Between who you are, and who you should be...

Amazing Grace....

2006-04-15T12:59:00.000+10:00

Amazing Grace....

How sweet the Sound...

That saved a wretch.....

Like me....

Like me...

Like Me...

Like me...

Grace isnt fair...

Matthew 27-31

Then the governor's soldiers took Jesus into the Praetorium and gathered the whole company of soldiers around him.

They stripped him and put a scarlet robe on him, and then twisted together a crown of thorns and set it on his head. They put a staff in his right hand and knelt in front of him and mocked him. "Hail, king of the Jews!" they said.

They spit on him, and took the staff and struck him on the head again and again.

After they had mocked him, they took off the robe and put his own clothes on him. Then they led him away to crucify him.

Luke 23: 39-43

One of the criminals who hung there hurled insults at him: "Aren't you the Christ? Save yourself and us!"
But the other criminal rebuked him. "Don't you fear God," he said, "since you are under the same sentence? We are punished justly, for we are getting what our deeds deserve. But this man has done nothing wrong."

Then he said, "Jesus, remember me when you come into your kingdom.

Jesus answered him, "I tell you the truth, today you will be with me in paradise."

The Road not Taken...

2006-03-18T10:59:00.000+11:00

Robert Frost (1874–1963). Mountain Interval. 1920.

1. The Road Not Taken

TWO roads diverged in a yellow wood,

And sorry I could not travel both

And be one traveler, long I stood

And looked down one as far as I could

To where it bent in the undergrowth;

Then took the other, as just as fair,

And having perhaps the better claim,

Because it was grassy and wanted wear;

Though as for that the passing there

Had worn them really about the same,

And both that morning equally lay

In leaves no step had trodden black.

Oh, I kept the first for another day!

Yet knowing how way leads on to way,

I doubted if I should ever come back.

I shall be telling this with a sigh

Somewhere ages and ages hence:

Two roads diverged in a wood, and I—

I took the one less traveled by,

And that has made all the difference.

This is my favourite poem of all time

Thank you 3 Unit English

Let it get into your soul...

Significance...

2006-02-18T13:20:00.000+11:00

Do you ever have the feeling that you have done nothing of great significance in your life?

I do...

But its just me reminding myself that I was made for bigger things.

And that when Im at the end of my time I will look back at the days of my life

And be happy...

Im Still Here...

2006-02-14T10:18:00.000+11:00

I believe it's time for a photo blog!!

Everything looks better in candlelight...

All my girls stand in a circle, and clap your hands, this is for you...

Princesses

Australia day...

With friends...

Cricket with God's reminders...

and Boonie...

Remember...

2006-01-30T17:41:00.000+11:00

Remember...

He loves you...

He saved you..

He wants to hear from you...

He's waiting

Blessed...

2006-01-24T18:30:00.000+11:00

I am so blessed.
2 weeks after my Corolla dies (cracked cylinder head, not good) God provides me with a beautiful perfect car. My parents were awesome enough to loan me the money and although its gonna suck paying it back, now I dont have to be worried every time I go out the driveway or spend more money on repairs than the car was worth.
This is it...

And the beat rolls on...

2006-01-20T10:04:00.000+11:00

Wow I havent updated for a while! Thats just because Ive been working full on and nothing incredibly major has happened recently (thus the title of the post).
I only have 2 more days at the real estate full time and then I go back to saturdays. But the work doesnt stop, im doing admin for the Nursery and pigeon club until uni goes back, probably into uni as well. But it will be nic not to have to work 6 days a week!
Apart from that, ive been challanging myself to get back into the word and closer to God, and im not doing the greatest job, but youve gotta keep trying right!!
Im also working on accepting my singleness (which i never do a very good job of) and trying to be excited about what Gods got in store...and it IS exciting!!

Its my beautiful Leannes 21st party tomorrow night! So excited, it will be awesome.
I will post so pics after the event!!
Later days...

"WHAT DOES LOVE MEAN?”

2006-01-13T11:05:00.000+11:00

“When my grandmother got arthritis, she couldn’t bend over and paint her toenails anymore. So my grandfather does it for her all the time, even when his hands got arthritis too. That’s love.” -Rebecca, age 8

“When someone loves you, the way they say your name is different. You know that your name is safe in their mouth.” -Billy, age 4

“Love is what makes you smile when you’re tired.” -Terri, age 4

“Love is what’s in the room with you at Christmas if you stop opening presents and listen” -Bobby, age 7

“Love is when you tell a guy you like his shirt, then he wears it everyday.” -Noelle, age 7

“Love is when mommy sees daddy smelly and sweaty and still says he is handsomer than Robert Redford.” -Chris, age 7

“Love is when your puppy licks your face even after you left him alone all day.” -Mary Ann, age 4

“I let my big sister pick on me because she loves me. So I pick on my baby sister because I love her.” -Bethany, age 4

“When you love somebody, your eyelashes go up and down and little stars come out of you.” -Karen, age 7

“You really shouldn’t say ‘I love you’ unless you mean it. But if you mean it, you should say it a lot. People forget.” -Jessica, age 8

Knocked out...

2006-01-10T11:59:00.000+11:00

I punched Satan in the face today....

God and I did

Satan likes to attack me with financial issues

and today is pick on Kate day

..but we punched him in the face

(and it felt good!)

Lies...

2006-01-08T16:01:00.000+11:00

"The most difficult lie I have ever contended with is this:
Life is a story about me"
- Don Miller

Friends...

2006-01-08T15:39:00.000+11:00

Old School

Blue Steel

The girls

Elle and Teeno

Elle and I

New Year...

2006-01-05T10:45:00.000+11:00

New Year....New Template

Plus Im bored at work

Work's hard for the money..

2006-01-04T12:39:00.000+11:00

Im at work
For those who dont know im working 6 days a week for 3 weeks at the Real Estate where i work on weekends.
Today is day number 2...and im not dreading it just yet
Its a bit slow being this time of year but i have a bit of stuff to do so thats good.

Just gotta keep thinking about the money...

2005-12-30T21:52:00.000+11:00

Got a lovely, shiny, new digital camera for Christmas.
These are some of my faves so far...

Palmy

Hmmmm

Shopping..

2005-12-30T21:45:00.000+11:00

My latest itunes purchases include...

Fix You - Coldplay
Throw Your Arms Around Me - Hunters and Collectors
Isnt She Lovely - Stevie Wonder
King of Wishful Thinking - Go West
Aint to Proud to Beg - The Temptations
Seein Red - Unwrittten Law

A bit of a mix i know, but im so bummed they dont have....

Two Princes - Spin Doctors
Green - Alex Lloyd
You Were There - Southern Sons

Isnt it strange...

2005-12-28T09:23:00.000+11:00

Isn't it strange how a 20 dollar bill seems like such a large amount when you donate it to church
but such a small amount when you go shopping?

Isn't it strange how 3 hours seem so long when you're at church
and how short they seem when you're at a party?

Isn't it strange that you can't find a word to say when you're praying but you have no trouble thinking what to talk about with a friend?

