Everyone has to go to Stammtisch. Period.
Last night was hillarious- we sat around eating Lebkuchen and drinking Gluehwein whilst Irini told us fairy tales and then we had to make one up ourselves before we left to go to Einies. It involved a pink magical elephant who had lollies, some painters, blue frogs, sainsbury's men, a squishy orange frog on the projector, and a purple elephant. There was also a joke involving Postman Pat.
Einies was really funny too- it involved phase 1, 2 and 3 of naff songs and naff singers. Needless to say I didn't get to bed until 3am.
Right now I'm pretty stressed- am at home and discovered that what I need from my Linguistics book isn't there. So I may have to buy another edition, which is a pain as I'll only use it once. Emailed Pierre in a state of panic.
It took me an hour to photocopy all of my 11 ILT tasks. Eep.
Only managed to do half an hour of revision today due to being busy. Gotta get down and do more tomorrow.
Friday, December 14, 2007
Thursday, December 13, 2007
Last blog of the semester
This is my last post of my first semester here at Aston. I might post during the holidays though. Technically term doesn't finish until tomorrow but I have tomorrow off and am leaving then. Would've left today but I really wanna go to Stammtisch cos it gets funnier every week and I don't wanna miss the last one of the year.
Highlights of this week:
Revision is still going great although I want the exams to hurry up now!
I made Emmanuelle Labeau's day by giving her a Christmas card on Monday. Aww.
On Tuesday Uwe Schuette cracked a funny joke in history: "Don't spell my name Uwe with an umlaut. Its UWE. Uwe with an umlaut makes me sound like a baby." LOL.
Evy also said, "I think I should wear black." cos it was our last lesson with him. I'm gutted that he won't be back until my 3rd year and I'll be on my placement then. It also means that you freshers won't get to meet him next year unless he's back for the second half of the semester. You'll have to make do with our stories. Big shout out to Uwe!!!
On Wednesday I got loads of work done. I also got my exam timetable and TP2 timetable and I still have Wednesdays and Fridays off. Woo. I've gone up by 2 extra hours- I'm doing 13 next semester instead of 11. I only have one 9am start. Yay. I'm sad that one of my favourite lecturers, Pierre Larrivee, won't be teaching me next term for Linguistics as its only for the French people. I swear Germans get left out. So a big shout out to Pierre!!! Woo.
Today in German Communication Elisabeth showed us a stupid pop video and we all sat laughing at it. Then she told us a cool xmas joke. A perfect man and perfect woman got married and had a perfect wedding. They were walking down the street when they saw a large man who turned out to be Santa. They decided to help him with his sack of presents because they're so perfect and kind. Later they had an accident in the couple's perfect car. Who survived? (Only one)
The woman because you can't get a perfect man and everyone knows that Santa doesn't exist!!!
The man's side of the joke is that the woman had to pay tax as she was such a bad driver she caused the accident.
I also got a CD from Uwe today. It rules.
Have packed and am off to Stammtisch soon. Woo Mum and cat seeage!!! And also family seeage on Boxing Day :D
Tschuss.
xx
Highlights of this week:
Revision is still going great although I want the exams to hurry up now!
I made Emmanuelle Labeau's day by giving her a Christmas card on Monday. Aww.
On Tuesday Uwe Schuette cracked a funny joke in history: "Don't spell my name Uwe with an umlaut. Its UWE. Uwe with an umlaut makes me sound like a baby." LOL.
Evy also said, "I think I should wear black." cos it was our last lesson with him. I'm gutted that he won't be back until my 3rd year and I'll be on my placement then. It also means that you freshers won't get to meet him next year unless he's back for the second half of the semester. You'll have to make do with our stories. Big shout out to Uwe!!!
On Wednesday I got loads of work done. I also got my exam timetable and TP2 timetable and I still have Wednesdays and Fridays off. Woo. I've gone up by 2 extra hours- I'm doing 13 next semester instead of 11. I only have one 9am start. Yay. I'm sad that one of my favourite lecturers, Pierre Larrivee, won't be teaching me next term for Linguistics as its only for the French people. I swear Germans get left out. So a big shout out to Pierre!!! Woo.
Today in German Communication Elisabeth showed us a stupid pop video and we all sat laughing at it. Then she told us a cool xmas joke. A perfect man and perfect woman got married and had a perfect wedding. They were walking down the street when they saw a large man who turned out to be Santa. They decided to help him with his sack of presents because they're so perfect and kind. Later they had an accident in the couple's perfect car. Who survived? (Only one)
The woman because you can't get a perfect man and everyone knows that Santa doesn't exist!!!
The man's side of the joke is that the woman had to pay tax as she was such a bad driver she caused the accident.
I also got a CD from Uwe today. It rules.
Have packed and am off to Stammtisch soon. Woo Mum and cat seeage!!! And also family seeage on Boxing Day :D
Tschuss.
xx
Sunday, December 9, 2007
Oops
I woke up 2pm today. I also went out and bought more clothes. I am getting the money back for the shoes for Xmas tho.
I haven't done any revision today. I suppose I'm allowed a day off right? I'll try and do it tonight (fat chance) or tomorrow. I have my culture presentation tomorrow, wish me luck!!
I haven't done any revision today. I suppose I'm allowed a day off right? I'll try and do it tonight (fat chance) or tomorrow. I have my culture presentation tomorrow, wish me luck!!
Saturday, December 8, 2007
Parties
The German Soc party was so much fun! We all ate way too many Lebkuchen and drank too much Gluehwein. I videoed a couple of songs sung by us at the party and then later in Einies at kareoke. The first one is hillarious- all of the guys are singing "Stille Nacht, Heilige Nacht" and they're so flat. I also vidoed everyone singing "Don't speak" by No Doubt. I also joined in with everyone singing "Angels" by Robbie Williams.
Apparently there was room inspection yesterday. I never saw the lady but I don't have a note or anything saying that she wasn't happy.
The snow party last night was pretty fun. The snow machine was the best thing ever. Paul and Bradley from S Club were there lol.
Revision is going pretty well even if I am getting a bit lazy now. I have one more Linguistics topic to do which I'm gonna try and do this afternoon, I have 3 more history topics, probably a few more german topics and translation is finished. My culture presentation is done (I'm doing it on Monday so wish me luck!) and I've done the essay plan, and just need to do the essay now. Woo.
Apparently there was room inspection yesterday. I never saw the lady but I don't have a note or anything saying that she wasn't happy.
The snow party last night was pretty fun. The snow machine was the best thing ever. Paul and Bradley from S Club were there lol.
Revision is going pretty well even if I am getting a bit lazy now. I have one more Linguistics topic to do which I'm gonna try and do this afternoon, I have 3 more history topics, probably a few more german topics and translation is finished. My culture presentation is done (I'm doing it on Monday so wish me luck!) and I've done the essay plan, and just need to do the essay now. Woo.
Monday, December 3, 2007
A weasel sat on a can of diesel...and blew up!
Home was really fun. Mum and I went out shopping and it was great to spend time together as we hadn't gone out since September. I also went back into school to visit my old teachers.
The last day at Build a Bear was eventful. I stayed on an extra 2 and a half hours and the stuffing machine broke (we're sure that the motor burnt out, but the boss won't admit it) so we had to handstuff people's bears. It takes ages and its so tiring. I made myself a leaving bear and one as a present.
The noise has gotten so bad in our flat that one of the girls reported the guy who keeps bringing his mates over. Hoping I'll get sleep tonight cos I keep feeling exhausted, and just for once I'd like to turn up to Linguistics feeling awake!
The above quote is from Translation this morning. Christina asked us to translate a poem about a weasel who sat on a pebble for the sake of the rhyme. I decided to keep weasel and found diesel went well. Was on the phone to Mum and she came out with that! Haha. Translation rules.
We had our new culture teacher Stefan turn up today. He's really nice but very quiet and typically reserved.
Was gonna go out to Oceana tonight, but they sold out :( Nevermind- German Soc party on Thursday and Snow School Daze on Friday :D
The last day at Build a Bear was eventful. I stayed on an extra 2 and a half hours and the stuffing machine broke (we're sure that the motor burnt out, but the boss won't admit it) so we had to handstuff people's bears. It takes ages and its so tiring. I made myself a leaving bear and one as a present.
The noise has gotten so bad in our flat that one of the girls reported the guy who keeps bringing his mates over. Hoping I'll get sleep tonight cos I keep feeling exhausted, and just for once I'd like to turn up to Linguistics feeling awake!
The above quote is from Translation this morning. Christina asked us to translate a poem about a weasel who sat on a pebble for the sake of the rhyme. I decided to keep weasel and found diesel went well. Was on the phone to Mum and she came out with that! Haha. Translation rules.
We had our new culture teacher Stefan turn up today. He's really nice but very quiet and typically reserved.
Was gonna go out to Oceana tonight, but they sold out :( Nevermind- German Soc party on Thursday and Snow School Daze on Friday :D
Wednesday, November 28, 2007
At home
I worked out now that I get ill every 2 weeks, so advice to everyone- med yourself!! I take vitamins so I don't get it. I have a headcold right now. Thankfully its not so bad as it was on Monday- I woke up with hot and cold flushes and couldn't concentrate well. Then I couldn't sleep cos my back, legs, feet and brain were aching. I only got 4 hours of sleep and as usual I found it tough in Linguistics. I called in sick at work even though I was starting to feel better (apart from the tiredness) and my boss said that he thinks my last shift is on Saturday. I've also been contacted by the German Market and I may start the weekend after next on the sweet stall.
I decided that although I wanted to attend Stammtisch that I am fed up of the constant cycle of being in my room and working, and an ex friend also upset me this week so I'm at home until Friday. Its a lot easier to revise here, and I'm looking forward to going out with Mum tomorrow as we haven't done anything together properly since September, as every time I've come home she's been at work and we've only had the evenings to sit around and watch telly. Its good to be back with the cat also.
I finally got a mentor and hopefully I'll be meeting her this weekend.
I decided that although I wanted to attend Stammtisch that I am fed up of the constant cycle of being in my room and working, and an ex friend also upset me this week so I'm at home until Friday. Its a lot easier to revise here, and I'm looking forward to going out with Mum tomorrow as we haven't done anything together properly since September, as every time I've come home she's been at work and we've only had the evenings to sit around and watch telly. Its good to be back with the cat also.
I finally got a mentor and hopefully I'll be meeting her this weekend.
