Birthday!

Happy Birthday to me :)

This was the first birthday I have had ever being away from home and it was also probably one of the best. I am just amazed at how amazing all my friends here are. Everyone went out of there way to make it an awesome day for me. I really appreciate all they did. I woke up in the morning with this big sign hanging down by my face saying happy birthday. Then I opened the package I got from home (which I got almost two weeks early so I had to wait!!) and it was great!! There was a lot of food in it.. so good. And the best was reading the cards from my family! And I also got a card from Grandma and Auntie Diane.. also really great to read. I also got a special birthday table at dinner... I had to choose 7 people to sit with me which is impossible! So to be fair, and because I chouldn't choose, I did a random draw of my roomates. I got a couple presents - a travelling mug from the whole school and then a novel from two of my close friends. And then later in the evening my roomates through me a surprise dance party, complete with tim tams and other food. And then a bunch of people went in to town with me to get bubble tea to celebrate. I really couldn't believe all the effort everyone went into to make it a special day for me. I am so greatful to have such awesome friends! I definately had a good 19th birthday :)


This week in classes we are covering the topic of Lordship, so basically the idea of giving everything over to God and giving him control of your life. I know that I really like being in control, especially over things like finances, so this is a challenging topic. But challenging in a good way. I think this is one week that will be really beneficial for me looking into the future and the great mystery that it is.. I have been thinking a bit of the fall and if I'll be in school or whatever and I am really not sure. Being here I feel like there is a lot more for me to experience and a lot of possibilities and directions to take. So I don't know what I am doing.. but I will trust that God will lead me in the right direction.

I here it snowed today back home.. that's so crazy because it is smoking hot here! It has been hot (we're talking 37, 38 degrees) and humid for a while now. I just sweat so much everyday.. especially doing dishes in the kitchen!! But the past couple days have been less humid, so not as much sweat. I was actually cold in the air conditioned class this morning. So nice. And I shouldn't complain. I love the summer and the sun and being in Australia for it all. I'm pretty sure we are going to have a little late night swim tonight :) Should be good!