Friday-2/25/2011
Friday night was our murder mystery party. In the morning I did some homework, mostly for my seminar paper. Since I was helping host, I spent a good deal of the afternoon reading through the entire thing, it was really interesting. I enjoy being in a position where I know everything that's going on and can help direct people rather than having an actual character. Anyway, spent at least a good two hours reading through all of that, then went to dinner where Laura, Lauren and I talked about how we wanted certain things to work and who would have what roles. My job was technically "head librarian" while the other two were head porters. So I dealt with certain aspects of the came and then they took care of the rest. After dinner I ironed my shirt since it was all wrinkled and looked really bad. After 20 minutes with the iron it didn't look much better than when I started, but there was a slight improvement. Next time I'll try ironing it shortly after I was it, maybe. Then went over to the JCR to move furniture and make sure everything was set-up. Ran back to my room when we were done to quickly change and grab my stuff before heading back.
The party was really fun, and right away people started getting into character. A couple of girls came as male characters with drawn beards and mustaches, which were hysterical. We didn't exactly follow the game the way the instructions said to, but then part of the fun is making innovations to make the game your own. We had a ton of food out, almost all of which was gone by the end of the night. I admittedly snacked more than I should have. I kept my mouth shut the entire time I'm proud to say, and only gave a recommendations when people who were really stuck asked for help. There was one point where Lauren and I were cracking up because of some of the people who were working together because they didn't know the other's secret identity. It was also a little scary to see how good some people were at lying. Hmmm. Anyway, it really was a lot of fun, no body seemed to have a bad time, and there were no real problems. Only had two people die though, which of course happened right at the end of the game as everyone rushed over saying they wanted to fight or assassinate someone. Early in the game someone had tried to poison Craig, but another character saved him, the whole scene of which was pretty funny. In the end a good amount of people had figured out the general plot of the main part of the game, but there were a lot of surprises as people revealed the many side arcs that were going on at the same time, and only a couple of people actually for sure figured out who the real murderer was. A third person got it, but she had just guessed. No matter, it was really fun.
Spent time afterwards putting the room back together and helping clean dishes, then just stood around for a while talking. Decided to watch a movie, and after a night of intrigue there was a general consensus of people being in a Disney mood. With the VCR permanently out of commission we were forced to rely on DVD's from home, which still left us with too many choices. A few were argued over for a while, and eventually it came down to a vote between Lion King and Hunchback of Notre Dame. It tied and I hadn't voted, and when they asked why not I said I wanted to watch Hercules, so that's what we watched. Somedays I love my life. Most the group made it about 2/3 of the way through and then went to bed, but since was the 2nd time we'd put it on I was determined to watch to the end. Anyway, meant to go bed afterwards, but stayed up talking and sort of watching Scrubs. Finally went to bed around 3AM.
Saturday-2/26/2011
Definitely meant to get up earlier than I did, but got up just before brunch. I needed to go to the History Faculty Library, which is only open from 10-1 on Saturdays, so I ate rather quickly and then went straight there. Fortunately I only needed one book, so after a little over an hour I left. I would like to say I was productive after I got back, but I spent most of my time watching movies and playing games on my laptop for the rest of the day. Got a little more reading done, but nothing very substantial.
Sunday-2/27/2011
Fortunately on Sunday I was much more motivated, though I still didn't get up much earlier than brunch time. Besides the point though, after coming back here I spent a good chunk of time reading books I had gotten from the Feneley library, with intermittent breaks here and there that were never too long. Alix invited me to dinner to finish off the leftovers from Thursday, which was very nice and much appreciated. Of course St. Peter's had meat pies tonight, which are rather tasty, but homecooked food with friends is still preferable. Afterwards videoed home, which was pretty informative. I know my family was going to the spaghetti dinner for Boy Scouts, while Dad tried bring Kanik to his computer so he could see me. Would have been easier to bring the laptop to him, but whatever. He had no idea what was going on and couldn't figure out where my voice was coming from. He's so cute. And I got a new FB profile picture out of it. Had a committee meeting after that, but since people were missing and there wasn't much to talk about it was pretty short. Basically just what to talk about next week. Anyway, after we finished I ran over to St. Peter's, which is conviently open 24hrs a day to read some more. Definitely get more work done in libraries, less distractions. Came back here and decided to just call it quits, it wasn't worth working myself so hard that I couldn't get up in the morning. Took a shower and read a little in bed before going to sleep.
Monday-2/28/2011
Today was a typical Monday unfortunately. Spent most the day working on my Anglo-Saxon paper, my standard. Feel I did a pretty good job this time, made sure not to stray from the question. After that went to colloquium, for which the reading had been very difficult to find and so most people didn't do it, myself included. Really couldn't follow the professor's logic anyway, so I spent most my time thinking about other things and trying to figure out why my pen wouldn't work right. Can't afford to break this one, I only have two left. Went from there to dinner and have pretty much been relaxing since. Yesterday and today I've been watching Legend of the Seeker quite a bit. I've basically been cycling through stuff on my external hardrive, though I might need to disconnect it soon so I can focus on getting more work done. Two more weeks of the really hard stuff, and then the easier course. Just got keep it up with another major paper thrown on top of it all. Oh joy.
Monday, February 28, 2011
Thursday, February 24, 2011
More Work
Tuesday was a good day. My essay for Anglo-Saxon wasn’t that good unfortunately. I focused more on the history, while my tutor wanted me to focus more on the political theory behind Alfred’s kingship. We talked it over though, hopefully next week I’ll get it right. Was actually motivated after lunch, went to the Bodleian and got a good amount of work done. Came back around 4, relaxed till dinner, got minimal work done after dinner. Actually went to bed early though for once, which was really nice, except I did spend a while reading. Still had the lights off before midnight, which was unusual.
Wednesday was not as productive as I would have liked it to be. Really didn’t get anything done during the day. Tried to read a little bit about the Vikings, but really just couldn’t. While their voyage to America may be interesting to read about, I really just could not find the motivation to write a paper about it. There was a lot of procrastination involved, even at 2 AM unfortunately. Finally finished a little before 3, took a shower and crashed.
This morning I edited my paper, got about halfway through and then had to quickly type the changes and print it, wound up being about 5 min late to tutorial. After lunch did work on my seminar paper and finding books for the upcoming week. For dinner Alix invited me and some other people to have homemade Italian food, which was really nice. I helped set-up a small amount when I got there, along with getting crap for not being there earlier to assist. When I asked if there was anyting they would have liked done and when they wanted me to show up they just said 5:30, I feel there complaints were unjustified. Ollie and Henry from St. Peter's were there as well, it really was a lot of fun. Some people had a *little* too much wine, adding to the evening's amusement. Talked about some strange topics, none of which I feel like repeating. There had been plans to go to Maxwell's aftwards for karoke, but since we sat around so long afterwards talking I started falling asleep and decided to stay back with a group watching a movie, actually the same girls I went to London with. Anyway, the people who did go to Maxwell's came back soon anyway, since there wasn't karoke and nobody really felt like just going to the club. While we were watching Across the Universe Bianca came through and informed us that they weren't going to replace the VCR, so the wall of movies we have is useless. Anyway, when the movie ends I'm just going to bed. Too tired to do any more work.
