Random Update

Nothing terribly exciting has happened recently, but several people seem to think I have fallen off the face of the earth if I don't post every three days, so: a post!

It is raining here. A lot. It was drizzling when I first left for class at 9:40 this morning, but it steadily increased over the day. It is interesting being up on the hill because you are somewhat above the cloud. It will be just drizzly up there and actually raining by the time you get to the bottom of the Terrace. At least it is not terribly cold (although, last I checked, it was half the heat index of Dalton, GA) and not very windy. Just your average rainfall.

A couple of weeks ago Anna asked me if I was having trouble understanding Kiwis when they speak to me. Apparently, Americans have a history of not understanding Kiwis. I had absolutely no idea what she was talking about; now, I do. I have to struggle to understand my POLS 248 tutor. (For future reference, tutorial = recitation and tutor = T.A. from back home.) He has a very deep voice, speaks softly, and mumbles. It didn't help today that the rain was echoing thoughout the room. It's very difficult to concentrate enough to understand what he is saying.

On another academic note, I have reached a very agreeable arrangement with a guy in my geology class and lab. He goes to class on Monday, I go on Thursday, we both go to lab and class on Wednesday and swap notes. I have an extended break between my classes on Monday and he on Thursday, so it is easier just not to walk back up to campus. Lovely. Erin, it reminds me of our HPS 1040 agreement freshman year. Also, my POLS 244 essay got pushed back a week, so I don't have to worry about that as much any more. Too bad I have already written it and not the other one due next week!

I also want to say that I am loving the phone calls and AIM-dates from back home. They have been fabulous, especially when it is the crack of dawn back home and you have been awake all night long. It's nice to talk with you people from back home once in a while!

I guess that is about it. I have a thing to go to in half an hour, so I am going to go waste time on the internet. Oh, I forgot to mention the fire. Something happened in Cumberland, the hostel across the street, and there were three fire engines out there! Craziness in New Zealand. Perhaps I will read the paper now.