July 30, 2007
Posted by Lauren
At the Dunedin airport nearly two months ago, Theresa and her boyfriend waited for me at the terminal gate. Taking my first strides onto New Zealand soil, I was comforted by the knowledge that the people of this island country spoke English.
I admire other study abroad students who venture into foreign countries where English [...]
July 22, 2007
Posted by Lauren
“Oh, I just can’t be bothered,” said Alice to no one in particular. Presumably me, since I was the only other person with her in the living room.
“You what?” I asked, perplexed.
“I have laundry to do, but I just can’t be bothered.”
“So you mean you don’t want to do it.”
“Well, I suppose, but. . [...]
July 16, 2007
Posted by Lauren
Last Thursday I was standing in the kitchen, boiling up some water for a cup of mixed berry tea. Glancing at the red wall clock across the living room, 8:28 struck me as an important hour.
I screamed with glee, ââ?¬Å?Greyââ?¬â?¢s Anatomy is on!ââ?¬Â
ââ?¬Å?Oh it is, aye!ââ?¬Â laughed Alice.
On the couch, Libbie snickered [...]
July 10, 2007
Posted by Lauren
A miracle happened today: a PC computer at the campus library read my memory card without error! Hence, I was able to upload the following anectdote which I wrote two weeks back while still travelling on the South Island.
Theresa and I were marveling the bright turquoise water of a small river that was rushing [...]
