flatties!

The newest flatmates are Nicole (far L) and Meade Danielle, aka "Hotstuff" and "Family" (middle).

Angela (polka dot headband), Claire (far R) and I pretty much think they're the bomb. Combined, that is. Or something.

I suppose I shouldn't speak for Anj and Claire, but I just love MD and Nicole. The Lord has really blessed me through them...

This pic was from a night out at the Robbie Burns, just after second semester began. I don't know about Anj and Claire (the three of us have been here since feb.), but I sure felt like an "old pro" - totally comfortable in Dunedin for the second semester. Our group was mostly comprised of new-to-the-scene international students. The excitement and anticipation of the next four months was just about oozing from their pores.

And I thought, I remember that.

Claire, Anj and I had just returned from Oz a few nights before. Claire and I had been discussing how we both felt it was the beginning of the end. But it was great to be reminded of how wonderful it is to be in a different country, even if it isn't so new. Praise God for newness, in all senses.