We learned how to roll sheep yesterday.
LOL

Did you know they really leap into the air while running? And they suffer from this whole herd mentality thing where if one goes in some direction, they all want to go that way too. Best way to get them back in a pen if one gets loose? Let out five more. It’s like thirteen year olds at the mall. But way cuter. When a whole bunch of lambs go running down the lane with their ears flapping, heads bobbing and fat asses waggling away you just about want to die for laughing.

It’s a bit strange to be in the midst of an entire mass of people who you know are approximately of the same intelligence, background and/or interests (granted with some huge diverse experiences within that approximate similarity but still, we’re all here to be Vets of a sort, right?) There’s no way I’ll end up being the #1 Girlie-Swot (my newest favoritest slang), as we’ve got some (other) brilliant and smart lasses here–and I do mean that in both senses of the terms; I just want to get the most of the experience possible and enjoy my time here. Speaking of, the Dick Vet GEP1 students finally hit the town to tip a pint last night. Quite jolly. Personally I spent the early part hunting down my bank in order to take out a couple of pounds with a couple less pounds of fees (I hope); on the way across the Mound, my “bodyguards” and I happened upon a Pink Panther screening. Had to give a couple minutes to enjoying Mr.s Sellars and Nivens. Missed the end though. Felt we ought to go back and all. Devoted a couple more hours to flirting with the boys of town, first at Doctors then at the Spiegeltent. Personally am continuing to find the lads quite lovely to look at on the whole. Ach. Too bad.

Went for a wee walk on Arthur’s Seat to find an out of doors study spot this morning. Had trouble settling down (to the books) but was pleased by how lovely a day it is. Wandered back into town via Holyrood Road - passing the fabulous new Parliment building (this American approves!) and a surprise (to me) protest parade. Enjoyed a moment of the shouting between “liberal middle-class brats” and the megaphoned critic in the 2nd story apartment before heading back to Pollack Halls for more internet headaches and additional Biochem reading. The RezNet Help Desk blokes must be sick of hearing my room number come up as I have gotten booted by the proxy daily since it was set up. They assure me as long as I don’t do anything else stupid like plug someone else’s computer into my jack or download instructions from the school, I should be alright from here on out. Let’s hope so.

Is my writing starting to sound a bit British? The accent of the voice in my head as I type is definitely picking up a bit of the local tone. How funny. Maebe buy the toime Awye leav heah Awe’ll be speekin in Scottish all over.

LOL. Yes, that was awful. Whatever.

One Response to “Herd mentality”

1. Kevin Says:
   August 12th, 2006 at 9:36 am

   I love the new accent! Finally you are starting to assimilate. Keep those sheep in order.

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