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Thursday, September 30, 2004
Fraggle Smurf
We played the shortest game of soccer ever last night. About only 4 people from my team showed up, which was problematic. But wait! Only half of law's other rec team showed up too... so we merged them together and forfeited the other game.
So,what with the reorganization we only got started at 7:15 and the game ended at 8: I only just got started! But that means I wasn't winded at the end, which is good. I have this thing where I turn bright red after the slightest physical exertion, and people tend to think I'm about to die. I'm not. I just look it.
So... guess who was on our team? Darryl, of Street Cents fame! I guess he just graduated from Dal law and came out to catch up with some old friends. Yes, yes, Canada in general and Halifax specifically are pretty small places.
As to cave paintings in my room: you are all very sweet. I feel innumerably better
So,what with the reorganization we only got started at 7:15 and the game ended at 8: I only just got started! But that means I wasn't winded at the end, which is good. I have this thing where I turn bright red after the slightest physical exertion, and people tend to think I'm about to die. I'm not. I just look it.
So... guess who was on our team? Darryl, of Street Cents fame! I guess he just graduated from Dal law and came out to catch up with some old friends. Yes, yes, Canada in general and Halifax specifically are pretty small places.
As to cave paintings in my room: you are all very sweet. I feel innumerably better
# posted by Spot @ 10:34 a.m.
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Tuesday, September 28, 2004
I'm Writing You Now Just To See If You're Better
Ever had one of those nights where you just can't get your work done? It's very frustrating: I would've done anything to have had an extra hour or two earlier today, and now that I have the time I've run out of steam.
I think part of the problem might be my room, which is starting to feel rather uncomfortable for studying. It's fine for relaxing and it's dead on for sleeping, but it foils any attempt to be studious. I was planning on studying at the law library today anyway, but it started to rain and I wanted a warm meal...
I think my room needs some serious work. The Imaginus poster sale is visiting next week, which is a start. If I had Arran's talent I would try to make my own art, but I'm begining to learn how little time I have for those projects.
I'm very close to giving up on Property and feeling satisfied with Contracts. I never liked that subject anyway.
I take some comfort from how much is sinking in, most of the time. I know some law! It's great. And although I'm not a fan of overly litigious societies, I think the world would be a better place if parents were financially responsible for the torts their kids commit [IE bullying in schools].
Can't have the case: it's mine.
I MISS DAN! AND ARRAN! AND JESSE! If you guys lived in my building [indulge the fantasy] I could be wasting my time well.
*sniffle*. It's the rain, don't mind me.
I think part of the problem might be my room, which is starting to feel rather uncomfortable for studying. It's fine for relaxing and it's dead on for sleeping, but it foils any attempt to be studious. I was planning on studying at the law library today anyway, but it started to rain and I wanted a warm meal...
I think my room needs some serious work. The Imaginus poster sale is visiting next week, which is a start. If I had Arran's talent I would try to make my own art, but I'm begining to learn how little time I have for those projects.
I'm very close to giving up on Property and feeling satisfied with Contracts. I never liked that subject anyway.
I take some comfort from how much is sinking in, most of the time. I know some law! It's great. And although I'm not a fan of overly litigious societies, I think the world would be a better place if parents were financially responsible for the torts their kids commit [IE bullying in schools].
Can't have the case: it's mine.
I MISS DAN! AND ARRAN! AND JESSE! If you guys lived in my building [indulge the fantasy] I could be wasting my time well.
*sniffle*. It's the rain, don't mind me.
# posted by Spot @ 8:59 p.m.
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Jettison
Augh! There is absolutely no way I can maintain this pace... Especially since my Property professor assigned a crazy amount of reading for tomorrow.
I really want to go to debating tonight, but if I do I think I might fall behind. I really wish I had a surrogate a-la-"Stations of the Tide".
If someone I knew was running for office tonight I would probably go to support them... but as it is, I haven't met many people, so one TD is pretty much as good as the next.
*sigh* I feel like a wet blanket. Maybe I can bring my reading with me...
