she's aliiivvveee!!

So? I am still alive! Not going to lie - a few times over the course of my whole 3 days here, I've felt utterly lost and bamboozled. Not too often though, may I add. But enough times to still feel a little shaky as I wake up in this new place every morning.

I am so anxious for class to start. Really, I can't wait! All good 'nerves' though - my textbooks are nestled nicely in my wardrobe, all organized and ready to fill my head with "nursey" information.

Speaking of nurses. Every freshman is divided into a 'University 101' group, which is basically a collection of about 7-10 students within your major. So, my class - D39 - consists of myself, and 11 other nursing students. It is a rad way to get to know other people prior to the start of classes, and a even more rad way to find your way around the campus, known the 'ins & outs' of campus life, and just find other people to socialize with.

Speaking of socializing. I'm almost at my limit - this whole 'meet as many people as you can within the 5 days of O-Week' thing has really rattled my brain. The girls on my floor and wing are great, however I much rather focus on getting to know the 15 girls here, than the 9382385845-209340-29342 freshman in Douglas and Fraiser (the other resident buildings). But that's just my preference.

Back to nurses. I've met some rad (yes, I've said it twice!) first years, those whose will be floating my boat with me. One girl is South Africa and grew up only knowing the living conditions of a third-world country. As a missionary kid, she came to the conclusion that the only way to truly help an impoverished village would be to return as a nurse. So that's her plan - she even admitted her distaste of Canadian/American nursing as our country is over blessed and full of resources. Not saying she won't give her heart as a nurse here in Canada or over in the States, but just saying that her true passion lies in the country she was raised in, and all those similar to it. She is a cool cat.

Another chum of mine loves to sail, and was in school the past year completing this outdoor/wilderness-type certificate. Very rad. She is down to earth, friendly, and genuine about the connections she makes. On that note - when people introduce themselves to you just for the sake of 'popularity', it's obvious. But when people seek to know more about you, and are interested in more than just your major, its a major warm-fuzzy starter. It's cool to know that some people care. They are the ones who will make great friends, and even better nurses.

Moving on. My room is blast. NW 333B. Al and I have hung curtains and pasted on our decals. Photos, and maybe a video will come soon. Her mom's baking is laying around everywhere, and the amount is shrinking by the moment. Hopefully Mrs. Aly sends more out soon! My tea is exploding around my Mac, and my cardboard boxes fill every corner. It is cozy though, and is beginning to take on the stature of 'home'.

My day tomorrow, once again, is jammed packed with socializing and an overwhelming amount of icebreaker activities. (Speaking of which - there was a freshman class tournament of Spoons. I came in 5th, which I must brag about. It is quite the feat! ) With that being said, my blog is concluded for the night. Will most definitely write later.

D.

ps - watch UP! It is the cutest movie in the scope of eternity.