Star-filled day with a little Dazzle Dazzle.

Our adventures started late today as our classes went until 4:30 this afternoon. Because we got a late start, we were not able to get tickets to Wicked. I know, Im sorry I have nothing to write about on Wicked. I am sure Lauren and I would have loved it.



Fortunately, we were able to salvage our day with a few tweaks to our schedule that made for a very nice evening. I wont bore you with our lectures today about head hunting and recruitment, followed by a guest lecture from a member of the technical staff at the International Accounting Standards Board. Although we did find it interesting that the lecturer was from the states! He graduated about one year ago. Not to scare anyone, but he was apart of a study abroad program in London that also sat through a lecture from an individual of the IASB and found it so intriguing that he decided to pursue a career in London with the IASB. Needless to say, he moved here about 9 months ago and plans on staying through the end of the Olympic games all while hoping that the US will adopt IASB standards in the mean time so that he can transfer to work in the states.



After class we traveled to Trafalgar Square to get our tickets to Wicked at a half price dealer that we found during a tour of the city. Unfortunately, as I mentioned earlier, the show was sold out. But don't worry, we decided that Chicago would work instead! But before Chicago, to our pleasant surprise, the premier of Karate Kid was showing right in the heart of Trafalgar Square. Will, Jada, and Jaden Smith alongside Jackie Chan walked the red carpet while they shook hands, posed for pictures and signed autographs for onlooking fans. The entire north side of Trafalgar Square was barricaded from sidewalk to sidewalk with the red carpet rolled precisely down the middle of the street. Funny thing is, The cast didn't even walk the red carpet because they signed autographs for the entire length of road. Will Smith is a true entertainer that admires his fans almost as much as they do him.



Now for the Dazzle Dazzle! If you have not seen Chicago, it is a musical set in Chicago during the days of prohibition. Two celebrities, Roxie and Velma who is a cabaret dancer are accused in two separate cases of murder. The musical tells the stories of their lives during the trial while exploiting the corruption that was involved in the criminal justice system at the time. All their attorney had to do was present his client to the jury and have his client "Dazzle Dazzle" the jury until the are acquitted. Lauren liked Chicago a lot better than Jersey Boys and I just happened to like both of them so much that I will not try and pick a winner. Let's just say that both are must see performances. We have enjoyed our night so much and look forward to many more nights in London. There are so many things to do and places to see!



For tomorrow, I think we will plan a free day. By free, I mean an all free tour. We will see how that goes, but we plan on visiting the National Portrait Gallery, Skin Exhibition, and The changing of the Guards at Buckingham Palace.

Until next time, good day mate!