I've already been here for 3 days! It's gone fast and so much has happened. Saturday day I met Heather and Erynn who I went into Grantham with! The town is so cute and we only got to see a TINY portion of it. There is still so much to explore in it. While we were there we got a few essentials at some convenience-type stores. We also went to a cute little coffee shop where I got my first English latte. It was in a super sweet cup :) Saturday night we had a reception and Principal's dinner with a fancy meal. It was fun to get dressed up and be in a different atmosphere with people. After the dinner Heather, Erynn and I checked out the Bistro, which is a hangout/bar area in the basement of the manor. We decided to be super wild and played a board game called Touring London. Haha.
Today, Sunday, a group of us went to an English church which was built in 1170! It was a nice service and the church was beautiful. We walked back to the manor to see the town of Harlaxton. The houses are adorable and I want to live there (or some place like it) someday! Also on our trek back we were invited into a very special apartment which is located inside of the archway that is located on the long driveway to the manor. I was not aware of such a place existing. A couple who were on sabbatical from a school in the states was staying there and gave us a quick tour. It is beautiful. I'm finding everyday that there are hidden and unknown things in and related to the manor. I'm sure the day I leave this manor I will still be discovering new things! The rest of the day was more orientation and business stuff to take care of. I did, however, sign up for things to get myself involved at the school: Yearbook committee, the volleyball team (we actually play local leagues!), choir, and I applied to be a Harlaxton Ambassador. The position requires that you give tours to guests of the manor. I am a bit nervous about it but I thought it would be a great way to learn more in depth about the manor and to meet new people! So I shall for sure be updating on the process!
Classes already start tomorrow. I am more excited than anything because it will give me a chance to meet even more people and I am interested to see how the classes are taught!
Quick story: While in Grantham, I was at a store (very similar to Wal-Mart) and a guy bumped into me. I apologized and he said "I'm so very sorry, darling" (in an English accent, of course :) I absolutely did not mind that he bumped into me because he was so polite and had a wonderful accent! It was a happy moment! Haha
Next entry will be all about classes, I'm sure. Until next time lovlies :)
Subscribe to:
Post Comments (Atom)
of course we are cool. except me, i quit because i sucked at that game so much! hahaha!
ReplyDeleteGirl, you need to get some pictures on here!!!
ReplyDeleteI am so glad you are finding things to be involved in! You know how I am on that subject. You will get to meet a lot of people while having fun and learning new experiences. miss you much!
ReplyDeleteThis comment has been removed by the author.
ReplyDelete