An Interlude Part.3 (Interesting People)

I'd like to start with a quick note about the links to photos I've posted. There should be no problem downloading them as the link hasn't expired. If there is a problem I can send a link to you via email; however, it will still prompt you to download the file from the same agent as the link I posted. I would be happy to send photos on CD(s) if anyone is that interested and is having that much trouble.

I'm suffering from writer's block concerning my own flatmates so for the time being I'm going to start in on Zora's.

A word on students and studies in the UK: Students here choose their major in highschool, sometimes early in highschool. If they decide to switch while in university they may virtually have to start their studies again. This leads to some students staying in school for years beyond their original graduation date. This does lead to bitterness with some who haven't found their course of study (you apply to a major not the university itself) to be what they were expecting.

I met Zora's flatmates one at a time because they weren't all back when we arrived. I was formally introduced to the guys, but the girls and I just sort of met when they used me as an example of how T.C. should have his hair cut. I was photographed using T.C.'s phone, and I think they felt at that point they should know my name. My last name was forgotten, which came in handy in a later game of kings. They were all extremely welcoming and interested in me. Zora is lucky to live with such a wonderful group, I think she would agree that we would love to steal them back to Colgate and that they would fit in just fine with our friends at home. To some degree they are a mirror image of them, in many ways different, beautifully so.

T.C., male, English, has a perspective on the world that probably only Tim Burton could understand. I'm not saying he's dark but that he responds to things in a very logical but totally unpredictable way. He makes more sense in hindsight. T is an english major, and is a very talented writer. He generally only eats ice cream and sweets, listens to great music (or at least I like it, though he might just throw the Pokemon theme song in to the mix if he feels like it) and plays video games till all hours.

L.L., male, WELSH, would certainly have requested I put that in all caps. There is a difference and he is a good example of it (and would damn well want that made clear). His accent and physique is not typical of all the Welsh, he is a bit more rounded off as opposed to the usually thicker, blockier Welsh strains. His accent is also a bit higher up his throat and less nose driven. It tends to rise and then fall in to abrupt troughs. He looks surprisingly good in makeup and a wig, and the rest of his flat would agree. L is a chemistry major pursuing his masters, so he will still be at Cardiff when many of his friends and current flatmates have graduated. L is a happy guy, quick to smile, appreciative, and reminds me a bit of Steve back home.

L.C., male, English isn't around a whole lot. He seems to have some of his own friends; however, during his brief appearances he always has a quick comment that betrays his intelligence. He captures situations after only a few words. He has perfect hair, perfect, perfect. I can't stress how together it looks even in the highest wind or the most aggressive heave and shake on the dance floor. L turns up in some interesting places if the pictures on his Facebook page are any hint, he has diverse interests that I haven't gotten my head around. This is due to his not being around often. Not getting to know him better, not for lack of trying, is going to be a regret from my time in Wales.

S.H., male, English can usually be found watching or playing rugby. That sentence alone sums up a fair bit of S. S is a geology major, and seems to be a good one at that. He doesn't talk about it much but he does seem to know his area when he does. S says a lot but he does seem to muffle his words because of his accent, so he can be a bit hard to hear. This also gives the mistaken impression that he is a very quiet person, at least at first glance. He has surprised me a few times, as he and L can get up to some proper mischief when given the chance. Webcam roulette anyone?

The girls will be another post, I met them last of all. Best to everyone back home.