i like the people i've met here
it's weird to think that two years ago when i moved here, i knew no one.

obviously, i still love and miss my sydney friends (especially ones like simon)

when satan tempts me to despair - and tells me of the guilt within
upward i look, and see Him there, who made an end to all my sin -
because the Sinless Savior died, my sinful soul is counted free -
for God, the just, is satisfied to look on Him and pardon me.

i'm thinking about spain for a week in september/october.

i miss it already.

tonight i thought about some of my friends back in sydney

and i missed them

with a real ache

i haven't had that feeling in a long time

rachel-joy and bethany

today was perfect

i woke up at eight in the america of china

and walked to work in the sunshine

via starbucks

where i picked up an iced latte and peanut butter scone

the rest of the day wasn't as movie like

but it was still so great

i love spring

and the sun

i am currently writing out lesson plans.

they are taking longer than expected.