How are you? It’s almost Halloween, are you excited? Are you going to dress up? I’m going as Tintin (again). I brought my tan coat all the way over here and lost some storage space, haha, but I’ll bring it all back for winter break.
I’ve spent most of the week studying and doing class work. I went to do some work at a pancake place yesterday and they gave me some free ones they had as leftovers, which was very nice. Last night a friend and I made a little gift basket for another friend (the school added more to her schedule — it freaked her out) and after giving it to her we had a sleepover, which was rather nice. I’ve also discovered but not tried a few British Ben n Jerry’s flavors that don’t exist back home: banoffee pie, and honey lemon. Very mysterious.
British people are very weird about Americans. I won’t complain much but I suppose I wouldn’t recommend going to school in the lower half of England. People like to tell me made up facts about America sometimes like it’s real, like a guy who told me our cars aren’t made to turn, and that anti-vaxxers are common. I don’t know if post-pandemic Oregon is the same, but you’d get scalped in Washington for being an anti-vaxxer, even in hippie circles.
Today my friend gave me back my succulent, Cicero. I have since left him in a cafe on accident after walking around all day. I will have to check back tomorrow. If somebody steals him, I will not worry too much, because my friend ignored him all summer and he thrived. My poor lonesome boy.
I love you dearly. I hope you’re alright. I heard some strange animal screaming yesterday — I’m always here for you, unless the creature gets me.
With love,
Alice