Isn't it strange how difficult and boring it is to read one chapter of the Bible but how easy it is to read a 2 page letter from your friend, or BF/GF

Isn't it strange how everyone wants front-row-tickets to concerts or games but they do whatever is possible to sit in the last row in Church?

Isn't it strange how we need to know about an event for Church 2-3 weeks before the day so we can include it in our agenda but we can adjust it for other events in the last minute?

Isn't it strange how difficult it is to learn a fact about God to share it with others but how easy it is to learn, understand, extend and repeat gossip?

Isn't it strange how we believe everything that magazines and newspapers say but we question the words in the Bible?

Isn't it strange how everyone wants a place in heaven but they don't want to believe, do, or say anything to get there?

Isn't it strange how we send jokes in e-mails and they are forwarded right away but when it comes to sending messages about God we think about it twice before we share it with others?

When God takes something from your grasp he's not punishing you but merely opening your hands to receive something better

.....Challanging

Im back from hols now!

So long..farewell

2005-12-08T23:07:00.000+11:00

Tomorrow I go on Holidays...

See you in 3 weeks

21 Candles...

2005-12-07T21:55:00.000+11:00

Today is James Noble's Birthday.
James is now 21
And as a tribute to this most gorgeous, loving, funny bestest friend of mine I decided to search James Noble in Google images and this is what came up...

Hot...

Hotter...

Hottest!

Scary!!

Love you Jimmy!!

How could you do it...

2005-12-07T21:49:00.000+11:00

Why do friends change so quickly and so horribly..
I havent lost many friends in my life, but I feel like im losing one now
How do I stop feeling angry about it and give it to God?
Why does it feel like the hours Ive spent crying out to God for you and talking with you and thinking good things for you been a waste?
Why are all the bad feelings starting to overtake the good memories?
and why does there have to be a scale to begin with?
How can I keep on loving you like Jesus when you wont even look me in the eye?
Why after everything we've been through are you going to throw it away for no reason
I miss you...you were an amazing friend
I hope we can be again

Im praying for me and you

Friendship is constant in all other things

2005-12-04T16:36:00.000+11:00

"Each friend represents a world in us, a world possibly not born until they arrive, and it is only by this meeting that a new world is born."
-- Anais Nin

This was realized last night at Jimmy's 21st...could life be much better!

I just need to appreciate it more

....Good times

All that you cant leave behind...

2005-11-28T16:16:00.000+11:00

Sweet Times

I dont even remember where this was?!!!

The cutest cousin!

Forever

Days like these....

2005-11-23T15:14:00.000+11:00

"Its days like these
that make us happy
like a puppy getting lucky with a Lassie
hassle-free hours passing by with the beat one two
said it's days like these kicking back
just doing what we doo!"

"it's nights like these
that ya know that ya run life
Nights like these
that you know that you've gone fine
nights like these
that you laugh until you cry
Night's like these
when i'm drowning in your eyes"

"I feel like i've been living
my life from the beginning
and all the songs sung singing
Is at the love I'm giving."

Days Like These - Cat Empire

We've gotta learn to appreciate what we've got before it's gone

Lets stop complaining...

"Im worn out, but im beaming.."

2005-11-19T15:26:00.000+11:00

"Where hip-hop meets reggae, where jazz is played with dirty hands, where a Cuban line meets and Aussie rule..."

On friday night I saw the Cat Empire live for the second time and I can honestly tell you that those two concerts are the best Ive ever been too!! Jimmy, B and I got to the Enmore at the perfect time to walk straight through the special standing area doors without having to wait! and when we got in there walked straight up to the barrier to claim our front row positions for the concert!!
So stoked!!
Im not going to go through every single awesome detail but I will say that i didnt stop moving for the entire 2 hours and that I honestly think I left a better and more joyous person than when I went in!!
My phone camera is quite poor so ill just post the best photos I got...

Sorry about the crapness, Jimmys photos are better!!

Birthdays

2005-11-16T09:55:00.000+11:00

That Birthday was weird, not bad weird though. I think I was just in a strange mood due to other stuff that was happening and because I had GB last night.
All in all I have decided that i need to get over myself because the whole world doesnt revolve around me.
Thanks to everyone for the beautiful presents, messages, hugs ect!!
Im going to try really hard to make this year the best one yet!

Happy Birthday Blog

2005-11-12T13:55:00.000+11:00

Wow I totally missed my blogs 1 year Birthday!!
When you actually count up the number of blogs Ive written and the months I have missed its actually about 3 months old!
Reading back over it all, its scary (good scary) how much things have changed over the last year. Lets see if I can last till its 2nd Birthday!

I Love You 2WS

2005-11-11T18:35:00.000+11:00

I will come for you at night time
I will raise you from your sleep
I will kiss you in four places
I'll go running along your street
I will squeeze the life out of you
You will make me laugh and make me cry
We will never forget it
You will make me call your name and I'll shout it to the blue summer sky

We may never meet again
So shed your skin and lets get started
And you will throw your arms around me

I dreamed of you at night time
And I watched you in your sleep
I met you in high places
I touched your head and touched your feet
So if you dissapear out of view
You know, I will never say goodbye
Though I try to forget it
You will make me call your name and I'll shout it to the blue summer sky

We may never meet again
So shed your skin and lets get started
And you will throw your arms around me
Yeah you will throw you arms around me

Throw Your Arm's Around Me - Hunters and Collectors

Dum De Dum...

2005-11-09T17:57:00.000+11:00

I really have nothing to say...

Not cause my life is boring...just because its happening fairly normally at the moment

That is all

I will miss your lips, and eveything attached to them

2005-11-05T15:26:00.000+11:00

"Trust me. Everyone is less mysterious than they think they are"

Elizabethtown is a confusing, crazy and really, really good movie.
I want to take a roadtrip soon. With friends for sure...
But first I really want to take a roadtrip on my own, dont know when or where to but I will.
And illl tell you all about it

Words of Wisdom

2005-11-02T22:57:00.000+11:00

Dont hate the Game, Hate the Player

Think about it...

Love

2005-11-01T15:32:00.000+11:00

Stolen From Elizabethtown...So cute

Grace...

2005-10-31T23:08:00.000+11:00

Grace
She takes the blame
She covers the shame
Removes the stain
It could be her name

Grace
It's a name for a girl
It's also a thought that changed the world
And when she walks on the street
You can hear the strings
Grace finds goodness in everything

Grace, she's got the walk
Not on a ramp or on chalk
She's got the time to talk
She travels outside of karma
She travels outside of karma
When she goes to work
You can hear her strings
Grace finds beauty in everything

Grace, she carries a world on her hips
No champagne flute for her lips
No twirls or skips between her fingertips
She carries a pearl in perfect condition

What once was hurt
What once was friction
What left a mark
No longer stings
Because grace makes beauty
Out of ugly things

Grace makes beauty out of ugly things

Grace-U2

Sneeze...

