Tennis!

Last day of the first week. Long-winded professors...made those four hours of lecture take ages. But, it was a good week overall and I don't feel overwhelmed yet, which usually happens pretty easily in this place, so that's a good thing!

Went for my first Friday swim in the ocean today too, and, although the current was pretty intense (it took me 30 minutes one way and 10 to get back to the start), it was great and reminded me that I really do love so much about it here and am so lucky to get to live here. Saw some bright little schools of fish and managed not to swallow TOO much water, another bonus.

After the swim, I drove my little red box of dented love home for lunch, did a little studying and then met Alex for tennis with my new racquet that I brought down. There is only one public court, but it's not too far away, and it was so much fun. I'd forgotten how much I love tennis, and the new racquet helped me feel more competent than I probably am. Sadly, we got 'kicked off' by 4 young girls who had a tournament to practice for, but it was a great first game, and I know there will be many more. Alex and I are debating what we should bet each time we play, since we're both pretty obsessed with bets and winning. Should be interesting :)

Now I'm trying to preview some Micro stuff because it still seems like a "fun" activity and I really don't mind studying when it's at my own pace. I probably will not be joining the rest who go to Bananas, but I'm totally fine with that. I had my kind of fun all day, and my body is pretty exhausted. Tomorrow I am going to do a hash (only have done done before), so I'm really excited about that.

Missing family and friends, but also much more settled and appreciative of my situation here. I am definitely a little nervous about the pace picking up, but trying to just take it a day at a time and be as disciplined as possible while still breathing the delicious air that we are so lucky to have here.

Goodnight :)