And the naps begin.

I rolled out of bed at twenty of nine for my Differential Equations class. I was back in my bed by 10:05 after said class. Far too early on a Monday.

I bought my gym membership on the way to Westminster, so now I will be healthy! I figure, spending that much money will be great incentive to go regularly. I got to Westminster far too early for my field trip, so I bought a delicious hot cocoa in Cafe Nero and read a book for a half hour. Went over and met up with my class, and we walked around talking in detail about the architecture of the Houses of Parliament and the Foreign Offices. Our Professor had a blast making fun of Clive, who went to India and killed many, as well as a water fountain done in the "eccentric gothic" style. He's a riot, I already love this course.

On the way back to campus, I discussed at great length with a fellow US student what he described as "those spandex pants...? ... girls wear." I'm glad that guys disapprove of the "leggings=pants" mindset some girls seem to have.

I again felt very smart in Actuarial Maths, as I figured out a proof before our professor was halfway through it, and other students were very confused. I do like that British students aren't afraid to shout out a question if they're feeling lost. It must help them a bit more in the long run, really.

Vanessa, Hilary and I went over to Caitlin's room to try to plan out some of the stuff we want to do and make a bucket list. We spent almost three hours talking and looking things up online and in various guidebooks, it was fun and productive... neither of the Kevins made it, so we figured we'd catch them up later. I'm signing up for a couple day/weekend trips around Britain that should be fun (Liverpool with the Beatles Magical Mystery Tour?? Okay.) and we also settled on some free-to-cheap things to do in the near future, which is also pretty clutch.

After we left, Vanessa and I decided to go to Budgens, bought a bag of chocolate chip cookies, and came back to my room and talked for a long time whilst eating cookies (talk included necessity of gym membership at rate we were going, as well as good paying job this summer, again at the rate we were going).

After she left I applied for a volunteer position... it was described as, "8 volunteers to get involved in a 4 week arts project with year 5 pupils from John Scurr Primary School, and older people from Pat Shaw Residential Home, both in Stepney, challenging stereotypes of young people and older people through arts based activities." It sounds really cool, so hopefully I'll get chosen. It'd start this Wednesday and run the next three afternoons after that. I also applied for my Oyster Photocard and did some Bridal Shower-y things.

You all lucked out that I'm fully exhausted now, it saved you from anything terribly rambling :-)