My life as a sheep herder

Today, i took a trip with some friends to "Beachy Head" which are cliffs that line part of the beautiful coast in Eastbourne. We got on a double decker tour bus and rode it up the long hill to the top where we got off and then soaked up the sun and sea breeze while overlooking crystal blue water from the trecherous cliffs.

I got some really cool pictures, but to my dismay, they do no justice whatsoever to what it really looks like when you're really there. It was simple and beautiful grassy lands sprinkled with sheep and some cattle roaming about. there were what looked like old farm houses and cottages, and i realized this is my dream spot. ive come to the realization that i am not infact infatuated with England as it is now (though i really love it and enjoying myself) but instead the England from 1800's, or whenever the Jane Austin stuff is set. so, the cliffs today reminded me of that and im not sure i ever felt so peaceful. really.

i loved it so much, but i also felt really sad that i wasnt able to share my first life-long-goal experience with my family :( i really (already) cant wait for them to come out and show them the sites and eat food.

im still using the school's computer, and i brougth my camera but forgot the cord, so i cant upload the pics right now, but hopefully tomorrow if i have time, i will for sure upload the pics of the cliffs and views of my flat.

>i think its funny that the cashiers here say, "lovely", "fantastic", when you hand them money.

I dont know what she's gonna do!, when she sees the balloons?!!!!

if you know what that quote is from, you're just about as cool as me.

well, i tried typing a long blog a couple days ago, but apparently for some reason it didnt feel like actually being posted on my site. what the shiz?

classes start soon-ish but this next week is induction week for us, which means talking about administrative stuff and setting up for courses and whatnot. cant wait to meet the other "real" students whom i will be studying with.



i am living with 5 other people, and share a bathroom with 4 others. it will take some getting used to, but im sure once schedules are worked out we will fall into place. also, i found out that (im pretty sure) i only have classes monday and tues. so thats nice. but i have a feeling something else will be going on on later days in the week.

ive been pretty upbeat and positive about everything, even when i feel worn out and grumpy, i just think of the good things that have happened, like a towel rack-heater in the bathroom, and the garden i can see from my window and the english channel i see from my classrooms. yes yes.

i just need to figure out if my computer will die if i plug it in since the voltage here is crazy and almost burned down a building with my american hairdryer (ok maybe not really, but i had to buy an european one).

i will post pics soon of my place and around the campus/town. (though i hate im gonna have to look like a tourist to get the pics....oh well, my accent kinda gives me away anyhow).
alright, more info to come!

im here!? i made it!

Here I go, again on my own.......

Well, it is time for me once again to flee the country and embark on another life changing, personal treasure seeking adventure! This time in a country that speaks English and the people look like me.

I was encouraged to blog about this venture again, and I am glad to. It is a nice way to keep in touch and i enjoy sharing all the stuff i go through. I'm really hoping this time it wont be so dramatic or enraging. I learned a bit about my anger after flipping through "Honor Your Anger". I highly recommend it to anyone who is frustrated or confused at his/her acts of anger.

anyhoo, I leave for England the 22, arrive in Gatwick airport, and then scooted off to Brighton for the 3 day Int'l orientation. Im very very very nervous about classes, but i guess i just need to take on day at a time. * and hope i find a lovely place to live/people to live with!!

more to come........