First day of classes and Ship Life

Today was our first day of classes. Every day at sea is either an A day or a B day. I have one class on A's and three on B's. So I rolled out of bed around 10 and went to my first class. As I sat next to the window and learned about the biomes of the world I realize this has barely even hit me. I am sitting in a class in the middle of the ocean! No land in sight! It is unreal and the craziest thing ever.  After class I met up with my roommate, Lilli and friend Ray and got some lunch, immediately changed into my swim suit and sat by the pool until 4:30. Rough life, I know:) I am in love with this! Also...... Tons of CUTE boys! Tomorrow I have Global studies, Abnormal Psychology, and Environmental Philosophy so my day will be a little bit busier..... I mean every class has about 5 papers and a research projects, so you can't give me too much crap about never studying!

The waves are absolutely incredible. I am reminded of my sister/best friend every time I stop to observe them.  I remember she couldn't stop talking about the waves when she came home from Australia. I was also reminded of her when I watched the sunset tonight. Every sunset its so awesome and the one over the ocean tonight was pretty sweet. LOVE YOU KIM

So, I have realized that it is ME who has the accent around here.  I think all my new friends have started a little "make fun of Hannah and her midwestern accent" club. haha just kidding, but they do like to give me shit for it.  Two boys, though, have told me they love it.  It's crazy... now that I've been called out on my "long O's and vowels", my "ya knoooowws" I actually realize how much I say it! They also like to throw the occasional "EH?" in their humor just for kicks, even though I don't say that....

Ship life is really fun. They food is okay... a lot of carbs. Ray and I ran sprints on the basketball court today because trying to run on a treadmill while on a rocking ship is NOT easy, we did abs, and lifted some weights. I'm happy to have a workout partner!

Well Family and Friends, I have a meeting to go to.... I will be back soon! I might start some actual thoughtful blogs here soon.... I will give you guys a little slice of what we are talking about in our discussion groups and in my global studies class:)

Hugs and Kisses,
Hannah