So, after a not-so-strong start, I'm doing GREAT!
I slept for 14 hours and had a hot shower, so today was wonderful to begin with. It was raining but I honestly didn't care much since I wasn't tired anymore. I took the bus down to Aberdeen and got a pay-as-you-go phone, a nice towel, a pillow (buy one get one!!!) and a blanket. Then I went to "pound world" (aka the dollar store, well, the $1.60 store) and got shampoo and some soap. So I'm more settled now.
Everyone's really nice. I mean, nobody cares what you look like or where you're from. Everyone is smiling and glad to meet you and glad to have a bit of a chat with you no matter what. I explained how this was different from back home where people cared a lot about appearances and this guy, Andrew, said "Yeah well, nobody cares here cuz we're all ugly as sin!!" Which isn't true but I think they just do NOT give a dang whether a person is cute or not. What a wonderful social norm.
So I had a light beer while everyone had a bit more (I'm easing into things) and tomorrow the international students have orientation around 9:30 and then we register through-out the day. Everyone keep their fingers crossed about me getting into the classes I want!! Otherwise you'll all have to read a nasty post about how upset I am... I'm sure you don't want that. :D
I'll take some more pictures tomorrow too, it was rainy today.
I'm glad to hear you're settling in and meeting some nice people. Good luck getting those classes tomorrow! Your photos do look like they're from somewhere other than the USA for sure.
ReplyDeleteYour pictures remind me a LOT of our trip to Edinburgh. Which I guess makes sense since you're just up the road from there.
ReplyDeleteGlad to know today went better than yesterday. Good luck with the classes tomorrow.
I'm payin' $3,000 for you to drink light beer? You oughta' at least try a Scottish ale.
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