Wednesday was not as productive as I would have liked it to be. Really didn’t get anything done during the day. Tried to read a little bit about the Vikings, but really just couldn’t. While their voyage to America may be interesting to read about, I really just could not find the motivation to write a paper about it. There was a lot of procrastination involved, even at 2 AM unfortunately. Finally finished a little before 3, took a shower and crashed.
This morning I edited my paper, got about halfway through and then had to quickly type the changes and print it, wound up being about 5 min late to tutorial. After lunch did work on my seminar paper and finding books for the upcoming week. For dinner Alix invited me and some other people to have homemade Italian food, which was really nice. I helped set-up a small amount when I got there, along with getting crap for not being there earlier to assist. When I asked if there was anyting they would have liked done and when they wanted me to show up they just said 5:30, I feel there complaints were unjustified. Ollie and Henry from St. Peter's were there as well, it really was a lot of fun. Some people had a *little* too much wine, adding to the evening's amusement. Talked about some strange topics, none of which I feel like repeating. There had been plans to go to Maxwell's aftwards for karoke, but since we sat around so long afterwards talking I started falling asleep and decided to stay back with a group watching a movie, actually the same girls I went to London with. Anyway, the people who did go to Maxwell's came back soon anyway, since there wasn't karoke and nobody really felt like just going to the club. While we were watching Across the Universe Bianca came through and informed us that they weren't going to replace the VCR, so the wall of movies we have is useless. Anyway, when the movie ends I'm just going to bed. Too tired to do any more work.
Monday, February 21, 2011
Busy Days
Friday-2/18/2011
I'd like to say I was super productive today, but not really. I got some work done though. I went to the Ashmolean to look at the Alfred Jewel and other parts of the Anglo-Saxon exhibit, then went over to the Sackler to read about what I had just seen, which was pretty fun. Actually utilizing a museum and library that are right next door to each other, one of the awesome aspects of Oxford. Today I ate like a traditional Englishman as well. For lunch I had fish and chips (french fries), and I actually liked it since I really don't care for fish. Though I do think it helped that the fist was so breaded that you could barely taste the fish. Then for dinner I had Bubbles & Squeak, which I have mixed feelings about. The first couple bites didn't taste bad, but I got sick of it really quick. Fortunately I got other things to eat, cause I didn't finish it, and when I got backed I looked up what it is. Fried cabbage and potatoes, which St. Peter's had then topped with bacon and cheese. Something I do not intend to get again. Otherwise this Friday has been a pretty relaxing day. Going to head down to the common room with my guidebook to look up places I want to visit.
Append: While in the common room, I was asked if I wanted to go to London tomorrow with Lauren N. and a couple other girls, to which I said yes. We're leaving at 8am, and it is now after 1. This'll be fun.
Saturday-2/19/2011
My first unofficial trip to London. I will preface with my usual, I dislike cities. Too close, cramped, smelly, and they just make me uncomfortable. Still, I had a good time. I brought homework with me, "for the bus ride" I said. I don't know who I was trying to kid more, myself or the people I went with. I fell asleep within half an hour, and since the ride took about 2 hours, so I got a nice nap. It was me, Brenna, Lauren N., and Sarah who went, and I think we were all pretty tired going that early.
When we arrived there was a little bit of confusion about where to go, but they figured it out. I just followed along, which was a good thing cause the underground totally confused me. Would have taken me a lot longer to figure out on my own. We went to Harrods first, which is a massive department store. Only been in an equivalent once or twice in my life. Also made me feel like a little kid, where I had to keep my hands in my pockets the whole time so I didn't accidentally break anything. The first floor was okay, mostly women's accessories like purses and jewelry. There was a Tiffany's, Cartiens, and others that we stared at in awe for a little bit. Pretty sure the salespeople thought we were sketchy from their looks. Also saw a watch for over twelve thousand pounds (12000), at which point I slowly backed away from the glass. Fortunately we breezed through quickly to get to the food section, the best part of the whole store. It was rooms of all different varieties of foods. The grocery sections were definitely overpriced, like items I've seen at Sainsburys here in Oxford for half the Harrods price. But it was the Tea and Candy sections that were the best. So much to choose from, and so expensive. We stopped back on the way out to buy stuff. I got a tin of tea, decent price for a good drink and a souvenir. I think the other three all got tea too, though I know at least one person got chocolate.
After paroozing the food sections (not a smart thing to do when you haven't had breakfast, BTW), we went upstairs. The second floor was clothing, mostly women's. On the way out we did stop in a men's section for a little bit, I think on the same floor. Anyway, the women's section was crazy. The stuff that bragged about being cheap still cost several hundred GBP, and there was only one of each item on the racks. It was crazy. The girls joked about going to the lingerie section, expecting it to make me uncomfortable. Unfortunately I've already done Victoria's Secret with Anna and Ashley, so that would have been nothing new. We skipped it though. The third floor was more clothes, though these were more street wear and a little cheaper. Note the adjective "little." There was also a travel section, and the Harrods Cafe, which we had planned to eat at, but since afternoon tea was like 30 pound, we decided not to.
The fourth floor was as high as we could go, employees only for the top floor, or at least from the staircase we were using. I also think I've joined or left out a floor. There numbering system combined with the size of the place really had me confused. Anyway, on the topmost floor we went to, there were some very pretty and extremely expensive glass figurines and other luxury goods. Basically things you'll never need and rarely use that you pay out the rear for. Then there was the Pet Kingdom. Best part of the store. It had all the stuff for spoiling your animal and turning it into an accessory instead of a pet, and that I made fun of. But there were some dog toys that said London, and I almost got one for Kanik, till I saw the price tag and thought about how long he'd play with it. But the best part was they had puppies! It was so cute to see them running around, and there were two ugly pugs who just sat together on their bed and stared at you. It was adorable. There were also hamsters for sale. Now these weren't the $10 teddy bear hamsters you get from Jims. They were Syrian hamsters, and the cheapest was 50 GBP. Then the cheapest cage was over a hundred pounds and huge. Still a fun place to window shop.
