Under the Weather//Over the Weather

So as I've stated many many times I do not like the weather over here! Its been raining the past few days && really cold too. [Or cold to me --- because people are still wearing shorts && dresses].

I also woke up this morning with a sore throat, runny nose, && terrible chronic coughs. That's my update, i'm sick. Hopefully, tomorrow's better but then again I still have to finish this proposal, ugh. Besides the illness, i'm still doing gee- double o- dee!

NB

Uh, pictures?!

I just found out how to upload pictures and videos, so now I think this blog is complete!

Funny story >> My roommate, Tonia, told me that she thought she saw a fox running down the street but of course Ebuka && myself thought it was just a loose dog or something. Well we were WRONG! Later on that week, while coming from the airport with our third && final roommate we [myself, Tonia, && Jaequetta] were walking home around 11:30 pm; we spotted 3 "wild looking animals". Trust me, I was terrified and was running in the middle of the street dragging some heavy luggage [yes, I left them behind], but I had no key! We got home safely and the next day I was informed from the locals that they were urban foxes. These foxes sleep during the day && come out at night to eat trash, which is plenty here in London. Long story short, I don't come outside of the flat after 7:30 pm!

>>Top left: Me in Russell Square, where the school is located

>>Top right: Ebuka && myself at the London Bridge

>>Bottom left: Tonia, Jaequetta, then myself (the female roomies)

Have a great Sunday!

NB

Million Dollar Question?!

So here it is the answer to the million dollar question - - - how is London? First and foremost, London is NOT North Carolina! omg. Everything is a lot more busy, the weather is very confusing, && the people, ugh! It took me some time to adjust but I think I got the hang of things now. The only thing that will take more time is the fact that I can't just call my friends && family whenever I want. With this whole time difference thing and the complications of hooking up my phone and internet, Facebook seems to be the only way!

About housing: I have a flat in East London (about a 25-30 minute from campus). I have 3 roommmates, all of which are alums from the lovely university not too far from ours in the "Bull". It's a 3-story flat and well furnished with modern appliances.

About school: So I'm getting a masters in Internationl Relations at Hult International Business School. The university is actually an American university that has four different campuses: London, Boston, Dubai, and Shanghai. Since I was about a week late, I had a lot of make up work and reading. So far my interests have been in conflict resolution and management; and global environmental politics --- not sure which one I like the most. More specifically, I am compiling a proposal to manage and/or resolve the oil conflict in the Niger-Delta region; and I am also compiling a proposal for the environmental issues affecting Iran. I'm really enjoying it. . .I know its "nerdy".

I haven't really gone out any because things are so expensive here. The GBP (British pound) is a lot stronger than the US dollar, so that sucks for all the Americans! I went to McDonald's over the weekend and the Big Mac meal was about $9 and it was dry && small. *smh>> Yep, so I've been experimenting in the kitchen a lot!*

>>one thing I have learned since I've been here is that the English love: alcohol && cigarettes. Its pretty sad actually everyone either smells like smoke or reeks of rum/whiskey/cognac.yuck.