The weekend has flown by and it was a great one. Friday I flew in and caught up on all my German online studies. Evidently, there is also a workbook in addition to the lab book you were supposed to purchase. If I was a younger student, I would have known these things. But, thankfully, one of those younger students filled me in and told me what to do. After three hours of tasks, I was done!

Yesterday was a day for catching up on my rest. It was nice to relax but I still found myself getting in my car and driving to campus to go to the library. I really didn't even need to go, just felt the urge to be there. This library is not your typical library full of all the latest fiction books. In fact, there is very little fiction books there. The entire second floor is devoted to books pertaining to every area of study here. I got a little lost in the literature section. There were so many books on Thomas Hardy alone! I'll have plenty to read if I ever get the extra time.

Last night, I went to a poetry reading downtown. It was held in a quaint old building that was the size of a small parlor. They serve nice wines and beers there. The crowd was interesting and it was standing room only. I would have enjoyed it and would have like to have stayed longer, but there was no air conditioning. Keep in mind, the heat and humidity make the temp outside seem even hotter. With that small space and all those people, I felt as though I would faint. Maybe another time. Neat gallery though.

I also discovered that downtown Wilmington has some interesting characters just like every town. Some very creative panhandlers as well. Guess times are tough for everyone.

Today, I toured the Screen Gems studio. This studio was started in the early '80s by Frank Capra and Dino de Laurentiis. Over 300 films have been made in NC as well as many tv shows . We got to go on several sound stages and sets. You really got to see how it all goes down 'behind the scenes'.

I hope one day I may be fortunate to contribute in some way to that industry.

Now the day is winding down and it is time to hit the books. Tonight I have a German Fairy tale to read, poetry to read and the biology can wait til tomorrow.