I say I don't know, you say you don't know, I say, take me out.

Ah, what a glorious first day.  I am in such a good mood right now.  Partially from the pint and a half of Strongbow and Kronenbourg I had after lecture with our class and professor.   I'm currently enjoying grilled cheese, tomato soup and green beans.  Mmmmmm, tipsy food.

But enough about that.  I met some lovely people that I simply cannot wait to have class, discussion, and study with.  Richard, our programme coordinator and basically head in charge of our major gave a basic over view of the course today, which we covered for about 2 hours with questions and everything.  I won't be taking this one for credit; just popping in every so often on the lectures I'm interested in.  Still don't know my complete schedule yet.  I've got 40-60 credits to account for still, but those are either coming from other majors in my department, or from the War Studies (aka IR) department.  Not too bad.  I'm just excited to be back in school, with my head in the books, or rather, academic journals.  Tay and Mel, your highlighter/pen/sticky combo pens have really come in handy! :-)

So after class today, we all first went to the student bar in the student union, which was pretty packed.  Only stayed for a half pint and then we all moved on to a pub down the way near our library called The Knight's Templar.  It looked a little posh, but Russell, one of the guys in my programme, informed us that it's actually a well known chain in the UK, so I didn't feel too out of place.  I think it was because there were a lot of suits in there because they had just gotten off work.  So I talked with a handful of people about a number of things, ranging from what our undergrad degrees were in, to what we want to do with our lives, to where we've worked, and a whole bunch of other stuff in between.  This looks to be a really great group of people.  And Richard is extremely laid back, which is excellent.  The only thing that is in anyway bad about this structure, is that there are SO many classes I want to take, but I can only take a set number.  Perhaps I'll get another Masters, or a Ph.D?  We shall see.

Now then, when are you all coming to visit?!?!?!?!?!?!?!?!??!?!?!?!?!?!?  Being independent and in a big city is fun, but I want you guys to come enjoy it with me!!!!  I found a really great deal on a blow up mattress too, so there's really no excuse, because you won't have to pay for a place to live, and we can cook at my place if it comes down to it too!  And when are we going to skype/gchat people?! I need to see your beautiful faces!!!

Ah man, I'm seriously in such a good mood... grinning like a little girl.  So excited about this.  It is going to be a good year, on both sides of the Atlantic.  Can't wait for this to get underway and can't wait to see you all in December.  I haven't been this happy in a long time, and I haven't smiled like this since, probably my last day at Rio.  :-)

Love you all!!! Write me!!!!!!! We can be pen pals!