Even some who were biting their nails not to besent up Garden Street seem to have reconciled thelottery outcome.
James A. Colbert '02 said current Currier Houseresidents have made him more excited aboutspending sophomore year in the Quad.
And others said there's no use dwelling on whatcould have been.
Susanna M. Flug '02 said that since thismorning, she has grown used to the idea of livingin Currier next year.
"I don't want to be separated from my friends,"she said, "but you can be really sad about it, oryou could just say 'Oh well.' Most people wouldrather focus on the positives."
Those positives, according to Abby L. Schlatter'02, another future Currier resident, include asense of community and House spirit.
"I kind of like the idea of the Quad," shesaid.
And while House spirit and a tight-knitcommunity are the most significant factors to somefirst-years, others said they are most excited byHouse perks like squash courts, music practicerooms and House grills.
And Foosball.
"It's all about the Foosball," said Fredrik M.Edenius '02, who said he is already excited aboutthe prospect of playing his favorite game inQuincy next year. "Foosball just excites me. I'measily amused.