so, i seem to have made it in one piece to Norwich! I've written a blog post on my computer about my last day in Berlin, but I can only use an internet cafe for now because I wont have access to UEAs internet until after I register for classes which will be on Monday morning. So, it will seem quite outdated when I post that in a few days, but it will be there, nevertheless.
Got in to UEA yesterday evening and it was such a strange feeling being on a confusing campus, in an unfamiliar place, all alone. I got to my room and unpacked as well as I could, but I soon realized that I was lacking in several necessities - like towels and food, etc. I decided to venture into the cinty center to get some groceries, which I did successfully! too bad it took a while... I got back late, at around 10 and realized that I was all alone in my flat. The few people that were here already were out having a good time, and I was just wanting to be comfortable in my new ''home''. The walls are pretty thin, and my room is right next to the kitchen, so every time someone walks through the hall or into the kitchen I can hear it. The room itself is a decent size, but the bed is tiny!! smaller than a twin... i have a huge window that overlooks a lake, or a river, or something facing west, which is nice to see. Oh, and my room's heater is perminently stuck on 85, too hot!!
Today was orientation, and I sat through a few hours of talking heads telling all of the international students about the student resources available. Made a few friends, Justine from Australia and Mathide from France and we went shopping in town together. Which brings me up to date, as i sit in an internet cafe in the center of town above a chinese restaurant, wishing that i could use the internet from the comfort of my own room, but i'll have to make the best of this for now.
So, until I am able to register I can't do much. I can't use the internet, i can't go to the library and i can't use the gym. one would think that upon arrival students would be issued their ID cards, but instead i get to wait 4 days... lovely.
more orientation stuff in the morning, i think theres a karaoke thing tonight (something to do, i guess), and sunday a norwich city tour.
as of now, just trying to get situated, catch myself up on somr R&R, not get sick and step outside of my comfort zone and be social with complete strangers... yay!
time to head back to the bus stop, and then hopefully take a run by the river,. but we'll see.
catch you all up again in a few days!
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I'm glad you made it, Natalie. I guess you'll have the weekend to finally get your elbow working again and regroup. I was so tired by the time I got home, I slept 8 hours straight with no problems last night.
What a great, if short, trip we had!
well i'm proud and happy for you... this blogging is so exciting it's a like a book in progress. i miss you but whats new and everytime you describe something i see it in my head like a movie of sorts. haha. keep writing girl!
woah!!! i guess my sisters boyfriend has one of these accounts but i thought i signed in... oops it's me natty sue haha, your sister! susy anne! not luis
natalie- enjoy the ride, the discomforts are part of the adventure... you will be fine, you have ventured out of comfort zone before, this time it is just 1000s of miles away... focus on the positive always! xoxoxo dad
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