Brave New World.

University is such a surreal experience. I honestly can't believe I've been here for three weeks. So much has changed in such a small space of time, yet I don't feel that I've done anything worthwhile or even particularly new since I've arrived here.
Don't get me wrong, it's an enjoyable experience and the people here all seem very nice, but I don't believe that I've really, truly connected with anyone or anything beyond the area itself. My flatmates are friendly, but often unavailable or preoccupied and my coursemates, though I've met them fewer times, seem likewise. It's as if I'm not quite cut out for University friendships; I'm too awkward, I don't say the right things, I'm not a big drinker. All in all, I'm destined to remain forever on the outskirts.
I miss my friends, I miss my family, I miss my dog. & what makes it even worse, I'm in London and my camera is broken. ; _ ;

Of course three weeks is three weeks, and one would be naive to expect things to fit exactly into place in so short a space of time. Furthermore, there are more than enough positive aspects to University life, and I always find little things to distract me or to brighten up a miserable day. I love London; there's so much to explore and as mentioned my only regret is my blatant lack of camera. I like my Halls and my room no longer feels like a hotel suite, but rather a place of comfort, a home away from home. My course is interesting and by no means demanding (although I'm sure that will soon change) and I relish dedicating my time to reading and writing, my two favourite past-times. I only hope that to these things I'll soon be able to add a solid group of friends and an abundance of happy memories.

In other news I'm off to Cambridge on Friday to visit Harry for the first time since he moved in. It'll be the perfect way to spend my first birthday weekend away from home, particularly if our planned Currys trip proves successful and my camera is repaired!
I thought at first a long distance relationship might be something of a hardship, but although it's been a little difficult at times our late night conversations have been nothing less than a pleasure. I'm really looking to seeing him again. ♥