It seems rather fitting that my 100th blog is describing my first day back in UCSD. I don't know why it makes it somewhat complete. I can't believe I have actually kept this blog going but I am rather happy that I have because it will be something great to look back on when I am older.

Anyway, sentimental rubbish over and onto my first day back.

When I landed, it was pouring it down. Literally some of the heaviest rain I have ever seen and everything was getting wet, all my magazines look crumpled and the sides are unreadable and yeah I didn't think to bring an umbrella with me because I thought those were best left in England! I did have panic for a second and think we had gone round in a huge circle and I was back in England. Stupid notion, I know, but I have a rather large imagination. The UCSD free shuttle never came so I hoped in a Super shuttle and made my way back to UCSD. I couldn't stop smiling. I was smiling so much it hurt my mouth! I then trundled up to my room where there was a massive sign saying 'WELCOME BACK MELISSA" and Bobby and Laura gave me the loveliest hello a girl could wish for. They were so bouncy and sweet and it was so nice of them. It was good to be back. The living room is also looking amazing because Laura's sister decorated it!

So then the first day hit. I didn't have any jetlag - weirdly - and I woke up to go swimming (AHHH I LOVE BEING BACK IN THIS OUTDOOR POOL) and then go to my first class. It is concerning Hindu Texts (thank you, Mrs Smith for being a lifesaver and teaching me everything I need to know on the topic - sadly, however, I stupidly forgot to bring any of my notes/previous essays out with me so....slow clap for Lissy please, slow clap). The teacher looked amazing - he has grey hair all over and then long long long brown dreadlocks! He was wearing a kind of kimono and carrying a flask but never drinking from it. Too wacky for words.

Then I went for lunch with Andy. It was lovely seeing him after such a long time! Although I feel so bad because he showed me that I had permantely scarred him on his left hand when we were playing the Salt and Ice Challenge! He swore to me at the time it didn't hurt! Now I have scarred him and my two cousins! I am never telling anyone about that challenge again I feel so awful. He told me all about his Winter trip and it sounded really fun! I also apparently have ruined the next two Hobbit films by telling him the dwarves are aiming to slay the dragon and the dragon is going to be played by Benedict Cumberbatch - those are MASSIVE spoilers apparently....

Later in the evening I had a really chat with Laura and we proceeded to watch the new episode of Once Upon A Time and then Betty turned up!!!! She so told me that she was coming back super late! It was such a lovely surprise to see her! We were all chatting and giggling around the table and then Joanne showed up to and it was just like old times.

I am so happy to be back :D I have never been excited for University before so I am so happy that I love it here so much :D


Here is a video I made on the plane on the way back :D I have also been working on it over Christmas. I hope you like it :D x