After that we went looking for a place to eat, found a chain restuarant called EAT. I got a steak and cheese sandwich which I paid to have toasted, such a good decision. Also got a honey and vanilla smoothie. Not as smart a choice. I guzzled it to not taste it as much. The girls then required that I pick the next place since we had spent the morning in a department store. Would have preferred to go to a park, but since it was raining I didn't think they would appreciate that. Instead picked the National Gallery, and thanks to England being awesome, because it was a museum it was free.
On the way there we stopped at a souvenier shop, some pretty random stuff. The condom rack with "I [heart] London," ripped off Vegas sayings and "My First Condom" was probably the most hysterical. Almost bought a couple of things, but decided I really didn't need a London zippo, especially when it said made in China.
When we go to the gallery there we checked our bags (also free, so great), it felt so good to have my coat and bag off. My left shoulder was killing me. We walked around for a couple of hours, the building is amazing. Huge, gorgeous architecture, very confusing. The Sainsbury wing had these monstrous stairs, but we saw those at the end and were too tired to explore where they went. Saw some amazing pieces of art, though Brenna and Lauren were definitely more in to it than Sarah and I. Saw Da Vinci, Van Gogh, other people who's names I don't remember. My favorite paintings were definitely the nature scenes, a tiger crouching in the grass, ships sailing from an ancient city, Van Dyck's portrait of a Duke English explorer. My favorite artist was Raphael. His paintings were the brightest and most vivid. Also for some reason his depiction of the Crucifixion made me think of Summer at St. John's and Grandma's. I have no idea why.
By about 4ish we were all pretty wiped, though we kept going a while longer. Around dusk I started feeling this really weird homesick feeling. I blame being in a city though, since I generally feel the same way when I'm in downtown Chicago at that time too. When we finally finished around 5, we got our stuff, then went to the cafe for drinks. I got breakfast tea, tasted great and helped wake me up. One thing, around Oxford there's a garbage can on almost every corner, in London it took forever to find one. We walked over to Big Ben, then past it and over London Bridge, which is actually very modern. The one with the spires that is famous and people generally think of as London Bridge is actually Tower Bridge. Beside the point. We sat on the other side by the Thames for awhile, sitting on a wet bench while it misted, talking and playing with cameras. Think we were sitting in front of the Aquarium with the front lit up and constantly changing colors, right by the London Eye.
Eventually we decided to head for home, we were all really tired. Taking the underground back ot where we started wasn't a problem, but figuring out where the bus was supposed to pick us up involved a lot of confusion and walking in circles for several blocks. Fine normally, but when you've been on your feet all day and shoulder hurts from a messenger bag, rather sad. We finally found it though, and were the first ones on, so we got to sit up top in the front row. A very cool view, especially as we headed out of the city. We talked for a while, and then as we hit reached the highway and it was only dark countryside, we started listening to our own music. I faded in and out for most of the ride, though I don't think I every fully fell asleep. We got back to Oxford around 8:30, about 12 hours since we left, a lot more tired and our pockets much lighter.
Made it back to the dorm, and came up here to relax. I ate some of the cheese and crackers I bought the other day, and vegged for a couple of hours. Made plans to talke to home later, then around 10 went over to the Bop (still no idea what that is supposed to mean). Everyone was already pretty much there already, spent the first few minutes in the bar area talking, which was fine with me, then we went over the dance room/floor. Danced there for about 45min, then about the time I was planning to go other people started to leave, so I tagged along with them. Pretty much the London group plus a few others.
After getting back took my laptop down to the Lecture Hall to video chat with home, which was fun. Waved a glowstick around the entire time. Then I went up to the common room where they were watching Seventeen Again, so I only stayed for a little while. Then went over the kitchen, talked with Alix, Jason and Lauren M. for sometime, then finally had to give in and go to sleep. Very long, busy, unproductive day.
Sunday-2/20/2011
Got up for brunch, then went to the Camera to download a couple articles from their database and came back to print them. Tried working, but my work ethic was dead and I had no patience for things. For instance, my pen was acting up and after several hours of dealing with it I really lost my patience and broke it. Only 3 left, really need to either look into getting more or be more careful. Or just write less. Still, didn't get much work done during the day.
After dinner had the JCR meeting, where we spent most the time discussing the Murder Mystery party for this Friday. Should be fun. Went with Laura to print off the stuff we would need, then came back up here to talk with home again. That was enjoyable. Then ran to St. Peter's to look at a book quick, came back and just decided to go to bed. Could barely keep my eyes open.
Monday-2/21/2011
There were 5 CMRS people at breakfast this morning. Me, Alix and Zoe at first, and Susan and Jen joined us a little later. Still, really weird.
Spent most the day working on my Alfred paper, even skipped lunch for it. It's not bad, but I definitely would be more proud of it if I had done more research. Anyway, my brain hates me. Had a lecture shortly after I e-mailed it in on Luther, Images and the Reformation. Fortunately it was short and to the point, cause I really don't know if I could have focused for longer than an hour. Relaxed a little after, then went to dinner. I've accomplished very little since then. Gotten things organized and cleaned up a little, hopefully get some reading done. Hopefully going to bed early tonight. We'll see.
I'd like to say I was super productive today, but not really. I got some work done though. I went to the Ashmolean to look at the Alfred Jewel and other parts of the Anglo-Saxon exhibit, then went over to the Sackler to read about what I had just seen, which was pretty fun. Actually utilizing a museum and library that are right next door to each other, one of the awesome aspects of Oxford. Today I ate like a traditional Englishman as well. For lunch I had fish and chips (french fries), and I actually liked it since I really don't care for fish. Though I do think it helped that the fist was so breaded that you could barely taste the fish. Then for dinner I had Bubbles & Squeak, which I have mixed feelings about. The first couple bites didn't taste bad, but I got sick of it really quick. Fortunately I got other things to eat, cause I didn't finish it, and when I got backed I looked up what it is. Fried cabbage and potatoes, which St. Peter's had then topped with bacon and cheese. Something I do not intend to get again. Otherwise this Friday has been a pretty relaxing day. Going to head down to the common room with my guidebook to look up places I want to visit.
Append: While in the common room, I was asked if I wanted to go to London tomorrow with Lauren N. and a couple other girls, to which I said yes. We're leaving at 8am, and it is now after 1. This'll be fun.
Saturday-2/19/2011
My first unofficial trip to London. I will preface with my usual, I dislike cities. Too close, cramped, smelly, and they just make me uncomfortable. Still, I had a good time. I brought homework with me, "for the bus ride" I said. I don't know who I was trying to kid more, myself or the people I went with. I fell asleep within half an hour, and since the ride took about 2 hours, so I got a nice nap. It was me, Brenna, Lauren N., and Sarah who went, and I think we were all pretty tired going that early.
