My Mum's the best!!

I've been doing a lot of thinking lately and I have come to the conclusion that my Mum is a superstar. So lets go back a few years and see what she has done for me and our family:

In 2001 Dad got sick, and couldn't work. At this stage Mum was working as a florist (a pretty talented one if I do say so myself). However she gave up her job and went to study full time at tafe. Which is really quiet a big step for my Mum considering, she's not exactly the go and get 'em type; She defiantly the one who will wait to be invited into a group. But I suppose that's the way God made her, not everyone can be as loud and boisterous as me, which is probably a good thing other wise God would have to wear ear-plugs.

... anyways back to my Mum...

She started tafe studying the general subjects like computing, maths and english, just to bring her up to speed on all the 'modern' things like Internet and the metric system. (Jokes, shes not that old, but she still can't use a computer :) Mum if your reading this I love you. [Cheeky grin]).

Then she went on to study aged care, which is not a very glamorous job, particularly compared to floristry. The beautiful aroma of perfumed flowers compared to poo; or the vibrant colours and elegant petals apposed to gray, wrinkly faces.

Now I'm sure its not all that bad working in a nursing home, from the stories I've heard there are some good days where everything goes according to plan, when the ressies are co-operative. Then there are the not so good days when only a few ressies are ready for the day and they are unco-operative and every ones behind.

After a few years working at the nursing home mum decided, with a lot of persuasion from friends, family and my-self that she would further her studies. Go back to tafe; and study for her enrolled nursing diploma. And to make things just a little easier for herself she's doing it off campus (sarcastic tone in voice).

This is just the beginning. In doing these studies Mum has the best interests of the family in mind and quiet often has given up her wants and dreams for our needs.

... So I guess what I'm saying is Thank you Mum.
Thank you for the:

• Early mornings
• Late nights
• Lack of free time
• Dedication
• Headaches
• Stress
• Love
• Support
• And so much more

I can't thank you enough. Mum your a superstar and I love you.

xx your loving daughter.

"...i'ts not your day, your week, your month or even your year..."

I found myself thinking just the other day why do I have a blog?
What is the purpose in writing posts? And why do I read other peoples blogs?
Well the answers I came up with were: I have a blog because I like talking about myself. I write different posts to let readers know whats happening life and to show them all aspects of my life. And I read the blogs of others to gain an insight into their life.

...So I guess that's were I'm coming from with this particular post. I want to write about all areas of my life and that includes the highs and the lows.

I guessing you've all heard of the T.V. show Friends, well you know the theme song

"...it's not your day, your week, your month or even your year..."

well it hasn't been mine.

My day:
Well today hasn't been too bad. An average Sunday by any means. Actually it was quiet good but when your in a rut it has a way of following you everywhere.
I found out that one of my good friends likes the same guy I like, but if that's not twisted enough, he happens to like someone else. Sucky.

My week:
As usual I have time for everyone but myself. OSHC has been busy as which is great, but busy OSHC = about 15 kids between 2 OSHC workers and as we all know 15 kids in a small room hyped up on sugar or whatever they ate for lunch just = CAOSE!

My month:
For starters my best friend went to England, which was a great experience for her don't get me wrong but I miss talking to her about stuff. My school holidays was taken up by work, work and more work. It's a good thing I love my job. (My bosses are the best, the workers are great, and three years on the job have given me the right to call myself the chief of all pretzel twisting; well one of them anyway).

My year:

My dad had his operation, which in all honesty stressed us all to the max. And as some wise person told me at the beginning of the year that God would test me through out my Internship. And believe me he has, and I'm only half way through. but never the less he has come through every single time.

No temptation has seized you except what is common to man. And God is faithful; he will not let you be tempted beyond what you can bear. But when you are tempted, he will also provide a way out so that you can stand up under it. 1 Corinthians 10:13

I guess it comes down to the fact that I'm just too busy! That and the fact that I 'try' to do everything in my own strength.

I look at my life and see myself filling every spare hour of the day. I don't like sitting at home doing nothing to me that seems like a waist, instead I'd rather be doing something productive. Even as we speak I'm typing this post and watching T.V. at the same time. I guess its part of being a choleric.
As well as the whole control freak thing. Yeah I'll admit it I'm an control freak. Which kind means that I take over and push God to the side. 'I don't need Him.' (well we all know I actually do- I guess that's a lesson I'm learning).

