Another day, another adventure.

I awaken each morning down here almost like clockwork, at 5:12a.m. Don't know why the odd time, but then I am odd! Before Wilmington, I almost always took Tylenol PM to get to sleep but now I fall asleep by 11:00p.m. with nothing. I don't even need the tv on like I used to have to do to quiet my mind. I do so much during the day here that I am really tired by lights out! That is a a really good feeling.

I cannot tell you how excited I am to start my classes. I have been to campus everyday for two weeks. Getting the lay of the land so to speak. I know where all the buildings are that will house all four of my classes. I've been to the library almost daily. I've learned how to use their computers and send a document to the print center from any of the campus computers, which by the way, is not always right by the computers. I don't know why, they just aren't.

I met with my advisor last week who is a very helpful and patient person. He will be a great sounding board for all my silly questions.

I also took baked key lime tarts to my guardian angels in admissions and financial aid offices. They were a big help in my getting into this place! Of course they were surprised. They said that not too often did a student bring them homemade delights.

My german professor sent the class an email in german about the class and I could translate the entire email!! I haven't had german since 1976. I think I'll do ok. In packing up the attic, I found my old notebook from the class with all my notes along with my English/German dictionary! Sometimes it pays to be a packrat!

Tonight I'm going to campus for an event for students that is just a general welcome and let's have a good year kind of thing. There is also a beach blast, an art opening and fireworks. All this before the start on Wednesday!

I hope my two 19-year-old roomies will join me on campus for some fun. Their classes begin at the community college tomorrow. They have already started working at their jobs. I am so proud of both of them!

I can see the sunrise from my bedroom window to let me know it is going to be another beautiful day at the beach. Now where is my floppy hat and my beach mat...