sometimes you gotta do something CRAZY!!!!!

[orangerful]

Last year it was SDCC, this year, it's London.

Yes, I just clicked the "PURCHASE TICKETS" button on the Wyndhams Theatre website and bought 1 ticket to see "Much Ado About Nothing" with David Tennant and Catherine Tate on June 7th 2011. Managed to find 1 stall seat left, Row K, Seat 25. :)

Hey, I survived San Diego on my own, I think I can handle London! I got my passport renewed last year, dagnabit, and I'm gonna USE IT!

Now I've got to book my flight and a hotel. Looks like to get the best price I'll probably do 5/31-6/8. Long trip...that or book a shorter trip but pay more for the flight. Hm...

Oh yeah and probably should request off work!

And now I'm thinking, since I'm going to be there, I might as well get tickets for this. I mean, it overlaps and there are still seats available. Cheap seats too (because I don't feel the need to be up-close like I would for the Much Ado)

My parents said they would help me pay for it as my 30th birthday present. Which is good because the hotels are going to kick my butt when it comes to price. I don't need anything fancy, but even at $150/day, that's a lot of money.

So, whitemartyr, think you'd be free to get a cup of coffee that week? :-)

okay, I'm both really excited about this and freaking out at the same time haha.

Comments

[bittertwee.livejournal.com]

Hey- I'm finding a decent number of hotels in the 50 and up range on expedia. The first few I saw seemed to be too far out of the way (I found this summer that it made a BIG difference when the hotel was near the city center), but I'm intrigued by the Ashley at $63/night. It seems to be near Hyde Park and a 2 minute walk from Paddington Station. I don't know much about London, but that sounds right to me. Pay attention to customer complaints- I usually avoid hotels if people complain about safety, being too far away, or noise. But complaints about conditions and cleanliness don't really phase me, I mean, that's why they're budget hotels, right? It looks like most of the complaints about the Ashley are about small bathrooms, and it being "shabby", which sounds worth the $100/night savings.

Ok, now I'm getting excited about this trip :)

[orangerful.livejournal.com]

LOL! Wanna come with me? That sounds pretty good. My biggest concern is location, I would rather just be able to walk outside and be in London than worry about finding my way in. When I went with my parents a few years ago, we actually just flew in and then found a hotel and stayed in a bunch of different ones that were really just old converted row houses. Like you said, I don't really care about the amenities offered, I'm not going to be in the hotel that much! I just want to feel safe leaving my stuff there and finding my way back in the evening.

[ekaterin24.livejournal.com]

OMG LONDON!!

We just might go to England this year too, and most likely Wales (husband wants to see his grandfather's hometown again, and I want to do a Torchwood tour of Cardiff, and I hope hear some genuine live Welsh singing.)

[orangerful.livejournal.com]

If I end up going for as long as I said, I might try to get out to Cardiff for the heck of it. Maybe I'll spot Doctor Who LOL!

[whitemartyr.livejournal.com]

I thiiiink so! That would be so fun! It depends alot on my work situation and such but hopefully!!! :) You nutter. So exciting! :)

[orangerful.livejournal.com]

It's crazy but sometimes you gotta seize the moment! Especially when David Tennant AND Catherine Tate are involved. :-)

[lostacanthus.livejournal.com]

*flappyhands* SO AWESOME! Oh man, so excited for you!!

[orangerful.livejournal.com]

Thanks! Believe me, when it happens I'll be tweeting and spamming everyone with updates of the awesome. :)

[faeriesfolly.livejournal.com]

So cool! I'm super excited for you!

[orangerful.livejournal.com]

EEEE! Thanks :)

[jellibean.livejournal.com]

That is SO AWESOME. I can't wait to see pictures! ;)

[orangerful.livejournal.com]

Oh you know I will take a lot! It's going to be WILD :)

[hermionesparkle.livejournal.com]

That sounds so cool! You are quite brave, I would to afraid to leave the state on my own let alone the country, lol.

[orangerful.livejournal.com]

Well, I realized a few years ago that if I always wait to someone else to go somewhere, I'll miss a lot of stuff! Last year was the first time I went traveled completely alone, though I still met up with a friend in California. And if all goes well, I might be able to meet up with a friend in London. And this was TOO GOOD to miss!!! There will be much spazzing in the months to come.

[sideflip1.livejournal.com]

SO VERY AWESOME!! i am so excited for you! well, you know me when it comes to traveling, especially overseas traveling. :-) I love traveling by myself, wish I did it more often. Have you looked into hostels for accommodations? not sure if you know much about it, but try hostels.com and look at lonelyplanet.com.

[orangerful.livejournal.com]

Hm, I've never stayed at a hostel before. I'll have to look into it! Thanks!

[sideflip1.livejournal.com]

i've stayed in tons of hostels. if you do your research right you can find some good ones at a decent price - much cheaper than a hotel. let me know if you need any help/have any questions! plus it's a great way to meet people! i've met tons of cool fellow travelers from around the world by staying in hostels.