So I woke up surprisingly refreshed. Frank and I got to the University about 9ish. It is one of the weekends of the program I'll be administering (the students meet for a weekend every 6 weeks or so). The goal was to just hang about and meet the students, but since one part of the class was a section I developed a few years ago, I dove right in and lectured for about 2 hours. All in all, well received. I saw a bunch of program staff who seemed genuinely interested in seeing me back. I also saw my friend Sue (from another part of the department..was a nice surprise for both of us!).
I am really surprised I do not feel overly tired or jet-lagged. I have travelled this type of trip quite a few times and this was really the most smooth in every way (knock wood!). It also doesn't feel like I was here 3 years ago...seems like it was only 6 months or so. I see that as a good sign!
I also looked at a place to live. It would be renting a room in a flat, right near the city center. It would be sharing with a Deaf man (great way to get up to speed on my British Sign Language!) whose wife has relocated. He would most likely be moving out in May and I could possibly take over the whole place. It is a very modern 2 bed for a good price. I think i may take it!! Very modern and a 10 minute walk to work. I'll keep ya posted if I take it; f I do I'd like to move at the end of this week. That way i can celebrate my birthday (the 15th) in my new place!!
Tomorrow it is back to the University for day 2 of the weekend program then I officially start on Monday. Off for some dinner. Thanks to those who commented...I love reading them..keep 'em coming!!!
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hey robert! glad to hear all is going well so far. congrats on the new flat. and if you suddenly feel as though a lead weight the size of miami has landed on you, don't worry. delayed jetlag also passes. xoxo,
deborah
Hi Robert,
Sounds as though everything is going great for you across the pond. The excitement of a new venture is a wonderful thing. I know you are and will make the most of your opportunity. I will check in with you periodically and vicariously experience your UK tales as only you could tell. Knock 'em dead!
Dj John Costello
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Huzzah! You're alive and out of the clutches of the Bush junta! And job and home-hunt are going well too - good news all around.
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Keep posting! I look forward to reading your adventures. We can compare expat notes.
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