A Part of That

I'm sitting on my bed attempting to do homework, but am not doing a good job of focusing. So I figured blogging is at least semi productive. Or at least, I can pretend it is. It's funny because this week, after the exhaustion wore off, seemed to be setting up a semester of fun and games and adventure. And then, all of a sudden, we were all reminded that this is a true study abroad program. It's really good that I'm so excited for all of my classes because I know that I'm going to have to truly work my ass off this semester, especially if I want to be able to travel and explore as well. (Here's hoping this rough start it's a bad sign. In my defense, I am reading the informative, boring introduction right now instead of the fun novel part.)
On the plus side, I'm feeling even more at home in Bath. Each day I feel like I belong here a little bit more. I'm a fan of that. This week has wrapped up on a good note. Thursday night, we went out to the pubs. It was nice and lowkey, and fun to feel British at a pub (although it was mostly us American kids there that night). Last night, the program had a reception at the Victoria Art Gallery in the city where we got to meet most of our tutors for the semester. So we got all dressed up and wandered around the gallery, mingling with a glass of wine in our hands. Classy. I felt quite grown up. (The feeling didn't last too long, though.)
Today we got a tour of the local markets. Best flea shops ever! They had great organic fruit and veggie stalls and local meat and fresh homemade baked goods. The samples were the best part - like Costco! Then they had stands for pashmina scarves (I got a gorgeous one), children's items (one even carried my favorite children's series: "That's Not My..."), and used books and movies (my roommate and I got "The Princess Bride" and "Sabrina ( Fair)" on VHS for only a pound). There definitely moments when I wanted to skip down the isles singing "Portobello Road". But I guess I can save that for next time. Because we'll definitely be back.
One more bonus British thing: I bought Jammie Dodgers . They just make me smile (and for a very silly reason).
Classes start on Monday (Tuesday for me). Thankfully, before the real world truly starts again, we're taking a trip to Stonehenge, Salisbury, and Lacock Village. I'm excited.