I will have a cell tomorrow. Banks are closed on the weekends and I couldn't cash my travelers cheques. I am going to attempt to text using google voice. That way its free for everyone. Yay!
So I got my first taste of Scottish weather. It was gray and raining all day yesterday and this morning as a matter of fact. I am enjoying it though. Its cold and not humid.
I went out with a group of people last night and had a great time. Justiss invited me over to her 'dorm' for dinner with a group of students. I am beyond jealous of this building. Its directly in front of the cathedral ruins and actually looks a thousand years old. There are heavy wooden doors, weird stair cases, pianos, and did I mention the ruins outside? sheesh. The dining room we ate in even had a door that curved into the hallway wall. So lovely. Her friends are brilliant. Very warm and inviting. One guy, Garrett, is here on the same scholarship as Justiss and is literally taking whatever courses interest him. No real rhyme or reason. He is supposed to experience other cultures and subjects and figure out what he wants to do. Whhhhaaatt? Lucky. They are even given a car to travel and see different places. FOR FREE. It sounds wonderful.
Justiss and I went out to a local pub, The Criterion. Some guy asked what part of Ireland I was from. I assumed it was because of my red (auburn ;) ) hair. He said that I sounded like I was from there. Uh yea its this remote Scottish village full of astronauts called Houston.
We meet up with the people at dinner later on and I had a lot of fun. And thank god two of the guys lived in the housing right next to mine so I didn't walk all the way home alone. Its further away than most places. I realize how shitty its going to be to do that sometimes after going out.
This town is more international than I would deem plain Scottish. From the group we met up with there were four Americans. 3 British and I think an Irish girl, but I couldn't get a hold of her accent. Its really nice to be surrounded by people that love school. A lot of the people last night were English students. Writing, poetry, playwrights, what have you. Its something I cant really contribute to in conversation but LOVE to listen to.
All in all I'm reminded how grateful I am to be here.
1 comments:
Dear Jenny,
I have enjoyed reading your blog as well as looking at the "cell" pics! Going to Scotland as well as Ireland is on my bucket list....I used to have a relative in Scotland but I'm sure she has passed already. Too bad it would have been fun to meet her. My Grandma (Dad's side) family immigrated from Scotland many moons ago and she was related that way. I also (by my Grandfather from my Mom's side) have been told we are related to Mary Queen of Scots from my Grandma. Her last name was Stewart...hmmm one never knows! Anyway continue with the blog and the pics and have a great time! I am so proud of you and miss you and think of you often....Love ya,
Sherry
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