Saturday, November 24, 2007
Given in my notice
The German Stammtisch just gets even more fun every week, I love it. I met Jenny's sister who is into the same genre of music as me and we spent the whole night chatting. Next week the soc are off to the German market.
Someone set the fire alarm off at 2:30am on Friday morning. It was really frustrating. Thankfully we all managed to get into the Lakeside porter's lodge with permission but we were sat there for an hour. I didn't get to sleep until 4am.
Today I handed in my notice at work and said I wanted to leave for home by the 20th December. My boss wasn't particularly happy but he should realise that Christmas is a time for spending with family, and revising when you have January exams. I won't be getting a permanent job there now which is a shame as I love the job but not the company. Oh well. I'm looking at a few more places to apply to, and Mum called me last night to say that I get a bursary from Aston and for German next year. Apply for a bursary if you can!!
I'm thinking about going home next week and coming back for the weekend for work. I have cat and Mum withdrawal.
Someone set the fire alarm off at 2:30am on Friday morning. It was really frustrating. Thankfully we all managed to get into the Lakeside porter's lodge with permission but we were sat there for an hour. I didn't get to sleep until 4am.
Today I handed in my notice at work and said I wanted to leave for home by the 20th December. My boss wasn't particularly happy but he should realise that Christmas is a time for spending with family, and revising when you have January exams. I won't be getting a permanent job there now which is a shame as I love the job but not the company. Oh well. I'm looking at a few more places to apply to, and Mum called me last night to say that I get a bursary from Aston and for German next year. Apply for a bursary if you can!!
I'm thinking about going home next week and coming back for the weekend for work. I have cat and Mum withdrawal.
Thursday, November 22, 2007
Aaaargh....
Its been so manic since I last updated. I'm now fed up of Build a Bear, but only the working conditions and not the actual job itself. I was stuck on Fib 3 times on Saturday at the front of the store and hadn't had any food for 5 hours so it was tough standing there whilst being able to smell food. I had my lunch/tea at 5pm for goodness sake. Then, some kid chucked something at me whilst I was on the stuffing machine so I jumped and smashed my head on it. I'm not supposed to do that as I have a medical condition. I phoned my mum in a panic and she asked my boss to report it but he wouldn't. He didn't even bother researching what I have even though I put it on my CV. He's decided that I'm only allowed Christmas Eve, Christmas Day, Boxing Day and one or two days off after that, but other than that I have to work. I told him that I have exams and would like to go home as of the 15th so I'm leaving. I'm going to work at the German Christmas market instead hopefully.
Balancing homework, revision, extra work (ILT) and work is crazy at this time of year.
I'm really enjoying the time I get to spend with the people from the German Society as they're a really fun and crazy bunch of people. On Tuesday night I went on the pubcrawl with them which was a good laugh, apart from one guy who tries it on with all of the girls. I'm gonna hang out with them again tonight after I've finished my history revision. Apparently no one else has started yet. There's no way I could revise everything in 2 weeks and then do test papers in 2 weeks or so. My advice- start earlier than that. Don't cram.
Everyone in my flat is talking about where they wanna live next year. They looked at one place that did group flats. I'm feeling quite alienated from them now though- someone made a list of all the possible people and I was by the bottom with a question mark. Everyone else in my flat was at the top and definate. I'm sure it won't happen to any of you guys next year, but it just seems to always happen with me.
Balancing homework, revision, extra work (ILT) and work is crazy at this time of year.
I'm really enjoying the time I get to spend with the people from the German Society as they're a really fun and crazy bunch of people. On Tuesday night I went on the pubcrawl with them which was a good laugh, apart from one guy who tries it on with all of the girls. I'm gonna hang out with them again tonight after I've finished my history revision. Apparently no one else has started yet. There's no way I could revise everything in 2 weeks and then do test papers in 2 weeks or so. My advice- start earlier than that. Don't cram.
Everyone in my flat is talking about where they wanna live next year. They looked at one place that did group flats. I'm feeling quite alienated from them now though- someone made a list of all the possible people and I was by the bottom with a question mark. Everyone else in my flat was at the top and definate. I'm sure it won't happen to any of you guys next year, but it just seems to always happen with me.
Friday, November 16, 2007
My German skills got me on the TV and radio!
Thursday night was one of the best nights ever- went to the German market with Dan, Dan and some of their mates and got some goodies. They went home after an hour but I stayed on for another hour and got filmed and spoke on radio in German :D I swear my German skills get me everywhere. I was born for this!!!
Went to the German soc's Stammtisch as well and met some great new people. They ended up doing kareoke :D Haha. It was so much fun and I can't wait to hang out with them again on Tuesday at the pubcrawl.
I got my blood test results back and I'm fine. Unfortunately the nurse didn't label my 2nd test and so it ot rejected at the lab. I've gotta do it again which is a lot more difficult now I'm feeling better.
Work and Ann Summers party tomorrow :D Possibly not woo on the work side of things- I am having a break whether they like it or not.
Went to the German soc's Stammtisch as well and met some great new people. They ended up doing kareoke :D Haha. It was so much fun and I can't wait to hang out with them again on Tuesday at the pubcrawl.
I got my blood test results back and I'm fine. Unfortunately the nurse didn't label my 2nd test and so it ot rejected at the lab. I've gotta do it again which is a lot more difficult now I'm feeling better.
Work and Ann Summers party tomorrow :D Possibly not woo on the work side of things- I am having a break whether they like it or not.
Wednesday, November 14, 2007
Better
I woke up today after having a good 10 or 11 hours sleep and feel much better. I think I was probably dehydrated and had too much to drink. (and I'm a lightweight!)
Refreshers fair tomorrow- the German society better be there this time!!! I wonder if there's a Translation Society? I might start one if there isn't.
Speaking of German, I got my test marks back yesterday- 89.5/100. WOOT.
Refreshers fair tomorrow- the German society better be there this time!!! I wonder if there's a Translation Society? I might start one if there isn't.
Speaking of German, I got my test marks back yesterday- 89.5/100. WOOT.
Tuesday, November 13, 2007
Be bearific (innit)
God I feel awfullll. On Monday I somehow progressed to getting worse and I had a load more symptoms than at the weekend. I feel a bit better today but not by much. Yesterday I went to translation and felt like someone had hit me on the head with a brick. Thankfully Christina was very supportive after the lecture. Then I went for my blood test but by 4pm I felt even worse and decided to go to the doctors again. Unfortunately I had to miss Culture for that. Both myself and the doctors have quite a few ideas of what could be wrong but we'll have to wait and see what the test results are. The blood test may be back by Friday, but the 2nd test I was asked to do I only gave in today and is due back in 7-10 days.
It's a proper mission trying to go to lectures, do homework and revise whilst being like this.
The above quote is from work btw. Damn those Build a Bear songs!!
It's a proper mission trying to go to lectures, do homework and revise whilst being like this.
The above quote is from work btw. Damn those Build a Bear songs!!
Saturday, November 10, 2007
News Flash
I seem to never have time to update this lately.
Anyway, news in brief:
Dumped my boyfriend (LDR not from home) on Monday for personal reasons which I'm not going into. Like someone else here anyway. We're trying to work at being friends but he's being childish and thinks that everything he says is right.
Been revising quite a lot and am proud of how far I've gotten. Need to keep it up and not automatically say yes to working at Build a Bear. My lips said it before my brain could register. Then I was like, "Uhhh...wait a minute Jim..." Short staffed tomorrow anyway.
Went to the Toga party on Wednesday after work. Work made me do menial jobs like tidying and making lists of stock as they had a big boss due in the next day. The Toga party was pretty dead. Had fun in the sesh in our flat and getting a Subway off of Matt when he was drunk, but the night ended a bit oddly as I snogged a random. No idea of his name but his conversation starter was, "I like your glasses. How bad is your eyesight?" Sobered up and realised I'd been a prat. I don't like blondes.
Got up the next day and cos of it I felt homesick (Mum is really the only person bar Nikki here who is able to sympathise) so I went for a day. Work wanted me in today and said I couldn't change it. Bum. Home was really nice and I miss it loads now. Found out I'm now working next Sat too so I may change it and go home. Knowing them they won't let me.
Work today was sooooo tiring! They asked me to stay on for an extra 2 hours as someone called in sick. I have blisters on my hands from sewing the bears up. I don't get a lunchbreak and hardly have enough time to stuff a Snickers in my mouth. I did 8 hours today plus 2 hours revision at home and I have to do 6 hours tomorrow. I only got 4 hours sleep last night cos of going to the Freakers Ball and having to put up with noise in the flat afterwards. Also need to revise tomorrow too. I feel dead so I'm going to bed.
Anyway, news in brief:
Dumped my boyfriend (LDR not from home) on Monday for personal reasons which I'm not going into. Like someone else here anyway. We're trying to work at being friends but he's being childish and thinks that everything he says is right.
Been revising quite a lot and am proud of how far I've gotten. Need to keep it up and not automatically say yes to working at Build a Bear. My lips said it before my brain could register. Then I was like, "Uhhh...wait a minute Jim..." Short staffed tomorrow anyway.
Went to the Toga party on Wednesday after work. Work made me do menial jobs like tidying and making lists of stock as they had a big boss due in the next day. The Toga party was pretty dead. Had fun in the sesh in our flat and getting a Subway off of Matt when he was drunk, but the night ended a bit oddly as I snogged a random. No idea of his name but his conversation starter was, "I like your glasses. How bad is your eyesight?" Sobered up and realised I'd been a prat. I don't like blondes.
Got up the next day and cos of it I felt homesick (Mum is really the only person bar Nikki here who is able to sympathise) so I went for a day. Work wanted me in today and said I couldn't change it. Bum. Home was really nice and I miss it loads now. Found out I'm now working next Sat too so I may change it and go home. Knowing them they won't let me.
Work today was sooooo tiring! They asked me to stay on for an extra 2 hours as someone called in sick. I have blisters on my hands from sewing the bears up. I don't get a lunchbreak and hardly have enough time to stuff a Snickers in my mouth. I did 8 hours today plus 2 hours revision at home and I have to do 6 hours tomorrow. I only got 4 hours sleep last night cos of going to the Freakers Ball and having to put up with noise in the flat afterwards. Also need to revise tomorrow too. I feel dead so I'm going to bed.
Sunday, November 4, 2007
You're probably gonna say I'm mad
I've started revising already cos I don't have much to do. Over the past few days I've done German Language and Translation, and today I started History.