2005-10-29T14:02:00.000+10:00

I am at work
It is boring
Im getting a cold
Bowling was fun last night
Watching James dance is funny
Singing to Cat Empire is the bomb
My parents got back this arvo
CAT (Creative Arts Team) meeting tonight - Meowwww!
Leesh and I are excited about Stage design visions
God is doing big things
Im finished uni for the year - It hasnt sunk in yet
I still have 4 exams
I need to go to the gym
I need to stop eating junk - my body doesnt like it
Because of You by Kelly Clarkson - my singing in the car song
Its my birthday soon which is weird
This year has gone to fast...

I Like Lamp...

2005-10-28T18:16:00.000+10:00

Ron Burgundy: I don't know how to put this but I'm kind of a big deal.
Veronica Corningstone: Really.
Ron Burgundy: People know me.
Veronica Corningstone: Well, I'm very happy for you.
Ron Burgundy: I'm very important. I have many leather-bound books and my apartment smells of rich mahogany.

Ahhh Anchorman...so silly...yet so entertaining....yet so silly

"Im in a glass cage of emotion!"

How embarrasing..

2005-10-22T14:01:00.000+10:00

Im at work and I just realised that I am featured on the "Meet the team" part of the website.

This is my profile:

Name: Kate Solomons
Office: Laing+Simmons Toongabbie
Title: Administration
Kate is part of the administration team at Laing + Simmons Toongabbie. Kate assists all staff in achieving outsanding service and reporting to their clients. Her personality makes her a very likeable person with all the attributes of becoming very successful.

HAHAHAHA Go me!!
And then there is this shocking photo -

That is the highlight of my day...what a goofball

Thought of the day...

2005-10-22T13:59:00.000+10:00

"Life isn't about the breaths taken, but about the moments that take your breath away".
- From Hitch

True that....

Booo

2005-10-21T17:16:00.000+10:00

uni sucks, Im over it.
One more week thank goodness, I have absolutely no motivation.
Stupid assessments, stupid everything

I still love my course but im over working so hard to get nothing in return.

Tagged...

2005-10-18T17:07:00.000+10:00

Rob tagged me so here we go...

1. If money were no object, what would you be doing with your life?
Umm thats an awesome question. Ive heard people say that once you figure this out then thats what you should do with your life. But thats really hard. Ummm id be working to make the world a better place I spose, working for the kingdom. My heart aches for the amount of poverty, violence, sadness and pain in this world so id be working to reduce that. And all my friends and family could work with me and be well looked after ;)

2. Money is just that - an object, so why aren't you doing it?
(I should read the entire questionarre before I start writing!)I spose I am in my own little way, in my corner og the world, with my resources. Most of the time I dont do a very good job cause im pretty selfish but ill keep trying.

3. What's better: horses or cows?
Well who doesnt love cows. All women love cows because they have 4 stomaches so they can eat all day and not get fat. Plus I love Moove milk so thats some more points. But I have a soft spot for horses because my Nana loved them and when i was little she let me pick out which ones to bet on from the tab guide and id get a share of the money it they won...I miss her

4. What do you think the secret to happiness is?
Knowing each and every minute of everyday, someone, somewhere loves you.
and the beach with friends on a hot summers day, totally emersed in the cool blue water, and at twilight floating on your back looking at the heavens, knowing so deeply that God made all of this for us and that Heaven believes in you.

5. When was the last time you had a dream that you either remember well or did not want to awake from? Can you share a bit?
Im shocking at remembering dreams, I sleep too deeply! Umm my favourite one ever that i remember really clearly was when I could swim underwater, I remeber it was really peaceful and my friends were there, then suddenly I was back on land at this big party with all my friends. That was cool

6. When you were a little kid, what did you want to be when you grew up?
Well an artist until I worked out I wasnt arty, a singer until I discovered I couldnt sing, a lawyer for some unknown reason, a journalist which would still be cool.

7. Complete this statement: Love is......

1 Corinthians 13: 4-8

Love is patient, love is kind.

It does not envy, it does not boast, it is not proud.

It is not rude, it is not self-seeking, it is not easily angered, it keeps no record of wrongs.

Love does not delight in evil but rejoices with the truth.

It always protects, always trusts, always hopes, always perseveres.

Love never fails.

8. Can you tell a good story? Umm yeah

9. Can you remember your last daydream? What was it about? Dinner ;)

10. If you were to thank someone today, who would you thank? Thank you for reading this crap!!

Next to be tagged....Skeeta

A few favourites...

2005-10-16T12:21:00.000+10:00

And you said "I know that this will hurt
but if I don't break your heart, then things will just get worse.
If the burden seems too much to bear,
remember,
the end will justify the pain it took to get us there.
- Let it All Out: Relient K

How could you walk when you went down that dusty street,
How could you speak when all your friends checked out...
When Im so fake, does your heart ache?
- Thank God Im not the One: The Afters

Stand up beside the fireplace
Take that look from off your face
You ain't ever gonna burn my heart out
- Dont look back in anger: Oasis

I want nothing more,
Than to sit outside Heaven's door
and listen to you breathing
- Breathing: Lifehouse

Ive been staring at the sky tonight,
marvelling and passing time
Wondering what to do with daylight
Until I can make you mine.
You are the one I want, you are the one i want
- Arithmetic: Brooke Fraser

I believe in God the Father
Almighty Maker of Heaven and Maker of Earth
And in Jesus Christ his only begotten Son,
Our Lord He was conceived by the Holy Spirit
Born of the virgin Mary
Suffered under Pontius Pilate
He was crucified and dead and buried

And I believe what I believe Is
What makes me what I am
I did not make it, no it is making me
It is the very truth of God and not the invention of any man
- Creed: Rich Mullins

A Saviour on a hill
Dying for my shame
Could this be true?
Defies the world I see
Yet this is all my heart was longing for
To know You
My LordTo know You Lord...

The heavens wept for You
The earth cried out "Could He be the One?"
For You so loved the world
You gave Your only Son
To sayI love you so
Oh how I love You so
- Saviour: Hillsong

It was a beautiful letdown
The day I knew
That all the riches this world had to offer me
Would never do...

I don't belong here (I don't belong)
I will carry a cross and a song
Where I don't belong
I don't belong
- The Beautiful Letdown: Switchfoot

Two scared little runaways...

2005-10-09T21:30:00.000+10:00

Church tonight was quite challenging. Dean spoke about meakness - which i always figured was not a good thing especially being a woman. But its funny how your mindset can be blown away when someone actually explains something to you.
James 3:13 explains;

13 'Who is wise and understanding among you? Let him show it by his good life, by deeds done in the meakness that comes from wisdom'

Now to me 'meekness' seemes like an old out of date word, and I never liked it when people described Jesus as meek and mild. It seemed like such a weak word for someone so on fire and amazing.
But v.17 and 18 explains;
17 'But the wisdom that comes from heaven is first of all pure; then peace-loving, considerate, submissive, full of mercy and good fruit, impartial and sincere. 18 Peacemakers who sow in peace raise a harvest of righteousness.'

and that actually seems pretty cool
Id like to be like that.

