First time out in the rain (although it was very light when I was out in it). Went for a lovely run in Regents Park again this morning. I found another new area, which is bound to happen because it's massive and I've only gone through about half of it. I haven't even found the zoo yet. I ran through Queen Mary's gardens. It is beautiful. There is a waterfall, streams, black and white swans, rose gardens, tropical trees and cacti. It was quite splendid. I think I'...

Long but great day. First real day with responsibilities. Got up and went to NYU with Dawn to get acquainted with the building and get some things fixed. We wandered around and found the computer/printing lab as well a the study lounge. After that we went to Blackwell's (bookshop) so I could return some books and get others that I should have bought the other day at the book sale. At the end of all of that I had gained back £6.71 even though one of the books I...

I had a lovely relaxing day today. Ellie, Dawn and I went to IKEA in Wembley. There was a free shuttle from the tube station, which made things much easier for us. It was Ellie's first time at an IKEA - she loved it. It was hard to decide what to buy. There were some things that we could really use (desks, more dishes etc.) but we didn't buy because we wouldn't be able to take it back with us at the end. I did get a muffin pan (which I will take back if I have en...

Another splendid day today. Got to sleep in for the first time, which was very nice. I'm adjusted to the time change but I am still exhausted by the end of every day. Dawn, Ellie and I went to Portobello Road Market in Notting Hill. It was like the Public Market on crack. It was huge!!!! It's basically a flea market, farmers market, artisans and shops combined. There are many rows and streets intersecting, often with shops, then tents in front of them on the ro...

Another good day today. Ran to/in Regents Park again with Ellie. We found a new area with sculpted gardens and fountains. It was quite lovely. Afterwards we went to ULU (university of London union) where they gave us free food and we were able to buy our class books. I found out later on that the three books for my architecture class are actually already in our flat (probably left by previous students) so I am going to return them this weekend. I also, being th...