Where The Wild Things Are

Hello from Sussex !

I have arrived at the University of Sussex and have settled in quite nicely. Arrivals day was so long and tiring, special thanks to the coach driver for what seemed like an extra long scenic tour of Brighton..!

My room is quite hotel-like at the moment, but I'm slowly making it my own and decorating. I'm looking forward to the IKEA trip on Saturday so I can get some more nice bits and bobs in.

This is where I live !

 This week is Freshers' and Induction week. That means I don't yet start lectures, but have a couple of introductory sessions along with lots of parties. There's also lots of stalls around campus for Freshers' Fair.

Library Square earlier today. That's the library in the background:)

 The weather so far has been absolutely lovely, lots of sunshine and a summery breeze. The only downside is that my room gets rather hot during the day...

Falmer House, home to the Students' Union shop & bar

I need to start getting ready for the Brightonian Nights pub crawl soon, so goodbye for now !

Love, M

The Final Countdown

Hello my lovelies,

The time is almost upon us: I leave for Sussex in 5 days ! Now it's time for packing, meeting friends and family and for relaxing before all the hard work (partying) in store for me later !

On Saturday I had a leaving party for all my nearest and dearest. The day and night were absolutely lovely and filled with happiness and laughter. :) Thanks to everyone who made the day so special ! In case some of you who couldn't make it on Saturday wants to get together before I go, don't hesitate to be in touch and we'll set something up.

People keep asking me whether I'm nervous about leaving. For the moment, the answer is no - I'm just excited to go ! I think the main reasons for me not being nervous are that Brighton is already familiar to me, and that I have some very dear friends there. I think I would be more nervous if I were going to a completely new place. The only thing making me slightly worried is being surrounded by 18-year-olds who are getting their first tastes of freedom and alcohol..! :D

Thankfully I'm over the worst of my flu: vitamins and tea helped. 

Love, M