I think I might have anaemia. Hurry up Tuesday!!!!
I think I might have anaemia. Hurry up Tuesday!!!!
Saturday, November 3, 2007
The rest of this week
Didn't do much up until Wednesday night when it was the Halloween Ball. That rocked!! We had a sesh in our flat, then went to Stafford. There wasn't enough room so a few of us went and chilled in Sacks.
No one except myself and Nikki 2 were on the dancefloor until about 12am but once it got going it really kicked off. The only downer was that some guys spilt cider all over my outfit at 1am.
I've been feeling ill since Thursday and think I have a virus. Urrrgh.
I spent too much money today as I bought some new clothes. So economising again, even though I'm probably going home on Thursday. Thank God for my job.
I have a German grammar test on Tuesday. I hope I'm well enough to do it. Wish me luck! :)
No one except myself and Nikki 2 were on the dancefloor until about 12am but once it got going it really kicked off. The only downer was that some guys spilt cider all over my outfit at 1am.
I've been feeling ill since Thursday and think I have a virus. Urrrgh.
I spent too much money today as I bought some new clothes. So economising again, even though I'm probably going home on Thursday. Thank God for my job.
I have a German grammar test on Tuesday. I hope I'm well enough to do it. Wish me luck! :)
Monday, October 29, 2007
Job update
I seriously believe that all Freshers should work at Build a Bear next year cos it's so much fun, and it puts you in a great (rather hyper) mood!
Yesterday I had training for 3 hours- watching a silly customer service vid about fish, getting to stuff bears, watching a Build a Bear music video (LOL) and then half an hour of actually working.
My first job was quite embarassing as I had to stand at the front with a toy dog on rollerskates and pulling him along. It ended up being fun though as I made a baby laugh, and a little boy hugged him. Then I moved onto the Stuff Me station and cocked up slightly, but it was alright. The hardest part is telling a boy that he has to kiss a heart, make a wish, and put it inside the bear!!
Work is mounting up slightly. I thought I had Reading Week (like half term, only involving work still) but I think I still have some classes and I found out I have a German grammar test, and work that week. So I may not get to go home. BOO. Unless I go this Thursday instead. Hmm.
Yesterday I had training for 3 hours- watching a silly customer service vid about fish, getting to stuff bears, watching a Build a Bear music video (LOL) and then half an hour of actually working.
My first job was quite embarassing as I had to stand at the front with a toy dog on rollerskates and pulling him along. It ended up being fun though as I made a baby laugh, and a little boy hugged him. Then I moved onto the Stuff Me station and cocked up slightly, but it was alright. The hardest part is telling a boy that he has to kiss a heart, make a wish, and put it inside the bear!!
Work is mounting up slightly. I thought I had Reading Week (like half term, only involving work still) but I think I still have some classes and I found out I have a German grammar test, and work that week. So I may not get to go home. BOO. Unless I go this Thursday instead. Hmm.
Thursday, October 25, 2007
Stuck in a sleep rut
Tuesday night wasn't great for sleeping.
I spent most of Wednesday morning in town and then in the afternoon I was in the library working on the german language skills presentation with my friend Adam. Felt a bit naff in the evening- a bit emotional and homesick and headachey from a coffee I got.
I got the worst amount of sleep ever last night (about 4 hours.) The other noisy guy invited some mates over at 12am-1:30pm and they were shouting, laughing, slamming doors and playing music. I gave a few of the guy's mates some looks when I saw them in the kitchen and texted the guy but nothing worked. As a result I nearly missed my 9am lecture.
Have done loads of presentation work today. That's about it cos I felt bad. Now I feel homesick again. I have no idea why. Ahh well. Reading week in just over a week. That also means revision too.
I spent most of Wednesday morning in town and then in the afternoon I was in the library working on the german language skills presentation with my friend Adam. Felt a bit naff in the evening- a bit emotional and homesick and headachey from a coffee I got.
I got the worst amount of sleep ever last night (about 4 hours.) The other noisy guy invited some mates over at 12am-1:30pm and they were shouting, laughing, slamming doors and playing music. I gave a few of the guy's mates some looks when I saw them in the kitchen and texted the guy but nothing worked. As a result I nearly missed my 9am lecture.
Have done loads of presentation work today. That's about it cos I felt bad. Now I feel homesick again. I have no idea why. Ahh well. Reading week in just over a week. That also means revision too.
Tuesday, October 23, 2007
Madness
I woke up with a flu-ey cold thing on Wednesday. It's still there a bit but as went I home on Friday and had loads of lemony drinks, cough syrup, throat sweets and juice I'm a lot better now.
Home was fun. Mind you I still woke up going, "Argh I have to go into the kitchen in the flat to get some water. Nooo.....wait I'm at home. Yeah, k I'll do it."
Felt really tired on Monday. Had 3 lectures, saw my personal tutor and did a bit of work. Went to bed at 10:30 cos I felt awful and couldn't get to sleep until 3am cos someone had their msn and music on loud and then started whistling. So I was groggy in Linguistics again. I think it's safe to say that the novelty of living in a flat has worn off. So if you end up like me, please have the guts to go up to your flatmates and moan. I'm contemplating leaving an angry note if it happens again, but I did say something briefly this afternoon.
Got 2 essays back for Linguistics and I got 2:1's on both of them (B's.) Yay. Feeling more relaxed now Pierre said he would give us the exam q's in advance. Today was confusing though as we did syntax and did tree diagrams. I've sort of got it now, but the essay I'm not sure about. I may need to do some more reading. The library's books have become a haven...I use the Linguistics book loads.
German History is so funny. Uwe totally speaks his mind. Today he showed us stupid cartoons and said "Nasty froggies." There's this guy in a few of my classes who is really full of himself and it was hillarious watching him get his comeupance as Uwe ignored him when he put his hand up. In Language skills, Elisabeth asked us what "A pile of money" in German, was in English. He said, "A harbour of gold." HAHAHAHAHA!!!
Did a load of work tonight and am not going anywhere that requires money (aka Oceana, The Works) cos I've bought Xmas presents whilst I still have money. Might end up buying some food though. I recommend Premium Bonds. I love their prizes.
Damn all schools and their half terms :P
Home was fun. Mind you I still woke up going, "Argh I have to go into the kitchen in the flat to get some water. Nooo.....wait I'm at home. Yeah, k I'll do it."
Felt really tired on Monday. Had 3 lectures, saw my personal tutor and did a bit of work. Went to bed at 10:30 cos I felt awful and couldn't get to sleep until 3am cos someone had their msn and music on loud and then started whistling. So I was groggy in Linguistics again. I think it's safe to say that the novelty of living in a flat has worn off. So if you end up like me, please have the guts to go up to your flatmates and moan. I'm contemplating leaving an angry note if it happens again, but I did say something briefly this afternoon.
Got 2 essays back for Linguistics and I got 2:1's on both of them (B's.) Yay. Feeling more relaxed now Pierre said he would give us the exam q's in advance. Today was confusing though as we did syntax and did tree diagrams. I've sort of got it now, but the essay I'm not sure about. I may need to do some more reading. The library's books have become a haven...I use the Linguistics book loads.
German History is so funny. Uwe totally speaks his mind. Today he showed us stupid cartoons and said "Nasty froggies." There's this guy in a few of my classes who is really full of himself and it was hillarious watching him get his comeupance as Uwe ignored him when he put his hand up. In Language skills, Elisabeth asked us what "A pile of money" in German, was in English. He said, "A harbour of gold." HAHAHAHAHA!!!
Did a load of work tonight and am not going anywhere that requires money (aka Oceana, The Works) cos I've bought Xmas presents whilst I still have money. Might end up buying some food though. I recommend Premium Bonds. I love their prizes.
Damn all schools and their half terms :P
Thursday, October 18, 2007
Evil person in the flat
The guy next door to me kept me awake for hours last night. He invited some mates over and they had a movie on which was really loud. He comes from Bulgaria and speaks quite loudly too. Doors were slammed. I was actually banging on the wall trying to get them to be quiet. I tried shouting, but I have another cold and couldn't shout very well.
Nikki has had her sandwich ham stolen, and the contents of the fridges were moved everywhere. We're not happy.
Went to the Bullring to enquire about my job and was told that I'm starting training on the 28th for 3 hours. Bought my uniform, but my trousers are way too big and I'm having to try to tie them with a belt, otherwise they fall down. It was also a mission finding plain white trainers. I think I'm gonna have to economize again.
Managed to do 4 pieces of work today, so now I only have Linguistics reading and a new essay to do (if I figure out what to do that is.) Yay.
I'm thinking about going home again soon.
Nikki has had her sandwich ham stolen, and the contents of the fridges were moved everywhere. We're not happy.
Went to the Bullring to enquire about my job and was told that I'm starting training on the 28th for 3 hours. Bought my uniform, but my trousers are way too big and I'm having to try to tie them with a belt, otherwise they fall down. It was also a mission finding plain white trainers. I think I'm gonna have to economize again.
Managed to do 4 pieces of work today, so now I only have Linguistics reading and a new essay to do (if I figure out what to do that is.) Yay.
I'm thinking about going home again soon.
Wednesday, October 17, 2007
I have a job!!!
Wow, I can't believe I haven't updated this since Sunday.
Monday night was really good as we had a session in the kitchen with loads of people and then went out to Oceana for Carina's and Jenny's birthdays. The only annoying thing was that Jenny and I forgot our Aston ID, so we had to get a taxi back and to there again. I had to stand at the Lakeside gate and my block door as well cos I didn't have my card on me.
Got back and couldn't sleep as I was running on adrenaline. Then some guy came into out flat shouting about wanting something and nearly set the fire alarm off. As a result I was shattered on Tuesday and had a 9am start. My lecturer wanted me to read out my essay as well but I made someone else do it. Turns out, he thinks I got either a 2:1 for it or a 1st. The next one looks a lot worse.
German Language seems to be going a bit slow for me at the moment.
The Freshers Ball was a bit hectic. It was raining really hard and there were puddles everywhere. The cars were going mad and wouldn't slow down for us, and Nikki got soaked by one. Then we had to sit in Einies for ages waiting for a bus. We gave up and went to the Sacks for a bit and got some chips cos we were so hungry. The bus eventually came. We had a good time, but the music got a bit slow at times and there wasn't much nice food left.
