Monday morning was kicked off eating my continental breakfast at the Econo Lodge (consisting of one lousy donut). I then went to Derring Hall to stop in and say hi to my advisor and to fill out the required paperwork so that I can get paid. First pay-day is July 2nd! I then went and checked out my residence for the next year, which I lovingly refer to as "The Castle." It's a large stone building on Main Street in downtown Blacksburg. I will be living with five other grad students, none of which are in my department. Some of the amenities include:
1) a large yard surrounded by concealing hedges for privacy
2) a huge living room complete with wall mounted projector and projector screen on wall for TV/movies/games.
3) full basement for plenty of storage
4) two refrigerators and large freezer to keep food from spoiling
5) roommates who like to camp
I then went and checked out my bedroom . . . and all I can say is f@%k. It is the tiniest bedroom I have ever laid eyes on. Think of Tom and Kevin's dorm room freshman year, then cut a couple feet off of the length, and that is this room. Basically, I have room for a twin bed, a desk, a bookshelf, and a dresser. And that's it. Hopefully I get along with the roommates well, because I sure as hell won't be spending much time in my room.
My room is above the left door. 
2 comments:
Yay! yayayaya! Your house sounds awesome. A yard? A projector? A basement? That's wonderful. I want to come visit when I'm in Baltimore. And don't worry about the room thing. My bedroom this year is tiny, tiny, and it's fine. Just sleep in your bedroom and spend more time in the living room. Ta da.
Billy... you and your being-an-adult is really making me feel behind the curve. Ugh. I don't have a yard. I don't even have a room. I won't have a room until February. You're such a jerk. (Translation: Congratulations. Good work kicking ass in life.)
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