I really want to go to debating tonight, but if I do I think I might fall behind. I really wish I had a surrogate a-la-"Stations of the Tide".
If someone I knew was running for office tonight I would probably go to support them... but as it is, I haven't met many people, so one TD is pretty much as good as the next.
*sigh* I feel like a wet blanket. Maybe I can bring my reading with me...
# posted by Spot @ 1:29 p.m.
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Sunday, September 26, 2004
Everyone and their dog
I'm not sure why the world's biggest cruise ship is in Halifax this weekend. Given the choice, I think I would pick the Carribian over Nova Scotia, but hey. People can travel where they want :)
Stranger yet is the phenomenon I observed while I went jogging around Point Pleasant. Being on a cruise ship is one thing... converging on the waterfront to watch a cruise ship is quite another thing. Maybe I'm spoiled because I have a great view of the thing from my room, but I'm not sure I would make a family outing of it.
I'm just snarky because all these families get in the way of those of us who have places to go, heartrates to maintain.
Still.. the Queen Mary 2 *is* gargantuan
-> I watched Kill Bill with Stacy and her friend Mark last night. I'm thinking of the scene when the one-eyed blonde kills Bud and describes the dosage delivered by the Black Mamba as "gargantuan", adding "I love that word. I so rarely get to use it in a sentance". <-
I count six stories above the bowline, which would imply at least another six, probably eight stories below. Who needs a boat that high?
The leaves are starting to change in a very beautiful way. On my way back I marvelled at how *residential* this city is, scarcely ten blocks from downtown. I'm talking front and back yards, football games in the street, the works.
Speaking of football, to use the European definition, I'm playing intramural soccer on Wednesday. The law school teams are known collectively as the "Legals" [legal egals? I don't know], but the soccer team is Fraggle Rock. I love it.
We're playing Dal Med. Oh, they're going to need their medical knowledge when we're done with them. /insert intimidating sport-talk here.
Stranger yet is the phenomenon I observed while I went jogging around Point Pleasant. Being on a cruise ship is one thing... converging on the waterfront to watch a cruise ship is quite another thing. Maybe I'm spoiled because I have a great view of the thing from my room, but I'm not sure I would make a family outing of it.
I'm just snarky because all these families get in the way of those of us who have places to go, heartrates to maintain.
Still.. the Queen Mary 2 *is* gargantuan
-> I watched Kill Bill with Stacy and her friend Mark last night. I'm thinking of the scene when the one-eyed blonde kills Bud and describes the dosage delivered by the Black Mamba as "gargantuan", adding "I love that word. I so rarely get to use it in a sentance". <-
I count six stories above the bowline, which would imply at least another six, probably eight stories below. Who needs a boat that high?
The leaves are starting to change in a very beautiful way. On my way back I marvelled at how *residential* this city is, scarcely ten blocks from downtown. I'm talking front and back yards, football games in the street, the works.
Speaking of football, to use the European definition, I'm playing intramural soccer on Wednesday. The law school teams are known collectively as the "Legals" [legal egals? I don't know], but the soccer team is Fraggle Rock. I love it.
We're playing Dal Med. Oh, they're going to need their medical knowledge when we're done with them. /insert intimidating sport-talk here.
# posted by Spot @ 4:36 p.m.
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Friday, September 24, 2004
We All Win
Big news is: I'm section rep to the Law School Society as of an hour ago. Oooh, drunken announcement + sambuca shots for the winners [to choruses of "Take off your pants!" Some obliged] = tipsy pottle.
Horray! I'm happy. My fellow candidate was very qualified, so I feel like a lot of my classmates must've had confidence in me.
Hmmm.. Law school feels better everyday.
My head is *swimming*.
To bed and to sleep.
Thank you Dan! My campaign photo would not have happened without you :)
Horray! I'm happy. My fellow candidate was very qualified, so I feel like a lot of my classmates must've had confidence in me.
Hmmm.. Law school feels better everyday.
