Running From Problems

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Day 3 out of our 14 day trip in London and today we're going to film a video at Dan and Phil's apartment or 'flat' to them. Why do British people say flat; doesn't make sense to me. But at the same time, they probably wonder why Americans call it an apartment. The same reason why Brits call it flats.

Tyler was pretty happy that I got my own room yesterday. He says that he needs his alone time at night. I stopped the conversation at that. That's his business not mine.

After we're both dressed and ready, we get into a cab to take us to the apartment. I'm wearing my grey 'You Don't Know Me' t-shirt I got at Washington D.C. for a summer vacation. It's an advertisement for the Federal Witness Protection Program. It's a great shirt if you want to look casual, not dressy. For once, I decided to wear dark blue skinny jeans. Surprise, surprise. For something different, my galaxy print vans have found their way onto my feet. My hair is straightened; being to lazy to do anything else. Perfectly casual. Before leaving, I had thrown on a black sweatshirt because it's freezing outside. Still not used to the cold rainy weather. Well, of course not, it's only been two days. This one being the third. Tyler is wearing a collard, button up flower shirt and khakis. His hair is like it always is, blonde and has a quiff. For shoes he has black vans. He doesn't even have to try to look good. I, however, have to try very hard. And most of the time the effort isn't made.

In not time, the taxi arrives at Dan and Phil's apartment. It turns out that it's just around the corner from our hotel which is weird and convenient. Just think, any fan could have been staying at that hotel and their life perphes was to see the two British YouTubers. All they had to do was walk around the block and BOOM! Their there. But that person would have never known that. Which is disappointing. But the truth is, this could happen to anyone. Not just YouTubers- not just fans either. One person could just walk by the most famous person on the planet and never even know. It's mind blowing how small the world really is but people make it seem so big.

Tyler must have been feeling generous because he paid the fare for the taxi ride. Even though it wasn't more than a few dollars or pounds in this case. Just to make sure that we arrived in the right place, I check the address . It's right. We both go the the front door which we have to push a button to buzz in first. The door unlocks a few seconds later and we go up in the elevator to the correct floor. I'm excited to be able to see their apartment. I've seen small snipets of their place like the kitchen and their bedrooms but not the whole place. The elevator stops and the doors open wide. We walk into a long thin hall way with only four doors- two on either side. It's dimly light reminding me of a terrible murder movie. One when a girl walks down a dark dirty hall way when she should just turn around. The killer awaits the girl in the last door she opens. People need to think of new plots and not use the same story line.

Tyler knocks on the door. From inside I hear someone run but fall down. Tyler and I look at each other and burst into laughter. That must be Phil. Sure enough, seconds later he opens the door trying to cover his slight blush. He really is adorable.

"Tyler, Jo! Come in, please!" He says happily. We step through the door. Dan is on the couch, probably editing a video or on tumblr. He is probably meant to be editing a video but when on Tumblr. Phil claps him hands together and announces:

"Let me show you around our humble dwelling." Dan scoffs and rolls his eyes.

"By humble do you mean den in which we don't leave and get infinite internet connection?" Phil completely ignores Dan and continues with the little tour. It's like they're an old married cupple. Their apartment is much smaller than I thought. It consist of an ordinary open floor plan with a kitchen, living room and dinning room. Off of the living room is a hallway that leads to their bedrooms. A normal apartment really. Only this one has three bedrooms. There is guest bedroom. In the kitchen there is a camera and tripod set up for the video.

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