Double Vision: Two Blogs, Two Rivers, Two Londons

No, you're not seeing double!  This really is another blog I am writing while here in London.  As many of you already know, I am also blogging for IFSA-Butler, my host university.  I created this second blog to have a space where I could be a little less formal and share my excursions in London with you more frequently.  I encourage you to read my other blog as well since the content will be different, and I will link it at the end of each post.

The first post on every blog is the worst because you have to explain who you are, what you are writing about, and give a basic overview that ends up saying nothing at all.  So, instead of doing that, let me just explain to you the origin of this blog's title.

To me, writing a blog title is kind of like getting your first tattoo.  Admittedly I don't have a tattoo, but the idea here is that whatever you choose you'll be stuck with you forever.  Ideally, you don't want a stupid tattoo, something too cliche, or predictable -- you want a conversation starter.  For me, this meant doing some research.  What I discovered is that I live on the same river on both sides of the Atlantic Ocean.  In the sates I attend Connecticut College, where I major in Dance and American Studies.  This school is located just up the hill from the Thames River in New London, Connecticut.  Now, I did not know this until I was trying to create a new blog title, but you best believe it will be my fun fact for the next month!

Myers Studio, Connecticut College           Dance Center, Trinity Laban, UK

Here in London, I will be studying at Trinity Laban Conservatoire of Music & Dance on the south bank of the River Thames.  Logically I will be dancing there for the next three months.  The school is physically located in Greenwhich, a lovely seaside area strangely reminiscent of the maritime feel in New London.  Today, I had my first chance to wander around the area and gather inspiration from the local scenery.  I feel so lucky to be here and cannot wait to share more with you about the fascinating culture and history of London England.

So, let's give me a virtual pat on the back for avoiding a Tale of Two Cities reference in this post, and if you have not yet had a chance to read my IFSA-Butler blog check it out here.

~ London Logic ~

According to my orientation leader, the River Thames in London is pronounced "Tems" because of the speech impediment of a former King of German origin.  Since the King could not properly pronounce the name of the river, the British people politely adopted his pronunciation to this day.