school cool

I had my first day of school today. No, my mom did not take a picture of me with lunch bag in hand and backpack strapped on securely. I didn't know how much gear to bring, so I brought it all. Even took a couple hours out of my Sunday to "pack" for my first day of school. Turns out all I needed was my journal and pen.

Day 1 of school was fun. Except for the class switch-a-roo they did. I walked into a crowded class full of quiet eager learners, waiting for the teacher to arrive. It was so crowded that I had to scootch my way through rows of students with my 3 heavy bags. (again, in complete silence, and all eyes on the action: which was me) Once I had finally settled into my seat, awkwardly sandwiched between two students after quite the spectacle of "scootching", it dawned on me that every student in this class looked unfamaliar. I threw a general inquiry out to the class - and they confirmed - indeed, you are in the wrong group. Your group is meeting in another classroom.

*blush blush*

Alrighty! So I had to, again, scootch out (not discretely, I'm afraid), and undo my whole entrance. On the way out a girl at the back noticed we were wearing the same black and grey striped t-shirt. I had a lovely conversation with her - in the presence of 12 other pairs of eyes, who had nothing else to do as they sat in utter silence, on their first day of school, waiting for teacher.

I grabbed my bags and escaped with a smile, and some giggles from fellow-students. I was blushing, I'm sure, but at least some of us had a good chuckle about it.

I found my class. Not before I peered into the computer lab, and saw another 12 pairs of eyes look in my direction and point me to the other classroom.

Creative Imaging was my first class and I loved it. I have a feeling my creative juices will be extracted more than I expected and I'm delightfully pleased that they are putting a lot of importance on the art and creativity of photography. This is so much better than a full time job! (and slightly more grueling on the wallet)

Day 1 and my afternoon "lab" consists of reading and commenting in my journal. All of which I am doing under the comforts of my blanket and pillow on the couch. Yes, at home. Too bad it's gloomy & rainy outside. I'd be taking pictures.