Settled In

I'd say its starting to feel like home. I've finally made the big mental move from visitor to resident. I know this through a couple key signs: I've only attempted to get into the passenger seat of my car twice this week, I have a constant hankering for curry, I haven't thought about Dunkin Donuts in over four days (until now) and I even went so far as to call a pound a quid the other day. Yes, I'd say its starting to feel like home. But there are some things I really miss, like watching college football on Saturdays, my mother's cooking, dinners out on the back porch with my family, friends being only a phone call away, fall ball, Sportscenter, watching HBO's terrific Sunday night lineup with Josie, Pokes and Molly, dinner parties and most importantly, all of you. I've been so busy the last couple days that I haven't really gotten the chance to be lonely. Its only hit me in bed at night when I'm alone in the dark. But darkness is the same no matter what continent you're on.

On a happier note, I was able to watch the Patriots dismantling of the Bengals online Sunday. Boy oh boy was that first half something to see. Furthermore, my fantasy football team, Gryffindor House, destroyed Tyler Steinetz's New Jersey Fluffers 206-77. This first victory makes me feel a little better about the low salary I'm receiving from English Lacrosse because all signs point to a big payday for me after I lock up my 2nd fantasy championship. Ben Severance if you are reading this, don't step on the tracks when the pain train is coming through.

On to what I've actually been doing since I last wrote. I had a light week last week, only coaching two sessions of 14-15 year old boys. I was happy with both of my sessions and the kids really seemed to enjoy the game. I was also able to get out for a couple rounds of golf at a nearby course and put up an 84 with 2 triple bogeys and 3 doubles. Classic Ryan. On Saturday we had a scrimmage against another nearby club and I was playing some pretty good lacrosse before I aggravated my ankle injury again and had to sit out the 2nd half. I'll be fine I just need to stay on the sideline for a couple weeks to make sure I don't have a problem that lingers all season. I was back to work on Monday and had my best day yet. I had the same group of 14-15 year olds in the morning then had two sessions with 9-10 year olds in the afternoon. Those were definitely my favorite. The kids had as much fun playing lacrosse as they did asking me questions about America. One girl even asked me if I knew Justin Bieber. Ha. He wishes.

So that brings me back to today, one class then the day is my oyster. I can't believe I've already been here for 15 days. Only about 90 more till I come home for Christmas. I'll keep you posted in the meantime gumshoes.