When we arrived there was a little bit of confusion about where to go, but they figured it out. I just followed along, which was a good thing cause the underground totally confused me. Would have taken me a lot longer to figure out on my own. We went to Harrods first, which is a massive department store. Only been in an equivalent once or twice in my life. Also made me feel like a little kid, where I had to keep my hands in my pockets the whole time so I didn't accidentally break anything. The first floor was okay, mostly women's accessories like purses and jewelry. There was a Tiffany's, Cartiens, and others that we stared at in awe for a little bit. Pretty sure the salespeople thought we were sketchy from their looks. Also saw a watch for over twelve thousand pounds (12000), at which point I slowly backed away from the glass. Fortunately we breezed through quickly to get to the food section, the best part of the whole store. It was rooms of all different varieties of foods. The grocery sections were definitely overpriced, like items I've seen at Sainsburys here in Oxford for half the Harrods price. But it was the Tea and Candy sections that were the best. So much to choose from, and so expensive. We stopped back on the way out to buy stuff. I got a tin of tea, decent price for a good drink and a souvenir. I think the other three all got tea too, though I know at least one person got chocolate.
After paroozing the food sections (not a smart thing to do when you haven't had breakfast, BTW), we went upstairs. The second floor was clothing, mostly women's. On the way out we did stop in a men's section for a little bit, I think on the same floor. Anyway, the women's section was crazy. The stuff that bragged about being cheap still cost several hundred GBP, and there was only one of each item on the racks. It was crazy. The girls joked about going to the lingerie section, expecting it to make me uncomfortable. Unfortunately I've already done Victoria's Secret with Anna and Ashley, so that would have been nothing new. We skipped it though. The third floor was more clothes, though these were more street wear and a little cheaper. Note the adjective "little." There was also a travel section, and the Harrods Cafe, which we had planned to eat at, but since afternoon tea was like 30 pound, we decided not to.
The fourth floor was as high as we could go, employees only for the top floor, or at least from the staircase we were using. I also think I've joined or left out a floor. There numbering system combined with the size of the place really had me confused. Anyway, on the topmost floor we went to, there were some very pretty and extremely expensive glass figurines and other luxury goods. Basically things you'll never need and rarely use that you pay out the rear for. Then there was the Pet Kingdom. Best part of the store. It had all the stuff for spoiling your animal and turning it into an accessory instead of a pet, and that I made fun of. But there were some dog toys that said London, and I almost got one for Kanik, till I saw the price tag and thought about how long he'd play with it. But the best part was they had puppies! It was so cute to see them running around, and there were two ugly pugs who just sat together on their bed and stared at you. It was adorable. There were also hamsters for sale. Now these weren't the $10 teddy bear hamsters you get from Jims. They were Syrian hamsters, and the cheapest was 50 GBP. Then the cheapest cage was over a hundred pounds and huge. Still a fun place to window shop.
After that we went looking for a place to eat, found a chain restuarant called EAT. I got a steak and cheese sandwich which I paid to have toasted, such a good decision. Also got a honey and vanilla smoothie. Not as smart a choice. I guzzled it to not taste it as much. The girls then required that I pick the next place since we had spent the morning in a department store. Would have preferred to go to a park, but since it was raining I didn't think they would appreciate that. Instead picked the National Gallery, and thanks to England being awesome, because it was a museum it was free.
On the way there we stopped at a souvenier shop, some pretty random stuff. The condom rack with "I [heart] London," ripped off Vegas sayings and "My First Condom" was probably the most hysterical. Almost bought a couple of things, but decided I really didn't need a London zippo, especially when it said made in China.
When we go to the gallery there we checked our bags (also free, so great), it felt so good to have my coat and bag off. My left shoulder was killing me. We walked around for a couple of hours, the building is amazing. Huge, gorgeous architecture, very confusing. The Sainsbury wing had these monstrous stairs, but we saw those at the end and were too tired to explore where they went. Saw some amazing pieces of art, though Brenna and Lauren were definitely more in to it than Sarah and I. Saw Da Vinci, Van Gogh, other people who's names I don't remember. My favorite paintings were definitely the nature scenes, a tiger crouching in the grass, ships sailing from an ancient city, Van Dyck's portrait of a Duke English explorer. My favorite artist was Raphael. His paintings were the brightest and most vivid. Also for some reason his depiction of the Crucifixion made me think of Summer at St. John's and Grandma's. I have no idea why.
By about 4ish we were all pretty wiped, though we kept going a while longer. Around dusk I started feeling this really weird homesick feeling. I blame being in a city though, since I generally feel the same way when I'm in downtown Chicago at that time too. When we finally finished around 5, we got our stuff, then went to the cafe for drinks. I got breakfast tea, tasted great and helped wake me up. One thing, around Oxford there's a garbage can on almost every corner, in London it took forever to find one. We walked over to Big Ben, then past it and over London Bridge, which is actually very modern. The one with the spires that is famous and people generally think of as London Bridge is actually Tower Bridge. Beside the point. We sat on the other side by the Thames for awhile, sitting on a wet bench while it misted, talking and playing with cameras. Think we were sitting in front of the Aquarium with the front lit up and constantly changing colors, right by the London Eye.
Eventually we decided to head for home, we were all really tired. Taking the underground back ot where we started wasn't a problem, but figuring out where the bus was supposed to pick us up involved a lot of confusion and walking in circles for several blocks. Fine normally, but when you've been on your feet all day and shoulder hurts from a messenger bag, rather sad. We finally found it though, and were the first ones on, so we got to sit up top in the front row. A very cool view, especially as we headed out of the city. We talked for a while, and then as we hit reached the highway and it was only dark countryside, we started listening to our own music. I faded in and out for most of the ride, though I don't think I every fully fell asleep. We got back to Oxford around 8:30, about 12 hours since we left, a lot more tired and our pockets much lighter.
Made it back to the dorm, and came up here to relax. I ate some of the cheese and crackers I bought the other day, and vegged for a couple of hours. Made plans to talke to home later, then around 10 went over to the Bop (still no idea what that is supposed to mean). Everyone was already pretty much there already, spent the first few minutes in the bar area talking, which was fine with me, then we went over the dance room/floor. Danced there for about 45min, then about the time I was planning to go other people started to leave, so I tagged along with them. Pretty much the London group plus a few others.
After getting back took my laptop down to the Lecture Hall to video chat with home, which was fun. Waved a glowstick around the entire time. Then I went up to the common room where they were watching Seventeen Again, so I only stayed for a little while. Then went over the kitchen, talked with Alix, Jason and Lauren M. for sometime, then finally had to give in and go to sleep. Very long, busy, unproductive day.
