First Impressions, Hoping to Last

So it's the first official night at Massey University. It's been a good day, and already my 3 year emotional rollercoaster has been set in motion.

First we have getting up earlier than usual to make it out the door on time. Due to some sort of trans-person error I ended up setting the alarm for 5 a.m., resulting in a grand total of less than 5 hours of sleep (if you take into account the period of time that it takes for me to actually fall asleep).
Getting up to Palmeston North was fine, we had over-estimated the time it would take to drive up, but was ok since we could check in and view the room earlier than anticipated.
But the extra time went towards unpacking.

Taking about twice more than originally anticipated, I still haven't managed to fill up my room to its complete entirety, but that will most definitely change in the next few weeks, surely.

It took a couple of trips into town to pick up on any previously forgotten items, i.e. coat hangers, fruit, etc., but with my dad paying, how could I complain? *ahem* No, really. It's great that he did, I'm just left with the guilt that he payed for me.

So now it seems like I have everything I thought I need, aside from a fridge, good shoes and a rainjacket, but as soon as I get a visit from other relatives in a week's time or so that'll fix itself.

But the day ended well. Much better than previous long-term trips, in fact.
I ended up meeting several other people in my hall (and hallway), degree, and home region. So that went well. But in case of emergency I have at least one other person that I truly know from college. And several others a skype call or email away.

So this week is just a 'settling in' week of sorts, followed by the official first week of lectures beginning next Monday. This'll be when all the clubs will be looking for new members and that, so I'm sure I'll find a clique. Hopefully.

Getting a weekly cycle going will be important, too. If I'm not doing a lecture, lab or tutorial, I should be using spare time for studying, revising, localising... just like the man said in the UniSmart lecture this evening. Getting to know people and to gain communication skills is crucial for future careers. So I'll be working on that this year too, and hopefully I'll have some flatmates for next year. Either that or I could become a Residential Advisor for a couple of years. They get free accommodation...

And as for asking about a job, I think I'll just hold that off for a bit. Maybe a few days. It's for the best, just while I get accustomed.

I just wish my mum was here to see this.