Days 7 and 8: The Weekend

I've slept really well this weekend, although I am definitely ready to go back to school.

Yesterday was spent doing...well, not that much. I crochetted a hat that fits a little better than the previous one, and is better at keeping the wind, rain, and elements. I made my way around Bellingham a little bit due to my getting lost. I found my way out to the road to Mt Baker, got a new skate deck, as well as some crochetting supplies.

I went to church this morning, and that was super fun, I had a pretty good time. It's different than Glenwood, for sure, but it was good for sure.

Went to the rock wall today for the first time. My arms are killing me, but I had a lot of fun climbing around and figuring things out. I will definitely be down there a lot, because it's a pretty short walk from my dorm.

I'm pretty wiped out, and don't feel like I have done that much, so I'll leave it at that.

Day 6. The First Friday

HAHA I just tried to show Dan, who lives down the hall from me, definitely drunk as a skunk, how to slack line. Probably the highlight of my day.

It's Friday night and I haven't really done that much yet. I went out and skateboarded for awhile and tried to get back a few of the tricks that I lost, it's a never ending battle to keep the ones I have somewhat decent.

Other than that, I consciously missed a free concert because I wanted to get some fresh air and keep my slackline-legs while the weather is still good. Which is why I'm sitting at my computer right now while stuff is going down all around me.

I made it off campus today to find some yarn (and of course I can't find my crochette hooks,) as well as some earplugs to make sleeping a bit easier. And if Alexandra hadn't been with me I would have kept thinking that the school provides laundry detergent. My, I still have much to learn.

So I am going to go and find something cool to do. I'm hoping to find a cool hike to take tomorrow, I've gotta get out of town for at least a little while. There's so much to explore!

Day 5. School Food's Starting to Suck

I was walking through the cafeteria yesterday only to see the same stuff I have been seeing for four days. I think I just got water.

My utopia class was yesterday, and it's going to be pretty interesting. It's a good think I like reading.

I'm going to apologize for the shortness of my day 5 experience. It really wasn't that eventful, mostly just read, listened to Car Talk, and attempted to brainstorm for an analytical research essay for which I have to write a proposal.

And now it's 10:07 AM of day 6, my first class isn't until 1:00, and I am listening to John Denver.

Day 4. JUNK

Woke up freaking early today. At like, 3:30 AM. That's really early, for those of you who didn't know. Went to class, pretty much no homework, although I did get a head start on the reading for my American history class. The professors seem knowledgable and pretty chill.

I really want to go find a mountain to climb. Or hike. Something besides walking up and down the hill of this blasted campus. I hear there's a rock wall in the Rec Center, but I don't particularly want to go by myself.

I am starting to get this swing of this college thing. You pretty much have to be outgoing or it's kinda boring.

I have to get up at about 7:00 tomorrow. Probably should call it a night before I get hungry and have to go get food.

Day 3. Why am I already tired?

John was still sleeping when I woke up this morning to meet with a history advisor. She was good, and had an interesting collection of books. Speaking of books, I bought them today as well, and that was lame because they cost a lot. They're all paperback and small, but I have about twelve of them to cart around.

I am starting to figure out where things are around here, and I also discovered that my dorm is about a 10 minute walk from anything. I did, however, hop on my skateboard for the first time in three days, which felt amazing. I got to go really fast down a big hill, and thought about bailing until I got the speed wobbles. At which point, I figured it was better just to ride it out than die with lots of people watching.

Also dumped water on my computer while attempting a handstand in my room (yes. I am an idiot.) So although it's mostly ok, the mouse wigs out every once in a while.

A few more things to mention and then I PROMISE I'm done. I found a place to park my truck, at least for a few days. I figure I'll check on it every day to make sure it's still there.

And, more good news. I got a call from Alexis at Mt Baker. They want me to come in for an interview! Super stoked on that one. I wasn't expecting to get a call at all, I figured they'd just find someone more qualified. I guess my outlook on customer service was ok. So hopefully they make me a lifty. That'd be cool. Or I could be a cashier and work indoors. That's be cool too. But I'd rather be outside, even if the weather does suck.

So that'll be all for today, I do believe. Classes are starting tomorrow. My first class isn't until 11:00 though. Definitely got spoiled on that one.

Day 2. For Lack of a Better Title

Woke up at 6:30 this morning to John waking up. Turns out he's an early riser. When I finally opened my eyes up, it was about 7:15, the sun was shining in them and John was half laying in his bed reading a phone book. What a way to wake up.

Went and got my card so I could eat free of hassle, then walked to the parking place. I had the pleasure of learning that I am number 53 on the waiting list for a parking permit. Sweet. Where do I park my truck, asked I. I got a shrug and a "well do you know anyone in town?" I guess that's administrative speak for "You're pretty much SOL." So I need to find a place to put my truck. If you are in the habit of praying, pray for that. In fact, maybe make an exception if you're not.

Met some more people, had fun, and so on and so forth. The night pretty much ended with Peter and I watching clips on YouTube of people getting hit with fast flying objects. Over and over again. Oh. Something that's super funny. He drives a 95 Nissan Maxima, riced out for sure, but he definitely put an Acura hood ornament on it as well as an Acura decal on the back, so people like me that drive trucks would definitely think it was an Acura. Sneaky-Sneaky.

So I Just Moved In

I am now a proud student at Western Washington University. I just have to pay my residence bill at this point. I still hate bills.

I disembarked on my journey this morning at 9:00 in my 84' Chevy, arriving at a little past 1, because my quick stop to take a whiz turned into a half-hour adventure through some suburb of Seattle. You would think that an Interstate would be a little easier to find. Ya know, a great big road running through the city. Anyway.

Met my roommate. Interesting guy named John. Should be ok.

My desk lamp is broken. The part that bolts it to the wall is loose. I really want to just grab a screwdriver and tighten them up, but my truck is a good three blocks away and to be honest, I just don't care that much.

I'm about halfway through my third water bottle of the day. Just thought I'd tell you.

I really don't have anything interesting to say at the moment. So maybe I'll write more when I think of something epic.