Yeah, that's the guy I think. The sort who sounds all big and tough...until you do it back, then runs away with his tail between his legs (I tried being nice all the time at first but realised that that doesn't really work with him...makes him think he's the boss or something). I don't know what we say instead...the city maybe, "into town", the suburb's name? Hmm...I'm sure we say downtown sometimes...don't we? Well, I'll be in Newcastle when you get there then. I guess the bus stops at the train station (hopefully it's a decent day...it really does look like it's going to be a wet summer this year, it's een raining for the last few days, and it's still overcast today). Yeah, I know, I was always goig to be there on Saturday, just needed to work out when to get there, or whether I should come to the airport, however you wanted everything to go, that's all. Eh, I think the only thing that worries my mum is whether you're getting bored or not, rather than having someone extra to deal with, and like I said, it's going to be a little christmas this year...oh and remember, a trip to Newcastle isn't really that far (it's actually pretty small when you think about it, kind of like you going to Cleveland...now if it was Woolongong, that'd be slightly longish, but still not a big deal really). To be honest, I think it'd be easy to stay for the entire time, whether it's just a day or lots of days, it's not going to bother anyone (I think it'd bother more if you had to stay in newcastle all that time)...I thought I could spent a few days (a week or something) in the Newcastle hostel, but then I doubt there's any accomodation available right? Anyway when your here it's easier to steel mum's car to get around. Escape anywhere, I think the key to escape (or else the fun kind) is just to get away, and then work out what the hell's going on from there. But baby octopus salad is so nice...or maybe that's when it's made in good restaurants? I think I might just cook whatever, and not tell you what it all is until you've chewed and swallowed it (might need a bucket handy). I had a flip through a few things to cook this morning...so far thinking -blackberry and treacle pudding -fruit salad -mince pie (that's the fruit kind) ice-cream -oysters (that's probably only for me though) -mixed tomato salad -canellini bean tabouhli -hommus -bloody marys (never tried one, though I should) -swordfish and tuna steaks (the fish version of chicken) -mixed chocolates and cheeses -beer and bubbley wine It's all subject to change. To be honest I'd be happy with the oysters, chocolate, and beer. Yeah, I've heard about the Where the Wild Things Are movie...it'll be kind of strange, I think Wes Anderson's making it (the guy who did Life Aquatic). Hmm, I have the feeling astro boy'll turn out to be like the new version of transformers or something...I'll have to get the dvd series some day. Noozles?...I remember there was a cartoon about a bunch of weird underwater things once, could that be the Noozles? Oh pfft, a Koala! no, Never. Oh yeah, I'm thinking of the Snorks. The same goes for pears I think, at least for the next six months maybe. Anyway, that's my day etc pretty much, decided to leave my exercise stuff (at least the first session- usually do two thirty minute sessions two days out of three) until after lunch today, might just sit down and read the paper for a while. So see you really soon Bye Gareth. I might just buy the film anyway, it'll make me bee a bit more careful seeing I have to pay for it. |
UNI CLASSWORK and RESIDENTS The rest of the day? I couldn't find Stephen, but luckily I went back and I ran into Arthur and asked him if he'd seen Stephen. He called and there was Stephen and I studying on the third floor of the library. Stephen went to ask Sudhir about the exam but instead found the grad student who offered to help instead. With his pushinesss and almighty attitude, he was able to get her to reveal too much information and so now we should be set with the exam. God, I hope so. Stephen said I'm set for Analysis next semester since he, Aurthur, and I will have a study group. That makes me feel really good.
GROWN UP I didn't feel grown up asking my mom to call to cancel my YHA stay.
ADVICE Stephen told me today I have to feel confident to get things done. But I also have to show an interest in someone or their work to get them to do what I want.
EMAIL Arthur sent this cute email:
Hello Jen,
YING It's odd not having Ying around for so long, but feels so good.
GROWN UP I didn't feel grown up asking my mom to call to cancel my YHA stay.
ADVICE Stephen told me today I have to feel confident to get things done. But I also have to show an interest in someone or their work to get them to do what I want.
EMAIL Arthur sent this cute email:
Hello Jen,
Hope you are doing well and not stressing out too much during exam time.
Just wondering if you have the Marketing Fundamentals book, and if so hoping I can use it next semester.
Let me know. :0)
your friend,
King Arthur
YING It's odd not having Ying around for so long, but feels so good.
