Homework for the Overactive Brain

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Monday, March 24, 2003

 

Thoughts From Scotland
Day 1 (or 2 depending on your time zone), March 14/15, 2003
Glasgow

What a long, long day. I slept badly Wednesday night and stayed up so late Thursday that I only got 2 hours of sleep, though that was on purpose. It was a long plane ride (5 hrs then 7 hrs), very cramped, but the food was good. The first flight (LAX to Newark, NJ) I got about 1/2 hour of sleep becuase I couldn't keep my eyes open any longer, then the second flight (Newark, NJ to Glasgow, Scotland) I slept perhaps 2 hours. All in all, I'm exhuasted and ready to go to bed, even though I took a two hour nap once we got to the hostel.

As for my observations--Glasgow is a very dirty city, but that fits its odd character. The buildings here are all so amazing, and yet they don't seem to be appreciated. Met up with four crazy/drunks today. It seems as though there is little to do but shop and drink around here. Neither of which seems appealing, though I did have my first bit 'o alcohol today--a sip of A.'s beer at Pizza Hut where we went for dinner--so if a pub is where you can eat and get a beer, then even Pizza Hut is a pub! It's cold and I think I took a chill during my nap--I woke up shuddering and shivering all over the place.

We walked a lot today, once we got out of the airport (by bus) we found our hostel, only to discover checkin was at 3pm--it was 10am--so we wandered all over, just walking, talking, and people watching. My bag is very heavy so I had to sit often. I also think it was because I was so tired. Anyway, for the most part people here are friendly, if you can get anything out of their brough. It's tough, but I've found myself picking up some of the tonation--not intentionally. I bet when we get back we'll all have a slight hing (we won't notice, but others will).

Played a game of pool--odd that--red and yellow balls, all so small and light, the cue was small and light too, and the cue ball was TINY! Made it interesting, but I think we did George proud. Made friends (sort of) the best one can in one night and A. talked with many people. I've got to make myself more approachable too--just too tired to today. So going to try and get some good sleep and enjoy every minute tomorrow. Miss home and school--the things here, hmmm, I really wish I had Mom around to show them to. Money is odd--and tight--but I think we'll be all right. Tomorrow off to Loch Lomond...very exciting!

GL 8:38 PM