Hiatus

Hey there everybody,

I've got finals for the next week and a half--all papers--so there isn't much time to write for fun, but I'll be back on the blogging horse after that. I'll tell you about my weekend trips to Ireland, the Netherlands, and France, and we can talk about springtime in the park, heavenly cheese, vintage shopping, the best haircut ever, and a curious difference I've noticed between the States and Europe.

It's also just about time to register for classes again for the fall semester, and I'm tremendously excited to get back and take something in my major again that really makes me think. Even if it means I'll have to go back to only getting six hours of sleep a night, I still want to do it. A break is nice, but I just need the challenge!

In the meantime, here's some music to check out.:

• Clouds - Claude Debussy (a nocturne) that I read about in my music class (it's in the impressionist style of music that came at the end of the Romantic music/literary era). It's eerie but soothing.

These next three are from a playlist called "Winter to Spring" that I found on Bitch Magazine's website. They'll put a spring in your step. Heh.

• Another Green WorldAnother Green World - Brian Eno (great, mellow, super short)
• Pale Green Things - The Mountain Goats (sad lyrics, phenomenal guitar)

• The Sprout and the Bean (instrumental) - Joanna Newsom cover (beautiful harp)
• They Say It's SpringThey Say It's Spring - Erin McKeown (perfect, warm, swingy)

See you soon, and enjoy!
~Red

Finally, an Update!

Hey hey, friends!

I do apologize for the lack of posts over this last month. February was absolutely chock-full of wonderful things, and I was too busy living them to get to write about them on time. I also had midterms in there somewhere to keep me busy. No worries, though, because I'm taking this whole evening off to catch you all up on my adventures over this past month. Even better: I'm getting good at taking artsy photos, so there will be plenty of eye candy for you.

Now off to set my hands to the keys for the evening. See you soon, and keep the comments coming!

~Red

Hello

Hey there, weary internet travelers! Welcome to the blog.

This January, I leave on a semester study abroad trip to London, where I'll live, and will be visiting other countries in the EU.

I've been researching all the things your average Midwesterner would want to know about moving to an international, European metropolis: what to pack, where to visit, what to eat and not eat (ahem. haggis.), and how to dress without boldly declaring "Hey pickpockets and uppity waiters! Here's a frumpy American!" 'Cause, really, folks--I'm in college. London is a swanky place, and I refuse to be that tourist. You know, the one who goes everywhere in running shoes and sweatshirts while toting a colossal travel bag.

So, to get down to the heart of it all: I created Red Does London not only so you can keep up with me on my trip, but also as a one-stop resource for fellow travelers. This site will be a compilation of all the best information on crossing the Pond. I'll cover cultural issues, travel tips, sightseeing, and all sorts of vicarious fun for you!

I'll be posting helpful links in the side bar along with writing posts to go into detail. There will be book recommendations and, later, restaurant and museum tips, and we'll have a fantastic time! Comments and suggestions are welcomed. Enjoy!

-Red