Woke up on my own this morning. For some reason, I did not manage to throw the covers all over the place last night and I was decently warm. I was also wearing long sleeves, which would help in the freezing department. It was nice waking up warm for once.
Bonked around the room for about two hours after that. Ate breakfast. Took a shower. Got an email that said class was canceled today because the professor was sick. I joked on the Internet that of course he was "sick" but as far as I know, he really is. Not that many people would have come to class anyway. The final project for the class was turned in yesterday. There is no motivation to come to this final class. At least for me. I was still planning on going, but now that class was canceled, I wouldn't have to rush myself in the library. Which is where I next went.
But first, a side story. As I entered the small lobby of International House, Galina looked up and waved. I saw I finally got the package mom sent, and Galina said that a parcel arrived for me. I told her I was on my way to the library, can I pick it up when I get back? Of course I can. See you later. And it's not the fact that I had a package, just the fact that she opened the window to tell me "You have mail." I'm pretty sure she didn't do that before. But before I started going and asking her questions, I'm pretty sure she didn't know my name. She's a nice lady, Galina. I like her. But I mostly like her because she makes living so convenient, with her being on our side about heating and letting Ryan check me out instead of making things complicated on us. There is one more thing, but I'll get to that later.
I turned in my time sheets for the past four weeks then made my way to the Marlyebone 24 hour library. Not only is this library conveniently close to where I turn in the time sheets, but it's also a place where I feel fairly comfortable going in to do some work. Yes, I can do that in the Polytechnik on Little Titchfield Street which is closer, but I prefer comfort over convenience. Besides, I like the bus ride out there.
Spent the entire time working on my internship portfolio that has to be turned in really soon. That was nice to finish up and get off my chest. Sent a few emails to the professor while I was at it, but only about two out of five questions were answered. We'll see if the rest are answered, but based on what other people have said, she doesn't really get back to you in a timely manner. That's unfortunate. But she's going to get the portfolio as I have it because she didn't answer my questions on time. Oh well.
Between library and home, I went shopping for folders with which I will turn in final projects. Also bought envelopes because some people said to do that so I can get my work back. While I was at it, I also got lunch at 3p which I didn't eat until 4p/4.30p. I've been snacking every since.
Coming back from the library, I got a text from Alicia saying that she needed to talk to me. I said that I would be home in a few minutes, I'm on a bus in Parliament Square. Is this a bad news talk? She texted back Not at all. Nothing to worry about, just something I have to tell you that's better said in person than through text. So I thought Alright then, I'll see you in a few minutes.
Walked into the lobby and Galina was ready with the package. Damn my life is good. After reading the customs label, the only thing I could think of was Popcorn. Popcorn? Really? POPCORN!!!!!
Thank you, Mom. You are a wonderful human being who will milk this little blurb for all its worth. (And I won't be there for the worst of it. mwahaha)
Stopped by Alicia's room before I got to mine. She gave the package an odd look and I said it was from my mom. She said that's sweet. Anyway. She wanted to say that she won't actually be in the dorm on the 29th since she doesn't get back from holiday until the 30th. BUT. She talked with Galina at reception and I can drop off my luggage with them to keep until she gets back. But she just wanted to say that she worked out that problem and this is the solution. By the way, you'll have an air mattress when you sleep over that one night.
Oh that's nice. Hey, air mattress. Ho hum, would you be willing to lend that out? My brother is coming this weekend and he leaves the same time I leave for Denmark. Can we use it?
Oh of course! Here, let me get it out for you! And she helped me carry it up to my room because my hands were already full of lunch, my package, and I could have handled an air mattress but Alicia's nice enough to help out with things like that. Such a nice girl. She leaves on Friday for home around 4ish but at least I'll see her again! Yay!
Then I started talking with Sarah and we're still talking now. It's all Facebook chat and it's probably going to stay Facebook chat because her phone signal sucks and when I can get through my Internet is a really big problem. Grr. But Jessica was online so we Skyped for about an hour. As usual. I ran by her an idea I had and she was behind it 100% but only if there are cute life morals involved. I said, alright, I'll see what I can do. She's totally enamored that I got a handmade, Avatar keychain in Spain. Her words were something akin to "You cannot escape American pop culture. mwahahah!"
And that's where I am now. I'm waiting for Mom to get online so I can finally open my package and eat some delicious Christmas cookies. Until then, I'm chilling with the final episodes of America's Next Top Model. Whoopie!
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