This week God reminded me of 1 Chronicles 21:24;
'...I will not take to the Lord what is yours, or sacrifice that which costs me nothing'

Remember your playing small doesn't serve the world...

Believe it...

2005-10-01T18:39:00.000+10:00

This is who Im trying to be:

Our Greatest Fear

Marianne Williamson from her book

A Return to Love

Our greatest fear is not that we are inadequate,

but that we are powerful beyond measure.

It is our light, not our darkness, that frightens us.

We ask ourselves,

Who am I to be brilliant, gorgeous, handsome, talented and fabulous?

Actually, who are you not to be?

You are a child of God.

Your playing small does not serve the world.

There is nothing enlightened about shrinking so that other people won't feel insecure around you.

We were born to make manifest the glory of God within us.

It is not just in some; it is in everyone.

And, as we let our own light shine,

we consciously give other people permission to do the same.

As we are liberated from our fear, our presence automatically liberates others.

We are crooked souls trying to stay up straight...

2005-10-01T18:23:00.000+10:00

Switchfoot were totally awesome last night!!
I was so stoked that they played heaps of stuff from The Beautiful Letdown along with a great mix of new stuff.
While The Roundhouse isnt the best concert venue, Jon Foreman is an awesome frontman and got the crowd totally rocking. Jimmy, Cheese and I had a great time in the pit.
Hard to pick a highlight, Meant to Live and Stars rocked hard but they play On Fire which is one of my fave songs ever (Cheese and I were so excited when they started!)
The coolest thing though is that although they werent playing as a Christian band, the concert had a really awesome spirtual feelings. Im sure half the crowd or more were Christians but even those who werent I think were singing for something bigger, in themselves or in the world.
Good stuff.

Singing without tongues
Screaming without lungs
I want more than my lonely nation
I want more than my lonely nation

Desperate we are young,
seperate we are one
I want more than my desperation
I want more than my lonely nation

We are the target market,
we set the corporate target
We are slaves of what we want
We're just not amused and,
we're just used to bad news
We are slaves of what we want
Lonely Nation - Switchfoot

Disgraceful

2005-09-25T21:00:00.000+10:00

I hate them, they do it to me every year!!
Why do I bother?

Blue and Gold blood...

2005-09-25T12:36:00.000+10:00

Come ON Boys!!!

If they get up today, guess where im gonna be at 7am tomorrow...Lining up for Grand Final Tickets.
Crazy I know, but youve gotta try!!
Ive been waiting 18 years for this...still have 80 minutes to go though

Finished...

2005-09-19T16:12:00.000+10:00

I just finished an essay worth 40% that is due tomorrow.
I know 'Why did I leave it till the last minute?'
Because it was incredibly boring thats why!!
2 assessments for the same subject due tomorrow
7 more weeks of uni, then summer holidays (my absolute favourite time of year!)

This song has been stuck in my heart for 2 days now...so humbling
Really read each line...
How could I be so ungrateful?

How could You walk when You went down that dusty street?

How could You speak when all your friends checked out?

How could You love after the great betrayal?

How could You reach out when they nailed You down?

Chorus:
True as true can be
That's what they say You are to me
when I'm so fake
Does Your heart ache
If I had been the one
I would not have been that strong
If I had been the one, yeah, I'd have been long gone

How could You hang on with Your mama crying?

How could You keep on breathing in and out?

How could You watch while Your whole world was dying?

Did it all happen cause we let You down?

Thank God Im not the One - The Afters

I dont care....

2005-09-18T16:19:00.000+10:00

"MUMBLER!!"

Johnny Depp is a Genius

Lights will guide you home....

2005-09-15T20:43:00.000+10:00

When you try your best but you don't succeed
When you get what you want but not what you need
When you feel so tired but you can't sleep
Stuck in reverse

And the tears come streaming down your face
When you lose something you can't replace
When you love someone but it goes to waste
Could it be worse?

Lights will guide you home
And ignite your bones
And I will try to fix you

And high up above or down below
When you're too in love to let it go
But if you never try you'll never know
Just what you're worth

Lights will guide you home
And ignite your bones
And I will try to fix you

Tears stream down your face
when you lose something you cannot replace
Tears stream down your face
And I

Tears stream down your face
I promise you I will learn from my mistakes
Tears stream down your face
And I

Lights will guide you home
And ignite your bones
And I will try to fix you
- Fix You: Coldplay

I really shouldnt go and see lovey dovey movies straight after ive decided to accept my singleness!!
Silly girl

2005-09-14T15:27:00.000+10:00

Ive never eaten so many profiteroles in my life...

Blue Like Jazz

2005-09-13T22:24:00.000+10:00

Loving this book...

"I never liked jazz music because jazz music doesnt resolve. But I was outside the Bagdad Theater in Portland one night when I saw a man playing a saxaphone. I stood there for 15 minutes, and he never opened his eyes.
After that I liked jazz music.
Sometimes you have to watch someone love something before you can love it yourself. It is as if they are showing you the way.
I used to not like God because he didnt resolve. But that was before any of this happenned"
- Don Miller: Blue like Jazz
You cannot beat an intro like that.

Refreshingly honest, unstructured, 'non-religious thoughts on Chrsitian spirtuality'
It like reading someones mind...or your own.

Listening to: - Brooke Fraser: What to do with daylight (beautiful)
- Coldplay: Fix You
- The Afters: The way you are

How Great is Our God...

2005-09-12T20:41:00.000+10:00

Leesh, Leanne and I went to Koorong today for a little girly time. We are so bad when we get together like that..very naughty (give him a wink Leesh!!)

Thinking how awesome God is, that he has let me live in a country and have such a life that I get to have a week off uni, go to Koorong on a monday with my two bestest friends. Then come home have a cup of coffee and read my new book and listen to cds.
All this after an awesome weekend of going out with school mates, enjoying my gorgeous brothers 21st with friends and family, going to the footy to see my awesome Eels win again and to church where i feel closer to him each week.

How can I be so ungrateful?

How great is our God, sing with me
How great is our God, and all will see
How great, how great is our God
Chris Tomlin

Interesting...

2005-09-08T20:18:00.000+10:00

'I lived those years in a tangled web of fantasy divorced from present living and reality...I lived in reaction to a series of happenings and circumstances that I felt unable to understand or even use as a way of understanding'
- The Sacred Romance : John Eldredge

I feel like this sometimes...but then comes God

and big hugs and kisses to my gorgeous princess Leanny who was poked and prodded by doctors yesterday, love you so much and the healing will come quickly with God.

Today...

2005-09-05T16:47:00.000+10:00

Today I....

