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October 6, 2006
it's all coming together...i think?
I'm trying out the uni computer labs, and am somewhat self-conscious about what I type, which is silly considering what these people read over my shoulder, is perfectly accessible to the rest of the world with a simple google search. This may end being a short entry as this keyboard is driving me crazy....
I have a few birthdays coming up, as well as Christmas and ZA visiting gifts to buy, and I have realised that I am absolutely hopeless at thinking of gifts for people. I don't think the "gift of friendship" will pass off either (unless anybody has any objections at me using that old excuse again). This year, I am also on a budget, which sucks. I have to weigh up the decision of food, or uber gifts for friends and family, however, the government has spent a bit of money on me, so I will need to eat to keep my concentration to prove that I was worth the investment.
Speaking of food, I think they should really have a fat tax. Healthy food should be really cheap, and the not so good for you stuff should have an increase in price proportional to the damage it does to you. It can get quite expensive eating fresh fruit and veg everyday, when you have the delights of Tesco 8p noodles looming. Oh well, I seem to be doing ok, probably better than when I was on the island, as I am now conscious of all my bodily processes and the requirements for real food and nutrients to keep my brain, and the rest of me, on top form.
So...looks like I overcame the keyboard problem >< Going off to an art cinema to watch some films this evening with the anime crew I am yet to meet, hopefully they'll be a decent bunch, with other interests apart from Japanese cartoons~that could be just weird talking only about animations, or would it.......
Hmmm...what else exciting has happened this week. The lectures seems to be coming together with the tutorials and practicals, so my previously knocked confidence is slowly restoring itself. I was beginning to panic that all my work these past few years was as futile as the resistance against the Borg, but it seems things are falling into place.
I'm looking forward to my expidition tomorrow around the city with Polish/Chinese/Dutch girl (shall we call her PCD for short?). I am planning to get VERY lost, perhaps aided by a trip to the pub, as I have not frequented one of those since I got here. In fact, I haven't touched alcohol in about 6 weeks, not that I drink that often anyway, but it's a bit on the odd side...student who doesn't drink, people will start thinking I'm a Seventh-day Adventist or something.
Managed to find the Registry as well, so I now have my government money, not that I was short of money, just that I was worried they'd send the cheque back if I didn't collect it >< I was very much tempted to find me an Apple store and spend it all at once, but my superhuman powers that I have recently acquired when it comes to saying "No!" to buying things kicked in....saying that, I really should have a superhero name or something...like "Budget Girl", or "The Penny Saver"...or not! It's amazing how much money you can save when you don't have a social life...haha! My social life includes my $20 subscription to FFXI a month, brilliant^^
The sadness that I had from leaving everyone behind, has slowly been replaced by a fondness when thinking of what great times I had with everyone. I was thinking about the ride up to here, and how ridiculous the situation really was, with me crammed within an inch of my life amongst books, pc's, fluffy slippers and a boot sticking into my neck, all the while playing not-so-20 questions, as Leslie proceeded to chose American "it" people Drew and I didn't know, and Drew choosing the likes of Peabo Bryson (wtf!).....I'm still amused by the fact that he actually knew who Peabo Bryson was....which inevitably ended up in me having "A whole new world" from Aladdin in my head for the best part of the trip...big up the Bryson!
I suppose another highlight of my week was speaking to me homegirl Leigh, who once again had me in hysterics about paedophiles and her attempts at high class hooking, and how it really isn't as seedy as it sounds. She'll be landing her feet on English soil very soon, along with Caroline, which I am very much elated about. My two favourite girls in the whole wide world coming to live on my turf^^ I'm so lucky to have friends like them...we don't speak for months at a time, yet can pick up from where we left off without any hesitation, although mostly coaxed by a bottle of wine or two ;) To me, that is true friendship, just being completely comfortable that any gaps in our histories provide no awkwardness.
Oh well, I have a lecture in an hour's time, and a magazine to get through, so I best be off. It's great being an "oldie" at uni...the first years give up their seats as they think you are post-grad and senior, whereas, in truth you're just old =( *reminds herself to get some anti-wrinkle stuffs*
Peace out dudes!
Posted by kat at October 6, 2006 11:26 AM
Comments
Hi Kat
It's been brilliant reading about all your move and antics etc. Keep up the good work! When I first went to Bath uni I was convinced I was a complete Klutz. But I was the only one to get a distinction!! lots of love
Posted by: Aunty Sue at October 7, 2006 3:20 AM
