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Nov 10, 2006 18:23

Talk about your highs and lows.

Was formally presented to the Queen this morning, which was one of the most exciting moments of my life thus far.  She was lovely and smiled broadly when I told her that I studied Northern Ireland during WWI.  My curtsey was fantastic -- deep and well-balanced.  I actually got to touch her glove!

On the other hand, in ( Read more... )

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lolitalolita November 10 2006, 19:58:43 UTC
That sounds wonderful! (Both) And very funny! (Just the Arrogant Worms)

Yay, Jane!

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bride_of_france November 11 2006, 00:44:09 UTC
"Canada is Really Big" went down like a house on fire. Am now a College Celebrity!!!

Today was fantastic -- I'll send out photos once I get them...

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lolitalolita November 11 2006, 15:40:15 UTC
Awesome! I can't wait to see them!

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viv_darkbloom November 10 2006, 21:55:18 UTC
WOW! I can't believe you met the Queen! That is so, so, SO impressive.

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bride_of_france November 11 2006, 00:46:21 UTC
She's quite petite but talk about star power! And making her smile makes you feel like a million dollars -- seriously. Sadly, I don't think I made it into the Christmas Message, but I am going to hoard The Times tomorrow b/c Goodenough College will be in the Court Circular!

We stand out from the crowd 'cause Canada's Really Big!

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amadruadaboleyn November 13 2006, 00:12:28 UTC
Hahahaha, amazing!

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