Premier

Last week I called the GSCC. There is a letter on its way via mail post to my US postal address. I am anxious to find out what it has to say about my qualification. Work has been going pretty well for me. Unfortunately, many people have been out sick, which is pretty hard on the rest of the team. It is certainly a stressful job in itself, but the budget, or lack thereof, means that the caseload per individual is greater because the Borough can't afford to hire more social workers. Typical, I guess.

This weekend I stayed in London. Friday night I stayed after work and had dinner with Kate and our co-worker Ben. Saturday afternoon I went to the National Gallery where I saw all kinds of beautiful paintings and then wandered a bit around Trafalgar Square. That night I went with a bunch of friends from the hostel to see a band at a club in Leicester Square, which was a lot of fun. Sunday I relaxed and spent time hanging out with friends at the hostel and watching movies.

Tonight I went to Leicester Square for the Lions for Lambs movie premier with Tom Cruise. I didn't get the greatest view of the red carpet, so didn't really get a good look at Mr Cruise. I did get to see a glimpse of Robert Redford and the writer, Matthew Carnahan. Even though I didn't see a ton, it was a fun atmosphere to be around. Lots of people and energy. Afterward, Nate and I had dinner at a Chinese restaurant in China Town--a really neat area. It was a very pleasant evening and I'm really enjoying being in London.