Had a nice lie in today and did loads of work. I still have quite a bit to do. Went out to see Black Sheep tonight which was a right laugh, although pretty gory.
Got a phone call from Mum to say that I got the job at Build a Bear. I start on the 28th at 9am :D WOOO!!! I'm so excited. So here's a tip- apply as soon as you get here and blag that you're a uni student. They'll take you.
Monday night was really good as we had a session in the kitchen with loads of people and then went out to Oceana for Carina's and Jenny's birthdays. The only annoying thing was that Jenny and I forgot our Aston ID, so we had to get a taxi back and to there again. I had to stand at the Lakeside gate and my block door as well cos I didn't have my card on me.
Got back and couldn't sleep as I was running on adrenaline. Then some guy came into out flat shouting about wanting something and nearly set the fire alarm off. As a result I was shattered on Tuesday and had a 9am start. My lecturer wanted me to read out my essay as well but I made someone else do it. Turns out, he thinks I got either a 2:1 for it or a 1st. The next one looks a lot worse.
German Language seems to be going a bit slow for me at the moment.
The Freshers Ball was a bit hectic. It was raining really hard and there were puddles everywhere. The cars were going mad and wouldn't slow down for us, and Nikki got soaked by one. Then we had to sit in Einies for ages waiting for a bus. We gave up and went to the Sacks for a bit and got some chips cos we were so hungry. The bus eventually came. We had a good time, but the music got a bit slow at times and there wasn't much nice food left.
Had a nice lie in today and did loads of work. I still have quite a bit to do. Went out to see Black Sheep tonight which was a right laugh, although pretty gory.
Got a phone call from Mum to say that I got the job at Build a Bear. I start on the 28th at 9am :D WOOO!!! I'm so excited. So here's a tip- apply as soon as you get here and blag that you're a uni student. They'll take you.
Sunday, October 14, 2007
Boring weekend
The weekend hasn't been that great really. Turns out Fi went home too, so there was just George and Massoud "around" (they're pretty much non existant and don't say much.)
Yesterday I was missing an old friend of mine so I wrote some letters, went out to the library and printed them, then went to Tesco Metro. Watched The Edukators & Goodbye Lenin and called my mum.
Today I printed off some more stuff and had a shower. This evening I watched The Crow and I might watch Shaun of the Dead. Ordered a book I'll need and got mum's Christmas present in case I start running out of money.
Yesterday I was missing an old friend of mine so I wrote some letters, went out to the library and printed them, then went to Tesco Metro. Watched The Edukators & Goodbye Lenin and called my mum.
Today I printed off some more stuff and had a shower. This evening I watched The Crow and I might watch Shaun of the Dead. Ordered a book I'll need and got mum's Christmas present in case I start running out of money.
Friday, October 12, 2007
Job Interview
Currently trying to remember what I did yesterday:
I woke up half an hour late and so only have 25 minutes to get ready for my 9am German Language lecture. For some reason I was over tired and nearly fell asleep in the lecture too. Then I went to the Bull Ring and found out where I was supposed to go for the interview at Build-a-Bear and which bus to take.
Made a start on my essay by completing a plan of what I was gonna write. Was rather chuffed with myself cos I'd been putting that essay off for days. Decided that I'd go shopping for a new pair of shoes after I went with Nikki to the library. I have a pink/lilac dress so ideally I was looking for silver shoes but most were boring. I found some gorgeous sandals in Faith at £30 so I bought those. I am so economizing for a few weeks now cos I've spent so much this week. I'll need to do a food/toiletry shop soon too. Eep.
Was shattered by half 10 so went to bed. Couldn't sleep for a while cos I could hear everyone in the kitchen talking with a farmers accent.
Today:
I almost overslept AGAIN. Posted some letters although I heard that there could be another strike. I need my letters to reach my family and friends asap!!!! Legged it to the taxi rank and got a taxi to Colmore Row where my bus goes. I know now where that is and can walk to and back from there so go me. Had a pallava on the bus cos the drivers don't give change and I only had a tenner. His only advice was, "Well go around and ask everyone on the bus if they can give you some change." All of them said no. ********. So I yelled "FINE. I'M STUFFED THEN." and was waiting to get chucked off or arrested or something. Eventually he let me go for free which was cool.
Got directions from the shop at Merry Hill and met another girl. For some strange reason the interview wasn't in the shop, but in Burger King's Management Suite. WTF?! One girl turned up late and the others didn't, so instead of it being a group interview it was just us two. Not really sure how it went and the questions kept alternating or the interviewers got sidetracked but they said they'd get back to me within 3 weeks or so.
Got lost in the centre on the way out and had to go and find one of the girls at Build a Bear to show me where to go. Then when I got the right bus, he told me he didn't take change either and I had to ask staff at the Post Office to change it. Got back at 1pm and was starving and nearly falling asleep.
Done my essay now. All of my flatmates bar Fi have gone home (not counting George or Massood cos they don't talk to us really) so it looks like it could be a boring weekend. I might go to the pub with Karen. Failing that I have movies and a computer.
I woke up half an hour late and so only have 25 minutes to get ready for my 9am German Language lecture. For some reason I was over tired and nearly fell asleep in the lecture too. Then I went to the Bull Ring and found out where I was supposed to go for the interview at Build-a-Bear and which bus to take.
Made a start on my essay by completing a plan of what I was gonna write. Was rather chuffed with myself cos I'd been putting that essay off for days. Decided that I'd go shopping for a new pair of shoes after I went with Nikki to the library. I have a pink/lilac dress so ideally I was looking for silver shoes but most were boring. I found some gorgeous sandals in Faith at £30 so I bought those. I am so economizing for a few weeks now cos I've spent so much this week. I'll need to do a food/toiletry shop soon too. Eep.
Was shattered by half 10 so went to bed. Couldn't sleep for a while cos I could hear everyone in the kitchen talking with a farmers accent.
Today:
I almost overslept AGAIN. Posted some letters although I heard that there could be another strike. I need my letters to reach my family and friends asap!!!! Legged it to the taxi rank and got a taxi to Colmore Row where my bus goes. I know now where that is and can walk to and back from there so go me. Had a pallava on the bus cos the drivers don't give change and I only had a tenner. His only advice was, "Well go around and ask everyone on the bus if they can give you some change." All of them said no. ********. So I yelled "FINE. I'M STUFFED THEN." and was waiting to get chucked off or arrested or something. Eventually he let me go for free which was cool.
Got directions from the shop at Merry Hill and met another girl. For some strange reason the interview wasn't in the shop, but in Burger King's Management Suite. WTF?! One girl turned up late and the others didn't, so instead of it being a group interview it was just us two. Not really sure how it went and the questions kept alternating or the interviewers got sidetracked but they said they'd get back to me within 3 weeks or so.
Got lost in the centre on the way out and had to go and find one of the girls at Build a Bear to show me where to go. Then when I got the right bus, he told me he didn't take change either and I had to ask staff at the Post Office to change it. Got back at 1pm and was starving and nearly falling asleep.
Done my essay now. All of my flatmates bar Fi have gone home (not counting George or Massood cos they don't talk to us really) so it looks like it could be a boring weekend. I might go to the pub with Karen. Failing that I have movies and a computer.
Wednesday, October 10, 2007
When am I allowed a non packed day off?
My days off aren't really days off, cos I still have to do work. I wouldn't mind, but I do spend a lot of time doing it.
This morning I went to Appleby Hair Salon in the guild and had my hair done. It was really worth it. After that I went to the 2nd socs fair but there were only 7 stalls, and none to my interest. Where is the German soc?! I met Will coming out. He was quiet yesterday and I thought he'd gotten the message. Apparently not, cos the texts have started again.
I thought I had a mentor meeting this afternoon but I couldn't find it, so it looks like I'm not gonna have one which isn't great. I did however in that time manage to do some work. Blackboard doesn't make any sense- with the ILT excercises it says they can oyfrienonly be accessed on campus. What it doesn't say is that you can only do it on a uni computer. So I was in the library for a while.
Did some more work, so now all I have left to do is my scary dissertation syle essay. Tomorrow I only have 1 lecture, but I need to go into town to check my interview details again.
I'm not feeling good. My boyfriend can't make it down to see me cos he's behind on his work and has no money. I miss people from home.
This morning I went to Appleby Hair Salon in the guild and had my hair done. It was really worth it. After that I went to the 2nd socs fair but there were only 7 stalls, and none to my interest. Where is the German soc?! I met Will coming out. He was quiet yesterday and I thought he'd gotten the message. Apparently not, cos the texts have started again.
I thought I had a mentor meeting this afternoon but I couldn't find it, so it looks like I'm not gonna have one which isn't great. I did however in that time manage to do some work. Blackboard doesn't make any sense- with the ILT excercises it says they can oyfrienonly be accessed on campus. What it doesn't say is that you can only do it on a uni computer. So I was in the library for a while.
Did some more work, so now all I have left to do is my scary dissertation syle essay. Tomorrow I only have 1 lecture, but I need to go into town to check my interview details again.
I'm not feeling good. My boyfriend can't make it down to see me cos he's behind on his work and has no money. I miss people from home.
Tuesday, October 9, 2007
Shout outs
I don't know if you'll read this, but if you do.
To Karen W and Sarah A:
I miss you :) My lecturers are pretty funny here but I don't even think Uwe could beat the two of you. Hope everything is ok and that you aren't dying year 9 overload. If either of you see Pam Hart about please tell her from me that I'm sorry I didn't say goodbye and that she needs to post on the Vandyke Forum cos I left her a message. Poke Kirk Redmond for me cos he said he'd check his emails and he never does.
*hugs and ganz liebe Grusse*
To Karen W and Sarah A:
I miss you :) My lecturers are pretty funny here but I don't even think Uwe could beat the two of you. Hope everything is ok and that you aren't dying year 9 overload. If either of you see Pam Hart about please tell her from me that I'm sorry I didn't say goodbye and that she needs to post on the Vandyke Forum cos I left her a message. Poke Kirk Redmond for me cos he said he'd check his emails and he never does.
*hugs and ganz liebe Grusse*
Stressful past 2 days
Yesterday up until the evening isn't worth too much commenting on. Went to my 3 lectures, 2 good one boring. (Learning how to read for uni in academic study skills.)