Sunday-2/20/2011
Got up for brunch, then went to the Camera to download a couple articles from their database and came back to print them. Tried working, but my work ethic was dead and I had no patience for things. For instance, my pen was acting up and after several hours of dealing with it I really lost my patience and broke it. Only 3 left, really need to either look into getting more or be more careful. Or just write less. Still, didn't get much work done during the day.
After dinner had the JCR meeting, where we spent most the time discussing the Murder Mystery party for this Friday. Should be fun. Went with Laura to print off the stuff we would need, then came back up here to talk with home again. That was enjoyable. Then ran to St. Peter's to look at a book quick, came back and just decided to go to bed. Could barely keep my eyes open.
Monday-2/21/2011
There were 5 CMRS people at breakfast this morning. Me, Alix and Zoe at first, and Susan and Jen joined us a little later. Still, really weird.
Spent most the day working on my Alfred paper, even skipped lunch for it. It's not bad, but I definitely would be more proud of it if I had done more research. Anyway, my brain hates me. Had a lecture shortly after I e-mailed it in on Luther, Images and the Reformation. Fortunately it was short and to the point, cause I really don't know if I could have focused for longer than an hour. Relaxed a little after, then went to dinner. I've accomplished very little since then. Gotten things organized and cleaned up a little, hopefully get some reading done. Hopefully going to bed early tonight. We'll see.
Thursday, February 17, 2011
Papers Papers Papers
Yay putting this off. So Tuesday was a pretty good day. Had breakfast and read till my tutorial. I did kind of miss the question, but overall she said I wrote a good essay and then we talked about the Vikings. Lunch was fine, then I wasted time until 2pm, then went down to the Feneley library, which is in this building, to move books. The guys were asked last week if we would help, and all 3 of us did. I had a lot of fun, I like working with books. It was also nice because regularly we aren't allowed in the library, which is rather upsetting. However, it is pretty crowded in there, and the books are pretty tightly packed, so I understand there reasoning. Plus Dr. Crowe and Dr. Wyatt have their desks there, so I guess they would not want people constantly coming in an out. Still, it is a nice room. There are comfy chairs and a couch in the middle, every available surface is lined with books, and there is a faint whiff of pipe smoke from Dr. Feneley's office. Craig got a special job of moving small books in boxes up to the lecture hall since he couldn't stay long, while Jason and I got to move books in the main area. In order to make room on the very end for a new collection they just bought, the entire library needed to be shifted left. That was our job. For the first few we had to figure out the system and put them in order, but after the first few shelves the rest were in the right place so we just had to move them, making sure to leave a gap here and there so new books could be added to the collection. After an hour and a half Jason had to leave, while I stayed. For a little bit I worked alone, then Dr. Crowe started helping by handing me books. After a little bit Dr. Wyatt got bored and started looking for anyway she could to help us. I really had a good time. Some of those books hadn't been moved in a long time too, they were covered in dust and my hands were pretty dirty. I really had a good time then, I don't know why. Craig came back to help for the last 10 minutes, and then it was time for the library to close. Got farther than they planned, but there still is more left to do, so they'll probably ask us back sometime to finish.
After that went to dinner, and then the Camera to study. Got pretty far through one book, though I really didn't like it. The author focused more on areas' situations in the nineties and recent history rather than focusing on the medieval aspect that it was supposed to. Came back and relaxed for the rest of the night. Actually went to bed at a decent time, to Alix's dismay.
Yesterday I spent most of the day working on my Medieval Travel Writers paper. Worked on my seminar stuff before class, it was not very impressive. Dr. Philpott was not very happy with it, if his comments on it are any indication. I really need to work on that paper more.
After lunch I went back to the Camera, then came back and worked on my paper after dinner. Dinner was sad. It was pizza with sweet peppers, onions and chicken, which was good, but that was all there was. Not very satisfying. Wasted an hour or so watching the new episode of Glee off my computer with Alix and Lauren, Kiri came in a little bit in. Then it was back to my paper. It was actually longer than I was planning to be, and I was finished around midnight. Very good. Stupidly stayed up reading the Once and Future King, finally finished the third book though. Only one more to go.
Today I got some work done. Not as much as I should have, but some. Edited my paper after breakfast, actually made a lot of changes. Tutorial was fun, Alun and I talked about how obscure and little is known about Mandeville, and how some of the authors about him were idiots.
After lunch went to Sainsburys to buy cheese and crackers so I could do laundry. I get weird looks when I ask for 10p. Came back and planned to get work done, but I spent more time playing video games. I did find books from the Feneley to get and requested those, so at least got that done.
Dinner was surprising. The main course was half a chicken. A small chicken, but still, half a chicken. Like, when he started picking the whole thing up, I really couldn't believe it. Then there were potatoes and salad. Quite a few people weren't there, they were invited to formal hall. After coming back I wasted more time, and got like, 5 minutes of work done. Went down to the common room to write this, and spent more time talking and watching Skins. Not a very good show. Then came down to the lecture hall to annoy people who are working. Hysterical, and little depressing. Not going to name names, since they have threatened me if I transcribe any part of the conversation. At this point, I've pretty much got them all against me, so I'm going to bed soon. Can only take so much harassment.
After that went to dinner, and then the Camera to study. Got pretty far through one book, though I really didn't like it. The author focused more on areas' situations in the nineties and recent history rather than focusing on the medieval aspect that it was supposed to. Came back and relaxed for the rest of the night. Actually went to bed at a decent time, to Alix's dismay.
Yesterday I spent most of the day working on my Medieval Travel Writers paper. Worked on my seminar stuff before class, it was not very impressive. Dr. Philpott was not very happy with it, if his comments on it are any indication. I really need to work on that paper more.
After lunch I went back to the Camera, then came back and worked on my paper after dinner. Dinner was sad. It was pizza with sweet peppers, onions and chicken, which was good, but that was all there was. Not very satisfying. Wasted an hour or so watching the new episode of Glee off my computer with Alix and Lauren, Kiri came in a little bit in. Then it was back to my paper. It was actually longer than I was planning to be, and I was finished around midnight. Very good. Stupidly stayed up reading the Once and Future King, finally finished the third book though. Only one more to go.
Today I got some work done. Not as much as I should have, but some. Edited my paper after breakfast, actually made a lot of changes. Tutorial was fun, Alun and I talked about how obscure and little is known about Mandeville, and how some of the authors about him were idiots.
After lunch went to Sainsburys to buy cheese and crackers so I could do laundry. I get weird looks when I ask for 10p. Came back and planned to get work done, but I spent more time playing video games. I did find books from the Feneley to get and requested those, so at least got that done.