My head is *swimming*.
To bed and to sleep.
Thank you Dan! My campaign photo would not have happened without you :)
# posted by Spot @ 1:51 a.m.
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Wednesday, September 22, 2004
What I Can Do For You
Tomorrow is such a huge day! It feels like I've taken every chance I could to make my life more exciting and more hectic. I have two interviews for committees tomorrow: technology and international exchanges. Meep! I didn't think everything I applied for would take me.. if they all say yes I am going to be one spent Sarah.
I was thinking about fleeing to Malagash this weekend, which would have been awesome: maybe even visiting Jesse's family.. but my get-away plans were curtailed by unexpected news: the entire family is driving up on Friday. They're staying at the Westin, which I can actually see from my window. Breakfast on Saturday with everyone, then housewarming shopping and family visits...I'm not sure how much work I'll get done this weekend.
So next week will be crazy too. Horray! At this pace I'm hardly noticing time fly by.
PS: thanks for everyone's help [Dan especially!]. I'll let you know what happens...
I was thinking about fleeing to Malagash this weekend, which would have been awesome: maybe even visiting Jesse's family.. but my get-away plans were curtailed by unexpected news: the entire family is driving up on Friday. They're staying at the Westin, which I can actually see from my window. Breakfast on Saturday with everyone, then housewarming shopping and family visits...I'm not sure how much work I'll get done this weekend.
So next week will be crazy too. Horray! At this pace I'm hardly noticing time fly by.
PS: thanks for everyone's help [Dan especially!]. I'll let you know what happens...
# posted by Spot @ 8:25 p.m.
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Tuesday, September 21, 2004
Mini me
This probably sounds pretty ridiculous, but that's ok...
So I'm doing something this week. I don't want to say what, in case it's not successful. If it is successfully you'll know on Friday.
But for this thing I could use a picture. They are very specific about what kind of picture. Silly specific:
So... does anyone have anything I could use? I'm searching my own photo files, and I might have some serviceable stuff. I just wanted to check an see if there's anything better out there :)
In other news I am almost certainly behind. I have property notes due tomorrow and I get home tonight at 8. Meep!
It feels great to be this busy. I love it.
So I'm doing something this week. I don't want to say what, in case it's not successful. If it is successfully you'll know on Friday.
But for this thing I could use a picture. They are very specific about what kind of picture. Silly specific:
Pictures will be cropped to 300 pixels wide, and a reasonable number of pixels tall (400 pixels is a good starting point). If your picture meets these standards, it will be posted as-is. If we have to crop it, in general we will follow the following set of guidelines; exact procedure will depend on the picture's size and quality:- Pictures will be cropped to the standard head and shoulders portrait style
So... does anyone have anything I could use? I'm searching my own photo files, and I might have some serviceable stuff. I just wanted to check an see if there's anything better out there :)
In other news I am almost certainly behind. I have property notes due tomorrow and I get home tonight at 8. Meep!
It feels great to be this busy. I love it.
# posted by Spot @ 3:22 p.m.
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Monday, September 20, 2004
Lost in Translation
My Property course has the following quotation in last week's readings.
"Here is a chair. Can you see it clearly? Good - now translate it into French".
I'm glad to see someone else finds the world a little surreal from time to time.
Oh, it's still good. My body is starting to shutter-stop though. I can handle the reading. I can handle the socialising. I love to relax with Em and Mike. I just can't believe I can do all at once.
Big news: I have an interview for the internation committee on Thursday. Wish me luck!
Remember how, during the road trip, days sometimes felt like weeks? Not in a bad way, not at all. They weren't passing by too slowly. It was just that so much happened in 24 hours, it was hard to believe it had all been done at once.
Well, this is like that. I never seem to have enough time to buy milk or make food. But when I think that last week was my first.. my second week with Ian and Porter and Jeff and Sean.. it just doesn't make sense. Haven't we known each other for years? Haven't we been in school for ages?
I think this is a wonderful sign.
