Week 3: Time for Rest
Hi everyone!
No worries, this week's recap is definitely not as long as last week's. I spent the better half (or worse in this case) suffering from a fever, sore throat, and chest congestion. I finally saw the local doctor on Friday afternoon and got prescription medicine. To say the least, I am feeling much better. My body totally let me know that I needed to get some REST!
The highlights for the week was celebrating Becca's birthday on Monday (1/29). Rasa, Christel, and I sneaked down to her room at midnight and greeted her a HAPPY BIRTHDAY. That evening we went to Planet Hollywood at Piccadilly circus and presented her with her birthday gifts. Then on the tube ride back to the dorms, we had everyone in our portion of the tube to sing Happy Birthday!
Tuesday (1/30) afternoon and evening was entirely taken up by LAUNDRY. Rasa and I snatched the first available washers (there are only 3 washers and 3 driers for 4 floors-worth of college students) and stayed in the nearby lounge to assure that we would be able to get the next available dryer. Not only are there a limited amount of laundry appliances, but the room itself is closed by 11:00 pm. This left Rasa and me with slightly damp clothing all around our dorm room that needed to be hung dry. At least we have clean clothes!
That evening is when my sickness began. I was burning with a fever but woke up Wednesday morning with not much of a temperature and still attended my classes. I even went with my friend to the doctor's Thursday (1/30) morning after class. Moreover, I went to the post office with Becca and Rasa. I made the assumption that I was going to be able to sleep Thursday night and feel all better Friday morning. Boy, was I wrong. The chest congestion kicked in; and me having weak lungs - this kicked my butt. The nurse is at the other campus on Fridays so Rasa and I planned to head over there after lunch. Well, I guess that Friday afternoons are the worst time to get sick because the nurse is gone by 1:00 pm and everyone from the student's affairs office was still at lunch. When I finally did get to talk to someone who gave me the number the doctor's office, the clinic was closed for another hour for lunch as well. *Finally* I reached the doctor's office and made an appointment for later that afternoon. I picked up my antibiotics for the flat fee of 6 pounds and 65 pence, so I was a happy camper.
I stayed in yet another night on Friday because I would need all my energy for the Saturday trip to Stratford-upon-Avon and Oxford. Going to these two beautiful sights was like walking back in time. First, we strolled into the Elizabethan to Shakespeare's birthplace, Stratford-upon-Avon, where we learned about the playwright's childhood. Then, we rode over to Oxford, an exquisitely unique city where I truly felt that I stepped back in time. Besides the common contemporary interest of the famous Harry Potter set, Rasa and I stood in awe with the overwhelmingly beautiful architecture.
I hope you like all the pictures and feel as if you’re here with us, because we are definitely wishing you all were!
Cheers!
Danielle
No worries, this week's recap is definitely not as long as last week's. I spent the better half (or worse in this case) suffering from a fever, sore throat, and chest congestion. I finally saw the local doctor on Friday afternoon and got prescription medicine. To say the least, I am feeling much better. My body totally let me know that I needed to get some REST!
The highlights for the week was celebrating Becca's birthday on Monday (1/29). Rasa, Christel, and I sneaked down to her room at midnight and greeted her a HAPPY BIRTHDAY. That evening we went to Planet Hollywood at Piccadilly circus and presented her with her birthday gifts. Then on the tube ride back to the dorms, we had everyone in our portion of the tube to sing Happy Birthday!
Tuesday (1/30) afternoon and evening was entirely taken up by LAUNDRY. Rasa and I snatched the first available washers (there are only 3 washers and 3 driers for 4 floors-worth of college students) and stayed in the nearby lounge to assure that we would be able to get the next available dryer. Not only are there a limited amount of laundry appliances, but the room itself is closed by 11:00 pm. This left Rasa and me with slightly damp clothing all around our dorm room that needed to be hung dry. At least we have clean clothes!
That evening is when my sickness began. I was burning with a fever but woke up Wednesday morning with not much of a temperature and still attended my classes. I even went with my friend to the doctor's Thursday (1/30) morning after class. Moreover, I went to the post office with Becca and Rasa. I made the assumption that I was going to be able to sleep Thursday night and feel all better Friday morning. Boy, was I wrong. The chest congestion kicked in; and me having weak lungs - this kicked my butt. The nurse is at the other campus on Fridays so Rasa and I planned to head over there after lunch. Well, I guess that Friday afternoons are the worst time to get sick because the nurse is gone by 1:00 pm and everyone from the student's affairs office was still at lunch. When I finally did get to talk to someone who gave me the number the doctor's office, the clinic was closed for another hour for lunch as well. *Finally* I reached the doctor's office and made an appointment for later that afternoon. I picked up my antibiotics for the flat fee of 6 pounds and 65 pence, so I was a happy camper.
I stayed in yet another night on Friday because I would need all my energy for the Saturday trip to Stratford-upon-Avon and Oxford. Going to these two beautiful sights was like walking back in time. First, we strolled into the Elizabethan to Shakespeare's birthplace, Stratford-upon-Avon, where we learned about the playwright's childhood. Then, we rode over to Oxford, an exquisitely unique city where I truly felt that I stepped back in time. Besides the common contemporary interest of the famous Harry Potter set, Rasa and I stood in awe with the overwhelmingly beautiful architecture.
I hope you like all the pictures and feel as if you’re here with us, because we are definitely wishing you all were!
Cheers!
Danielle
posted by Danielle Batol at 12:18 PM
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