First Post

Ladies and Gents,

Having been in merry old England for over a month now, I figure it is time to share with you some of my experiences from across the pond.

My time here thus far has been absolutley fantastic! I was invited to train with the Oxford Blues rugby squad and have made some great new mates (friends). I am living with fellow Californian, Will Johnson, at St. Anne's College in a great little cottage (apartment). On the rugby team, we are affectionatley referred to as "Team America." The team is currently undefeated and last week's game against Brooke's (UK's equivalent of U$C - University of Spoiled Children) was won in the ast seconds of the game when our flyhalf Dr. Jules hit a 30 meter drop goal to put us ahead by 2 points. It was by far the most exciting game I have ever played in. In addition to footy (rugby) at Oxford, I had the opportunity to get back on the gridiron with a helmet for the Oxford Cavaliers American football team. Playing football in England is like saying you play nordic ski jumping in California, therefore making the standard of play a bit JV and foreign. However, it is fun to put the pads back on nonetheless!

On the academic front, I am studying management at Oxford's Said Business School along with two fellow ruggers from South Africa.

Promise to have more to come!

Cheers,

British Biest