I know I haven't been blogging much, mainly because nothing is really happening or has happened that I have deemed as blog-worthy. But I will see what I can come up with to share.
Since mom and dad left I went to Edinburgh to see my first football (soccer) game with Kylee's (my sister in law) cousin Adam who lives there. It was really cool too see, not terribly exciting because it wasn't a very big game and our team lost but that's okay. The 2 old scots men behind us made it worth it with their hilarious commentary in their old thick accents.
I have also had 2 presentations. One on how Canada invokes patriotism through its media, with specific reference to the 2010 Winter Olympics and the other on gender and sexuality on TV. Both went over really well and I am glad they are over with. I have also submitted 2 papers. The only 2 I've had to do so far. One on Edward Snowden comparing and contrasting coverage in a few different newspapers and the other on how audiences of The Bachelorette can be considered active. Hopefully I do well on those, I was quite happy with the topics that I chose based on the questions that were provided.
The exchange and study abroad fair went over really well. I think we convinced a lot of GCU students to really considered coming to Canada (more importantly Brock ;). Plus the 2 students who were at Brock last year were also there to share their experiences and they both loved it so everybody else should too. There was one lady who had to be mid 40s maybe asking about how it would be for her to go on exchange to Brock, we weren't really sure what to tell her about residence or student living, but if she does it, more power to her.
I have officially cracked open my advent calendar which counts down my coming home. Cheesey I know, but it makes me happy. My mom got one too, cuz we're cool like that. Less than 3 weeks now!
I also bought a new coat! I wanted a nice fancy-ish peacoat-meets-trench style coat but had an awful time finding one. See now, I have ridiculously long arms (apparently to match my long torso and legs), and while they can come in handy, coat designer people apparently never go the memo that not everyone has standard coat-arm length arms, therefore making it difficult to find a coat that is long enough in the arms but doesn't drape off of me (apparently there's some sort of correlation between arm length and size...WRONG). SO! To get on with it, I have accepted that my chances of finding a fancy coat that fits nicely with long enough arms is not likely to happen without having something custom made, and since I'm not made of money, I found a coat I really love, and the sleeves look perfect as long as I keep my arms down :) I'm sure you will see it in pictures from Ireland next or when I am home in 3 WEEKS.
I also bought a new coat! I wanted a nice fancy-ish peacoat-meets-trench style coat but had an awful time finding one. See now, I have ridiculously long arms (apparently to match my long torso and legs), and while they can come in handy, coat designer people apparently never go the memo that not everyone has standard coat-arm length arms, therefore making it difficult to find a coat that is long enough in the arms but doesn't drape off of me (apparently there's some sort of correlation between arm length and size...WRONG). SO! To get on with it, I have accepted that my chances of finding a fancy coat that fits nicely with long enough arms is not likely to happen without having something custom made, and since I'm not made of money, I found a coat I really love, and the sleeves look perfect as long as I keep my arms down :) I'm sure you will see it in pictures from Ireland next or when I am home in 3 WEEKS.
Anywho,
All I have left now is a presentation about an ethical dilemma with a small write up to go with it. And a few blog posts for class.
But! That is after Ireland.
In fact, I need go be up and getting ready to leave in about 2.5 hours. I am on some weird Toronto time sleep schedule so I spend most of my nights awake. This one included apparently.
In fact, I need go be up and getting ready to leave in about 2.5 hours. I am on some weird Toronto time sleep schedule so I spend most of my nights awake. This one included apparently.
Oh well.
Ireland should be fun and I will post when I am back from finding me a leprechaun.
Chow for now
T.
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