a{meri}can life

Here are some shots of my room as promised in Granville Towers. 

NB: This panoramic view makes the room look enormous.

I am sharing a bathroom with Kyuwon, who is from China, and am yet to meet.

Last night we went to Fall Fest, which is basically Fresher's Fair, but crammed into one night, from 9pm-2am. There are all the stalls of the societies out, giving SO much free stuff, as long as you sign your email down (or fake email...) to the mailing list. Literally corn dogs, doughnuts, bags, frizbees...you name it. The whole street was shut and some rappers, dancers, singers took to the stages either end of the road - it's like a festival, about 20,000 people go. Everyone is very keen to get involved, and so helpful. For Brits it's kind of overwhelming when people stand so close to you, so excited to talk to you and hear your 'cute' accent...or is that just me?  Some phrases are met with curious looks, such as 'nip to the loo' (not OK), and 'what a palaver', are two that spring to mind.

As usual, everyone was wearing Carolina blue, so myself and Olivia took ourselves off to the shop the next day to get the 'Tar Heel' look. (Tar Heel is someone who goes to UNC) Apparently there are some clothes that must be 'on brand' - shorts MUST be Nike. My Asics trainers quite frankly do not meet up to the mark. 

Well the plan tonight is a Frat party, so will see whether my visions of American Pie madness live up to expectations. I have already been warned not to drink the PJ ('Party Juice') at Deke frat - it makes you party that little bit more if you get what I'm saying...

Love from a Tar Heel xxxxxx