Classes start today, which is really exciting! I got up around 6:30 this morning and got breakfast around 7:30. I went up there alone because my roommate Eleanor was still asleep, but there's always people to sit with. I've met so many new people, but I don't remember a lot of their names. I think it'll help when I meet people in class who I'll see pretty regularly.
Now I'm sitting on the top deck just hanging out. It's really nice out. A little windy, but not so chilly. Probably in the 70's. Not quite pool weather but we're getting there. There's no one else up here right now so it's super peaceful. I think this might be my new spot, especially in the morning when no one else is around. It's sunny here and all you can see is the ocean around us. In a few more days we'll reach Hawaii!
Last night I got to sign up for a bunch of clubs, so I signed up for yoga, trivia, dependent children tutors, and the extended family club. The dependent children club is for the kids of the faculty, staff, and lifelong learners that are keeping up with their studies. It would let me tutor and/or mentor some of them. I spoke to the lady in charge and she said they needed math and stats help, both of which I told her I was able to do! So that's hopefully going to workout well. The extended family club pairs 8-10 students up with a member of faculty/staff or a lifelong learner to be a family. We'll eat meals together, get to know them, and hopefully they'll spoil us a little!
Also, some important guy from Microsoft is on board with his family. Supposedly he's the VP of Marketing and Sales or something, but I don't know and I don't remember his name. He bleached his hair, which looks a little funky and kinda walks around like a nerd, but it's pretty cool.
I've also been one of the lucky few to not get seasick. I took some of the free medicine they handed out the first day, but one of the side effects is a sore throat, which I got. So I haven't taken anything since. The waves have been decently big, but it's almost comforting. Every once in a while, there's a really big wave that I feel. But other than that, I'm pretty used to it. At least, if I'm sitting down. Walking is another story. It kinda looks like a drunk walk, but when everyone's doing it, it's funny.
Now I'm sitting on the top deck just hanging out. It's really nice out. A little windy, but not so chilly. Probably in the 70's. Not quite pool weather but we're getting there. There's no one else up here right now so it's super peaceful. I think this might be my new spot, especially in the morning when no one else is around. It's sunny here and all you can see is the ocean around us. In a few more days we'll reach Hawaii!
Last night I got to sign up for a bunch of clubs, so I signed up for yoga, trivia, dependent children tutors, and the extended family club. The dependent children club is for the kids of the faculty, staff, and lifelong learners that are keeping up with their studies. It would let me tutor and/or mentor some of them. I spoke to the lady in charge and she said they needed math and stats help, both of which I told her I was able to do! So that's hopefully going to workout well. The extended family club pairs 8-10 students up with a member of faculty/staff or a lifelong learner to be a family. We'll eat meals together, get to know them, and hopefully they'll spoil us a little!
Also, some important guy from Microsoft is on board with his family. Supposedly he's the VP of Marketing and Sales or something, but I don't know and I don't remember his name. He bleached his hair, which looks a little funky and kinda walks around like a nerd, but it's pretty cool.
I've also been one of the lucky few to not get seasick. I took some of the free medicine they handed out the first day, but one of the side effects is a sore throat, which I got. So I haven't taken anything since. The waves have been decently big, but it's almost comforting. Every once in a while, there's a really big wave that I feel. But other than that, I'm pretty used to it. At least, if I'm sitting down. Walking is another story. It kinda looks like a drunk walk, but when everyone's doing it, it's funny.
Thanks for such a descriptive update! I felt as if I was there with you during your intro to sea life. Love & miss you LOTS. Granny (& G'pa)
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