Maasmaas

Douwen. Trekken. Dank U. That's my knoledge of the Dutch language thus far. But here I am. Currently residing in a hotel but have taken most of my stuff to my new flat. The flat is amazing. The location is fabulous! It's right by the river so that you can actually see it from the livingroom. It has two floors, bedrooms are upstairs and it has these really cool exposed brick walls. Notice the difference to Newcastle, bricks on the wall vs. bricks flying through the window.

Also had the introduction day at the university. Might be that my eagerness to socialise with people is interpreted as alcoholism so from now on I really should be more careful with how I articulate my thoughts... When I said for example to my flatmate's brother that I'd like to have a few friends over he got the impression that I intend to hold a massive party.

I did bring some wine with me but that's mainly because I have this absolutely amazing rose wine that I love (Beringer Zinfandel) so obviously I brought some with me. Then I also took some champagne bottles we have lying around at home because of the recent trip to France and some of the gift bottles that my parents have accumulated over the years. And so on. Why buy new ones when I get some for free?

But anyway, I met a Bulgarian girl. How amazing is that? I don't think she fully understood my love for the country but I am so excited. I get to discuss Bulgarian politics with someone! Yey! Go Bulgaria.

On a sadder note, none of the people in my table at the reception seemed interested in Eurovision. That will change.