"if you have faith, you will live"

That quote is what Sammi said to me yesterday. Sammi is the owner of the coffee shop I go to regularly, Cafe Doria. It’s funny that he just randomly said it and I’m still not sure what his reasoning was behind it. But I showed up Tuesday morning to grab a mocha and read the paper before class- feeling a little tired, grumpy, and missing home.
It’s amazing how just a coffee and genuine person can change one’s perspective on the day. I can’t get past how ironic it is that he almost knew I wasn’t pumped up for the day. Sammi always takes the time to ask about my day, weekend, or whatever- even when it’s busy. I don’t know what I’m going to do when I go back to Burlington. I HIGHLY doubt that Starbucks and/or Dunkin Donuts has the potential to provide me with such a barista.
My goal this week is to attend all lectures. So far, so good. I am currently sitting in my consumer behaviour class that I haven’t been to since March. I don’t think I will make it to all labs and tutorials though...don’t push it. I have a paper due next Tuesday- no need to overwork me! :)
I was talking to a girl from my Popular Culture and the Media class, which I had a presentation in last week. She mentioned that it was “sweet as” listening to my accent during the presentation. I still can’t get past the idea that I have an accent.
Today I’m going to lunch with Britta. We haven’t caught up in quite a while. She lives in a homestay and doesn’t live right in the Wellington city.
Then for dinner, a few of us are going to The Flying Brothers Burritos on Cuba Street. It is the only Mexican restaurant in Wellington. I’ve been there once and it was a-m-a-z-i-n-g. Needless to say, I am a bit excited for that. We’re also going to the Southern Cross, another restaurant where there’s live music. I think we’ll stop there for a coffee or tea. Wednesdays are the student night in Welly.. we’re taking it easy tonight though. I still haven’t been sleeping right. I went to bed at 2, woke up at 5. It might have to be a movie night or something low key after dinner and tea.
anyyyways.. enjoy your day and have a little faith :)