- Got up at 7.30
- Went to pick up Aleesha at 8.30
- Drove Aleesha and myself to Blacktown to get footy tickets
- Found out Ticketet at Blacktown is closed for today
- Was annoyed/amused/confused/scared
- Drove back to Leeshas and went on the ticketek website
- Found out tickets dont go on sale till tomorrw despite being told by 2 sources that it was today
- Laughed
- Had a coffee with Leesh and bummed around a little
- Left and drove to Seven Hills and bought cards for study notes and Tv Week which i never buy but did today cause it had that new hot guy from Home and Away on it who looks like Michael Clarke (not that i watch home and away...)
- Drove home
- Read tv week (took about 2 minutes)
- Cleaned the bathrooms
- Checked email and websites
- Emptied and restacked dishwasher
- Tidyed house
- Loaded more music onto computer for Bs party
- Made playlists
- Searched for articles for sociology presentation
- Picked flowers from garden for dining table
- Had lunch and watched Days of our lives
- Wrapped birthday present and read newspaper and watched Oprah
- Began study for HMS3 test on thursday
- Bought in washing
- Continued with attempted study
- Was distracted by blogger...
Thus here I am
Although this is more information than you even wanted to know, listing this made me feel like my day off uni was worthwhile, although i barely did anything of substance
Tonmight i will
- Continue study
- Dinner from Brens bday 2morrow
- Ironing
- Watch Greys anatomy
- Bible reading
- Pack bag for uni tomorrow
I suggest if you are feeling like you wasted your day, list every single thing that you have done, i promise it will make you feel better
...time to stop procrastinating

Spring...

2005-09-01T12:14:00.000+10:00

Yes!!! Spring is now here to kick winters butt!!

And goodbye to you winter, i say goodbye!!

Value..

2005-08-20T22:13:00.000+10:00

2005-08-20T14:07:00.000+10:00

I wonder how much the world will try to take?

People are crying out for something better and bigger than themselves.

And we have the answer

But we dont share it

So people try to diminsh or take away what we believe

And we let them

By staying silent

By joining in the jokes

By letting these God given oppoutunities slip through our fingers

I dont want to let the world take what youve given to me

I wont let them...

2005-07-30T17:36:00.000+10:00

Your Hidden Talent

You are both very knowledgeable and creative.
You tend to be full of new ideas and potential - big potential.
Ideas like yours could change the world, if you build them.
As long as you don't stop working on your dreams, you'll get there.

What's Your Hidden Talent?

Hmmmmm....

2005-07-30T17:34:00.000+10:00

How You Life Your Life

You seem to be straight forward, but you keep a lot inside.

You're laid back and chill, but sometimes you care too much about what others think.

You prefer a variety of friends and tend to change friends quickly.

You tend to dream big, but you worry that your dreams aren't attainable.

How Do You Live Your Life?

You've just been pimped!

2005-07-27T18:06:00.000+10:00

Now we all know that everyone wants to be like X to the Z Xhibit so here are your pimp names...

Kate Solomons: Professor Truth Solomons Squeeze

Aleesha Jennings: Pimp Daddy Aleesha Slick

Leanne Chensee: Sticky Fingers Chensee Loco

James Noble: Magic Tickle. James Flex

Eloise Forrester: Mack Master E. Beautiful

Christine Cattley: Reverend Christine Flava

Tegan Marshall: G. Digital T. Slick

Brendon Solomons: President B. Squeeze

Brendan Daly: Treacherous Brendan Rock

Robert Perret: Mr. White Chocolate Perret Glide

FO SHIZZLE MA NIZZLE!!!!!
That is the best thing ive ever seen.
I dont know which one i like best, they are all too good!
From www.playerappreciate.com

Vote for Pedro

2005-07-26T21:59:00.000+10:00

"My lips hurt real bad"

"Peathe Out"

"Maybe I will, GOSH"

"Napoleon, don't be jealous that I've been chatting online with babes all day. Besides, we both know that I'm training to be a cage fighter"

"Well, I have all your equipment in my locker. You should probably come get it cause I can't fit my numchucks in there anymore"

"Well, you have a sweet bike. And you're really good at hooking up with chicks. Plus you're like the only guy at school who has a mustache"

"Dang! You got shocks, pegs... lucky! You ever take it off any sweet jumps?"

Deb:What's a liger?
Napoleon Dynamite: It's pretty much my favorite animal. It's like a lion and a tiger mixed... bred for its skills in magic.

Ahhh Napolean you rock my world!!!

Just gotta ride it...

2005-07-20T17:14:00.000+10:00

Life is an absolute rollercoaster...

Nothing im gonna get into, but just to say that I have been up and down that much in the last few weeks. Its crazy

And i know the reason, its because God has absolutely captured my heart in that last month. Life was getting in the way of my relationship with him, which made me sad and guilty, which therefore made me further from him still. But in the last month ive really been searching for him and hes held my hand the whole way

But then that nasty Satan guy doesnt like that very much, so he decides to attack me and my family and my friends, but you know what, hes not going to win.

'Its gonna be alright, Cause i know my God saved the day. And i know his Word never fails and i know my God made a way for me' - Salvation is Here

2 Corinthians 12:9 "But he said to me, "My grace is sufficient for you, for my power is made perfect in weakness." Therefore I will boast all the more gladly about my weaknesses, so that Christ's power may rest on me"

2005-07-01T17:39:00.000+10:00

www.makepovertyhistory.com.au

www.one.org

- Visit
- Read
- Buy a band
- Write an email
- Sign a petition
- Watch Live Aid
- Just be aware and informed

2005-06-26T16:55:00.001+10:00

Your Birthdate: November 15

With a birthday on the 15th of any month, you are apt to have really strong attachments to home, family and domestic scene.
The 1 and 5 equaling 6, provide the sort of energy that makes you an excellent parent or teacher.
You are very responsible and capable.

This is an attractive and an attracting influence.
You like harmony in your environment and strive to maintain it.
You tend to learn by observation rather than study and research.

You may like to cook, but you probably don't follow recipes.
This number shows artistic leanings and would certainly support an talents that may be otherwise in your makeup.
You're a very generous and giving person, but perhaps a bit stubborn in ways.

What Does Your Birth Date Mean?

2005-06-26T16:55:00.000+10:00

Your Birthdate: November 15

What Does Your Birth Date Mean?

Hidey ho...

2005-06-21T17:35:00.000+10:00

Hey all,
im so sorry i havent updated at all recently, im still alive, which most of you probabley know because you see me more often than you come on here. Uni has been hectic, exams ect. And the rest of my life is too. I promise ill try to update more lately but some exciting things that have happened lately include
- Went to State of Origin
- Church is awesome, big things happening
- Friends are awesome, truely the coolest people in the world, all of you
- God is more than good, i see his amazing blessings and grace everyday
- I bought Michael Buble 'Its Time' - which is totally hot
- My car is actually going petty well which is v. good
- I got the sweetest little green beaded shoes from big Stuey - legend
- Parra are second on the table - its our year!!
- Got work experience at a really awesome place called Sport Education Group
- Winter smells

Catch later, luv ya all

Completeness

2005-05-22T16:48:00.000+10:00

I bought 'Sooty' on video from Video Ezy for $2

I have been riding a wave of joy for the last 24 hours, you have no idea of my love for that show!

