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Storytelling and dancing

Edinburgh has been sunny and rain-free for five days now, and I am not surprised that rain is in the forecast. I tried to take advantage of the glorious weather while it lasted, as did the rest of the city! Friday after classes I did some exploring and shopping, which was really just an excuse […]

February 1, 2005 4:37 am by

Recovering from illness with the kindness of strangers

Greetings from the land of deep-fried everything, from Mars bars to frozen pizzas! I am happy to report that my ankle is doing quite well, although my throat has been hurting for a week now. I had absolutely no voice yesterday (which many were happy to discover) but my spirits are still high. Actually, I […]

January 26, 2005 5:03 am by

Classes begin

When the wind stops blowing in Scotland, the people of Edinburgh fall over. Even though it has been two weeks since my arrival, I am still amazed by the random weather patterns here in Edinburgh. Monday I woke up to sunshine, had lunch while it was raining, spent the afternoon in more sun, and then […]

January 20, 2005 8:17 am by

Welcome to Scotland

I finally completed registering at the University of Edinburgh, which means I have access to their computers now . . . YAY! I will be able to check e-mails more regularly. How am I doing? It takes a lot of work to end up in the Royal Infermary (Hospital) within the first week of my […]

January 13, 2005 8:47 am by

Leaving home

How quickly I find myself one week from departure. I can’t believe that next week I am leaving the country for six months! Exactly why did I decide(voluntarily) to be away from my home, country, school, friends and family for so long? Sometimes I am not quite sure. Honestly, I haven’t been focusing too much […]

January 3, 2005 12:15 pm by

 
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