Little Cold, Lot of Rain, Complete Awesome

So I have finally arrived in England!  I've actually been here for a few days...but ya know, been busy. Let's start with the airport.  I don't know how many of you have been to Heathrow airport...but it is one of the most confusing places ever.  We got in line to go through customs and it looked like we were in the basement of hell.  Once I made it through customs it took me about an hour to realize I was in the wrong terminal.  In order to get to the right one, I had to lug all 3 of my suitcases onto the underground (minding the gap, of course), and then get off, and go up several flights of stairs.
  Luckily that wasn't too confusing.  I found where I was supposed to be and made some awesome friends automatically.
  The food isn't as bad as I was expecting...not good by any means.  But, not terrible.  Tuesday night everyone went to a bar on campus and we all played trivia...and didn't win.  But whatever, it was rigged.  We totally should have won.  However, after trivia, the real fun began.  A few friends decided to go to City Center and check it out.  Turns out, it was "fresher's week" for the med students...which basically means a huge party with costumes and free drinks.  We got there at about 9:30-10 and 90% of the people there were completely smashed...but they looked fantastic doing it!
  I should probably explain what it's like to party in England.  lol Drinks are cheap...and it's ok to be openly drunk in the middle of the street...that being said.  I saw at least 2 men in man thongs and bow ties, people playing twister in the middle of the road, disgustingly drunk people joking around with police officers, and maybe a couple or 2 fornicating on the sidewalk...it was quite the sight...everyone should do it at least once.

  So far everyone I've met is super nice!  I feel like I have a nice little England family.  There is Tory from San Diego (that one was for you Julee)  she's super awesome.  Then there is Matt from VA who makes my southern accent come out...so that's a bonus.  and!  my new South African friend Tam! So if any of you boys want to come visit...all 3 of these hotties are single...I'm just sayin.  Anyway, I have to get ready for school, more to come later!  Love you!