What a Day!

Today was one of those days... definitely an adventure. First off, I got a bank account. Yep, no more transfer fees for me! I've got Canadian money. To go along with that, I think I've got myself a job. With Spartan (Trinity Western's mascot) Athletics Event Staff. I have to do some paperwork, but I've already volunteered to work at the soccer games this weekend. Yay! Praise the Lord for his provision. I was starting to get worried about a job.

In between the bank and the work meeting, I had class. This entailed biking to school - in the drizzle. I decided not to call my friend for a ride or take the bus. Nope, Adrianna Eliz was going to try biking in the rain to see how bad it was. I did turn around to grab extra pants at least. But after 20 minutes, I was still wet everywhere except under my new waterproof jacket! (Thanks, Mom and Dad :) )

Because of trying to dry myself with paper towels in the bathroom (ahem, washroom, as it's called in Canada), I was late to class. Oops. : S

So, class ends, I do some homework, enjoy the fact that my bottom has mostly dried (dry underwear would have been a good thing to pack as well as the pants), and go to the work meeting. I get out of the meeting and make my way back to the CanIL bike rack. I load up my backpack (thankful that it's no longer raining) and set off. Wait, what's that squeaky sound? Must be the plastic bag and backpack combo on my bike rack. Something is rubbing. Adjust, adjust. Still squeaking... Guess I'll just have to man up and wear my backpack again. Hmmm, still squeaking. I look down and see that it's the tire. Flat. Sigh... It's after 5 so I can't go to the maintenance shop. Bus time!

I am SO glad that I rode the bus in Nicaragua, and that Ruth (my hostess/landlady/friend's mom) and I chatted about how the bus system here works. My first solo bus experience in the States. The bus from the airport doesn't count. This was an actual public transit bus! Well, I had to walk a few blocks, but I made it back to the house just fine.

Then, to top off the evening on a happy note, Jayme (housemate/friend's sister) and I got sushi. Dannii made me drive her stick shift car. We didn't die, and we didn't stall. And the sushi was delicious! All in all, an adventurous day!