I love biking to school too. Gives me street cred :)
And now I have mail to open. Goodnight!
"Here is a chair. Can you see it clearly? Good - now translate it into French".
I'm glad to see someone else finds the world a little surreal from time to time.
Oh, it's still good. My body is starting to shutter-stop though. I can handle the reading. I can handle the socialising. I love to relax with Em and Mike. I just can't believe I can do all at once.
Big news: I have an interview for the internation committee on Thursday. Wish me luck!
Remember how, during the road trip, days sometimes felt like weeks? Not in a bad way, not at all. They weren't passing by too slowly. It was just that so much happened in 24 hours, it was hard to believe it had all been done at once.
Well, this is like that. I never seem to have enough time to buy milk or make food. But when I think that last week was my first.. my second week with Ian and Porter and Jeff and Sean.. it just doesn't make sense. Haven't we known each other for years? Haven't we been in school for ages?
I think this is a wonderful sign.
I love biking to school too. Gives me street cred :)
And now I have mail to open. Goodnight!
# posted by Spot @ 11:06 p.m.
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Friday, September 17, 2004
Keep It Coming
..but stop your bitchin! I honestly can't remember what I said last night, but doubtless addressed the
a) cheapness of beer here in Halifax
b) the abundance of said drink
c) the equation of two boys + two girls + four rounds = unsteady Sarah.
So ha ha ha, I can't type when I've been out, we've all seen it before.
Anyway, Emilie and Mike are back! We went to see Hero. Second time for me.. both the ex-HKers laughed at inappropriate times, so I guess some parts are weird even for those used to strange China. Still, it was a great time.
I guess one good day after the next is leading to a pretty positive outlook for me. I'm loving my time here, but I can't really pinpoint why. Is it the free stuff from the law firms? No, not really. The pretty and comfy classrooms? No, I'm not *that* hedonistic. The material? Well, now we're getting close to it. I honestly find our subject matter facinating. It's stuff I really want to know, and I'll really be able to use right now, today. On top of which the teachers are super friendly, and their lectures are exceedingly engaging even when their subjects are not.
I feel happier here than I thought I could. Someone was right.
Let's hope they keep it up! The three [or four, with Stacy] of us are going to the farmer's market tomorrow morning. If I get my work done in time we'll head for Lunenburg Sunday. Wish you all were here!
a) cheapness of beer here in Halifax
b) the abundance of said drink
c) the equation of two boys + two girls + four rounds = unsteady Sarah.
So ha ha ha, I can't type when I've been out, we've all seen it before.
Anyway, Emilie and Mike are back! We went to see Hero. Second time for me.. both the ex-HKers laughed at inappropriate times, so I guess some parts are weird even for those used to strange China. Still, it was a great time.
I guess one good day after the next is leading to a pretty positive outlook for me. I'm loving my time here, but I can't really pinpoint why. Is it the free stuff from the law firms? No, not really. The pretty and comfy classrooms? No, I'm not *that* hedonistic. The material? Well, now we're getting close to it. I honestly find our subject matter facinating. It's stuff I really want to know, and I'll really be able to use right now, today. On top of which the teachers are super friendly, and their lectures are exceedingly engaging even when their subjects are not.
I feel happier here than I thought I could. Someone was right.
Let's hope they keep it up! The three [or four, with Stacy] of us are going to the farmer's market tomorrow morning. If I get my work done in time we'll head for Lunenburg Sunday. Wish you all were here!
# posted by Spot @ 11:59 p.m.
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Thursday, September 16, 2004
'm back!
[ed. note: post retracted due to the silliness of drinking and blogging]
# posted by Spot @ 11:33 p.m.
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Wednesday, September 15, 2004
I'm two days behind
...and that's ok.
There's just no way to keep up with these readings, but it's ok. No one else can keep up with them either. I figure, sooner or later... the law school will have to conform to us. Right?
Well, maybe not. I am trying very hard, but these are ridiculous assignments! Still, I'm almost nearly making it. I would be better off if I wasn't blogging :)
Well, I just wanted to keep the one-a-day streak going, mostly. And to thank Sodales: super friendly and free pizza on top of everything.