Yesterday night however is a different story. It was a nightmare!! Carina (one of my flatmates) and I decided we'd go to see if it's as good as everyone says it is. IT IS. Check it out, cos it does slightly put The Works to shame with its different rooms and music. Also, if you get online tickets you can go straight to the front of the queue. Anyway, I knew that the night wasn't gonna be my night cos things just kept going wrong one after the other, like a domino effect. First of all I cut my legs really badly with my razor, then when I was cleaning the razor on the towel it got through the towel and sliced my thumb. All wouldn't stop bleeding for ages, and I didn't have any plasters (I said to Mum I did cos I swear they were in the first aid box) so I ended up stealing them from Nikki as she works at Boots.
As we were coming out of Oceana we ran into a guy called Hugh who I've only met briefly. He had too much to drink and to cut a long story short, stole my glasses. And he's a kleptomaniac. I was freaking out cos obviously I can't pay for a new pair and he'd gone into Dalton Tower. I have no idea where he lives in there either. A really nice 3rd year stopped and stayed with myself and Carina until things were sorted cos he said he didn't want us to go without help. Carina ended up calling our friend Becie (it was getting to 3am by this point) who lives in his flat to try and get her to get them from him. Thankfully she did, but the nose pieces are a bit bent. So now I need to find a Specsavers.
Don't laugh at me.
As a result of this I didn't sleep too well and felt really groggy in Linguistics. That was ok though at its still quite confusing. German History and Society especially, as Uwe decided to do two lectures in one. Super fast!! Then I ended up getting the wrong lift to the North Wing and was 15 minutes late to German Language.
Over the past 2 days I've been given 6 pieces of work, all with small tasks embedded in them. Annoying. I have 2 and a half bits left, cos Blackboard isn't working properly and I can't access the listening task. Be prepared to spend ages on Blackboard looking for things. That or printing. I was in the library twice today and printed loads.
Cos of all this work and the antics of last night I decided not to go to the foam party tonight. I need sleep. And to stop eating junk food cos I'm normally very healthy. Urgh, that reminds me do not order chicken and chips and John's Fish Bar. Chips were great, chicken was gross. It was all grey and there was a bone sticking out of it. It grossed me out. Back on the pasta methinks.
I'm getting a haircut tomorrow. Yay.
EDIT: More stupidness. I just fell over my laptop bag and smashed my mouth on the hard plastic arm of the chair. I have a bloody top lip. Yum.
Yesterday night however is a different story. It was a nightmare!! Carina (one of my flatmates) and I decided we'd go to see if it's as good as everyone says it is. IT IS. Check it out, cos it does slightly put The Works to shame with its different rooms and music. Also, if you get online tickets you can go straight to the front of the queue. Anyway, I knew that the night wasn't gonna be my night cos things just kept going wrong one after the other, like a domino effect. First of all I cut my legs really badly with my razor, then when I was cleaning the razor on the towel it got through the towel and sliced my thumb. All wouldn't stop bleeding for ages, and I didn't have any plasters (I said to Mum I did cos I swear they were in the first aid box) so I ended up stealing them from Nikki as she works at Boots.
As we were coming out of Oceana we ran into a guy called Hugh who I've only met briefly. He had too much to drink and to cut a long story short, stole my glasses. And he's a kleptomaniac. I was freaking out cos obviously I can't pay for a new pair and he'd gone into Dalton Tower. I have no idea where he lives in there either. A really nice 3rd year stopped and stayed with myself and Carina until things were sorted cos he said he didn't want us to go without help. Carina ended up calling our friend Becie (it was getting to 3am by this point) who lives in his flat to try and get her to get them from him. Thankfully she did, but the nose pieces are a bit bent. So now I need to find a Specsavers.
Don't laugh at me.
As a result of this I didn't sleep too well and felt really groggy in Linguistics. That was ok though at its still quite confusing. German History and Society especially, as Uwe decided to do two lectures in one. Super fast!! Then I ended up getting the wrong lift to the North Wing and was 15 minutes late to German Language.
Over the past 2 days I've been given 6 pieces of work, all with small tasks embedded in them. Annoying. I have 2 and a half bits left, cos Blackboard isn't working properly and I can't access the listening task. Be prepared to spend ages on Blackboard looking for things. That or printing. I was in the library twice today and printed loads.
Cos of all this work and the antics of last night I decided not to go to the foam party tonight. I need sleep. And to stop eating junk food cos I'm normally very healthy. Urgh, that reminds me do not order chicken and chips and John's Fish Bar. Chips were great, chicken was gross. It was all grey and there was a bone sticking out of it. It grossed me out. Back on the pasta methinks.
I'm getting a haircut tomorrow. Yay.
EDIT: More stupidness. I just fell over my laptop bag and smashed my mouth on the hard plastic arm of the chair. I have a bloody top lip. Yum.
Saturday, October 6, 2007
Settling in
This is how used to uni I'm getting. My Mum gave me a naff pillow last night and I actually wanted to be back in my bed in my flat. Then I woke up and was like, "Where the hell am I? Why am I not in my flat?!"
Going back tomorrow afternoon. WOO :D
I've done all my Linguistics reading and understood quite a lot. Go me.
Going back tomorrow afternoon. WOO :D
I've done all my Linguistics reading and understood quite a lot. Go me.
Friday, October 5, 2007
At home
I really don't have good luck. Wednesday night everyone (literally) decided to be really noisy inside and outside of my flat at about 1am. My flatmates went out to RISA (I didn't cos I was sorting out my net) and got back at 1am. I heard Carys come in and slur "Can someone open my door for me cos I can't get it in...I can't get it in." loads of times. She hit her chin on the toilet seat. She came out of the kitchen when everyone else got in, and so they all decided to sit in the corridor. Fi got back and was so out of it- I think she yelled something like "OMG there's a door there." and couldn't stop laughing, Dan hit the wall and was like "There's a wall there. OMG it's speaking to me." There was some kind of flashing going on according to Matt. I thought I had a test so I had to go out and tell them to be quiet, but looking back on it now it was pretty funny.
Thursday I went to the doctors. That was all fine, apart from the fact that they've mispelt my surname.
Was all ready for the German test, I go up there and Emmanuele says, "Oh, they made a mistake on your timetable. It's only for those people doing the university wide language programme and that's not you." So I could've gone home then.
I got a call from Build a Bear in the Bull Ring, who want me to attend an interview on the 12th Oct. The only problem is, that I don't drive yet and it's in a nearby place called Dudley. I'll need to find out where it is and which buses or trains to get. I also got a message from the Langs for Life scheme so I have a meeting for that next week. I also have to go to the mentoring meeting, as I'd like to be mentored this year by an older student. (They know what they're doing better than I do and can give advice and exam tips.) Meetings galore next week.
Will MSNed me and was all guilt trippy and clingy, "You're the best friend I have." After 2 weeks?! That's a bit too soon for me to be honest. I'm only just finding my feet and am enjoying being independant. I don't really wanna be tied down by anyone right now. He hasn't really made any friends at all. Get out there people!!! Just crack a joke in your lecture. As a matter of fact- say anything!!
Today I decided that I would go home, seeing as I'm not too busy and only have a tiny bit of reading for Linguistics left. It was really weird arriving in my home town. I felt quite out of place to be honest and for a while I wished I was back in Brum and in my flat! Now it feels quite good being home, but I do wanna go back on Sunday. It's good seeing my cat (Pimms). My Mum said that Pimms hasn't been around much because she knew that I'd gone somewhere, and that her behaviour had changed somewhat. When I got in she hung around me for a few minutes and then sat a way away, as if she couldn't understand if I was real or not. After 10 minutes she wouldn't leave me alone. I'm gonna miss my cat when I go back. I love that thing to death.
Text from Will this afternoon- "It's Friday, kick back, rleax and come out with me and a friend into town." Pushy much? He's like this every day. I texted back and was like, "Err...well I can't really cos I'm not in Brum at the mo." Best excuse ever.
I'm ready to be diverted loads on Sunday. I've never done that before. Eeep.
Thursday I went to the doctors. That was all fine, apart from the fact that they've mispelt my surname.
Was all ready for the German test, I go up there and Emmanuele says, "Oh, they made a mistake on your timetable. It's only for those people doing the university wide language programme and that's not you." So I could've gone home then.
I got a call from Build a Bear in the Bull Ring, who want me to attend an interview on the 12th Oct. The only problem is, that I don't drive yet and it's in a nearby place called Dudley. I'll need to find out where it is and which buses or trains to get. I also got a message from the Langs for Life scheme so I have a meeting for that next week. I also have to go to the mentoring meeting, as I'd like to be mentored this year by an older student. (They know what they're doing better than I do and can give advice and exam tips.) Meetings galore next week.
Will MSNed me and was all guilt trippy and clingy, "You're the best friend I have." After 2 weeks?! That's a bit too soon for me to be honest. I'm only just finding my feet and am enjoying being independant. I don't really wanna be tied down by anyone right now. He hasn't really made any friends at all. Get out there people!!! Just crack a joke in your lecture. As a matter of fact- say anything!!
Today I decided that I would go home, seeing as I'm not too busy and only have a tiny bit of reading for Linguistics left. It was really weird arriving in my home town. I felt quite out of place to be honest and for a while I wished I was back in Brum and in my flat! Now it feels quite good being home, but I do wanna go back on Sunday. It's good seeing my cat (Pimms). My Mum said that Pimms hasn't been around much because she knew that I'd gone somewhere, and that her behaviour had changed somewhat. When I got in she hung around me for a few minutes and then sat a way away, as if she couldn't understand if I was real or not. After 10 minutes she wouldn't leave me alone. I'm gonna miss my cat when I go back. I love that thing to death.
Text from Will this afternoon- "It's Friday, kick back, rleax and come out with me and a friend into town." Pushy much? He's like this every day. I texted back and was like, "Err...well I can't really cos I'm not in Brum at the mo." Best excuse ever.
I'm ready to be diverted loads on Sunday. I've never done that before. Eeep.
Wednesday, October 3, 2007
I have net!!!
I'm posting this from my room. YES!!!! The modem isn't too good though so I might have trouble signing on sometimes.
I found the health centre and had to make an appointment. It seems like a really nice place, although it is a bit scary as its all shiny and new.
Carys told me that I was supposed to read Phonology and not Phonetics. That's the longer chapter!!! It's like 70 odd pages. I've done 12 this evening with notes and may do some more tonight, but its getting really complex.
I may be going home at the weekend before everything gets too hectic.
Tomorrow I have a German Intermediate test. Wish me luck!!
I found the health centre and had to make an appointment. It seems like a really nice place, although it is a bit scary as its all shiny and new.
