Now that I'm out of Vancouver, the blog lives again.
After a fabulous 3 weeks home (filled with family, friends, dim sum, and sushi), I got on a plane (for the 7th time this summer) on Friday to spend the Labour Day long weekend in Ottawa before starting my year in Kingston. Big thanks to Ana for letting me stay at her beautiful new apartment, coming to pick me up at the airport at midnight (my flight was delayed by 2 hrs... something about weather trouble in Thunder Bay) and for the delicious scones, Jeff for the fabulous send-off breakfast, and both for a fantastic last weekend of freedom! Also, I was very happy that Chris and Dominique had time to head out for a Sunday brunch even though both are busy either setting up or looking for an apartment. See you all again in October!!
Officially moved into my room yesterday – it's been pretty comfortable so far – pictures to come in the next post. I am once again in internet limbo but hopefully internet will be set up by next week. Until then, I'll be relying on school internet whenever I'm on campus. Since moving in:
- I learned that Kingston has a business called Dial-A-Bottle – you call them, and they deliver booze to your door – type and quantity apparently doesn't matter.
- Kingston really milks its affiliation with Sir John A MacDonald for all its worth – there's a Sir John A Walking Tour which includes all the sites that Sir McDo ever had anything to do with, from where he used to lived w/ his first wife to the house that he rented for his sister. You can get free iPods at the Visitors' Center – the recording was done by Jean Chretien!!
Today was the first day of orientations. Pretty easy going day, just a lot of overviews and introductions... Classes don't officially start until next week, this week is just activities and prep classes. I've signed up for wall climbing and a Haunted Tour - should be fun!
That's it for now - hope everyone had a fabulous long weekend!
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