The Surrey Girl Returns

Well hello there!

It's been a whirlwind two weeks. I had the most horrendous DELE exam, which luckily I passed with a surprisingly good grade and proceeded to take full advantage of a rest day down at the beach. Even more so, seeing as I was to catch a flight back to London the next day!

I'll miss you!

I cannot lie to you, it is strange being home. My language skills are all a muddle, 'spanglish' was all I could muster for a fair few hours. My little cousin came over to the UK with me, which is lovely as it means I can ease into UK life without missing my beautiful island too much.

However, there wasn't time to miss anything or anyone as the next day was my little sister's birthday, and not just any birthday, her 18th! We had a breakfast of ensaimadas and a day of pampering, before partying on down at the Drift Golf Club in East Horsley. It turned out that a friend who I hadn't seen in far too long was working behind the bar, a lovely surprise! We also had a fantastic DJ, Guy Sunshine, who was helpful and cheerful despite our embarrassing song demands such as Whigfield's Saturday Night, dance moves included. Our little cousins loved dancing the night away, even after they had to change into their pyjamas! At midnight we returned home, like cinderella although a little less graceful. My sister's party was A LOT more sophisticated then mine, I couldn't help but reminisce back to my soldier and sailor themed 18th where everyone was much more underdressed lets say... But that was nearly 5 years ago now! Wahhh, I'll be trialing anti-wrinkle cream before you know it.

My sister and I- When did she get so grown up?!

The DJ's hard at work, keeping us on the dance floor

Our friends and family know how to move

Due to the summer holidays I have been on a few day trips with my little munchkins, including Hampton Court and Arundel Castle. We also made our own afternoon tea including bread for sandwiches, cupcakes and exquisite lemon drizzle cake bars. I wish I took a photo. Amongst all of this I have been trying to help my mum organise some very important, exciting things which we hope to share with you all very soon.

Hampton Court- Photo by @surreygirlgrace (Instagram) 

Getting lost in the rose garden at Hampton Court

Arundel Castle- Photo by @surreygirlgrace

However all this means I'm still living out of a suitcase, maybe it's a sign I should take a weekend break away somewhere?! Think that's unlikely somehow...

Anyway, that's the update for now.
Take care my beauties!

The Learned Rose xx

Fancy Free Weekend

So yesterday evening I arrived back in Surrey from the loveliest weekend in London. Revision was put on hold to celebrate the handing in of my last piece of LLB coursework, felt like the end of an era already!

Furthermore, Friday was Norway's constitution day, so as one of my university friends is from there we headed down to the celebrations in Southwark park. There was so many people despite the weather being a tad miserable. There was music from a Norwegian artist living in London, a procession and speeches from the cutest children from the Norwegian church and the Princess of Norway.

Princess Märtha Louise 

Saturday was much more hectic. My friend and I thought we would be 'cool' and try our hand at vintage shopping, so we headed over to Brick Lane. Before we even got to the first shop we were tempted into the cutest cafe for some delicious cake. Unfortunately the cafe had no name, but it was near the Aldgate East tube exit and had a beautiful bench out the front, we'd recommend it to anyone! The vintage shopping was not as successful, turns out we are not as indie as we like to think so headed off to Westfield's for some Topshop lovin'. 

Sadly, we couldn't stay long as we had a reservation at Sticky Fingers for 7pm. This restaurant was brilliant, full of Rolling Stones memorabilia and comfort food. The cocktails alone are worth a visit, not to mention the shots! My friend's family were visiting London from Norway so treated us to the evening out, which was very kind of them. It was lovely to meet them all at long last and I hope they enjoyed themselves as much as we did.

Harlem Shuffle Shot

We went out in Marylebone after the meal, leading us to have a quiet Sunday spring cleaning the flat. This was SO therapeutic- there's something about cleaning in your pyjamas which just cleanses the soul. Luckily I made it home in time for birthday cake, as my family celebrated the birthday of three of our woofs. It is hard to believe my springer spaniel is now 12, he still behaves like a bouncing pup! Our vocal terrier turned 4 and my princess turned 2...already?! I'm like a proud mummy who feels very old...

Cuddles with the Birthday Girl 

Today meant the return to the grindstone and land law continued...

I hope you had a lovely weekend too,

Take care,

Learned Rose x

Study Season

Like every year, the end of Easter symbolises one thing to students: The start of study season. This year is no exception, especially as yesterday marked one month until university life in London is completely over! Daunting does not even cover it.

Views from my university- on a rather gloomy day!

I am all on track though, today I completed my Law Project. It is all preened, printed and looking pretty ready for hand in tomorrow. After this, I only have one more piece of coursework and a four hour Land Law exam. On that note, if anyone has any helpful advice on remembering Land Law it will be greatly accepted!!

Although, life has not been all serious study I must admit. One of my closest friends came to stay over the weekend. We were busy bees, visiting potential flats for next year (and local pubs) in between finishing off our law project and drinking plenty of prosecco and rose.

My lovely friends from Ireland also came over for a few days to experience London life and for a talk by Lady Hale, which our university had arranged. She was FANTASTIC. After listening to her talk about her life, the House of Lords and the Supreme Court for a little over an hour, it is safe to say I have a new idol. Once questions were over we all made a speedy change and headed off to Tiger Tiger to show the Irish a standard night out in Central.

Finally, I have booked my one way flight to Mallorca for the summer! I cannot wait, despite being a little bit scared about studying a module, not just in another country, but another language also. However, to make the experience all the more memorable my best friend is going out there with me for the first week. It will be AMAZING. As a matter of fact I'm going to visit said friend in Essex on Friday, we are going to be very mature and sensible by having a study weekend.

Mallorca is my Homeland- la Seu, Palma

This next month will be all about focus focus focus. Revision breaks will include a lot of coffee and walking the woofs to get some fresh air. On that note, how gorgeous has the weather been this Bank Holiday weekend? I'll leave you with a picture of my gorgeous puppy who is growing up to be an adorable country squire.

Ramos enjoying his walk at the Common

Take Care,

Learned Rose x