I'm a stranger in a strange land.

So after a couple (two to be exact) days of living in Klagenfurt alot seems to have happened. Either UNCG or Uni Klagenfurt have really messed things up because applying for this konse is really difficult. I was supposed to take an entrance examination yesterday, but since I arrived here yesterday, and had no idea that I was supposed to take said exam, I had to hunt down the konse and get things straightened out. After walking through the maze that is the Innerstadt (downtown) Klagenfurt, I was able to at last reach my destination. The secretary was a total bitch. She was very condescending, and looked at me as if I had no reason to be there. Needless to say, I was angry. I was, however, able to set up an exam and will hopefully get into this school. If not, I don't know what I am to do.
These two days have also been filled with alot of smiling and nodding. I thought that I was able to understand the German language somewhat well, but it appears that that is a no. I pick up pieces, and can sometimes makeout one or two sentences, but after that it is really hard. I know that this will get better the longer I say, but for now it is hard goings. I've had to run around all day getting info set up, trying to set up a bank account, getting my phone, being able to register for classes... alot of busy paper work type of things that are just bothersome. When all this calms down, I'll be able to enjoy my surroundings a little bit better.
The city of Klagenfurt is beautiful. It is small, yet large. The uni is in the outskirts, and so the living out here is very suburban, and low key. But the city (only a 5-10 min bus ride) is completely opposite. It is like a mix between Salzburg and the old part of Wien. Alot of side streets, alot of shops, alot of PEOPLE, and alot of places to eat. I was walking around midday and every scent of food drug me in an opposite direction (that is what happens to someone who hasn't eaten very much in two days). I really enjoy the city, and I will have plenty of places to see and explore.

Greensboro Lights

The lights in Greensboro are entirely disgusting. As I was driving home last night, the fog made this more apparent. Imagine a puke filled sky, hovering over your driving wheel. Wouldn't that make you feel charming? These orange lights can be seen from everywhere, there is no escaping them. When they mix with the white lights, and the navy sky, it just becomes this horrific mess. I've become use to the clear, starry nights of the country (One of the good things that comes from living out in the middle of nowhere).
When I was younger, I use to loath living out here. I thought it was backwards, reclusive, and entirely boring. My views have greatly changed since then, and I completely appreciate living out here. My parents have built up this miniature farm, so it is nice to walk a couple of feet and meet my goats and llamas. Being able to walk along rolling countryside is really fun, except when I have to get off into the knee high grass to let an angry motorist past. Alot of these people aren't backwards, they just enjoy pursuing a job where they use there hand, and don't sit behind a desk all day. It takes a different kind of intelligence to be able to run a successful farm, and to be able to grow, and maintain, miles of produce. Hopefully I'll see more of this when I'm abroad.