Today we finally went to Wimbledon, which is only like a mile from my church, who knew. Anyway, I like to think I’m the expert on tennis here but Shelby and Anna are tennis goers too. The three of us, Jordan, and Brooklinn and Rachel went out but the last two didn’t take the tour. Touring the All England lawn Tennis Club was definitely a highlight of this trip. I had the same feeling I had when I left Singing in the Rain. We couldn’t stop smiling. We were so giddy. Wimbledon as a whole was smaller than I expected but I didn’t care because I still couldn’t believe I was at Wimbledon. WIMBLEDON. We were taken around the courts, Henman Hill, and the interview room, where we got to sit in the exact same chairs as tennis legends have interviewed. How I wish I could be here during the tournament and then the Olympics only 3 weeks after. Our guide said the ground crews have been preparing for the past two years to re-grow the grass in that time. She also told us that for Wimbledon they train 300 local school-aged tennis players to be ball boys and girls, but in the end they only use 200 of them. Too bad for the other 100, with my luck I would probably be one of the unfortunate kids so it’s a good thing I’m not a local.
After Wimbeldon I went with Shelby and Anna to Camden Market cause they were craving donuts. After a long day all over town and riding the tube for at least two hours we were home right in time for conference at 5. The time difference is actually kind of nice because we had all day to do stuff but still get spiritually enlightened without wasting our day. Now Kaylee, Christi, and I are just eating our Domino's pizza and waiting another hour before the second session to begin. I just wish I were home in my pajamas cuddled with a blanket watching conference on my big comfy couch. Only 13 more days until I'll be reunited with my comfy couch...and bed.
Henman Hill with Shelby, Jordan, and Anna
Centre Court!
I guess my Aussie boyfriend digs Brits
look who I found!
This commercial pretty much sums up my day since I started it out at Tesco and then traveled to Wimbledon
I am so jealous!!!! But I guess I better repent 'cause Elder Oaks told us today in conference that we shouldn't be envious of people ;) But Had I known you were going I would have had you buy me a sweatshirt or something and paid you back. Hope you are having so much fun! But it will be fun to have you home in a few weeks!
I am so jealous!!!! But I guess I better repent 'cause Elder Oaks told us today in conference that we shouldn't be envious of people ;) But Had I known you were going I would have had you buy me a sweatshirt or something and paid you back. Hope you are having so much fun! But it will be fun to have you home in a few weeks!
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