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Today has been pretty uneventful, thus far.  Had a class from 9:30 to 11:15 on "Aspects of Early Modern Europe," beginning in the 14th Century.  It was a pretty interesting class.  The professor spoke very well...and slow!  All the Ghanians were writing down what he was saying verbatim, so I did as well, assuming that is the norm for history courses.  I am currently sitting in the International Programs Office lounge (listening to "The District Sleeps Alone Tonight" by the Postal Service on iTunes) because it is one of the few places on campus that has wireless internet connection.  It is by no means as good as Busy Internet, in terms of speed, but at least I have the comfort of knowing that whatever I look up won't be in the History for somebody else to see once I'm gone (one of my fears using the computer labs).  I don't really have much else planned for the day.  I'm going to stop by the History and Political Science Departments before heading back to the hostel to see if I can obtain a copy of the syllabi and reading lists.  Otherwise, I'll probably just watch House on my laptop (I watched 4 episodes yesterday).  I still haven't found any pots, pans, and cooking utensils, so I might try and pick those up a little later on as well.  The refrigerator is working really well, so I'm excited to get stuff to cook with, knowing that I can keep it cold.

Tomorrow, the "group" is heading out of town for the Volta region, except me.  Penn State already has a trip planned for there in a couple weeks and its already paid for.  If I joined the other group, it would cost 230 cedi, which is a bit too pricey for me.  I might go with Simen, Mats, and Mike on a weekend excursion, but if that falls through I'll most likely be stuck here in Legon all weekend.  If that happens, I'm definitely heading back to Busy Internet to find the radio broadcast of the Penn State game online.  That is definitely going to be something I miss...A LOT!  Andrew, Mary Beth, and I were thinking about possibly doing a Fantasy Football League this fall so that we aren't completely removed from what Ghanians (and I'm sure most people outside the United States), "handball."  Charles, one of the front desk managers at the hostel, said that there might be an intramural handball league at the University this fall.  If there is, I am seriously contemplating signing up (and praying I don't break any bones...or worse).  Really random...but looking back on high school, I really regret quitting football 10th grade year.  I loved playing and I wish I had found a better way to manage my time rather than simply quit.

Well, that's all for now.  Brandon and I are heading to Tyme Out (a bar/restaurant/billiards lounge) for lunch.  I'll most likely have rice and chicken...again!

Cheers,

Greg