Random Stuff

Hello.  Last weekend my pals and I went to South Shields to check out the re-created Roman fort of Arbeia.  South Shields is about a half hour metro ride.  The fort was pretty cool.  They re-created the gate, and there is a bit of excavation done that shows where some of the things may have been.  They also re-created the soldier's barracks.  There was also a little museum that held some artifacts that were found on the site.  Neat stuff.  We then walked into town and down to the beach.  It was the first time that I have actually walked on the sandy beach since I have been here.  It was awesome, I love the beach!  I found a couple of cool shells, cause you know how I love them!  We then walked the pier, almost to the end.  From the beach/pier we could see the Tynemouth Priory and castle, which so far is my favorite place around here.  We then walked back to the town and ate fish and chips, which were amazing.  

This past week was pretty uneventful.  We were supposed to go see 'There Will Be Blood' but it got postponed.  Over the weekend, I went to a classmates house for dinner, which was really nice.  The weather has been pretty good.  Sunny about every other day.  A bit windy, which sucks, but I guess it could be worse.  

Next weekend we are going to celebrate my birthday.  I decided I wanted to go 80s dancing, so Alissa is organizing the night out.  Jamie's birthday is on the 5th, so it is kind of a mutual celebration.  We are going dancing on the 7th, and hopefully we will also get to go see 'The Other Boleyn Girl' since it comes out that weekend.  I have so much work I need to get done in the next couple of weeks.  Alissa and I leave for our big trip on the 17th (only 19 days away!) and I have a small paper due on my birthday.  Lame.  I also want to try to get some other work done because I will be gone just shy of four weeks, and then I come back for a week, then Megan is here for ten days!  Needless to say, won't be getting much work done during that time!  So I am going to buckle down and get motivated!