Ive been so busy that I havent had the chance to post: when Im not at Uni, Im at work; and when Im not at work, Im just out with friends drinking or eating. I moved into college on Monday, and I havent unpacked yet. Its a mess in my room. Clothes strewn everywhere..eeek. But the room is nicer than I thought. The best part is my room overlooks Oxford St. My corridor mates say its noisy at night, but to be honest, these days Ive been getting back so late that I doze off regardless. Its a bit crazy living in the city. Its the first time Ive lived in the city centre. In Hong Kong, although its busy and crowded, Ive always lived sort away from the shopping/business districts. In Sydney and in Melbourne, I lived in the suburbs. This year, its going to be so much different.

Its supposed to be 25-30 min walking distance to Uni, but everyday, I am rushing out of the college to get to Uni on time for class or to meet a friend at some crazy time like 9am, yea. Ive already begun classes this week and there is so much reading to do. For once in my law school, I think Im actually going to "read". UCL is so much different to Monash. The most salient aspect is class sizes. Okay, at Monash, for one law subject, you can have lectures with a modest 100-200 students. But there are several streams, so multiply that by 2 or 3 is the number of students taking that course. Here at UCL, there are prehaps 30 students in my class...and thats it. So intense, huh? Its hard to slack off, because you are accounted for and you are expected to participate. Moreover, in several of my classes, there are more than one lecturer presiding over the class, each teaching the area of law they are specialized in.

My internship @ SCF is going to end at the end of this month...I think. I hope so. While I enjoy working here, its taxing having to fly off before or after classes to get to work. While, I dont have that many contact hours on campus, I want to find time to join Uni activities. Today was Clubs & Societies day... and Ive laid my eyes on Christian Union, Mountineering club (lols..never done it before, but there is always the first), Volunteering society, Model UN, some Eastern Europe Society (apparently they organize trips to parts of E. Europe), and I forgot..something else. There is this "workstation" at Uni, whereby they post up job vacancies for part-time or full-time work. Since London is so expensive, I want to take up part-time paid work. I saw this ad for a swimming teaching post at ULU (University of London Union - like the general Union for all U of L Colleges) on Sunday mornings. And the pay was so good. But when I called, they said the vacancy was filled up :( , but they will consider me for substitute. I need to start looking for another one!

Havent done any serious work lately. I have just been going out the last couple of nights: Monday (pub crawl), Tues (drinks at a bar), Wed (clubbing). But Ive decided for these two weeks, Im going to let loose and have fun. But after two weeks, I gotta get serious!

Alrighty, Im updating at work; I havent yet set up internet in my room. After work, Im going to do some grocery (first time since I have moved! I havent cooked for the last couple of days - B, L and D out.. so bad for my pocket) and then Im going shopping! I also get to see Monica finally tonight as we both take Oxford St on. My agenda for the weekend is a trip to France(!) and exploring London markets.

Ill try and get around to posting up photos.

Love, me

p.s. Melbournians: appreciate the good coffee we have! yes, even the Uni ones..HG and the Den. Because here, the coffee is so nasty...Im talking especially about the coffee at my uni. Its really horrid. So far, I have tried three places at uni, and only one place can I even finish the coffee. ahhh what am I going to do?

p.s.s. The downside of living on Oxford St is trying to weave through crowds of people...whatever time of the day or night. Im so used to living opposite Uni...and just leaving 2 minutes to spare. Now Im just late for everything. Thats the annoying thing about living on Oxford St. If you take the bus you get stuck behind red lights every 50 meters or so, and of course if you walk you take just as long because its far. And yea...Im too cheap for the tube. Plus, to get to Euston Square (the tube st nearest Uni) from Marble Arch or Bond St (the tube stations nearest where I live) I need to change platforms.