Thursday, March 19, 2009

The 3rd time is SO not a charm

I am very displeased. Firstly, Scotland has no wings. I am running seriously low on my pad stock pile. I don't know why, but overnight pads with wings just do not exist. That is frustrating. Secondly, this morning I was not woken up just once but three times. Someone in 24 Warrender Park Crescent has a twisted sense of humor (if I ever find out who they are, I will stone them). At 4:11, promptly, the blaring sound of the fire alarm reverberated throughout my room. Agonizing I changed into pj pants, felt around for my keys, wrapped myself in a jacket, and begrudgingly walked downstairs. The fog at 4 in the morning around the Links was intense. It felt like a murder mystery and that a man in a trench coat should be standing by a lamppost staring off in the distance. We all stood awkwardly in our pj's when the fire brigade came and we were allowed back inside. I took off the pj pants, put on my shorts, dropped my keys, snuggled in bed and was nearly asleep when the alarm went off. I immediately rolled over and thought, "you have got to be kidding me!" But, there it was, the ear-splitting sound of the fire alarm. Once outside, people were very irate. I heard one guy talking and he was saying how can someone trip off the alarm like this on purpose at 4 in the morning. I turned and asked, "So...we're out here because someone wanted to get some giggles?!" He nodded, and I was ready to smack down! We were once again ushered inside and I fell asleep. Promptly at 5:22, the familiar sound pierced through my ear plugs. I was seriously ready to knife someone, stone them, rally against them in a massive mob. This time when the fire brigade came, the University of Edinburgh security did as well and they informed us, "This is a serious offense. You will all have to be out here for awhile--the police are coming. If someone knows anything, step up now." All of us groaned. By the third alarm, there was significantly less people than the previous two. Eventually, they took a register of those who were outside. Sigh, it was a nightmare. I finally fell asleep. What's worst is that this couldn't have happened tomorrow night, no that would be too convenient for me. I have to wake up tomorrow at 2:45 in the morning to make a 3:20 cab to the airport. Berlin awaits me. I'll be knackered, but I will be a tourist and take a 100000000 photos. And to that idiotic fire alarm tripper...I'll keep my eyes out for you.

1 comment:

Gabrielle said...

Ughhhhh that sounds like a nightmare!!!!! Stupid people and stupid fire alarms. I haven't been woken up by one yet this year (knock on wood) but my freshman dorm was notorious for its sensitive fire alarm, so even if it wasn't set off on purpose, any time anyone smoked anything in their rooms it went off. Idiots. And that sucks about the pads, I am SO happy to be back to American brands! Just a few more months...

Have fun in Berlin!!! I've heard it's an awesome city and I can't wait to see your pics. And now you can experience Germany on happier terms than being stuck because of a layover!

P.S. Skype date next week????