Carys told me that I was supposed to read Phonology and not Phonetics. That's the longer chapter!!! It's like 70 odd pages. I've done 12 this evening with notes and may do some more tonight, but its getting really complex.
I may be going home at the weekend before everything gets too hectic.
Tomorrow I have a German Intermediate test. Wish me luck!!
Day off. Yesss.
Today is my day off, except I still have loads of things to do. I was planning on waking up at half 7 to get in the lib for 9 but I was pretty tired. I blame the Linguistics book as I read and made notes on 10 pages about phonetics last night. We haven't been told to make notes but I figured I would anyway to get a head start for the lesson and practice essay next week. Always a good thing.
I also tried connecting to Keysurf again and I did it!!!! YAY. But they don't accept my card. I'm going to phone my mum to ask her nicely if she'd mind paying with hers for a month.
So far I've come here and done my German Culture hw...watching a concert. That was quite cool. Now I'm off to the book sale, (cheap books, yay) then getting phone credit, then going to check out where the health centre is and later reading some more of the Linguistics book.
Last night my aerobics was interrupted by a residence meeting. Bah. There were some funny things mentioned mind. You can get fined if you throw a teabag out of the window.
I also tried connecting to Keysurf again and I did it!!!! YAY. But they don't accept my card. I'm going to phone my mum to ask her nicely if she'd mind paying with hers for a month.
So far I've come here and done my German Culture hw...watching a concert. That was quite cool. Now I'm off to the book sale, (cheap books, yay) then getting phone credit, then going to check out where the health centre is and later reading some more of the Linguistics book.
Last night my aerobics was interrupted by a residence meeting. Bah. There were some funny things mentioned mind. You can get fined if you throw a teabag out of the window.
Tuesday, October 2, 2007
Its all go
Tuesday 2nd October:
I don't have much time so I'll try and type this as quickly as I can. I have to go and do aerobics, finish some German Language hw and start reading about phonetics and phonology for Linguistics. I may be back tomorrow as its my day off, but I have some hw for German Culture to do online.
Sunday was boring. Basically I spent half of the afternoon wandering around the campus with my Translation friend Becki trying to find someone who might be able to help us with our timetables. As it was a Sunday everyone gave us funny looks and of course no one was around. Stayed in in the evening cos I needed to economise and save money. (Only buy the essential food, otherwise make do with what you've got. In my case, 2 bowls of cereal per day.)
Yesterday was really hectic. Got up at half 7 as I had to sort my timetable out at 9 in case I missed any lectures. Finally found Mingjing Jia who does the timetables and she said that they'd changed the system this year. Even though my modules are core, they failed to update. Then she told me I'd have to hand write it all out whilst I waited for it to go online. Bahhhhh. That was a lot of fun.
My first lecture was a 2 hour lecture at 11: Introduction to Basic Translation. The tutor noticed me straight away cos I was wearing a German t-shirt which said "Heirate mich." (Marry me, a song by Rammstein.) That lecture was quite interesting. I got homework to translate a few sentences. I've done it.
Then at 2 I had German Language Skills. That was great fun and I really enjoyed doing the worksheets and getting back into the swing of it. The tutor was also loely, and she's picked up the vibe that I'm a languages enthusiast. I don't know whether that's good or bad cos she offered me extra work.
At 4 I had Intro to German Culture but Susie the tutor never turned up so we left. I now have hw to catch up on but I'll do that tomorrow.
The worst lecture of the day was Academic Study Skills. at 6-7pm. Its a course which teaches you how to study and which helps you, but you have to do coursework and an exam in it. So if you think you're going to uni to do a course you enjoy, and that you can get out of boring stuff, you can't I'm sorry to say. We all hate it.
Sleep was tough last night as pretty much all of my flatmates were drunk and I heard banging. I think they had a football in there.
This morning I had Intro to Linguistics. Really, really gruelling lecture. Funny tutor, but he did make me a bit confused, as it wasn't much to do with langs. He compared langs to the eye and went on about that for a while, and then said something about the side effects of viagra. I have to read a huge chapter in a book about phonetics and phonology to do a dissertation style essay soon. I'm starting the book tonight, but I have no clue as to how to do a dissertation essay. He said most of us would fail.
Got my timetable finally, and discovered that some classes I'd been to were on other days (I should've gone to German Language today instead of yesterday) and that I have an Intermediate German test for 2 hours on Thursday. ARGH. Hopefully it'll be fun, as I did one today in German Language and I loved it. As a result, Elizabeth, my tutor, has promoted me to german grammar motivator for the class. Nice.
M'off now. Need to go and do those things I mentioned above.
I don't have much time so I'll try and type this as quickly as I can. I have to go and do aerobics, finish some German Language hw and start reading about phonetics and phonology for Linguistics. I may be back tomorrow as its my day off, but I have some hw for German Culture to do online.
Sunday was boring. Basically I spent half of the afternoon wandering around the campus with my Translation friend Becki trying to find someone who might be able to help us with our timetables. As it was a Sunday everyone gave us funny looks and of course no one was around. Stayed in in the evening cos I needed to economise and save money. (Only buy the essential food, otherwise make do with what you've got. In my case, 2 bowls of cereal per day.)
Yesterday was really hectic. Got up at half 7 as I had to sort my timetable out at 9 in case I missed any lectures. Finally found Mingjing Jia who does the timetables and she said that they'd changed the system this year. Even though my modules are core, they failed to update. Then she told me I'd have to hand write it all out whilst I waited for it to go online. Bahhhhh. That was a lot of fun.
My first lecture was a 2 hour lecture at 11: Introduction to Basic Translation. The tutor noticed me straight away cos I was wearing a German t-shirt which said "Heirate mich." (Marry me, a song by Rammstein.) That lecture was quite interesting. I got homework to translate a few sentences. I've done it.
Then at 2 I had German Language Skills. That was great fun and I really enjoyed doing the worksheets and getting back into the swing of it. The tutor was also loely, and she's picked up the vibe that I'm a languages enthusiast. I don't know whether that's good or bad cos she offered me extra work.
At 4 I had Intro to German Culture but Susie the tutor never turned up so we left. I now have hw to catch up on but I'll do that tomorrow.
The worst lecture of the day was Academic Study Skills. at 6-7pm. Its a course which teaches you how to study and which helps you, but you have to do coursework and an exam in it. So if you think you're going to uni to do a course you enjoy, and that you can get out of boring stuff, you can't I'm sorry to say. We all hate it.
Sleep was tough last night as pretty much all of my flatmates were drunk and I heard banging. I think they had a football in there.
This morning I had Intro to Linguistics. Really, really gruelling lecture. Funny tutor, but he did make me a bit confused, as it wasn't much to do with langs. He compared langs to the eye and went on about that for a while, and then said something about the side effects of viagra. I have to read a huge chapter in a book about phonetics and phonology to do a dissertation style essay soon. I'm starting the book tonight, but I have no clue as to how to do a dissertation essay. He said most of us would fail.
Got my timetable finally, and discovered that some classes I'd been to were on other days (I should've gone to German Language today instead of yesterday) and that I have an Intermediate German test for 2 hours on Thursday. ARGH. Hopefully it'll be fun, as I did one today in German Language and I loved it. As a result, Elizabeth, my tutor, has promoted me to german grammar motivator for the class. Nice.
M'off now. Need to go and do those things I mentioned above.
Saturday, September 29, 2007
Ummm...timetable?
Saturday 29th September:
Both my mum and boyfriend called me last night so I felt really emotional and homesick. Texted Will and told him that I wasn't interested, but when he texted back he didn't make any sense. He's still texting me.
Went to the Superheroes Ball last night despite feeling a bit homesick. Decided to go as German Girl- German footie t-shirt, a sign which said "Was meinst du?! Ja, ich bin Heldin!" (What do you mean?! Of course I'm a heroine!) and a Deutschland belt tied around my head. As a result, I met 4 German blokes called Nils, Rufus, Richard, and the other whose name I can't remember. They bought me a beer. RESULT. Hung around with them for a bit, went home, ate choc and watched Ducktales in German.
Woke up at 1:20pm today. OOPS. Needed to pick up a package so I can get the net in my room but the office isn't open until Monday. Typical.
Came here and my timetable still isn't up. I also heard that I should have received a letter about which modules I'd like to take but I never did. Chase it up if that happens, people! I had no idea and now I'm a bit worried. Emailed my personal tutor and will have to keep checking today and tomorrow.
Both my mum and boyfriend called me last night so I felt really emotional and homesick. Texted Will and told him that I wasn't interested, but when he texted back he didn't make any sense. He's still texting me.
Went to the Superheroes Ball last night despite feeling a bit homesick. Decided to go as German Girl- German footie t-shirt, a sign which said "Was meinst du?! Ja, ich bin Heldin!" (What do you mean?! Of course I'm a heroine!) and a Deutschland belt tied around my head. As a result, I met 4 German blokes called Nils, Rufus, Richard, and the other whose name I can't remember. They bought me a beer. RESULT. Hung around with them for a bit, went home, ate choc and watched Ducktales in German.
Woke up at 1:20pm today. OOPS. Needed to pick up a package so I can get the net in my room but the office isn't open until Monday. Typical.
Came here and my timetable still isn't up. I also heard that I should have received a letter about which modules I'd like to take but I never did. Chase it up if that happens, people! I had no idea and now I'm a bit worried. Emailed my personal tutor and will have to keep checking today and tomorrow.
Friday, September 28, 2007
Freshers week is nearly up
Friday 28th September: Update on last night
Last night was sooooo good!!! I love my flatmates, they're so much fun. Before you come to Aston, people say that the atmosphere in Lakeside is more anti-social, but I wouldn't say so in our case. We like to sit down and eat together, and we regularly go out and invite people from other flats over. At about 8 last night we all had a sesh in the flat and played loads of drinking games. The best (and also possibly worst in my case) was oned with cards. Unfortunately before we left I picked a King, which meant that I had to down a glass which consisted of everyone's booze (Strongbow, wine, cider and various others, as there were 9 of us.) Ewwwwww!!!! I did it.
We tried to get into the comedy night but I think it was full, so we headed off to a club called The Works. That ruled. Then we all got chips from Coffee and Cream and went back to the flat for a chat. We all dared each other to go to a piercing studio the next day and get something random done. Didn't go to bed until 4am. Oops.