My life is now complete

(I also bought Dirty Deeds for $2..which is exciting. And Aleesha got the Chimpmunks which was awesome to see again)

Brooommm...Brrrooooooommmmm

2005-05-14T10:45:00.000+10:00

Well lots of stuff has happened recently;

- I realised im pretty hopeless at blogging and should probabley give up!!

- I got my P's!!!! Finally, and i love it. Driving around with no-one judging you or telling u what to do. PLu i passed 1st go and didnt make 1 mistake!!

- Im doing ok a Uni, i probabley expected better because of how i did at school but uni is alto harder and im not interested in 2 of my subjects but there compulsory so too bad!!

- Im blogging this from work which is going well. People are relly nice and good money, but its also extremely boring on slow days, i just sit and wait for the phone to ring.

- Got some work experience in the July holidays for this company called Sports Education group who run schhol and holiday sport for kids and have famous sportspeople as their ambassadors. They seemed really lovely in the interview and i met Paul Wade (former Australian soccer captain) which was cool

Thats all for now....

Mixed

2005-04-29T23:12:00.000+10:00

These are the songs my computer just played...

Not what it seems - Something Corporate
Hey Jude - The Beatles
Shout unto God - United
The Car Song - The Cat Empire
Mr Brightside - The Killers
Awesome God - United
Only One - Yellowcard
Love my lips - Veggietales
The Special two - Missy Higgins

...Random

Random

2005-04-25T19:25:00.000+10:00

Here is some random junk;

- Cat Empire were absolutely epic!! Right in the middle of the dancefloor about 4 rows back

- Had great fun with Leesha and Leanne last night and today watching movies, being girly then going shopping at Birkenhead Point

- Loving Uni, except for Med Science 1 which sucks

- Am feeling a little hurt by certain things people have done and said...but then again maybe im being silly

- Still sitting, waiting, wishing (and praying)

- Cant stop listening to United's "Look to You"

- Cant stop eating

- Am excited that Pete Murray is currently recording his new album

- Feeling like im not worthy

- Worried about some thigs, excited about others.

'As if i'd sing that song about you...'

2005-04-08T21:34:00.000+10:00

Much musical funess coming up...

9th - Thirsty Merc at the Spectrum

15th - Missy Higgins at the Enmore

23rd - Cat Empire at the Enmore

and i am currently dying my hair brown

God is good

Songs i like atm:
- The Blowers daughter - Damien Rice
- Follow Through - Gavin DeGraw
- Sometime you cant make it.. - U2
- Salvation is Here/Awesome God - United
- Proposal - Lukas
- Invisible - Barlow Girl

...my God saved the day

2005-04-01T16:25:00.000+10:00

God above all the world in motion
God above all my hopes and fears
And I don't care what the world throws at me now
Im gonna be alright

Hear the sounds of the generations
Making loud our freedom song
All in all that the world would know Your name
We're gonna be alright

Cause I know my God saved the day
And I know His word never fails
And I know my God made a way for me
Salvation is here

Salvation is here...Salvation is here and he lives in me
Salvation is here...Salvation that died just to set me free
Salvation is here...Salvation is here and He lives in me
Salvation is here...Cause You are alive and You live in me

(So true for me right now)
Salvation is here - United

2005-03-24T20:38:00.000+11:00

Lord tell me how to be strong,

Show me how not to cry,

Lord take her pain away,

wrap your arms around her,

I need to know she's going to a better place

Hooray

2005-03-13T21:45:00.000+11:00

Hooray for many things;Parra WON!!, Colour Conference this week, i dont have uni till 3 tomorrow, i got a bit of uni stuff done today, im going to see Missy Higgins, might be going to see Eskimo Joe, P's are getting closer, i love my new volcom stone jumper, im obsessed with Lost, 40 days Celebration Sunday is next week, im getting baptised on April 3rd, uni friends are cool, weather is still warm, Tim Smith, Australia killing NZ in cricket, Lifehouse are back,God is good.

Busy, busy, busy

2005-03-04T14:21:00.000+11:00

I just realised i havent blogged in forever, mainly because i started Uni this week and it has been pretty hectic. Im really liking it, my subjects are as follows...

Human Medical Science 1 - scary and sciency, the textbook could kill me (Loving our lecturer Zoran, hes from croatia and sounds like a mix between Arnold Schwarzeneger and a Russian/German person and he is funny)
Human Medical Science 2 - anatomy based and interesting
Sports Management 1 - a subject that i actually want to do but the lecturer is scary
Professional Practise in Sports Studies - fairly boring but interactive, good lecturer and a field trip to the AIS!

Made some cool new friends and the campus is lovely...the only downer being travelling 2 hrs there and 2 hrs back and Cityrail being dumb, Hooray for getting P's soon
God is good and life is happening

Hot/Not

2005-02-20T15:25:00.000+11:00

Hot: My job, its interesting and I get paid $14.60 an hour!

Not: The approximately 15 hours a week I wil be spending on public transport when uni starts

Hot: Ive almost got my 50 hours

Not: New Zealand Cricket fans

Hot: Parramatta beating Roosters 34-16

Not: My weekend has been fairly mundane

Hot: My new, hand-me-down phone - My bro's old 3200, yay for photos

Not: People beeping their horns continuously at 1am

Now just the hots...

Hot: Uni starts in a week

Hot: Im getting massive amounts out of 40 days

Hot: The Notebook DVD

Hot: My $3.50 tops from Valley girl

Hot: My friends

Hot: My cousin has the most expensive textbook i need for uni!

Hot: My hair is very long

"The deepest level of worship is praising God in spite of pain. thanking God during a trial, trusting him when tempted, surrendering while suffering, and loving him when he seems distant"
- Rick Warren

40 Days fave bits

2005-02-14T19:30:00.000+11:00

"Without God , life has no purpose, and without purpose life has no meaning. Without meaning, life has no significance or hope"

"Life is a test, life is a trust, life is a temporary assignment"

"Worship is a lifestyle"
"Worship has nothing to do with the style or volume or speed of a song"

"Their worship fo me, is made only of rules taught by men" Isaiah 29

"The smile of God is the goal of your life"

"There are no unspirtual abilities, just misused ones"

2005-02-14T19:25:00.000+11:00

I Dont Heart Valentines Day

'What is your life' James 4:14

2005-02-10T13:51:00.000+11:00

Wow lots of things are happening...I really need to update on a more regular basis!!

40 Days of Purpose is going strong, we started the Girls Brigade and study group programs this week and ive found them all really awesome. Im keeping on track with my daily readings and have found then so inspiring and helpful in defining what my purpose is. Great stuff.

Even though this programs has been going for less than a week, God has already given great answer to prayer. I GOT A JOB. And one that is perfect for me, its as a Saturday Receptionist at Laing and Simmons Real Estate in Toongabbie. Its so good because I have 1 solid day of work which means i will have time for assignments and uni stuff, and i can work in the Nursery office whenever i want during the week. So its all worked out, its such a weight off, i dont have to look through papaers or on career websites anymore and i dont have to feel like i have no purpose! Ahh im so happy!

