Happy hump day!

How's everyone's Wednesday been? Mine's been GREAT. Wanna know why?

Do ya...?

I didn't have class today :p Apparently Wednesday is free for most students, so we can catch up on work, participate in clubs, play sports, etc. So, last night, I went out with Sue and her roommates to Revolution's which is sort of like a pub-club hybrid. It just so happened to be 2 for 1, so we got some pitchers and just hung out. I was glad I went out with them, because I had been feeling really down earlier. I guess it's just adjusting to England...also, the weather here really is dreary. I've only seen the sun once since I moved onto campus...and it was only out for 30 minutes! I need my sun! Also, my hair seems to just go curly while I'm here, as well. I wonder if that'll continue when I come back home for the summer...
Speaking of summer, I'm already missing my NOLA weather. What's that? It's cold over there, too? OK, well come to England for a week and let me know how you feel about your 50* "chill" I am going to bask in the sun for an entire week straight when I come back. OK, that's a lie...I'd look like an alligator if I did that!

Anywho, I'm getting to know the other int'ls very well. They're all really great friends! A bunch of us went to Newcastle today to do some shopping, and I figured out my phone plan. I only pay 10 pounds/month for unlimited texting and 100 minutes. That's a pretty sweet deal! Some people were talking about not getting a phone, but I really think I need one...just in case, you know? I also went out with some of my blockmates Monday night. They're all really sweet (guys and gals included) and take good care of their friends!

I also got the rest of my groceries and various goods today. It feels great having real pillows, mugs, bowls, and food in my room! I also bought some small postcards to decorate my room with. Whenever I get homesick, I can always write on one!
I've had most of my classes already, and they really don't seem so bad. English is going to be a lot of reading, and I already have a paper due tomorrow night for philosophy, but the workload isn't really that heavy. And with a lot of breaks in between, I think I can keep up my grades while enjoying myself! I'm probably going to swap history for Japanese tomorrow, so I just stay in practice and hopefully can continue with the right class when I return to Loyola.

We had a club fair today, and I saw a few clubs I'd like to join. Most of them cost money, but the magazine club is free...I think it'd be neet to submit some written pieces for Keele's magazine...there's also a karate club, but I need to save my money!

I can't believe my first week of classes is already halfway over! In 2 more months, I'll be leaving for my "adventures abroad" whilst on break. I already feel like time is flying by!

As always, I'll keep you cats back home posted! I miss you all dearly! I'll try to post some pictures of the school and surrounding places up soon!