Maybe I need to take a step back and evaluate what I think is important. What in my life needs to be my first priority and everything else should fit in around that.

And as I make that comment I can't help think that God should be my no. 1 priority and if I were to be completely honest with myself and Him; He's not.
Which is really disappointing and something I need to work on.

long time, no post...

Hey guys,
Sorry I haven’t posted anything new in a while, I haven’t really had anything all that exiting to write about. So I offer you some of my random thoughts...

... Well for starters I'm sick I woke up with this terrible head could and its put a damper on my already tragically bad week. (and Jewels, if you comment on my bad spelling you’ll just make me sadder).

2. Our office is now officially liveable but I can't use my computer because someone else is on it. Grrr

3. I had a sausage roll today without sauce; I think I prefer them with sauce. Tomato.

4. I have work tonight 'after school ours care' and one of the kids threw-up yesterday. I'm hoping that it won’t be as hard work tonight.

5. My cousins 30th birthday party is tomorrow night and so is my friends 18th and the church bonfire. And I'm sad I have to choose between them.

6. Coles Coca-puffs are better than Coco-pops.

7. My best friend came back from a holiday in England the other day. She was gone for 5 weeks.

8. My Nana got a new house and now she’s moving- again.

9. Don't think I’m going to youth group tonight, I'm stuffed and I don't think I can handle 50 screaming teens.

10. I'm probably boring you by writing these meaningless thoughts but hey you can stop reading any time you want.

11. The eye Dr. (can't spell optomitrest, or can I? No.) told me I have to were my glasses all the time and they're driving me crazy.

12. I saw the CCS primary school play Dayuma's Jungle last night it was very good. And the Rouse kids #1 and #2 did a great job.

13. Eating Pringles right now. Once you pop...

14. Had ACM (Adelaide College of Ministries) this week and I'm totally scared that I have assignments due in just over a month.

15. Just want a BIG hug from a good friend.

Well congratulations if you made it to the end. And I’ll try to post something more interesting next time.

green paint

Green paint...

...now something you should know about me is that I love the colour green and I like to paint.

Our Intern/OSHC office, was called the ark, it had flooded a few times, but was still standing that was of course until this year.

At the beginning of the year we painted, carpeted, furnished and decorated our new office, only to see it leak, then flood just a few short months later, but this time it didn't recover. It sank to put it more bluntly. So we moved furniture back out, boxed up books etc. and riped up the soaked carpet that we laid ourselves all that hard work gone :(

We moved our stuff into our friends office, and have been invading her space for the last term and a half.

We continued to watch as the lights, air conditioner, ceiling and one of the walls were riped down. The office was a mess, covered with a layer of rubble and dirt.

The office was bolted shut for some time after. Ok so that's a slight exaggeration but it seemed like we were making no progress, for such a long time.

Then... with a lot of help from some good friends the walls and ceiling were replaced and the lights and air conditioner were put back in. The office looked like A room again, we thought this day would never come.

Here's were the title comes into the long winded story. In the last few days we have managed to buy new carpet, and find paint, (green paint). I spent 8 hours painting the ceiling, door frames and skirting boards white and the walls green. At the end of the day I was sore, tired and green with white speaks, and ready for a hot shower and bed.

...But boy did the office look good.

The desk went in yesterday and hopefully the carpet will follow shortly.

Good news the newly named 'TITANIC' (hence the sinking, after all the ark never sank.) is almost complete, we should be able to move back in in the next week or so, and I'm sure our friend will be glad to see us move back out of her office and back into ours. I'm telling you now putting up with us for a term is an achievement, we should get our friend a medal.

...So next time you see green paint have a chuckle to yourself and remember even in the most straight forward of circumstances EVERYTHING can go wrong.

green paint..... (giggle)

I Caught a FISH!!

Well for those of you who don't know we went to Victor Harbour for the weekend.
(we being Recharge, our young adult group). It was great!
A chance for us to unwind, relax and Recharge.

Alright, so me and my mate drove the approx. 2 hour trip to Victor and got there a lot earlier then everyone else. So to kill time we went fishing.
I've never been fishing before, and I was determined to catch a fish. A few cast-outs and
re-baits, and a lot of waiting (patients not my strong point), I caught a fish, yay!!! I was so Chuffed, I mean I was so excited I was jumping up and down on the jetty. It was a little Tommy_whatever (ok I'm not a fishermen so I don't know what all the fish are called) and i was about 10cm (It won't break any records but that's besides the point, I caught a FISH. Yay!)


