The Past Few Days

Well, the first week is over. It's been pretty crazy. Thursday had some pretty amusing moments. For example, I went to a class that I thought was Medieval Studies but was actually 19th Century Europe. The funnier part was that for some reason I was actually registered for 19th Century Europe instead of Medieval Studies. How did that happen?

I also had an amusing French experience. I went to FRE 2420 (Second Year French Conversation) and the professor had us do more introductions. This time, though, she asked us questions (in French, naturally). The jig was up. She started asking me why I am a religion major and if I'm religious. I had nothing to say - I just sat there blinking at her and saying, "Quoi?" It was pretty awesome, especially since I didn't think to just respond in English to show I understood.

I took the SAT II on Thursday and I did alright. I placed into "Preparation for Intermediate French," for which I have now successfully registered. I'm still pretty worried about it. My ability to render French is so much weaker than my ability to read it. Oh well.

Friday consisted in going to various classes and getting my cell phone operational again. I have such a love-hate relationship with those things. However, then I went with Alan to the RUF party at Steven & Co.'s place. It was pretty fun, but too many people for my taste. They did have some excellent food, though.

I slept in today, talked to Mom for a while, and then went to a barbeque Matt was having. It was a lot of fun; lots of great food and people. I got to meet a lot of people that I heard about for months and have some very thought-provoking conversations.

Tonight I may be having coffee with some SE friends and then heading to a party. Should be fun.

I'm not in a very insightful mood right now. I did have some interesting conversations over the past few days, but I'm still digesting them and figuring out what to think about them. Hopefully you'll hear more from me soon.

I've really been enjoying The Mountain Goats recently. They just came out with a new album and it's very enjoyable. I've also just downloaded the new album by My Brightest Diamond. I'm excited.

I have some serious textbook purchasing, calendar updating, and iPod overhauling to do.

Peace,
Sam