One Week

Monday
Was awake by 6 but the fire alarm blared at 7. Everyone was so groggy, cranky and had dried sliver froth on their face. All sorts of pjs and some guys were topless – woohoooo! By chance found out that I had to go to the med school, for some unknown reason. Thank god for the alarm! Day ended at 5.00 p.m with registration.
p.s – fire alarm caused by burned toast.

Tuesday
Bloody hell! 2 days in a row. This must be a joke, but it isn’t funny waking us up with fire alarms. But anyway, why do we have to get to med school to take pictures at 9.00 a.m?

Wednesday
Had a blood test done. Apparently my vein moved while the needle pierced the skin, so it started bleeding. “That will bruise”. Yeah, of course, thanks. Collected my ID badge to be used in the hospital. Freaky, it seems the public attack the staff fairly often.
Suffered serious homesickness. Blending in isn’t easy dudes. All the home students talk about is booze and parties. Week one for the freshers ain’t helping too. The whole country is partying till they end up in the hospital with alcohol poisoning. Anyway, after dinner, boarders of Florence Boot Hall – the none pub-goers had a jamming session in the hall’s library. Lucky thing I brought my guitar.
p.s – Nottingham has the second highest crime rate in UK. Rejoice!

Thursday
First lecture, yeay! While everyone else is enjoying Week One (includes waking up at noon), we had to get to med school. A treat for the first year’s – all classes start at 9.00 a.m. In the evening, 6 of us took a taxi and to town and watched Pride & Prejudice. Kiera Knightly churned out her role fairly well.

Friday
Free morning. Classes don’t start till 2 p.m. Hurrah! Ran of to the Portland Building for Nottingham Malaysian Society’s meeting. Was unusually happy to see other Malaysians. Couldn’t stop talking Rojak (English+Malay). I miss that so much. Glorious evening. Ended it with a familiar menu – Mee Hoon Goreng and some kuih.

Saturday
Tried to study, heh! After dinner, watch School of Rock with hall mates.

Sunday
Woke up late and was caught with my out-of-the-bed-face by friends. Gobbled down breakfast and practically ran to the bus stop in front of Cavendish Hall. First rambling outing with RamSoc (Rambling Society). We walked for 9.5 miles, from Dovedale to Hartington. We passed farms; dung was a constant companion, flat lands and the Dove River. I got some action by slipping on some mud. Poor trainers are done for. Must get walking boots; will come in handy during winter too. Completely flaked out. Class at 9 tomorrow. Shit!

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