Quickie

September 16th 2009

A word to the wise if you are ever visiting Edinburgh, or anywhere in Europe for that matter; when you are going to cross the street, make sure that you look to the RIGHT before you start crossing. Generally, as impatient Americans, we look to our left to see whether or not cars are coming, then step into the street and THEN take a look the other direction. I learned this lesson very quickly after coming within 2 seconds of getting squished by a bus today! haha!

Today is day 4 of Fresher's week, and I am already exhausted from all of the activities that have been going on. Yesterday, I spent 3 hours in "the meadows" playing soccer. There were a few players from the actual University team, and they invited me to tryouts on Friday! Very exciting! We'll see how that goes, but even if I don't make that team, apparently there are quite a few intramural teams that i can get involved in. Last night I went to a comedy show, where a good deal of time was spent making fun of Americans. Crude jokes, but all in good fun. Today I have been taking it easy. I think I may be getting a cold. :-( Phooey. But, tonight is a hypnotist show, and then a headphone party! LoL, never heard of it? Apparently, from what i gather, everyone just shows up with their headphones and rocks out dancing to whatever they are listening too. Should be interesting!

I met with my adviser today to finalize my schedule. 3 classes is the maximum course load here, so I have Scottish History, Sociology and a Chemistry class w a lab. Shouldn't be too rough.

Anyone reading this, let me know if you have skype! It has pretty much been my lifeline to friends and family back home, so if you have it, i am sure i would love to talk to you!!

Sorry so short today. Am about to do laundry and take a nap so that i can be ready to go out tonight. But I promise i will update again soon with what else has been going on. Until next time...