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On our first day of University we were given the task of giving a presentation to our fellow-freshers under the computing framework. We managed to string some information together, and met for a short-while pre-presentation. I was feeling slightly nervous, more than I usually do. Many people know that I really do not shy away from talking, so long as it's about something constructive. I'm not terribly good at talking socially, but professionally is a different matter altogether. I think it's the difference between talking bullshit (something of no importance) and speaking about something that matters to me. It was the biggest group I've ever had to give a talk for, and unlike a classroom where you can only really make eye-contact with those in the front, I was talking in a leacture theatre. It's a little like being on stage, everyone can see you and it's as though they're surrounding you. This made me feel uneasy, but after a short while my legs had stablised themselves and I found myself introducing our group, and adlibing. I still may consider a career in teaching for a university at some later stage of my life, since it's something I feel I'd enjoy.
Once we'd seen all the presentations it was down the pub. On the way I was speaking to Stephen and Minesh, two of the guys in my presentation group. And spoke with them at the pub, and a guy in my seminar group Laurie. Once I'd had a couple of pints I headed round to Ashley's with Laurie and we played some games: Unreal Tournament, Unreal Tournament 2004 and Battlefield 2142. It was good fun. Laurie left at about midnight and I didn't feel like paying for a taxi to get back home, I also felt quite alright where I was, aside the clutter (many boxes left by Shanna).
Ashley and I listened to some music and we both keep wishing to see Counting Crows live. Ashley looked up Counting Crows on YouTube and we found a gig with them playing at Glastonbury in 2000. Wish I could've been there! After watching this I felt like seeing some more live performances and we put Matchbox Twenty's Live DVD in Atlanta on. They're another band I wish I could see live, and given the oppertunity would do so.
It wasn't until 8am that we wanted to sleep, although felt bad because it was a Friday; therefore we should be going to work. It's been really unstable since Shanna left, dealing with the loss of a dear-friend and comforting Ashley has left us somewhat stunned. I ended up sleeping amoungst the boxes.
This weekend I need to get the website up to a stage where it's ready for review. Means more late nights and strange waking hours. Luckliy Monday shouldn't be too bad since I don't need to be at Uni. until midday, and can head to Cali. at 3pm.
Life is really bizzare at the moment and it's going to take a while to settle into the changes. I'm lost for words. It's really messed up. I'll get used to this.
Looking forward to Wednesday night and getting together with Steve.
Once we'd seen all the presentations it was down the pub. On the way I was speaking to Stephen and Minesh, two of the guys in my presentation group. And spoke with them at the pub, and a guy in my seminar group Laurie. Once I'd had a couple of pints I headed round to Ashley's with Laurie and we played some games: Unreal Tournament, Unreal Tournament 2004 and Battlefield 2142. It was good fun. Laurie left at about midnight and I didn't feel like paying for a taxi to get back home, I also felt quite alright where I was, aside the clutter (many boxes left by Shanna).
Ashley and I listened to some music and we both keep wishing to see Counting Crows live. Ashley looked up Counting Crows on YouTube and we found a gig with them playing at Glastonbury in 2000. Wish I could've been there! After watching this I felt like seeing some more live performances and we put Matchbox Twenty's Live DVD in Atlanta on. They're another band I wish I could see live, and given the oppertunity would do so.
It wasn't until 8am that we wanted to sleep, although felt bad because it was a Friday; therefore we should be going to work. It's been really unstable since Shanna left, dealing with the loss of a dear-friend and comforting Ashley has left us somewhat stunned. I ended up sleeping amoungst the boxes.
This weekend I need to get the website up to a stage where it's ready for review. Means more late nights and strange waking hours. Luckliy Monday shouldn't be too bad since I don't need to be at Uni. until midday, and can head to Cali. at 3pm.
Life is really bizzare at the moment and it's going to take a while to settle into the changes. I'm lost for words. It's really messed up. I'll get used to this.
Looking forward to Wednesday night and getting together with Steve.