Good morning folks
I can't believe how quickly time passes, here in college.
Before I knew it, my final exams were upon me.
Luckily for me, I managed to hand my term paper in, just in time, and spent the rest of the day pursuing other interests.
I also had my very first taste of the 'real world', with a stash of bills, waiting to be paid.
Don't they realise us students are paupers? Barely able to get by as it is?
I hope I pass my finals with flying colours, so that I've got some money to cover all these hidden expenses.
With the summer over, and fireflies a rarity now, I snagged myself a few butterflies. But I didn't have the heart to keep them in the jar, so I let them go.
Actually, that was just about the time when I was approached by my Dorm Buddy Lila. We chatted for a while, and it appears she's seen all the Harry Potter movies..... several times over..... and read all the books countless times.
She even passed comment on my striking likeness to the said hero.
Sadly, that's all it is, just a passing resemblance, as I have no magical qualities whatsoever and I'm a fairly 'grounded' kind of guy.
Our conversation was interesting, to say the least anyway.
Other people were a lot harder to get to know.
Cleve, for example.
Yeah, I managed to squeeze out his interests: Soft Furnishings (curtains), Art/painting and Briefcases.
But as soon as I asked about his skills, he went all huffy and defensive on me.
Crikey, it's not as if I'm going to spread his little secrets around the campus.
Sheesh!!!!
He might look like a tough guy, but he's got some real sensitive issues going on there.
I'd better steer clear of him for a while.
Tiffany is another character.
Yes, she's a 'driven' woman, but I get the feeling that she's also very spoiled too.
She tends to run about with a green mist trailing behind her.
And recently, she complained that Hun had 'stolen' her seat on the old mouldy couch. There was a spare seat next to him she could have used.
*shakes head*
At breakfast, she sat sighing over her assignments, dropping casual hints about getting some help. I'm having difficulty in doing my own, let alone hers. Besides, I don't know what Major she's declared, I could quite easily turn in the wrong assignments and get her into trouble.
She's got a lot to learn about college life.......
...... really.
Dorian, however, is the most easiest dorm buddy to get along with.
He invited me to join him at a game of chess.
Obviously I didn't tell him that I was a 'master', taught by the very best (my dad), but I allowed him to win a few times.
I also played chess with Tiffany, but I don't quite think she's grasped the concept of this strategic game somehow. She keeps staring at me as it I have two heads or something.
Perhaps Lila told her about the Harry Potter connection.
*sigh*
That's going to hang around for, like, forever.
And she still has an obsession about owning her own factory.
Strange woman.
It's been an eventful few days so far, rounded off nicely, with an uninvited guest.
Yes, you've guessed it.
Holden, our 'friendly' cow mascot decided to pay us another visit. (He just can't keep away, really)
And this time, he picked a fight with one of the cheerleaders.
Sorry, I didn't catch her name.
Once again, they chose the common room to brawl in, but this time, he really kicked butt, sending her flying. I guess that wedding veil really slowed her down.
Needless to say, there was no love lost between those two. He's going to make more enemies than enough, that Holden. Already, he's started flirting with our 'uptight' Cleve. And I know for a fact that didn't go down too well.
I missed it again, because I was helping Lora our cook in the kitchen. I think she really appreciates someone who cleans up after themselves somehow.
I'm happy to report that there wasn't any messes to clean up this time.
Even though we are located in the desert, it does get chilly on a night.And now that Autumn is upon us, those nights will get chillier still.
I dread to think what the winters will be like. If home is anything to go by, they're going to be extremely harsh.
So it's nice to know there's somewhere to warm your hands when you're studying.
As I was saying, after finishing my term paper, and waiting for my final exam to come up, I decided to pursue some more activities.
Like birdwatching.
Amazing how many species of bird there are, here in the desert.
I really need to get out a bit more. Bug hunting and bird watching are okay, but I've got to 'circulate' and socialise. Build up my network of friends etc.
Sorry to rush the last bit here, Judgement hour is upon me, and my final exam is looming.
Wish me luck everyone and see you all the next semester.
Signing out
Ambrose.
