I haven't posted any pics with this post because my friends have them all on their cameras still. As soon as I have them, I will post them. Plus, you don't want to see pics of me in last place in a swim meet (or maybe I don't). Read below...

I am officially into my classes now. The University of Otago allowed me to get away with so much, I can't believe these classes will count at Western. For example, I am enrolled in a class that conflicts with another one, but that's ok. As long as I get permission from my profs, it's okay. I was astonished, but very fortunate for this allowance. Another thing that is very sweet about Otago is that 3 courses here equal 5 at Western. However, the course load for once course is still the same. Thus, my schedule is as such: Mondays 2-4; Tuesdays 11-12 & 3-5; Wed 10-12....then it's the weekend for this lucky girl! This works out very well since I am in a vast and foreign country with much to see and do. I am slowly working out my travelling schedule for the next few months. By the way, the courses I am enrolled in are Treaty Politics, Mass Media & Modern Politics, and Social Geography. The geography was pretty random, but it is more like a sociology course than anything.

This weekend I am driving to Hokitika with a few friends. This is a 13 hr car ride. But, I am looking forward to it. We are going to a wild food festival. I don't know much else about it, but I will update you with stories and pics I am sure once I get back.

As for what I have been up to in the last week...I competed in a swim meet and lost miserably. It was for fun, but my body hurt so badly the following day; it was not worth it at all. My residence also held a potluck and we ate soooooo many delicious foods. New Zealand has a wide range of yummy desserts that are unique to the country. For example, they love chocolate covered marshmallows, so instead of getting a biscotti with your latte, you will more than likely receive a chocolate fish (which is a chocolate covered marshmallow in the shape of a fish). They also call all candy here "lollies," including hard candy, chocolate, suckers, etc. etc. Also, sprinkle doesn't belong on just ice cream or cake, it also belongs on your toast. The list goes on, but I am starting to get hungry so I have to stop. I did have the fortunate chance of getting to try all Kiwi desserts last night at my residence's Kiwi night.

I also went to a play this week: Oscar Wilde's "Dorian Grey". What a disappointment. The story itself is very interesting, but the show was awful. There was only one actor. Talk about low-budget. He played 4 different characters in one scene alone and probably 8 characters in total, including women. Granted, he was a great actor, but it didn't make up for the lack of entertainment. I have been told there is actually some great art in Dunedin though, so I am not turned off just yet.

Well, I am dead tired, so I will have to end my post here, however it was a great week once again. Thanks to everyone for staying in touch. I will be posting pics shortly so come visit soon!