It's the small things

Hello again!

It's been a full 3 days of school! The campus is very nice and modern, not really what I expected. I was thinking more along the lines of "Harry Potter."
They haven't taken it easy on us, the "special" Canadians as the last two days we stayed in class longer than our original 9:30 - 4:30 itinerary indicated.
I really can't complain as sleeping in till 7:30 is the latest I have ever woken up for school!

I am super excited for this opportunity - and as our educator put so adequately "congratulations on choosing the best occupation in the world!" - As all our educators are OTs I'm confident that statement is completely unbiased :)

For those unfamiliar with the profession of Occupational Therapy I will explain it as my roommate Tiffany does: "Think about what you do, everyday, from the moment you wake up, until you go to bed at night. Now imagine you have some sort of disability or barrier whether mental or physical, which inhibits you from completing those tasks. This is where occupational therapy can help!" It's such a  great occupation with  a huge area of work opportunities.

I also realized that school in the UK however glamorous that sounds, is still school. I've learned to appreciate the little things that make life grand. Free tea and coffee and a microwave on campus being a few of those things.

I'm still pinching myself daily, that I'm actually here, in England, going to university. As my devotional this morning put so well - a rejuvenated prayer life often begins with 2 words; "Thank you!"

This plaque was on campus - so true don't you think?

                                                      Jumping for joy to be back at school :)

An unique feature of the very modern student lounge - a "gaming pod"

So happy to be running through the dangerously uneven streets of Northampton

                                                            Tiffany and I exploring town