Our fishing expedition was cut short by our youth pastor, he was running late and asked me if I was able to meet the owner at campsite. And I was entrusted with the keys to the campsite (yay I feel a bit spesh).

The camp was great, we went to Granite Island and actually saw some penguins, played on the playground (the one with the really old train), and we made our selves completely sick and dizzy on the spinney thing (I know great description). We also walked along the beach, drank good coffee, went to the Bluff (but it was too dark, windy and dangerous to climb it, totally bummed).

The studies were also really good, i got a lot out of them. They were based in Proverbs and taught about wisdom. I know i got a lot out of them and look forward to trying to apply these new lessons to my life.

Over the camp I:
1. Gave "the kids" shoulder rides.
2. Taught Kid #2 how to take photos with an old-school camera (yes it uses film).
3. Took plenty of old-school photos myself.
4. Ate way to many lollies, chocolates and biscuits.
5. Drank good and bad coffee.
6. Got sick from too many "spinney thing" rides.
7. Walked lots and lots.
8. Built a human pyramid.
9. learned how to become wise.
10. Slept on the floor on a thin-as mattress.
11. Had to listen to my friends snore.
12. Had a few DnM's (deep and meaningful's).
13. found a really pretty sell shell (only to find it was crushed when I got home).
14. Went to Horseshoe Bay and played on the playground in the dark.
15. Oh yeah, and... Caught my very first FISH!

So all in all I thoroughly enjoyed camp and can't wait to go again.

Oh yeah if you didn't catch my excitement earlier I caught a FISH!!!

ONE WORD ONLY

Just for you Jewelz.

ONE WORD ONLY!
Not as easy as you might think.
Now copy, forward, or post this and change the answers to yours and pass it on.
It’s really hard to only use one word answers.

1. Where is your cell phone? pocket

2. Your significant other? none

3. Your hair? bun

4. Your mother? work

5. Your father? recliner

6. Your favorite thing? food

7. Your dream last night? forgotten

8. Your favorite drink? juice

9. Your dream/goal? Jesus

10. The room you’re in? office

11. Your ex? luke

12. Your fear? spiders

13. Where do you want to be in 6 years? family

14. Where were you last night? recharege

15. What you’re not? sarcastic (lol)

16. Muffins? yuck

17. One of your wish list items? vidio-camera

18. Where you grew up? SA

19. The last thing you did? talked

20. What are you wearing? clothes

21. Your TV? room

22. Your pets? messy

23. Your computer? frank

24. Your life? stressful

25. Your mood? stressed

26. Missing someone? lisa

27. Your car? geoffrey

28. Something you’re not wearing? ring

29. Favorite store? pet

30. Your summer? past

31. Your favorite color? green

32. Last time you laughed? forgotten

33. Last time you cried? thismorning

34. Favourite food? carrot

35. Who will re-post this? person

> see Jewlez it wasn't that hard.

There's only 24 hours in a day

I was up awake and productive for a whole 20hours on Saturday!
20 hours that's nuts, 4 more hours and it would have been a complete day.

6 am - Beep..beep..beep my alarm goes off, up I get slowly and lethargically get ready for verge. (pre-coffee)

6 30 am - My lift comes to pick me up, don't worry i have had my coffee by now.

7 am - Start verge

9 am - Say bye to friend (shes going to England, without me)

10 am - Heading home to get ready for work. (+ another 2 cups of coffee between 7 and 9 )

11 am - Start work. Customer, oven, pretzel, roll, oven, roll, pretzel, customer,customer, clean, count, mop, lock up, etc... until 5 30, there was a break in there some where, I think.

6 pm - Movie night at church

7pm - Alvin and the Chipmunks

9 30 pm - National Treasure 2

11 30ish - Back at home, have to help mum finish her assessments for tafe (due Mon). Now as you can probably tell I can't spell at the best of times, so when it's like 12, 1, 2 in the morning and you're almost falling asleep at the computer you're so tired then your spelling is worse then usual. (lets just say there was a lot of red lines on the page).

2 am - Crawled into bed. Stuff PJ's. Zzz...
zzz...
zzz...
zzz...

9 am - Ok a bit of a sleep in but I deserved it.

... Off to start another busy day...