I went to the Tate Modern before my graphic design class this afternoon to soak up some atmosphere. Right now there is a really huge photography exhibit going on, which I didn't see because I didn't have the money to get in, but I did manage to leaf through the entire exhibit book in the bookshop instead. Got to see the entire show standing in one place! I actually didn't get to much of the regular collections because I spent most of my time in the shop looking through all the cool books and magazines. One thing that worries me is that most graphic design-oriented magazines and books irritate my brain. I can't look at them for too long without getting dizzy, nauseous or just plain bored. Not so of the photography books. I could look at pictures forever. I guess maybe because it's much easier to communicate through photos than through lines, icons and typography.
In the Tate's café, their fuzzy logo all over everything, even the sugar packets. It's nice up there when its not too crowded, great view of St. Paul's (although its hard to see in my photo) and the coffee isn't too expensive either.
I rode my bike today because I wrecked the scooter yet again. I took the tube earlier in the week, but I prefer to take my bike because it's faster. Also, I would rather not have to pay for the privilege to sweat like a pig when I can do it for free pedalling through town. And it's healthier because I burn more calories cycling than standing on a train. Although I'm not sure how healthy it is to be weaving through traffic at dusk without any lights on my bike. I have to remember to take those lights next time.
I just realised everything I wrote about above stresses the importance of not spending any money. Hey, I'm cheap, I admit it! But I can still have a good time.
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