Seriously, it was so nice to debate. They really made me feel welcome, and I'm definitely going back. Horray for kind people with integrity.
There's no way I can justify not doing my homework anymore. Pray for me.
There's just no way to keep up with these readings, but it's ok. No one else can keep up with them either. I figure, sooner or later... the law school will have to conform to us. Right?
Well, maybe not. I am trying very hard, but these are ridiculous assignments! Still, I'm almost nearly making it. I would be better off if I wasn't blogging :)
Well, I just wanted to keep the one-a-day streak going, mostly. And to thank Sodales: super friendly and free pizza on top of everything.
Seriously, it was so nice to debate. They really made me feel welcome, and I'm definitely going back. Horray for kind people with integrity.
There's no way I can justify not doing my homework anymore. Pray for me.
# posted by Spot @ 9:21 p.m.
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Tuesday, September 14, 2004
Deja-School
Ok, this is getting freaky.
After 2 complete days of real law class I'm already beginning to forget what life was like pre-law. What did we talk about? What did I do? How did my undergrad professors fill so much time? I was skipping along my torts assignment when I suddenly thought to myself: "Sarah... why is this interesting?" Unfortunately, thinking about why I apparently like law has the effect of destroying the enjoyment. Have you ever gotten into a car and tried to think about every individual action? It's impossible to drive well, if at all. Well, trying to analyze myself is like that.
I'm getting derailed. Point is. It's greeaaat. I feel like I've always been here, and I've always belonged. I don't have time to breathe, let alone time to eat. Which is why is was so great that
a) the pro bono student society provided us with free pizza for lunch
b) my torts professor brought a torte to class. Mmmm, chocolate cake.
c) the dal debaters are feeding me pizza for supper.
Doesn't anyone ever pay for food around here?
24 days 'till Thanksgiving. Horray.
After 2 complete days of real law class I'm already beginning to forget what life was like pre-law. What did we talk about? What did I do? How did my undergrad professors fill so much time? I was skipping along my torts assignment when I suddenly thought to myself: "Sarah... why is this interesting?" Unfortunately, thinking about why I apparently like law has the effect of destroying the enjoyment. Have you ever gotten into a car and tried to think about every individual action? It's impossible to drive well, if at all. Well, trying to analyze myself is like that.
I'm getting derailed. Point is. It's greeaaat. I feel like I've always been here, and I've always belonged. I don't have time to breathe, let alone time to eat. Which is why is was so great that
a) the pro bono student society provided us with free pizza for lunch
b) my torts professor brought a torte to class. Mmmm, chocolate cake.
c) the dal debaters are feeding me pizza for supper.
Doesn't anyone ever pay for food around here?
24 days 'till Thanksgiving. Horray.
# posted by Spot @ 6:06 p.m.
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Monday, September 13, 2004
First Day *Ever*
Well, law school's not so bad! I found my first day of class interesting, much to my surprise. Better yet, despite my nervousness I was perfectly able to keep track of what my professor was talking about. My notes could use some structure, but they're legible. It's gonna be ok.
We'll see about tomorrow. More than one class, more readings, less breaks. My back is bothering me again, so I went to the Dal gym to see how I can exercise. Blarg. Halifax is ridiculous! No wonder we all have beer bellies! Almost 200$ to do cardio fitness at our gym. Wasn't McGill 35$?
I guess I'll swim and jog. Ooh, I got to see Lee Coen in action, which Emilie will appreciate. The man is insanely passionate about his job. I hope I get to feel that way about what I do.
Did you know that the 2nd world congress on abolishing the death penalty is being held in Montreal this October? Just prior to Thanksgiving. Be prepared for peaceful protests. [That's what Lee and other panelists were talking about today. Yay for conferences!]
Emilie's coming up soon, so I have to clean my room. Again. Maybe I can get her to come out and see some Joel Plaskett...
