Aussie Aussie Aussie!

Oi Oi Oi!
Well i guess there's no point going on about how great Aussie Day was and how much fun we had cos everybody knows and everybody will be talking about it.
One memorable inccident though happened at Macca's after the celebrations. We were really hungry and kept waiting for a long time, even after going to the the couter to check a couple of times our food wasn't ready. When we finally got it (half an hour after the store was meant to be closing) they asked us if we would like any deserts because we were kept waiting so long. Immediately my smart mate said "yes, we'll have FOUR sundaes (even though only two of us actually ordered something)....they'll have to be LARGE," and when asked what flavour he said "chocolate AND caramel." So there you go. FOUR FREE LARGE CHOCOLATE AND CARAMEL sundaes on Aussie Day.
Other highlights were the boys blowing up one of those backyard pool things and jumping into the river with it. the jellyfish fights (yuk!), the boys bringing a mattress, doing backflips and using the mattress as a trampoline to fling ppl high into the air (including me! woo!) I love that the guys at church are crazy and fun!

I'm 18 and in my second year of uni...NO WAY!!!

Someone asked me what school i go to. I said I'm in my second yr at Curtin. THen i froze Someone asked me how old i was. I said 18, but it felt so weird saying it, as if it wasn't me saying it. I feel so old! hahah just kidding. But it seems like only yesterday i graduated from high school and turned 17. now im in my 2nd yr at uni and 18. its unbelievable. im still not used to it! time passed so fast! i guess its cos i've been having SOOO much fun!

Baskins

This morning was really good for me. My attitude at work tonight was all :) and i was chirpier and friendier and nicer and smiled more than usual (even though i am exhausted).
At work i met a new girl, she's been working there for about one or two months but i never seen her b4. and it turns out she's a Christian too! she said she went to all the planet shakers sessions and goes to a nearby Christian school and a church. I was very happy to finally have another fellow Christian a my workplace.
MY timetable for next week as well didn't fit me at all. it would mean i'll have to miss a special youth night on tuesday and a 21st on wednesday so i prayed that God will sort it all out and He did. My hours were changed and now they suit me fine. :)

Fallen into place with GOD's perfect timing

God's timing is always perfect. EVerything has fallen into place all at once. EVerything happens and will happen for a reason. LAtely i've been away from God an not putting him first in everything i do. I struggled with temptation and sinned against God. I wasn't feeling down or anything but something in my spirit was not quite right. Then this week we had planet shakers (the biggest youth conference in Australia) and church. everything that was said was God speaking to me. every word that was said had relevance in my life and i knew i had to listen to Him.
WE are called to be fighters and warriors of our time. WE are called to disagree with the box maker (the devil) and agree with the box breaker (God). And although there are many temptations in this world that are not of God WE have the strength of CHrist Jesus our SAVIOUR so we may not be sucked in, we shall stand firm on Christ our solid rock. The last one was the message of today, and it really hit something in my heart. Recently i have been passive and holding back in my faith but today was the beginning of something. When i admitted that i really needed GOd my spirit felt totally refreshed. I now smile knowing that God's hand is over my life and he'll pick me up if i fall. What a great father!
Another thing that happened was after service one of the leaders came up to me and said she's been watching me for a while and thought that it'll be great if i could help out in Primal. I was completely overwhelmed i cried. i had never imagined myself in such a position. i was happy helping out in packing down, serving at the snack counter and the cameras filming the service but i never imagined that this would be an area i would be asked to serve in. God really surprised me with that one. If that's what he wants me to do i'll do it and give my best, even though i still can't believe it and keep thinking "you've got the wrong girl!"
EVerything is falling into place now. I've got a job, maybe two or three, and tonight i will be paid and will finally have money. I'm an assistant instructor at kung fu and teaching the children (ages 10 - 15, the hardest group to teach kung fu to) has helped me grow and be more confident and assertive. And i know that in the days to come i will experience great growth. I'm expectant and happy for the things of God.


Restore unto me the joy of thy salvation; and uphold me with thy free spirit.

what the?

A question in my colesmyer application test:

Which would you want to do most?
A. Sharpen Knives
B. Write out receipts

Guess which one i picked?

2006

I must say, 2005 was one of the best years of my life. There were many ups and downs, many significant events, many memories which i'll tresure forever. I felt that 2005 was the year i grew the most, mentally, emotionally, and spiritually, and i also learnt a lot about myself and other people. I'm looking forward to 2006 knowing that with God, it's gonna be another great yr.

Today is my sister's 20th. Happy Birthday Hwinnie the Pooh