Kylie

The other Finn is about 7 feet tall, no joke. And quite good-looking.

I can't believe I didn't make the Finnish connection before. I'm actually quite friendly with one of them although I don't see him much anymore. I can't for the life of me pronounce his name properly. His name is Markuu and I say it as Mar-coo, but when he says it it's completely different. I think he kind of rolls the 'kuu' part or something. The other Finn is a...

Most people here are huge coffee drinkers too. Like not drinking alcohol, it's just another thing that sets me apart and makes me weird in the eyes of other people. I don't mind though.

You're probably right. I'm not sure that I've ever heard a Finnish accent before, or if I have, I haven't recognised it as such. Ooh, I just remembered, there are a couple of Finnish people at my workplace; one doesn't have an accent, but the other does, I think. It's been a few years since I've spoken to him though.

Good morning Frankie

I hadn't heard about that mosaic, so thanks for letting me know! I don't like coffee though, blech.

Haha, I'm glad you're getting used to the accent. Now maybe you won't laugh at me when you hear me speak. Heehee. I can't say I ever notice any difference between different Aussie accents, but apparently there are differences ...

Hi Noll, I'm doing OK. How's the new apartment going? And I read on one of the threads that you saw Inception. How was it? I can't wait to see it myself.

Can't sleep, feeling down. Where else would I come for a pick-me-up but BCF!

Yeah, I saw him a few weeks ago. He converted to the Islam religion and renamed himself Yusuf Islam. He was just awesome - he still sounds just like he does on his albums. I feel so lucky to have seen him in concert.

Happy Anniversary Catwoman! Time flies when you're having fun doesn't it?

Happy Birthday Bethany!

There's a limit of 4 members at the moment. It should be 20 though. Michelle already knows and is looking into it.

I'll have to wait until the chat settings are fixed so I can get in. It's too full at the moment

Oh gosh, I just posted my reply on my own profile page . Here it is:

Hi Frankie! I'm here! I just stepped out for the first time all day to buy a few groceries, and I get back home and it's all systems go! I'm trying to get the hang of everything. It's all so different

How have you been? I've missed you!

Hi Frankie! I'm here! I just stepped out for the first time all day to buy a few groceries, and I get back home and it's all systems go! I'm trying to get the hang of everything. It's all so different

How have you been? I've missed you!

I'm not too bad thanks. I'm on holidays this week and just taking it easy because I've got a cold. Actually, I've been taking it a little bit too easy, I think. I need to get stuck into the housework.

Take care Janet.

Hi Janet, just dropping in to see how you're doing and to let you know I'm thinking of you.

Happy Birthday Louise! Haven't seen you around in a while. I hope you're well.

Happy Birthday Nicola! Sounds like you're having a good day already. I hope you get those book vouchers.

Good morning/evening!

I'm doing OK. I'm so tired though. I have Friday off work and I'm going to visit my brother. I can't wait to sleep in.

I hope you've had a nice day.

Hi Frankie!

I don't usually see you around here at this time. I'm still at work for the next 15 minutes and then it will be weekend time for me. Yay!! I've been looking forward to it all week. I hope you have a good weekend.

I'm planning on going to the gym a bit and hopefully I'll start reading The Complete Polysyllabic Spree alongside my other current read. I saw a girl on an exercise bike at the gym reading the other day, so now I might be brave enough to try it too.

Happy Birthday Heather! I hope you have a great day.

Happy Birthday Tiger! I hope you're doing well.

Happy Birthday Mia! I hope you're having a lovely day.

Hi Paige, I'm sorry you're going through a tough time right now. I'm going through the same thing so I think I know something of how you feel. It's really tough isn't it?

It sounds like you did a great job helping your parents. But I'm glad you're back now.

Oh wow! I've heard of countries up north that have endless light like that but I didn't realise Finland was one of them. How cool is that?! Does it mess with your body clock or anything when it's light all the time? I would so love to experience going outside at 2am when it's still bright. Now I know what time of year to come when I eventually get to visit you.