Dinner was surprising. The main course was half a chicken. A small chicken, but still, half a chicken. Like, when he started picking the whole thing up, I really couldn't believe it. Then there were potatoes and salad. Quite a few people weren't there, they were invited to formal hall. After coming back I wasted more time, and got like, 5 minutes of work done. Went down to the common room to write this, and spent more time talking and watching Skins. Not a very good show. Then came down to the lecture hall to annoy people who are working. Hysterical, and little depressing. Not going to name names, since they have threatened me if I transcribe any part of the conversation. At this point, I've pretty much got them all against me, so I'm going to bed soon. Can only take so much harassment.
Monday, February 14, 2011
Yay Weekend
Actually not really. Spent most of it working on my Anglo-Saxon paper. Or at least trying. Did get a good amount of research done, and I know Friday I stayed up till 4am watching movies and talking. Don't really think anything else of interest happened that day.
Saturday when I finally got going I spent a good deal of my time at the Sackler and then the Camera reading. Found out there wasn't a BOP, so that killed my night plans. Oh, I took my coat in to get fixed finally. Going to take longer and be more expensive than I planned, but oh well. I want it repaired.
Sunday was interesting. Went back to the camera to work, one of the books I wanted/needed didn't come in afer 5 days. Irritating. Anyway, then it was to St. Peter's for more research, and then back here for the JCR meeting. Because this is public and I know people from CMRS at least glance at it, I won't name names or specific events, but overall the meeting annoyed me. My work ethic was crap for the night, really didn't get much done. Went looking for Alix and Lauren just so I could procrastinate more, which of course happened wonderfully. And hysterically. There were some funny Facebook shennanigans occurring. At about 2am I got my notebook that Alix had hijacked from me back and went off to bed. The consequence of this was I got a wall post with 500 comments while I was sleeping, possibly look at all of it sometime in the near future. Maybe.
Today I fried my brain writing my paper. Not a bad overview of the Viking invasion of Britain, but I really don't think that was my topic so I might be in trouble for tutorial tomorrow. Hopefully it will be okay. After finally finishing that, I had colloquium. I know I fell asleep, my notes at one point aren't spelled right, I couldn't follow the topic and I know there's a 25 min period where I blanked out. I've pretty much been wasting time since then. We had our Ice Cream social for Valentine's Day at 7, every showed up pretty much right on time, surprise surprise. It was a lot of fun, lasted about 45min. Lazing about since.
I feel there were other little events that happened over the weekend that I left out, but since I really can't remember, and I doubt it would be of interest to other people any ways
The weather here is gorgeous, which is actually being a problem. It's what Illinois is like at the end of March-mid April, so I'm going into spring mode. That means my focus is falling, my motivation is shot, and most my thoughts are of Break, South Haven and summer plans. Not good when I still have a crap ton of work to do. Also makes me really miss Kanik. I need dark and gloomy like it was earlier in January so I can focus more on shoving my nose into books and computer screens instead of staring out the window. As for now though, it is night here, my head hurts from the last few days and working so much today, so shower and bed.
Saturday when I finally got going I spent a good deal of my time at the Sackler and then the Camera reading. Found out there wasn't a BOP, so that killed my night plans. Oh, I took my coat in to get fixed finally. Going to take longer and be more expensive than I planned, but oh well. I want it repaired.
Sunday was interesting. Went back to the camera to work, one of the books I wanted/needed didn't come in afer 5 days. Irritating. Anyway, then it was to St. Peter's for more research, and then back here for the JCR meeting. Because this is public and I know people from CMRS at least glance at it, I won't name names or specific events, but overall the meeting annoyed me. My work ethic was crap for the night, really didn't get much done. Went looking for Alix and Lauren just so I could procrastinate more, which of course happened wonderfully. And hysterically. There were some funny Facebook shennanigans occurring. At about 2am I got my notebook that Alix had hijacked from me back and went off to bed. The consequence of this was I got a wall post with 500 comments while I was sleeping, possibly look at all of it sometime in the near future. Maybe.
Today I fried my brain writing my paper. Not a bad overview of the Viking invasion of Britain, but I really don't think that was my topic so I might be in trouble for tutorial tomorrow. Hopefully it will be okay. After finally finishing that, I had colloquium. I know I fell asleep, my notes at one point aren't spelled right, I couldn't follow the topic and I know there's a 25 min period where I blanked out. I've pretty much been wasting time since then. We had our Ice Cream social for Valentine's Day at 7, every showed up pretty much right on time, surprise surprise. It was a lot of fun, lasted about 45min. Lazing about since.
I feel there were other little events that happened over the weekend that I left out, but since I really can't remember, and I doubt it would be of interest to other people any ways
The weather here is gorgeous, which is actually being a problem. It's what Illinois is like at the end of March-mid April, so I'm going into spring mode. That means my focus is falling, my motivation is shot, and most my thoughts are of Break, South Haven and summer plans. Not good when I still have a crap ton of work to do. Also makes me really miss Kanik. I need dark and gloomy like it was earlier in January so I can focus more on shoving my nose into books and computer screens instead of staring out the window. As for now though, it is night here, my head hurts from the last few days and working so much today, so shower and bed.
Friday, February 11, 2011
Run On
So this is the combination of a couple of days of blogs that I started on Tuesday and never got around to finishing, and then just stuck the next few days on after.
Tuesday 2/8/2011
Yesterday was pretty a Monday. Spent most of it working on my Anglo-Saxon paper. Finished with like half an hour to go and sent it for today. Had our lecture at 4pm, from there went to dinner and then relaxed the rest of the afternoon. I went to the common room with the intention of reading Marco Polo a little, which was a joke cause I knew it wasn't going to happen when I went down there. Spent a while talking venting frustrations with some people. Think I mangaed to head off to bed at a decent time, like sometime before 2am. Did read a little in bed before falling asleep too.
Today had Anglo-Saxon England, and my tutor actually liked my paper, so that was good. Last week's had sort of been a mess. So that went well, then I took a nap. Was definitely up too late last night.
It was sunny out, so instead of getting started on my Marco Polo paper I took my camera and went for a walk. Went down St. Aldates to Christ Church Meadow to walk around. It was a little misty, but my camera was fine. Got some awesome shots, especially with the sun setting. Only walked around a small part of the park. Definitely going back sometime this weekend, hopefully it'll be sunny again. It's really warm either way, which is really nice.
Here's the link to the photos I took:
After dinner I went to the Bodleian. It was quiet for a change, probably because it was at night. After getting back I typed this and really haven't gotten any work done. Hopefully get some work done before I go to bed. Or go to the common room and wast time, which is more likely.