Went for a 2 hour drive down to my lovely UWS Campbelltown which brought me ever closer to getting my P's and i got my sexy student card, and looked around the library and everything (which was closed last time)and i love it more and more!!! hehe fun fun

Anywayz Later Dayz!

Bloggery

2005-02-03T13:17:00.000+11:00

I havent bloggerised for donkey's years.

So whats been happening...

Elle's party - which was mega fun. Lots of dancing and mucking around and people i havent seen in a while. All was good until Matt decided she needed to be beaten up and her nose bleed for about half an hour. There was also around 45mins of nothing but Harold and Kumar lines :)

Sunday was the 40 Days of purpose simulcast which introduced the program. It was awesome. Im so excited about what God is gonna do in our church. It incorperates Sunday sermons, small groups and daily individual reading focusing on God's purpose for your life. Anyone want to know more? just ask me

Monday i had a job interview at LJ Hooker Stanmore Park for a sunday receptionst job. The interview went well but i dont know if ill get it because of my lack of phone experience.

Now Monday night was even better. Teen, Teegs, Elle and I went into Darling Harbour to watch a free Missy Higgins concert which was totally AWESOME! She played all aout 12 songs plus 2 new ones. We had a great view too, really close and in the centre. Elle took 94 of the best photos ive ever seen

Tuesday i worked at the Nursery then at night Gils Brigade started back for the year. It went better than i expected, im not gonna say my yr 5/6's were angels but they are a good roup of girls and are really excited to be back. Thanks God!

Yesterday was nursery work again :( but i did go and fill in an application form at Wenty Leagues which may be promising. After that Mum and I went grocery shopping and as we got to the last few aisles this guy stocking shelves is singing his heart out to the radio, as loud as can be with not a care in the world. Just happy to be alive i spose and you know what that made my day!!

After the best storm ever yesterday we had a pool flood cause its not all finished yet and the run off wasnt working properley which actually turned out to be funny with half my family soaking wet in the rain trying to sweep away this water. but now we have a rather scungy pool because the dirty water decided to go in there.

I drafted my uni timetable too and if I get the tutes i want it looks like i wont have to go on fridays!!!! Hooray.

Thats about all for now

Later days.

2005-02-03T12:35:00.000+11:00

Here's a random pic for y'all (its Prague)

I will give you my life, cause its all I have to give

2005-01-27T16:11:00.000+11:00

Last night Leesh, Leanne and Sinky all headed off to Hillsong to see Third day. I love going to see Christian bands becasue you get all the enjoyment of a normal concert; the atmosphere, noise, jumping around, but you also know thats its for a higher purpose.
Ive loved Third Day for a few years now and from the experience last night now i know why they are one of the most successful Christian bands ever.

But first...
Day of Fire were the first band to come on. These guys are fairly new and also hail from America. They have a fairly hard rock style but from the lyrics and they way Josh the lead singer spoke between songs they seem like they have had fairly hard lives. Although im not the biggest fan of hard rock their set was awesome and the way they wanted to reach out and connect with the audience was brilliant.

Next up was Rookie, a punky Aus band hailing from Brisvegas. I love a bit of punk and these guys certainly lived up to their new rep. Their songs were totally upbeat but always with a Christian message and they are massive on crowd participation. Their cover of Enrique Igleasius 'Hero' was one of the best things ive ever heard!!! while a worship song 'Jesus' gets you lost in the love of God. Will certainly be picking up their album.

Then came what we were really all their for. Third Day totally ripped it up. Ive always thought Mac Powell was one of the most talented musicians out their but my respect for him and the other band members has grown even more. They played a great mix of old and new stuff and allowed the audience to be involved in every song. There was plenty of chatting and joking around, including a rendition of 'aussie, aussie, aussie..oi,oi,oi' and talk of Tai (bassit) becoming an Australian citizen but it was clear that the concert wasnt about them, that it was about God and our connection with him. The worship atmosphere in the place was amazing and you could tell that the guys really appreciated everyone coming out to see them.
Great night...and tey said they werent waiting another 4 years to come back!!
Hooray

Welcome to my life...

2005-01-25T21:26:00.000+11:00

Monday: Enrolled at UWS!!! Hooray. So now im an offical student, its very exciting.
So that was the good, the bad was that my lovely princess car decided to break down on the way there so I ended up having to walk about a km up a few big hills to get to the Uni. uggg
But then I went to the most happening place in Western Sydney 'The GI' with Chris and Elle to hang out, play some pool and have a chat which was a nice end to the day.

Today: Did some work for the nursery which was good, it actually gives me some purpose and money at the same time.
Had a Girls Brigade meeting tonight, cause we are starting next week. Im so psyched. This will be my first year as an individual leader and i didnt go last year because of the HSC so im excited for what God has in store. Although the idea of having 15 year 5/6 girls each week is a bit daunting

Tomorrow: Australia Day Yay!!! I love living in this country! I truely believe it is the best country in the world. And i will be celebrating in a thouroughly Australian way. Watching my bother play cricket, they are in the final of the 'Challange Cup' so that should be awesome

And then at night is the real exciting bit...THIRD DAY CONCERT!!
I have loved these guys for years and thought i had missed the chance to see them but Leanne offered me tickets through unfortunate circumstances so i will be attending.

and for the rest of the week i will be doing nursery work, preparing for GB and then going to Elle's party on Friday night which should be awesome!

Later days and God bless

What's it all about...

2005-01-22T18:27:00.000+11:00

I watched 'Alfie' yesterday.

Jude Law is unbelievably gorgeous!!

oh and the movie was good too (a bit sad)

I have enrolment at UWS on Monday...hooray

I just did a mild clean of my room and threw out alot of things that i know ill never need again...im in a harsh cleaning mood

I have a virus, perhaps the same one that Elle belle has. This virus includes a tempreture and fuzzy head, as well as making me feel quite ill.

Im reading a book at the moment called 'The Sacred Romance' about drawing closer to the heart of God. Its awesome, very beautifully written and poetic but gets to the point.

Tonight will be a bumming around night for me. I wish I was at KYC at Katoomba but i thought i would have Elle's party and a job. Neither of which occured. Aside from that I also have no money which i never good.

Im feeling very 'blah' as you can probabley tell from this random post.

Yahoooooooooooo.....

2005-01-19T22:09:00.000+11:00

Bachelor of Applied Science (Sports Studies) @ UWS Campbelltown!!!!

1st Preference - 3 year course - So Stoked

Others:

Teen - B Arts? (in something, i forget what its called, what a great friend i am) +Full Scholarship Go Girl!!
Elle - Nursing at UTS City
Chris - Animal Science at UWS Hawksbury
Nibs - Medical Science at Wagga (plus like 500 other offers)
Kim - Physio at USYD (congrats!)

Sniffles

2005-01-18T11:08:00.000+11:00

I have a cold...

Colds in summer should be illegal,

you cant snuggle up and sleep, because its so hot.