Will phoned me 3 times at 1am. I feel so completely smothered by him.
Managed to drag myself out of bed this morning, as I was going to Cadbury World. (On my lonesome, cos Carina would have to drive as she's in a wheelchair, Zoe and Karen had IMBL meetings, and everyone else said it was ****. NEIN. I've been there twice before when I was ickle, so I decided I'd check it out again. Whilst in the mini bus I heard some German girls talking, so I introduced myself and got to practice. I have a brilliant accent apparently!!! Woot.
Hung around with them and another girl called Laura, and got a picture taken in the Cadabra ride. Okay its for kids, but I flipping love it.
Hardly ate any chocolate and was sick this afternoon. Nice. Had to leg it out of the library and back to the flat, cos I dunno where the toilets are in here yet. Went to the finance office, but they're closed. Money is going so fast. I have no idea how I'll cope with that, even though I am economising as much as I can. Bought most of my TP1 (Teaching Period 1 aka Term 1) books from Amazon Marketplace today. £40 for three books. Damn the postage and packing. £8 ish!!! Not cheap.
Will has called me twice today already and I expect more calls. Gah. I don't think I wanna be friends with him right now, cos I can't deal with someone who calls me 5 times and day and sees me about twice. He's definitely after something and it gives me the wig.
Superheroes Ball tonight. My flatmates are trying to persuade me to go as Tampon Girl. Fi is going as Super Fi in her Argos tshirts, with slogans such as "Bursting with Choice", Matt is going as Iron Man. This should be a laugh.
I should go soon. I may need to go food shopping and I need phone credit. Freshers, go on contract. Its so much easier, I've heard.
Last night was sooooo good!!! I love my flatmates, they're so much fun. Before you come to Aston, people say that the atmosphere in Lakeside is more anti-social, but I wouldn't say so in our case. We like to sit down and eat together, and we regularly go out and invite people from other flats over. At about 8 last night we all had a sesh in the flat and played loads of drinking games. The best (and also possibly worst in my case) was oned with cards. Unfortunately before we left I picked a King, which meant that I had to down a glass which consisted of everyone's booze (Strongbow, wine, cider and various others, as there were 9 of us.) Ewwwwww!!!! I did it.
We tried to get into the comedy night but I think it was full, so we headed off to a club called The Works. That ruled. Then we all got chips from Coffee and Cream and went back to the flat for a chat. We all dared each other to go to a piercing studio the next day and get something random done. Didn't go to bed until 4am. Oops.
Will phoned me 3 times at 1am. I feel so completely smothered by him.
Managed to drag myself out of bed this morning, as I was going to Cadbury World. (On my lonesome, cos Carina would have to drive as she's in a wheelchair, Zoe and Karen had IMBL meetings, and everyone else said it was ****. NEIN. I've been there twice before when I was ickle, so I decided I'd check it out again. Whilst in the mini bus I heard some German girls talking, so I introduced myself and got to practice. I have a brilliant accent apparently!!! Woot.
Hung around with them and another girl called Laura, and got a picture taken in the Cadabra ride. Okay its for kids, but I flipping love it.
Hardly ate any chocolate and was sick this afternoon. Nice. Had to leg it out of the library and back to the flat, cos I dunno where the toilets are in here yet. Went to the finance office, but they're closed. Money is going so fast. I have no idea how I'll cope with that, even though I am economising as much as I can. Bought most of my TP1 (Teaching Period 1 aka Term 1) books from Amazon Marketplace today. £40 for three books. Damn the postage and packing. £8 ish!!! Not cheap.
Will has called me twice today already and I expect more calls. Gah. I don't think I wanna be friends with him right now, cos I can't deal with someone who calls me 5 times and day and sees me about twice. He's definitely after something and it gives me the wig.
Superheroes Ball tonight. My flatmates are trying to persuade me to go as Tampon Girl. Fi is going as Super Fi in her Argos tshirts, with slogans such as "Bursting with Choice", Matt is going as Iron Man. This should be a laugh.
I should go soon. I may need to go food shopping and I need phone credit. Freshers, go on contract. Its so much easier, I've heard.
Thursday, September 27, 2007
Men are weird
Wednesday 26th September: Pub Crawl and School Daze
This night was one of the best nights of my life, bar a fwe minor things which may cause a few problems. I got so drunk and at one point couldn't even walk straight! I must've had about 7 or 8 Smirnoff Ices. Of course, Mum had to call me at the most innapropriate moment, but it was good to speak to her. That wasn't what annoyed me though. We were in Scruffy Murphy's pub, the last one before we went back to the guild, and this bloke (fairly old) decided to come up to me and go, "Did you know that you're really gorgeous?" Okay. BYE. Then, and this is the worst bit, my friend Will kissed me on the head. NO DAMN YOU. I have a boyfriend. Will won't leave me alone now,and my flatmates said that they thought he was being a bit overfriendly. Warning to next years freshers: Watch out for annoying randoms who hit on you. And then poke them with a stick.
I don't know why, but it hadn't hit me by then (probably cos I was so drunk) but I went back to the guild with Will anyway. Thankfully I found Zoe and Karen in the Blue Room and danced with them all night. Will doesn't dance, but he took a lot of pictures of me. With my camera.
Thursday 27th September:
I'm proud of myself today- I found the ninth floor north wing, where my languages notice board, post box and personal tutor (Translation tutor, Kate Sturge) live. And I didn't get lost!!! Woo. She was really nice and said that she'd help if I had any problems.
The laundry I did yesterday in my sink is a little cardboardy but its fine. So yay, another success which I didn't have to pay for. I'm economizing until tomorrow as I get paid then. I've already run out of food essentials, some bathroom stuff and phone credit though.
Since then I've been here. And Will MSNed me. Gahhhhh. And he said "love" at the end. Nooooooo. I am so not going out tonight so I can avoid him. Might come back here and talk to the bf.
This night was one of the best nights of my life, bar a fwe minor things which may cause a few problems. I got so drunk and at one point couldn't even walk straight! I must've had about 7 or 8 Smirnoff Ices. Of course, Mum had to call me at the most innapropriate moment, but it was good to speak to her. That wasn't what annoyed me though. We were in Scruffy Murphy's pub, the last one before we went back to the guild, and this bloke (fairly old) decided to come up to me and go, "Did you know that you're really gorgeous?" Okay. BYE. Then, and this is the worst bit, my friend Will kissed me on the head. NO DAMN YOU. I have a boyfriend. Will won't leave me alone now,and my flatmates said that they thought he was being a bit overfriendly. Warning to next years freshers: Watch out for annoying randoms who hit on you. And then poke them with a stick.
I don't know why, but it hadn't hit me by then (probably cos I was so drunk) but I went back to the guild with Will anyway. Thankfully I found Zoe and Karen in the Blue Room and danced with them all night. Will doesn't dance, but he took a lot of pictures of me. With my camera.
Thursday 27th September:
I'm proud of myself today- I found the ninth floor north wing, where my languages notice board, post box and personal tutor (Translation tutor, Kate Sturge) live. And I didn't get lost!!! Woo. She was really nice and said that she'd help if I had any problems.
The laundry I did yesterday in my sink is a little cardboardy but its fine. So yay, another success which I didn't have to pay for. I'm economizing until tomorrow as I get paid then. I've already run out of food essentials, some bathroom stuff and phone credit though.
Since then I've been here. And Will MSNed me. Gahhhhh. And he said "love" at the end. Nooooooo. I am so not going out tonight so I can avoid him. Might come back here and talk to the bf.
Wednesday, September 26, 2007
Busy bee
Hello all. Me again. I'm in the library again but hopefully I'll have the net in my room by next week.
Tuesday 25th September:
Massoud, who lives in my flat, decided to play asian hip hop at 5am in the morning so I was rudely awoken. I then discovered that I've now developed "Freshers Flu." (A horrible headcold and scratchy throat). I've only been here 5 days!!! Blahhhhh. If I had to do this over again, I would've brought plenty of Lemsip and vitamin C etc. But I didn't. So I stole Flu Plus from Will. Went to a German meeting in the morning and found yet more books that I need to buy! So expensive. I bought one cheaply from the campus shop JS, but am going online Friday to buy them from the Amazon marketplace as they're fairly cheap. Hopefully I'll get them in time for my lectures and won't be in trouble. There's no point in buying them beforehand.
Then I spent ages wandering around like a wally looking for the finance office. I got some funny looks from Aston aunties because of the reason I was going. I worry about everything!!!! As of Friday I should have my loan and then I can pay things off and buy books.
Then I went to the Translation meeting. Again, useful.
At 6:30pm Will and I headed off to Carling Academy to see Reuben live. (Kind of like Slipknot but not...they're REALLY good!!!) I was a bit miffed when I got there cos the security guy told me to chuck my re-usable water bottle in the bin. It came from home as well! I felt strangely attached to it. The first band up were Enjoy Destroy. Didn't rate them to be honest. Kill Kenada were next, and my God, did they ROCK! Reuben came on shortly after and it was then that all hell broke loose. Two guys starting fighting in the mosh pit and I nearly went flying several times. After 20 minutes, I decided that it wasn't for me, so Will and I stood at the back. This turned out to be a god option, as I met the lead singer from Kill Kenada who was gorgeous and very friendly.
Will and I headed back to my flat and tried to fix my net, but alas :(
Wednesday 26th September:
Today I went to the library for a meeting. I then tried to find the next one but ran out of time and got extremely lost. Next time I'm only going if I have plenty of time to find my way around. I then tried to find my noticeboard to see who my personal tutor is. God, that took forever. Why do hardly any of the lifts go to the ninth floor and the north wing?! I walked around like a loon for ages and nearly got stuck in a corridor when the door locked.
This afternoon I decided to save money at the laundrette by washing socks and underwear in k my sink, and hanging them on a whirly thingie. I'll let you know if it works, cos I've never done laundry before. Its taking a helluva long time to dry.
Then I got a shirt for the pub crawl. Im taking my camera tonight to it, and then to the school disco. Will post pictures shortly. Better go now cos the pub crawl starts at 6!!!
Ciao.
Tuesday 25th September:
Massoud, who lives in my flat, decided to play asian hip hop at 5am in the morning so I was rudely awoken. I then discovered that I've now developed "Freshers Flu." (A horrible headcold and scratchy throat). I've only been here 5 days!!! Blahhhhh. If I had to do this over again, I would've brought plenty of Lemsip and vitamin C etc. But I didn't. So I stole Flu Plus from Will. Went to a German meeting in the morning and found yet more books that I need to buy! So expensive. I bought one cheaply from the campus shop JS, but am going online Friday to buy them from the Amazon marketplace as they're fairly cheap. Hopefully I'll get them in time for my lectures and won't be in trouble. There's no point in buying them beforehand.
