Enrolment Day

Didn't have time to enrol last week what with all the goings on so it was left up to me to do it today.

I got up extra early so that I could leave in good time and join the queues waiting to join up!

I stepped or rather hobbled into the shower. This is quite a spectacular manoeuvre as I can't bend my left knee due to surgery. I have to get in with my right leg then swing my left leg backwards up and over the bath holding onto anything that doesn't move.

Once I was in, I switched on the shower and proceeded with my daily ablutions. Next thing I know the shower head and cable break free from the wall and start to thrash about like a wild anaconda. This took me by surprise as I was shampooing my hair at the time. Soap in my eyes I wrestled this wild specimen while at the same time trying to keep my balance. Not a pretty sight I can tell you!

I made my way to the college, which I must say in all fairness is rather an impressive place, especially the new university which is being built alongside the main campus. I headed for reception, and you've guessed it, same woman as last week, couldn't organise a you know what in a brewery.

She directed me to the enrolment suite, but I didn't really trust her from my experience last week, so I paraphrased everything she had told me, just to make sure she understood exactly where I wanted to head for. Sorted!

Got there in one - fantastic - directions spot on bless her.

Enrolment was taking place in the new university building which is in-part ,still under construction. I headed for the lift dodging construction workers and the like with my little crutch tucked under my arm.

The lift (I'm quite partial to lifts) was located in an area where the building work wasn't finished. Barriers were placed around the doors so that you could enter and exit safely while the work commenced. The whole of the lift was encased in a plastic bag type covering. I was absolutely amazed the flippin thing worked and just prayed that I got to the 2nd floor safely.

Eeh enrolment was so painless, I wish I had done it sooner. A really nice lad took my enrolment form, processed it, then asked me to smile into his web cam (I was putty in his hands)

Its official - I am now a bona fide student. Got the card to prove it