So it appears President Bush has arrived safely and is now having breakfast with the Queen. The big news here is all of the protests going on, but the news also points out that the people who support Bush being here don't really have a way to show it. They can't really organize a march like the protesters here. They took a poll and more British support him being here than those against it, it's just that those against him are more vocal. That's pretty much the case with everything though.

So you know how much I miss people and my cat, but I thought I would share with you a few THINGS that I miss. I desperately miss Mexican food!!! The first thing I want when I get home is a carne asada burrito and the second thing I want is a beef enchilada from Joselitos with rice and beans on the side.....oh I would pay £50 for a good Mexican meal right now! I would even pay £20 for Taco Bell!!!! I also miss Gatorade (yeah, surprised me too.) And Daphne's and Portos and even the EDC!!!! Shocking, I miss the EDC!!!!! Oh well, the 5 large jars of salsa my mom brought me are helping but... I miss going to the EDC on Friday afternoon and meeting with Carolyn and Katherine and talking about Survivor. I miss wasting half of the day sitting at Sossi's desk (well not half the day....) I miss my BBQ and sourdough bread. I miss Survivor, American Dreams, NYPD Blue and ER..... I miss walking outside and being warm!!! I miss my convertible.

You may be sitting there thinking I am miserable and that is not true at all!!!! There are things here that I am really enjoying and will eventually take the place of some of those things above (well probably not but maybe I will miss THEM when I go back home!) I love Doughmasters and Nandos! I love custard cookies (biscuits) from Safeway. I love being able to walk everywhere. I love taking the train into London and spending the day walking around and not having to mess with the 101 or the 405. I love wearing a scarf every day and going to the gym and getting all hot and then walking home in the cool, crisp air. I love sitting on the couch under my Carolyn blanket and watching Little House on the Prairie.

I remember at holidays, looking at all the people that flew home somewhere and thinking how neat that would be. That it would make Christmas even more special. So in conclusion, I love most of all looking forward to coming home in 4.5 weeks!!