you can see, London does occasionally get sunshine in the winter! It's about 5C at the moment but the weather varies a lot depending on the rain, the time of day, and which way the wind blows.

In other news, I had an action-packed weekend planning another friend's 23d birthday party. It was a surprise party: we pulled it off quite nicely, she didn't suspect a thing (well, almost). The theme was "Childhood" so we had a pinata, a "pass the parcel" game, balloons and a clown! (nope, we didn't actually hire a clown, that was just the boys acting up).  I made a cheesecake/brownie cake which was very gooey.

Going to see the Opera this week, I'm very excited!!

lots of love,
Miss Engagée xxx