Star Light, Star Bright ...

First star I see tonight. I wish I may, I wish I might, have the wish I wish tonight.

"Michelle, this party sucks."
"Yeah ... let's go for a walk."
"Where?"
"The beach? We'll get Shanu & Raza to go with us."
"OK! Can we play in the ocean???"
"Um ... sure?"

So off we go. Michelle, Shanu, Raza, & me. The international student party was certainly not the happening place tonight when we were there, so we opted out & went for a walk ... along the ocean ... at 10pm.

It's probably the coldest night we've had in Swansea - I was in a jacket over my tank top (Michelle made me get dressed up) & I was wearing the furry boots I bought the other day. Once we stumbled our way through the trees & on to the beach, I convinced Michelle to rid ourselves of shoes & socks, roll up the pants, & run into the ocean. It was COLD! But it was SO much fun. Raza even took his shoes off & played. Shanu just shook his head. Granted, he had seen our childish antics all day today because we found a park with an awesome playground & most certainly played like 6-year-olds. So yeah ... I got to play in the ocean finally. And see the lights at night, which were gorgeous ... & listen to the waves crash on the beach.

Then we came back & had tea because we were so cold & Raza cooked a midnight snack!

Oh & for those of you wondering about the House Meeting - I had to lead it because I was the "diplomatic American" of the group. But I think everything has been solved, though I need to talk to the superintendent about our crappy fridge that is currently at 12 degrees C, which is too hot for a fridge we think!

Anyway, it's really late & I need to clean off my bed. I'm sure I will have more stories later!