Monday, November 5, 2007

National Holidays and new sayings!

We have Internet at our flat! Thanks for praying everyone!!!! I'm really excited to be able to communicate with you all more.

Last night we celebrated a national holiday in NZ-- Guy Fawkes Day-- think Memorial Day meets Fourth of July-- we saw some amazing fireworks over the harbour and got some delicious ice cream downtown. I think I'll celebrate Guy Fawkes Day every year from now on:). Sadly my teammate Kara got hit by one firecracker in the leg-- she has a battle wound but she'll be ok.

Today I'm going to have lunch with one of the girls who I hope to meet with every week during the school year. Her name is Johnie and I'm super excited. I have 4 girls who I may get to meet with every week so far. Please pray for Johnie, Abi, Rebecca, and Amy-- I can't wait to get to know them. Tonight I'm going to a student's art show which is supporting his summer project to East Asia-- how cool!

**Happy Birthday Dad and Allison-- Love you both and wanted you to know that your birthday is a national holiday in NZ-- I told you that these Kiwis are pretty smart.

And last but not least-- my new favorite Kiwi sayings-- "I can't be bothered" = I'm too busy and "I'm keen on a serviette"= I'd like a napkin.

Cheers and much love-- Lacey

2 comments:

cfaulkner said...

hi lacey! i love guy fawkes day in new zealand!! :) i just read some of your posts and it's so fun to read the stories as you guys learn kiwi culture and adjust! praying for you all. :) claire

Aunt Becky said...

Lacey:
Thanks for sending the pictures!
I enjoy reading about your wordly adventures. Keep 'em coming!
Aunt Becky