Day 6: First Whole Day in Cork

It's so difficult trying to remember what I did several days before; I really should just write about what happened yesterday, but I want you guys to know everything (well, almost)! So it's a Sunday morning, our first full day in Cork city. I have to admit that I did not sleep too well (as I think I said in my last post) because it was just so cold in my room. So Sunday I was a bit tired, but there was lots to do! A few of us went back to Penneys to buy more random things (another blanket and leggings in my case) and then to Guiney's (another random store--- KMart like, only smaller). We then proceeded to the basement of Dunnes (for grocery shopping) but ran into others, who told us to go to Tesco, which was just down the street. We also decided that school supplies would probably be a good idea, so we went to Eason, where they have the most expensive school supplies in the whole world (maybe not, but it sure seemed like it). I bought some pens, pencils, notebooks, etc.--nothing exciting. Then, loaded down with notebooks, blankets, and other random items, we proceeded to find Tesco. The four of us thought that we had followed the directions to a tee, and yet, there was no Tesco to be found. After wandering for a bit, we finally realized that when we were told "right", they meant hard right, so we found Tesco!! Grocery shopping is quite a challenge after having done lots of other shopping, particularly when you don't have a cart (there are carts, but they cost like 20 cents or so to use, and I haven't decided yet whether or not it's worth it). Anyway, I bought some essentials--milk, cheese, laundry detergent. Checking out at the till (register) is always such a flustering experience. You have so many bags, and you're rushing, and the money is weird, and it's like AH! But oh well, I'll get used to it. The four of us then stopped at Abrakebabra to get a quick bite before heading back to Deanshall for the evening. I don't recall doing much that night, besides going to someone's apartment for dinner. At some point in the evening, around 10 I think, my Irish flatmate finally arrived! Her name is Mirinda, and she's really friendly and easy to get along with. (She also knows how to use the heaters and can answer lots of around-the-house/campus questions.) We chatted for a bit, but then I headed to bed early because we had orientation at 9 or so the next morning.
I'm in a bit of a rush now, but I promise to write more (maybe even catch up to the current day!!) and post pictures later :)