Hump Day Blues...

Well, another Wednesday has come and gone folks.

Today, was again, wait for it, waiiiitttt for it...boring! Yes! Boring! Great!

I know people will say, "Matt, you're in Ireland, how is it boring. Go do something." People, you need to realize, I am a student here. I actually have to do work just like the rest of you back at home. I've been writing a paper all week, I have two more due in 3 weeks, a test tomorrow, and constant tutorial work. I can't just go travel 24/7. A lot of people are under that impression when studying abroad, but it isn't always a party. I can't just pick up and go to Dublin for a week and skip all of my classes. It just aint gonna happen. Plus, I've been lucky enough to travel for the past 4 out of 5 weekends, including seeing 3 countries. I deserve some rest and relaxation. For the first time in 3 weeks I will finally be able to sleep in on Friday. I plan on lounging in bed at until 1pm, at least.

Like I said, today was just another pretty chill day. I started off the morning by eating some Poptarts and then heading to class with idiot woman. I almost enjoy her class now, because it's a train wreck. I like seeing what's going to happen today. Earlier this week there was a virus on the computer in our lecture hall, so it wouldn't read her flash drive. Then she restarted the computer, started lecturing, stopped halfway through, played with the computer for 10 minutes, laughed about it, got the virus on her flash drive, got her powerpoints working, and then spent the rest of the time going through the powerpoints while clicking "no" on all the popups that continuously interrupted her, because of the virus. It was great. Everyone was laughing at her. She's starting to grow on me, because she's so smart that she's dumb. You can tell she knows her stuff. I'll give her that. But the way she presents it to us and handles herself, she's a ditz. It's like she doesn't even care anymore. It's hilarious. Today she came into class 15 minutes late. We didn't start until 11:20. She talked for 10 minutes on slides that had minimal writing on them, and then she showed us a video for 20 minutes. She's becoming so lazy, it's hilarious. And she knows it. You can tell. She'll stand up there and laugh at herself when everything goes wrong. It makes me laugh. I'm starting to enjoy my 20 minute lectures with the stone cold fox who wears dumb outfits and cannot work technology.

After my class I came back to the apartment, made a peanut butter and jelly sandwich, ate some Cheetos, had a Capri Sonne and surfed the web for civil war reenactment info. I got in touch with a guy down in San Antonio through a website dedicated to reenacting. He is in charge of the 6th Texas volunteer infantry, based out of Santone. They have 30 active members and do either drill or a reenactment every month. Not only do they dress as Confederate volunteers, but they also dress as New York Zouaves for some engagements if they are needed. He also told me that they have plenty of loaner gear for people who are just starting, so I don't have to worry about expenses right away. However, I don't know if I want to join. I'm gonna be down there for 2 years, but after those two years, I have no idea where I'll be. I don't wanna join and then quit right away. I guess I could always join. I mean, I want to reenact as a Confederate soldier. Always wanted to, still want to. There's a lot of personal customization that can be done with Confederate uniforms. You can pretty much wear what you want. I like that freedom. You get to create your own character and personality. You pick a name from the original roster back during the Civil War and you portray that person. He is your other half when you reenact. So I could always just start, and then if I move I can just take my outfit with me. A Confederate in Texas dressed pretty much the same as a Confederate in Virginia. Virginia Confederates were a little more formalized, but that's just a matter of buying different pants or a hat. All I know is now that I will have some money, I want to make this a reality. I want to start reenacting. More importantly, I want to be part of the 150th reenactment of the Battle of Gettysburg. The 145th reenactment was the biggest ever. People still talk about it on the message boards. However, people are already talking about the 150th. They say it will be the last major reenactment until the 175th. So just as long as I am an established reenactor within the next 4 years, I'm good.

This afternoon I had tutorial which was pointless, and then I skipped music again. Why? Because she puts the slides online immediately after class. And when you sit in that class, the notes you take are those exact slides. So whatever. I came back here, finished my paper and studied for my test that's tomorrow.

Tonight I just made some chicken, buttered noodles and string beans. Then I ate dinner and watched two episodes of Friends. Friends is always on over here. I've never been a fan, but I am really starting to like the show. I enjoy eating dinner and watching Friends every night. It sounds really pathetic but it's a good relaxing time so I enjoy it.

Now I am just watching a live stream of American Idol sitting in bed. I watched Gods and Generals tonight online. In that Civil War mood. This happens to me all the time. Usually in June or July I get an itch to go down to visit Gettysburg and what not. Buy anyway, so I'm just chilling watching this and waiting to go to bed.

Hopefully I have more to talk about tomorrow?

At any rate. Goodnight everyone!