Then I spent ages wandering around like a wally looking for the finance office. I got some funny looks from Aston aunties because of the reason I was going. I worry about everything!!!! As of Friday I should have my loan and then I can pay things off and buy books.
Then I went to the Translation meeting. Again, useful.
At 6:30pm Will and I headed off to Carling Academy to see Reuben live. (Kind of like Slipknot but not...they're REALLY good!!!) I was a bit miffed when I got there cos the security guy told me to chuck my re-usable water bottle in the bin. It came from home as well! I felt strangely attached to it. The first band up were Enjoy Destroy. Didn't rate them to be honest. Kill Kenada were next, and my God, did they ROCK! Reuben came on shortly after and it was then that all hell broke loose. Two guys starting fighting in the mosh pit and I nearly went flying several times. After 20 minutes, I decided that it wasn't for me, so Will and I stood at the back. This turned out to be a god option, as I met the lead singer from Kill Kenada who was gorgeous and very friendly.
Will and I headed back to my flat and tried to fix my net, but alas :(
Wednesday 26th September:
Today I went to the library for a meeting. I then tried to find the next one but ran out of time and got extremely lost. Next time I'm only going if I have plenty of time to find my way around. I then tried to find my noticeboard to see who my personal tutor is. God, that took forever. Why do hardly any of the lifts go to the ninth floor and the north wing?! I walked around like a loon for ages and nearly got stuck in a corridor when the door locked.
This afternoon I decided to save money at the laundrette by washing socks and underwear in k my sink, and hanging them on a whirly thingie. I'll let you know if it works, cos I've never done laundry before. Its taking a helluva long time to dry.
Then I got a shirt for the pub crawl. Im taking my camera tonight to it, and then to the school disco. Will post pictures shortly. Better go now cos the pub crawl starts at 6!!!
Ciao.
Monday, September 24, 2007
Hallo!
Here goes my first entry then. Apologies if its rather naff, but its half past 6 at night, I'm in the library and I'm HUNGRY. Hehe. Plus, I also just pressed a button on my computer which made the keyboard do the reverse function. So I lost my previous post. I also don't have the net in my room yet cos its not working. First piece of advice: Keysurf sucks. Avoid it like hell.
I'm sensing that you have a burning question on your lips. I'm also guessing that its: What have you been up to? So here we go:
Friday 21st September:
Today I moved in because I had a disability induction which started at 9:30am. This meant that I had to get up at 5:30am which I have never done in my entire life. Did I enjoy it? No. I got there and spent ages wandering around like a wally with mum because I couldn't get into lakeside reception to pick up my keys and swipecard. Finally we got somewhere and my slaves (aka my sister and mum) dumped my stuff in my room whilst I attended the induction. Whilst there I met a really nice guy called Alex, who has now become a firm friend. I know that everyone says it, but you really do make friends that quickly. It also helps because your mind is drawn away from all the daunting things and you don't think about leaving home. (That is, until like me, you find a card in your laptop bag which talks about virtual hugs from family whilst being away.)
I'd also advise going around Brum as soon as you can as you feel a lot more at ease. I went and found the nearest Tesco Express which is only 10 minutes away. It's surprising how near everything is.
Saturday 22nd September:
This was the day that everyone else arrived so I was quite glad to have some company in my flat! Unfortunately I hadn't slept well because I don't sleep well unless I'm at home.
Once I got up, I decided to try out the shower. I wouldn't recommend it if you don't like showers. Nuff said.
After lunch I went to meet a guy called Will, who I met through the UCAS supported site, You Go Further. If you haven't already signed up, I'd really recommend doing so. I ended up with about 10 friends on there, about 7 of whom I've already met and some of whom are firm friends. Later on I also met up with another You Go friend called Zoe, and her You Go friend (who actually also added me) called Kim. (Who is a boy.) We decided that we'd go to the Freshers Party together that night. It was a bit daunting at first, but once we got in there it was fab! We spent the night in the fabulous Einstein's bar where we played pool, messed around with the juke box and got drunk. Oh, and we also ran into a naked male auntie several times.
And the most fantastic event of the night- The fire alarm went off at 4am. What a joy. It's already gone off 3 times previously in Stafford Tower. No idea who set it off, but I certainly had fun standing around in my dressing gown outside. Haha. Nice welcome to Aston there. Be warned- always keep a jumper and thick coat next to your bed in case this happens. Its very likely as I've discovered.
Sunday 23rd September:
Due to the events of the previous night I woke up at 11am.
Decided to go out to the guild to have a look for a job as I'm now a poor, penilless student. Nothing was open. So after lunch I met up with Will and Zoe who introduced me to more people. We all decided that we'd go for a proper explore of the Bull Ring. It wasn't very successful. Ben and Jerry's freezer had broken and the Rag Market was closed. (Despite a huge OPEN sign. Will feels cheated.)
I was then introduced to some more people whom I went out with later that night, to my resident local, The Sacks. (The Sack of Potatoes pub, next to the guild.) It's lovely in there. We were gonna go to the party that night, but us being "sensible" freshers decided that because we had to get up for induction at 8am that we'd skip it and watch a DVD. Our choice was "Davis Gorman's Googlewhack Adventure." To all freshers- you could be possible Googlewhacks!!! Look it up. Seriously.
Monday 24th September:
Didn't sleep well again, due to being woken up at 3am by some randomers in front of our flat door who were playing a game called "Ping pang pong." (This seemed to consist of shouting "PING PANG PONG" very loudly, with the occasional "Kung Fu.") When talking to my flatmates this morning, we all assumed that they were gatecrashers in our kitchen, they were that loud. Apparently not. If they're out there tonight, they're so dead!!! :D
Today I officially became a student! That's right, I enrolled. It took so long that I ended up skipping a lot of the meetings (Ssssh.) It basically consists of playing a game of musical chairs and handing lots of forms about. Again though, if you're shoved next to someone you don't know, you can end up making a new friend. I met a girl called Emma who might be coming with Will and I to a gig tomorrow.
I also went to the job shop and got some applications. (BUILD A BEAR- WOO HOO!)
Since 4ish I've been in the library. Now I'm going home to eat. Auf Wiedersehen und bis bald :)
I'm sensing that you have a burning question on your lips. I'm also guessing that its: What have you been up to? So here we go:
Friday 21st September:
Today I moved in because I had a disability induction which started at 9:30am. This meant that I had to get up at 5:30am which I have never done in my entire life. Did I enjoy it? No. I got there and spent ages wandering around like a wally with mum because I couldn't get into lakeside reception to pick up my keys and swipecard. Finally we got somewhere and my slaves (aka my sister and mum) dumped my stuff in my room whilst I attended the induction. Whilst there I met a really nice guy called Alex, who has now become a firm friend. I know that everyone says it, but you really do make friends that quickly. It also helps because your mind is drawn away from all the daunting things and you don't think about leaving home. (That is, until like me, you find a card in your laptop bag which talks about virtual hugs from family whilst being away.)
I'd also advise going around Brum as soon as you can as you feel a lot more at ease. I went and found the nearest Tesco Express which is only 10 minutes away. It's surprising how near everything is.
Saturday 22nd September:
This was the day that everyone else arrived so I was quite glad to have some company in my flat! Unfortunately I hadn't slept well because I don't sleep well unless I'm at home.
Once I got up, I decided to try out the shower. I wouldn't recommend it if you don't like showers. Nuff said.
After lunch I went to meet a guy called Will, who I met through the UCAS supported site, You Go Further. If you haven't already signed up, I'd really recommend doing so. I ended up with about 10 friends on there, about 7 of whom I've already met and some of whom are firm friends. Later on I also met up with another You Go friend called Zoe, and her You Go friend (who actually also added me) called Kim. (Who is a boy.) We decided that we'd go to the Freshers Party together that night. It was a bit daunting at first, but once we got in there it was fab! We spent the night in the fabulous Einstein's bar where we played pool, messed around with the juke box and got drunk. Oh, and we also ran into a naked male auntie several times.
And the most fantastic event of the night- The fire alarm went off at 4am. What a joy. It's already gone off 3 times previously in Stafford Tower. No idea who set it off, but I certainly had fun standing around in my dressing gown outside. Haha. Nice welcome to Aston there. Be warned- always keep a jumper and thick coat next to your bed in case this happens. Its very likely as I've discovered.
Sunday 23rd September:
Due to the events of the previous night I woke up at 11am.
Decided to go out to the guild to have a look for a job as I'm now a poor, penilless student. Nothing was open. So after lunch I met up with Will and Zoe who introduced me to more people. We all decided that we'd go for a proper explore of the Bull Ring. It wasn't very successful. Ben and Jerry's freezer had broken and the Rag Market was closed. (Despite a huge OPEN sign. Will feels cheated.)
I was then introduced to some more people whom I went out with later that night, to my resident local, The Sacks. (The Sack of Potatoes pub, next to the guild.) It's lovely in there. We were gonna go to the party that night, but us being "sensible" freshers decided that because we had to get up for induction at 8am that we'd skip it and watch a DVD. Our choice was "Davis Gorman's Googlewhack Adventure." To all freshers- you could be possible Googlewhacks!!! Look it up. Seriously.
Monday 24th September:
Didn't sleep well again, due to being woken up at 3am by some randomers in front of our flat door who were playing a game called "Ping pang pong." (This seemed to consist of shouting "PING PANG PONG" very loudly, with the occasional "Kung Fu.") When talking to my flatmates this morning, we all assumed that they were gatecrashers in our kitchen, they were that loud. Apparently not. If they're out there tonight, they're so dead!!! :D
Today I officially became a student! That's right, I enrolled. It took so long that I ended up skipping a lot of the meetings (Ssssh.) It basically consists of playing a game of musical chairs and handing lots of forms about. Again though, if you're shoved next to someone you don't know, you can end up making a new friend. I met a girl called Emma who might be coming with Will and I to a gig tomorrow.
I also went to the job shop and got some applications. (BUILD A BEAR- WOO HOO!)
Since 4ish I've been in the library. Now I'm going home to eat. Auf Wiedersehen und bis bald :)
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