Just another day in Norwich!

I must confess it has been a very long time since my last post and I sincerely apologize! Some dear friends have been kind enough to remind me that I should be more diligent with my updates and I do concur. I guess I often find it difficult to think of things to write about, not because I do not have anything to write about. On the contrary, my days are seemingly jam packed with different activities, whether it be normal lectures and seminars, going into the city for a few hours to explore/ do work/ just walk around, going around the lake, or just hanging out with my new friends, I always seem to be doing something, but it has already become such a wonderful routine, and I don't want to become annoyingly repetitive with posts. Routine is good- it gives a sense of normalcy in a world one is thrust into. Routine was good when I first arrived, being s unsure of my new environment and it is good now where any divergence from routine seems like adventure!
Things have been going very well so far and I already find myself in love with England. I don't know what it is about this country, the history, the scenery, the people, the dialectic vernacular, or even the weather, but I really do adore it. I am finally getting into the rhythm at school, although now that it is week 6 I will have to actually get ahead on some work and try not to procrastinate too badly (a stretch for me I know, but I am going to try!) I have already participated in one debate and much to my shock, I won! It was very exciting as I had never really participated in a formalized debate before. My opponent was another American and was pretty cutting in some of his points and completely drew the debate away from the original topic, which I did not appreciate one bit! I am currently working on a short paper for another class and will then begin some stuff due before Easter break.
I cannot believe how quickly this experience is flying by. It is insane! I wake up everyday and take the bus into the city, continually reveling in the fact that I am in ENGLAND!!!! So exciting that it never gets old. My two terrific American friends from USC have already taken a trip to the beautiful coast of Great Yarmouth, a mere 30 minute train ride away and on the coast of the English Channel. It was absolutely beautiful there, although we went on a very cold, windy and overcast day. There was a silver lining, though- as it was the off season we were the only people staying in the Bed and Breakfast and the town was pretty much empty, ensuring us maximum service when we went out for lunch. The board walk was so cool, full of terrific carnival activities that looks like the supreme place to go during the spring/ summer season. I'd like to take a trip back there when it gets a bit warmer out.
The weather over the past couple of weeks has been completely and unseasonably warm. After a bit of snow, Norwich became almost balmy, and it was ever so tempting to remain outside forever. Unfortunately it has reverted back to it's normal, chilly self, but I still can't really complain as it is still so much warmer than lovely upstate NY right now.
We have planned to go to London on Monday, which is good because I haven't been out of Norwich since our trip to great Yarmouth and I am getting a little stir-crazy being stationary in a country I would love to see so much of! Next weekend is our Edinburgh trip and I am wicked excited!
That's it for now and I promise (pinky swear) that I will be much better about updating! I hope everyone is doing well! I miss y'all!
Have a wonderful weekend!!!
Cheers!