So, on Friday afternoon I left school as soon as the kids did and met up with Richie, Rowan, Ian and Rachelle at Hyde Park. There was a whole weekend of concerts, kicking off with the Killers on Friday night. ("Hard Rock Calling") It was Glastonbury weekend too so I guess lots of the bands were doing both gigs. The weather was perfect, warm and dry and not too sunny! We had a picnic and beers while listening to Passion Pit and the Howling Bells, and then when the Kooks started we all got up to boogie. I had one of those experiences when you realise that you actually know loads of the songs, even when you didn't realise it.
When the Killers came on it was super exciting, because they are one of my fave bands in the world. We danced and sang ourselves hoarse. I love being in a huge crowd when everyone knows the words and sings along. It must be pretty rad for the artists as well, I imagine!
On Saturday I attempted to do a job application, and then we took the train to Brighton, for Claire's birthday. It was great to head to the seaside on such a hot day. We had a BBQ in their garden and then headed out to Lucky Voice Karaoke. I love Karaoke when it is singstar or when it is in private booths, so you only make a fool of yourself in front of people you know!
After a couple of hours of singing we went out dancing and danced the night away in a club called the Funky Fish. Richie and I were sleeping in a tent in the garden, but the weather was perfect. We awoke to the neighbour having a tribute concert to MJ, playing his hits over and over again, and singing along loudly! We joined in.
The rest of the day was spent lazing in the garden, reading the huge Sunday papers (Mainly about Michael Jackson and Wimbledon) and eating left over BBQ food. We made it down to the beach in the afternoon, and although the water looked lovely, it was still pretty chilly!
Bruce has convinced me that I should go to Bestival in September, it sounds really fun and there is a bunch of us going now. Richie has not been convinced yet!
Eventually we dragged ourselves back to London, and I finished off the job application, and here I am at school on my lunch break. 2/3 of my class are sick today (so I have 3 students!!!- is it swine flu??? There are rumours flying!)
The kids are now arriving back so I will sign off and put some photos up when I get home. :) Steph
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