We'll see about tomorrow. More than one class, more readings, less breaks. My back is bothering me again, so I went to the Dal gym to see how I can exercise. Blarg. Halifax is ridiculous! No wonder we all have beer bellies! Almost 200$ to do cardio fitness at our gym. Wasn't McGill 35$?
I guess I'll swim and jog. Ooh, I got to see Lee Coen in action, which Emilie will appreciate. The man is insanely passionate about his job. I hope I get to feel that way about what I do.
Did you know that the 2nd world congress on abolishing the death penalty is being held in Montreal this October? Just prior to Thanksgiving. Be prepared for peaceful protests. [That's what Lee and other panelists were talking about today. Yay for conferences!]
Emilie's coming up soon, so I have to clean my room. Again. Maybe I can get her to come out and see some Joel Plaskett...
# posted by Spot @ 9:22 p.m.
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Sunday, September 12, 2004
A Double Shot of Halifax...
.. is how Sarah Harmer described her time here at the concert last night. I'm very very glad I went with Stacy: it was the perfect end to a perfect day.
Today is the first day I really have to myself in the new place. I have a list an arm long of stuff to do: sweep the floors, unpack my boxes, DO MY HOMEWORK, but here I am instead... blogging. I think I might have too much to do. I think I might be overwhelmed.
So, to save on procrastinatination, I will borrow from a recent e-mail to describe my day. Hope you like it!
I rolled out of bed and got ready for the orientation cruise aboard the tall ship, which was a pretty good time. I could get used to this whole lawyer thing: cruises with breakfast abord, chatting it up. Well, I could do without the chatting, seeing as I still have introverted tendencies, but all in all it's good.
When we got back the organizers encouraged us to visit the farmer's market. It's huge! And it's in the Keith's brewery, which is kinda funny. Best of all, it's only about 10 minutes away from the apartment, and they have *everything*.
Wanda was supposed to take us out to Bayer's Lake to pick up curtains... but she was busy. So she lent me her car {!} We spent the afternoon looking around. Unfortunately we're still curtainless, but I have some prices to compare now, and we can always go back... assuming we can get the car again. Otherwise it's ridiculously far.
Everything closed at 6, which is partly why we didn't finish our list. The afternoon flew by so fast! We capped it off with a visit to East Side Mario's. One of my favourite things is fresh warm bread: I was on cloud nine.
Thennn... we went to the Sarah Harmer concert at 8. Fabulous! She's definitely a "chicks dig it" musician, but we had a great time. Rather than pub crawl after wards we watched a movie. Dan [Stacy's man is called Dan, which is hilarious] called at 1, which made Stacy very happy. They made plans to go to the beach, which is where they are now.
I am thrilled with my roomate. She's not only good to live with, she's actually fun to hang out with too. I think we might become very good friends, an unexpected bonus.
Much thanks go out to Dan for getting the road trip photos out for the rest of us. Wow. It was... amazing.
Today is the first day I really have to myself in the new place. I have a list an arm long of stuff to do: sweep the floors, unpack my boxes, DO MY HOMEWORK, but here I am instead... blogging. I think I might have too much to do. I think I might be overwhelmed.
So, to save on procrastinatination, I will borrow from a recent e-mail to describe my day. Hope you like it!
I rolled out of bed and got ready for the orientation cruise aboard the tall ship, which was a pretty good time. I could get used to this whole lawyer thing: cruises with breakfast abord, chatting it up. Well, I could do without the chatting, seeing as I still have introverted tendencies, but all in all it's good.
When we got back the organizers encouraged us to visit the farmer's market. It's huge! And it's in the Keith's brewery, which is kinda funny. Best of all, it's only about 10 minutes away from the apartment, and they have *everything*.
Wanda was supposed to take us out to Bayer's Lake to pick up curtains... but she was busy. So she lent me her car {!} We spent the afternoon looking around. Unfortunately we're still curtainless, but I have some prices to compare now, and we can always go back... assuming we can get the car again. Otherwise it's ridiculously far.