Thurday 2/10/11
Definitely went to the common room Tuesday night, though I don't think I stayed too late. Don't really remember. Yesterday was a pain. I really procrastinated my Marco Polo paper. Bascially I'd do anything else I could find to waste time. Did go to the camera in the afternoon to use one book, then after dinner went back to the Bodleian for a few hours. After I got back went to the common room, really just didn't feel like starting my paper. Went with Jason, Alix and Shannon to get Ice Cream. Not Shermans in quality or price, but it was good. After getting back worked in the common room, rather unproductively. I did get the introduction done though while I was there, which I guess is a positive. When my battery got low I went with Alix and Lauren to the food cart Posh Nosh, finally. Got chips and cheese, which were good. Though I didn't get to close the lid thanks to Alix shouting "use burger sauce," so the guy put it on the side for me. After I finished eating I went down to the computer lab to focus and finally finish my paper. Worked till about 4am, and I really didn't procrastinate that much when I finally got down there. When I finally finished I went to bed, didn't even bother taking a shower. Also fell over taking my jeans off, I was pretty tired.
Today I skipped breakfast, needed sleep. Didn't really have time to edit my paper, which would have been nice. Had a few things in there that I would have liked to change. Need to get it done farther ahead of time, especially since I have to read it aloud. Went from tutorial to lunch, and since then I really haven't gotten much done. Looked up the books that I'm going to need for the next week. Don't know what I'm doing tonight, people were talking about going out, but I still have a headache and really don't feel like being up too late. See what happens.
Friday 2/11/11
Didn't go out last night, too tired. Went to the reading night, though there actually weren't a lot of people there. Me, Craig, Laura, Lauren N., Hallie and Brenna. A few other people passed through during the night, I think, but not for very long. We read Redwall instead of Harry Potter because of Brian Jacques just passing away. I was on the small couch, and I fell asleep after the first chapter. I was fading in out for a while, catching only parts, and eventually I just gave up trying to stay awake. Woke up after about 45min, listened to the last chapter, and went to bed. Alix asked if any of us wanted to go out, but we all stayed in. Everyone had had a pretty long week.
I went to breakfast this morning, Craig didn't. It was pretty empty, think there were six from CMRS. Got a little work done between then an lunch, along with a nap. Going to the Bodleian after this, and then after dinner people were talking about doing something, so I'll see what they're planning later. Really don't feel like working, but I guess it'd be better to get it done now rather than the night before.
Tuesday 2/8/2011
Yesterday was pretty a Monday. Spent most of it working on my Anglo-Saxon paper. Finished with like half an hour to go and sent it for today. Had our lecture at 4pm, from there went to dinner and then relaxed the rest of the afternoon. I went to the common room with the intention of reading Marco Polo a little, which was a joke cause I knew it wasn't going to happen when I went down there. Spent a while talking venting frustrations with some people. Think I mangaed to head off to bed at a decent time, like sometime before 2am. Did read a little in bed before falling asleep too.
Today had Anglo-Saxon England, and my tutor actually liked my paper, so that was good. Last week's had sort of been a mess. So that went well, then I took a nap. Was definitely up too late last night.
It was sunny out, so instead of getting started on my Marco Polo paper I took my camera and went for a walk. Went down St. Aldates to Christ Church Meadow to walk around. It was a little misty, but my camera was fine. Got some awesome shots, especially with the sun setting. Only walked around a small part of the park. Definitely going back sometime this weekend, hopefully it'll be sunny again. It's really warm either way, which is really nice.
Here's the link to the photos I took:
After dinner I went to the Bodleian. It was quiet for a change, probably because it was at night. After getting back I typed this and really haven't gotten any work done. Hopefully get some work done before I go to bed. Or go to the common room and wast time, which is more likely.
Thurday 2/10/11
Definitely went to the common room Tuesday night, though I don't think I stayed too late. Don't really remember. Yesterday was a pain. I really procrastinated my Marco Polo paper. Bascially I'd do anything else I could find to waste time. Did go to the camera in the afternoon to use one book, then after dinner went back to the Bodleian for a few hours. After I got back went to the common room, really just didn't feel like starting my paper. Went with Jason, Alix and Shannon to get Ice Cream. Not Shermans in quality or price, but it was good. After getting back worked in the common room, rather unproductively. I did get the introduction done though while I was there, which I guess is a positive. When my battery got low I went with Alix and Lauren to the food cart Posh Nosh, finally. Got chips and cheese, which were good. Though I didn't get to close the lid thanks to Alix shouting "use burger sauce," so the guy put it on the side for me. After I finished eating I went down to the computer lab to focus and finally finish my paper. Worked till about 4am, and I really didn't procrastinate that much when I finally got down there. When I finally finished I went to bed, didn't even bother taking a shower. Also fell over taking my jeans off, I was pretty tired.
Today I skipped breakfast, needed sleep. Didn't really have time to edit my paper, which would have been nice. Had a few things in there that I would have liked to change. Need to get it done farther ahead of time, especially since I have to read it aloud. Went from tutorial to lunch, and since then I really haven't gotten much done. Looked up the books that I'm going to need for the next week. Don't know what I'm doing tonight, people were talking about going out, but I still have a headache and really don't feel like being up too late. See what happens.
Friday 2/11/11
Didn't go out last night, too tired. Went to the reading night, though there actually weren't a lot of people there. Me, Craig, Laura, Lauren N., Hallie and Brenna. A few other people passed through during the night, I think, but not for very long. We read Redwall instead of Harry Potter because of Brian Jacques just passing away. I was on the small couch, and I fell asleep after the first chapter. I was fading in out for a while, catching only parts, and eventually I just gave up trying to stay awake. Woke up after about 45min, listened to the last chapter, and went to bed. Alix asked if any of us wanted to go out, but we all stayed in. Everyone had had a pretty long week.
I went to breakfast this morning, Craig didn't. It was pretty empty, think there were six from CMRS. Got a little work done between then an lunch, along with a nap. Going to the Bodleian after this, and then after dinner people were talking about doing something, so I'll see what they're planning later. Really don't feel like working, but I guess it'd be better to get it done now rather than the night before.
Sunday, February 6, 2011
Surprise surprise
St. Peter's was a lot of fun, with some interesting conversations. A few people went to Maxwell's at different point, but I stayed with a group that was there till it closed. Me, Brenna, Lauren, Katie, Kiri, and Sarah, while Jess was off talking to some guy. Came back here after, none of us felt like going to Maxwells, while Katie and Jess went to the Cellar.
Quite a few people who went to Maxwell's were already back or just getting back, so glad I didn't go there. Some girls decided to watch Moulin Rouge in the common room, which was pretty good. First time I ever saw it, though I found it funny that at lunch Alix and I were talking about how much people watched that movie last term. And made it even funnier when she walked in and saw what was on. Anyway, we only made it about halfway through before a lot of the girls got too tired and went to bed. I stayed up with Lauren, Alix, and Shanon to watch Wallace & Gromit. Very glad it was short, I was falling asleep. Also learned how loud Alix could scream/whine when Lauren stole one of her crackers (that I gave her), and Alix started calling her a whore. I fell over laughing. After that I went to bed.
