This morning started off a bit rough. Turns out a sleepover the night before your first day of classes is not actually a good idea. Also, my bathroom tried to kill me when I was getting ready for school. But after eating a chocolate croissant and a quick symptom check (thanks Ian!), I am concussion-free. Probably. And I even caught the early bus to school.
Where I was then thrust into the thick of what I think of as the United British Foundation for Higher Education. Also known as the English school system, which is a little more terrifying than the American system. One of my teachers actually told us to get out of the room if we're not willing to put 110% effort into it. He's terrifying. I swear one of the girls he called on in class near-about fainted from fear.
But I also got a teacher who reminds me of my grandmother. I am convinced she probably has butterscotch candies in her purse. And my Reading for Writers class looks terrifying, but only because they expect me to actually write. I am not now, nor will I ever be, a creative storyteller. Luckily Myra can give me some pointers.
Did some grocery shopping (actual grocery shopping this time. Something more than just chocolate and chips) and ran into Ian, who convinced me I am not going to be murdered by my classwork. Well, kind of. I am simply only 50% sure it will kill me instead of 95% now.
More details later
Julie
Julie, I don't like the sound of your diet. Have you found a natural foods store there? Even the regular supermarkets in London are much better at providing options than the ones here in America. Plus there are open air markets you can go to. I'll email you a list of the ones I've found
ReplyDeleteRelax Mom, it just took me a few days to get settled. My diet is fine. And I'll look at that list.
DeleteI really hope you remember that even fruits can have a lot of sugar in them. And you want to buy local for as much as you can. Did you need me to send you any recipes? I just found an excellent one for Tofu Walnut Loaf.
DeleteUh...that's okay. I've got a lot of tofu recipes already in play. Don't want to overload on the soy.
DeleteDon't worry Ms. Cate. We're taking good care of her. Her diet is even better than mine. :D
DeleteThank you, Jace. I'm glad someone's looking after her.
DeleteOh yes. There are quite a few of us "looking after her" ;)
DeleteI will take away your Red Bull
DeleteWhoa, whoa, Jules, back the truck up. You have this guy bringing you baked goods and checking you for concussions? PLUS he helps you feel better about yourself? Girl, I think you walked into a relationship without realizing it. REASONS WHY YOU NEED TO CALL ME MORE THAN ONCE A WEEK!!!
ReplyDeleteThis is what I've been saying! J, I like this girl.
DeleteBoth of you are banned from speculating about my love life. Cease and desist.
DeleteHey Julie, neat blog. And I agree about Nora. I swear I saw cellophane in her Mary Poppins bag of a purse.
ReplyDeleteOh god, that bag! I swear I though she was going to set it on the floor and pull a preschool rug out of it for us to sit on during the picnic game.
DeleteI would be happy to help you, Julie. But trust me, it's not as scary as you think. You love to read. Let the books be your guide. You know what is and isn't good writing and that is half the battle.
ReplyDeleteI am still totally coming to you when it comes to some crazy writing exercise
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