Everything closed at 6, which is partly why we didn't finish our list. The afternoon flew by so fast! We capped it off with a visit to East Side Mario's. One of my favourite things is fresh warm bread: I was on cloud nine.
Thennn... we went to the Sarah Harmer concert at 8. Fabulous! She's definitely a "chicks dig it" musician, but we had a great time. Rather than pub crawl after wards we watched a movie. Dan [Stacy's man is called Dan, which is hilarious] called at 1, which made Stacy very happy. They made plans to go to the beach, which is where they are now.
I am thrilled with my roomate. She's not only good to live with, she's actually fun to hang out with too. I think we might become very good friends, an unexpected bonus.
Much thanks go out to Dan for getting the road trip photos out for the rest of us. Wow. It was... amazing.
# posted by Spot @ 3:33 p.m.
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Wednesday, September 08, 2004
My Feet Aren't There
Remember that, Jesse?
Today has been absolutely perfect. I was a little apprehensive about the whole orientation thing, since large groups of strangers really isn't my scene. But everyone's been right: we all have a lot in common. I was snagged by a clique at 11:30 this morning and it's been all good ever since. We're *all* from Nova Scotia. I have yet to meet a Dal law student who isn't. But Sean is also from Sydney, even went to Malcom in my year, though not in my class.
I know I've been neglecting you, my precious blog, for far too long. If it's any comfort, much of what I've had to say can't really be put into words. Inexpressible comraderie, happiness, loss.
This is a more pragmatic time, but very enjoyable nonetheless. Sure, I have a million readings due on Thursday.. but I also seem to have a study group set [we, the clique, are all in the same section. Horray].
Even disaster was almost pleasant: my bike lock completely froze up around 4:30. I struggled with it for 15 minutes, then sought help. Not only did the nice Materials guy in the law school try to help me with the lock, he also called security for bolt cutters.... and helped me convince them I wasn't stealing the bike. Really friendly and calm throughout: the law staff is definitely nicer than the undergrad staff at McGill.
The moon is rising just outside my window. It's a full crescent, and it looks enormous. Reminds me of that time we were driving back from the faerie caves, and we could see the moon coming over the mountains.
Thanks to Gabe for the pictures! Holy cow, they're fantastic. I'm reviewing them every once in a while now, and I'm hoping to show them to my local friends...
Going to sleep now. More frosh wonder tomorrow, and Emilie's coming to town!
Today has been absolutely perfect. I was a little apprehensive about the whole orientation thing, since large groups of strangers really isn't my scene. But everyone's been right: we all have a lot in common. I was snagged by a clique at 11:30 this morning and it's been all good ever since. We're *all* from Nova Scotia. I have yet to meet a Dal law student who isn't. But Sean is also from Sydney, even went to Malcom in my year, though not in my class.
I know I've been neglecting you, my precious blog, for far too long. If it's any comfort, much of what I've had to say can't really be put into words. Inexpressible comraderie, happiness, loss.
This is a more pragmatic time, but very enjoyable nonetheless. Sure, I have a million readings due on Thursday.. but I also seem to have a study group set [we, the clique, are all in the same section. Horray].
Even disaster was almost pleasant: my bike lock completely froze up around 4:30. I struggled with it for 15 minutes, then sought help. Not only did the nice Materials guy in the law school try to help me with the lock, he also called security for bolt cutters.... and helped me convince them I wasn't stealing the bike. Really friendly and calm throughout: the law staff is definitely nicer than the undergrad staff at McGill.
The moon is rising just outside my window. It's a full crescent, and it looks enormous. Reminds me of that time we were driving back from the faerie caves, and we could see the moon coming over the mountains.
Thanks to Gabe for the pictures! Holy cow, they're fantastic. I'm reviewing them every once in a while now, and I'm hoping to show them to my local friends...
Going to sleep now. More frosh wonder tomorrow, and Emilie's coming to town!
# posted by Spot @ 12:47 a.m.
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