Had trouble getting up the next morning. Stupid late nights. After brunch I went to the Sackler, got a decent amount of work done. Stayed until they rang the last bell. Dang thing is really annoying. Relaxed a little, then went to dinner. Came back here and pretty much wasted time after that, IM'ed home, and got no work done. At 10pm I went to St. Peter's library since I was awake, got a good deal done, though still more to do. Decided to stop by the common room afterwards, round midnight or so, to see if there was anyone willing to get up to go to church, and wound up watching TV till 1:45am. I swear that room is cursed. Anyway, got back, fast shower, and bed.
Today after brunch spent most my time in the Upper Camera and St. Peter's. Stopped for dinner, just left my stuff in the library, and then went straight back. Of course someone took over my table, and I made a fool of myself tripping over chairs to get my things. Was rather annoyed too, cause I've gotten some dirty looks just for sitting at table with open stuff on it, so for someone to just push mine to the side was very irritating. Came back to video chat with Mom, probably only would have been there another ten minutes anyway, so didn't go back. Had our JCR meeting at 9pm, which Bianca was at. Everything went fine, got things planned for Valentine's Day. Should be fun.
Haven't gotten much done since then. Hoping to take a shower soon and then read a little before sleeping. No common room tonight, though I guess the Superbowl does start in a little bit. Maybe, but very doubtful. Honestly don't care, just hope the Packers lose. I am feeling a bit nostalgic for home, spring, and South Haven trips right now. Miss Kanik too, there's so many dogs around its irritating. Have a paper to finish tomorrow, so should probably call it quits for now.
Quite a few people who went to Maxwell's were already back or just getting back, so glad I didn't go there. Some girls decided to watch Moulin Rouge in the common room, which was pretty good. First time I ever saw it, though I found it funny that at lunch Alix and I were talking about how much people watched that movie last term. And made it even funnier when she walked in and saw what was on. Anyway, we only made it about halfway through before a lot of the girls got too tired and went to bed. I stayed up with Lauren, Alix, and Shanon to watch Wallace & Gromit. Very glad it was short, I was falling asleep. Also learned how loud Alix could scream/whine when Lauren stole one of her crackers (that I gave her), and Alix started calling her a whore. I fell over laughing. After that I went to bed.
Had trouble getting up the next morning. Stupid late nights. After brunch I went to the Sackler, got a decent amount of work done. Stayed until they rang the last bell. Dang thing is really annoying. Relaxed a little, then went to dinner. Came back here and pretty much wasted time after that, IM'ed home, and got no work done. At 10pm I went to St. Peter's library since I was awake, got a good deal done, though still more to do. Decided to stop by the common room afterwards, round midnight or so, to see if there was anyone willing to get up to go to church, and wound up watching TV till 1:45am. I swear that room is cursed. Anyway, got back, fast shower, and bed.
Today after brunch spent most my time in the Upper Camera and St. Peter's. Stopped for dinner, just left my stuff in the library, and then went straight back. Of course someone took over my table, and I made a fool of myself tripping over chairs to get my things. Was rather annoyed too, cause I've gotten some dirty looks just for sitting at table with open stuff on it, so for someone to just push mine to the side was very irritating. Came back to video chat with Mom, probably only would have been there another ten minutes anyway, so didn't go back. Had our JCR meeting at 9pm, which Bianca was at. Everything went fine, got things planned for Valentine's Day. Should be fun.
Haven't gotten much done since then. Hoping to take a shower soon and then read a little before sleeping. No common room tonight, though I guess the Superbowl does start in a little bit. Maybe, but very doubtful. Honestly don't care, just hope the Packers lose. I am feeling a bit nostalgic for home, spring, and South Haven trips right now. Miss Kanik too, there's so many dogs around its irritating. Have a paper to finish tomorrow, so should probably call it quits for now.
Friday, February 4, 2011
I need to stop going to the common room late at night, like 10pm or after. It usually leads to me being up after midnight. It's all fun and great till I have to get up the next morning for breakfast, which I refuse to skip. For instance, Wednesday I was up till 2am finishing a paper, and decided to stop at the common room on the way to my room for like, 5 min. Wound being in there for over 45 min, so I didn't get to bed till sometime after 3. Was not my intention.
Anyway, other than that I haven't been doing much. Went to the Duke Humfrey library on Tuesday and Wednesday, it really is a gorgeous room. Also a disaster area. They are in the process of moving a couple of sections around, so it's a bit haphazarded. I heard one student asking about an open shelf book, and the librarian had no idea where to look for it because of all the moving around. Also been using the Upper Camera quite a bit, which is really nice.
The zipper on my black jacket broke, which is rather upsetting because it's the one I wear all the time. Now I need to either buy a new one or find a place to get the zipper fixed, neither of which sounds very appealing to me cause it involves going clothes shopping, not exactly my favorite subject. And I don't think it's going to be warm enough for me to just live with it. Hopefully take care of it sometime this weekend. Did laundry for the 2nd time on Tuesday as well. Really didn't have a choice, I was out of socks and only had one pair of boxers left. I also really need to get fabric softener, any of my clothes that air dry tend to be stiff and uncomfortable.
Planning to go out tonight, so that should be fun. Definitely going to St. Peter's pub first with people, and then depending on who is doing what maybe going to Maxwell's, see how many people are actually going and whether or not there's a cover charge. We'll see what happens.
Anyway, other than that I haven't been doing much. Went to the Duke Humfrey library on Tuesday and Wednesday, it really is a gorgeous room. Also a disaster area. They are in the process of moving a couple of sections around, so it's a bit haphazarded. I heard one student asking about an open shelf book, and the librarian had no idea where to look for it because of all the moving around. Also been using the Upper Camera quite a bit, which is really nice.
The zipper on my black jacket broke, which is rather upsetting because it's the one I wear all the time. Now I need to either buy a new one or find a place to get the zipper fixed, neither of which sounds very appealing to me cause it involves going clothes shopping, not exactly my favorite subject. And I don't think it's going to be warm enough for me to just live with it. Hopefully take care of it sometime this weekend. Did laundry for the 2nd time on Tuesday as well. Really didn't have a choice, I was out of socks and only had one pair of boxers left. I also really need to get fabric softener, any of my clothes that air dry tend to be stiff and uncomfortable.
Planning to go out tonight, so that should be fun. Definitely going to St. Peter's pub first with people, and then depending on who is doing what maybe going to Maxwell's, see how many people are actually going and whether or not there's a cover charge. We'll see what happens.
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