So, things started out kinda rough once I arrived at Keele. It was probably due to the lack of sleep and the realization that almost everyone here parties hard all the time. I enjoy my sleep and don't really party. Basically, I cried almost all day Friday and parts of Saturday. I couldn't look people in the face without tearing up. Luckily I was able to talk with my awesome fiance, Herman, via Skype and he helped me come back to reality (like he always does).
Sunday rolled around and I had caught up on some sleep. My plan was to go to the Late Service (it's not very late though, 7:30 p.m.) at Keele Chapel. It's a student led worship service and I'm definitely glad I went. I was able to meet some like-minded students who don't go out and party/drink constantly. The Keele University Christian Union is apparently very active and I'm excited to get involved in what they have to offer.
I think I finally have almost all of the essentials/necessities for my room and it's starting to look like more than just a place to sleep. The campus here is beautiful! Everything is so green! It's outside of town a little ways but still close enough to ride the bus in to go grocery shopping and what not...completely different from ODU! Classes started on Monday and so far they've been interesting. I've only had two so far and I still have two more to go. I was proud of myself for being the only one out of 32 students (and the only American as well) to know when the Magna Carta was signed. That may have contributed to my enjoyment of the class, but just slightly.
So far I'm adjusting well. Hopefully that will continue to be the case. I have noticed some interesting similarities such as the dogs here don't like the postman either. I was standing at the bus stop and the postman walked up to the mailbox on the corner to collect the mail. The dog in the yard behind me did not like that one bit! It put a smile on my face to know that Graycie isn't the only one who does not appreciate mail carriers.
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