There is a God! Wednesday September 13, 2006

Today started off a little ruff with me being late to the start of orientation, but it was no big deal because most of it was useless info. Unfortunately, I thought the most important secession would be about the Health Centre, but the speaker acted like he just found out about the orientation 5min before he was supposed to present. He had no visual prepared and his thoughts were scatterbrained (I can’t believe that last one is a real word). I did learn about getting a job, if my visa allows it (hopefully), and the student union. The student union building is like the size of the cafeteria at the Baylor SUB. One piece of useless info that I learned and I quote, “contraceptive is free…so have fun”. Que Lastima! This “necessary” info took most of the day but I still had some time for fun.

This afternoon I bought my first textbook and it is written by a Mormon, what’s the probably of that? Oh Boy! I am not sure when classes start, but I just read the first two chapters anyway. Now, at least I can say I was off to a good start??? Hahaha. I also got temporary (like 10mins) access to the internet in which I realized that the computer keyboards here are different from the ones is the U.S. This was shocking because I thought computer keyboards would be a universal thing. Speak of computers; our library has over 300 flat screen computers on the third floor alone! And, speaking of the library, if your cell phone goes off you will be charged a $10 fine the first time and the fine is increased $10 for each following violation. HARSH!

I went shopping with my friend Josh to buy a present for a girl, for her birthday, in which I was not invited to the party (reasonable, just met her Sunday). This was a unique experience. He doesn’t “like” this girl but he got her some perfume and a gift certificate to The Body Shop (like an upscale version of Bath and Body Works). He was going to give her chocolates also, but I convinced him otherwise (Hello! Buy me some chocolate…he did it was good). We then went to buy some drinks and a cake for the party. We went to this store called ASDA. Finally, an answer to my prayers, an affiliate of Wal-Mart in the UK, it is kinda big, and is open 24 hrs/day J Wahoo!!! I do have to say though that the choices for cake mix are VERY poor. You had your choice of Devil’s Food or…and vanilla frosting. Well with all the selection, I going to have to bring some back after Christmas break. The bus has a stop at the store and also has a stop about a block from my house. Would it look weird if I brought my carry-on with me to haul stuff? It will cost me $4.20 to take the bus or if I speak some kind words and I could get a ride from Josh…eh its only $4.20 j/k.