Im disapointed in myself

Places I want to go...

2005-01-16T23:17:00.000+11:00

These are the places i will visit on my dream trip...if i ever have the money (maybe not in this order)

- London
- Ireland
- France
- Denmark
- Germany
- Prague (so beautiful)
- Italy
- Greece
- Thailand (on the way back)

Itll happen one day

2005-01-13T15:01:00.000+11:00

I didnt get the job...boo

Crazy...

2005-01-12T18:37:00.000+11:00

A Tsunami, fires in Adelaide, landslide in California, floods in England..

I wonder if God is trying to tell us something

Working hard for the money...

2005-01-12T18:32:00.000+11:00

I have a job interview tomorrow which shall be interesting.

Great news...

2005-01-06T16:49:00.000+11:00

Something i forgot to post last night. My brother has been at Boys Brigade PA Camp for the last 9 days. As Mr B mentioned on his blog earlier in the week they had 40 boys come to God.
When Brendon rang last night, they had just finished another talk where approx 60 more boys came to Christ!! How awesome is God!!

Happenings...

2005-01-06T15:04:00.000+11:00

Wow i havent actually talked about my life in a while, well here's a rundown...

Spent New Years Eve at Kazza's place, with lots of fun people. We talked, danced, watched the boys play hand cricket, had some deep and meaningfuls and acted like gangsta's to JayZ and Linkin Park.

Spent mega time in our new pool and consequently have the best tan on my life

Greived more over the devestation of the tsunami

Watched alot of cricket

Had a lovely evening after church with Leesh, Nathan and Jimmy who cooked us dinner, while we watch Starsky and Hutch "Do it"

Had a lovely day the very next day with the same awesome peeps swimming in my pool and going for a little lunch at City Extra.

Was incredibly happy when Rollo offered Leesh and I free tickets to day 3 of the Test, which we were both dying to go to, but didnt have any money.

Had massive fun at the test, despite the rain delay, and got to see Punter score his double and Gilly, one of the best hundreds ever. Also made friends with the guys sitting next too us, Terry and Phil, who were great value!

Leesh and I went on the walk of our lives after the Test after being to impaitent to catch a bus to Central station, so we ended up walking in the rain for around an hour through the city streets..but it was fun!

Done a fair bit of driving, so hopefully will be getting P's soonish

The job search is anoying me

Going to the twins 18th birthday party tomorrow which will be awesome fun!!

Am missing (and am incredibly jealous) of both Elle and Leanne who are off travelling the world!

and thats about all i can remember for the moment

Later days

Visiting

2005-01-02T14:00:00.000+11:00

Went to UWS Campbelltown today, where I will be spending the next 3 years

Now im excited!!

2005-01-02T13:59:00.000+11:00

Where I get to spend my days...

Looking back...

2005-01-01T22:01:00.000+11:00

1.What did you do in 2004 that you'd never done before?: finished school
2. Did you keep your new years' resolutions, and will you make more for next year?: I think it they were to do with doing well at school, so i spose i kept them. I dont like making resolutions, i make a to do list. I did almost eveything on my 2004 one!!
3. Did anyone close to you give birth?: Hmm Derelle to Joel, and the thousand other people who gave birth at our church this year
4. Did anyone close to you die?: No, thank goodness
5. What countries did you visit?: None unfortunately
6. What would you like to have in 2005 that you lacked in 2004?: a social life
7. What dates from 2004 will remain etched upon your memory, and why?: 22 Sept:Graduation, 23rd September: Formal, 11th Nov: last HSC exam, 8th August: Pete Murray Concert (first real Missy experience), 27th Nov: Schoolies, 17th Dec:HSC results.
8. What was your biggest achievement of the year?: 92.35 UAI
9. What was your biggest failure?: Living like Jesus
10. Did you suffer illness or injury?: had 2 colds, thats about it
11. What was the best thing you bought?: My Car!!! Rolla, rolla, rolla!
12. Whose behavior merited celebration?: My super fantastic friends
13. Whose behavior made you appalled and depressed?: lets not go there
14. Where did most of your money go?: Phone credit, clothes (as usual), entertainment
15. What did you get really, really, really excited about?: Schoolies, being 18
16. What songs will always remind you of 2004?: Linkin Park & JayZ – encore, Hold on - Wilson Phillips, She will be loved - Maroon 5, Meant to Live -Switchfoot
17. Compared to this time last year, are you:
a) happier or sadder?: Happier
b) richer or poorer?: poorer
18. What do you wish you'd done more of?: stuff that i couldnt because i wasnt 18
19. What do you wish you'd done less of?: study - although it did pay off
20. How will you be spending Christmas?: I spent it with my family at home just bumming around
23. How many one-night stands?: None!!!!!!
24. What was your favorite TV program?:That 70s Show, Footy show, The O.C.
25. Do you hate anyone now that you didn't hate this time last year?: i dont hate anyone
26. What was the best book you read?: Walk On : The Spirtual Journey of U2
27. What was your greatest musical discovery?: Missy Higgins, Kutless, Something Corporate
28. What did you want and get?: no more school, car
29. What did you want and not get?: ;)
30. What was your favorite film of this year?: Lord of the Rings: Return of the King and The Notebook
31. What did you do on your birthday, and how old were you?: 18!!! I had a par-tay at my place with 30 of my closest buddies
32.What one thing would have made your year immeasurably more satisfying?: nothing i can think of, maybe someone to hug
33. How would you describe your personal fashion concept in 2004?: relaxed
34. What kept you sane?: Friends, church, music, books, exercise, ect ect ill take anything to get away from studying
35. Which celebrity/public figure did you fancy the most?: Clarky ;)
36. What political issue stirred you the most?: Public education as usual
37. Who did you miss?: hmm i didnt see alot of my extended family this year, and more recently Nibs who is in Fiji
38. Who was the best new person you met?: thats hard, but id have to say Mel
39. What do you look forward to in 2005?: Starting a whole new chapter of my life, and trying harder than ever to become closer to God
40. Tell us a valuable life lesson you learned in 2004: Sometimes you have to let go

2005-01-01T17:15:00.000+11:00

2005 will be the best year - stay positive

2004-12-31T01:23:00.000+11:00

Friends hug after finding each other on Thailand's Phi Phi Island

Rembering there is hope...

Article from www.shm.com.au

2004-12-30T23:54:00.000+11:00

Waves of destruction wash away belief in God's benevolence
December 30, 2004

Compassion is the best response when humanity faces the problem of evil, writes Edward Spence.
"Why did you do this to us, God? What did we do to upset you?" asked a woman in India this week, a heart-wrenching question asked in common these past few days by Muslims, Buddhists, Hindus and Christians. Nothing could have prepared us for what happened when the tsunami unleashed its terror. So we seek answers where answers are hard to come by, in either secular or sacred realms.

Traditionally, the Judeo-Christian God, considered the most supreme and perfect being in the universe, has been ascribed the following necessary attributes: omniscience (all-knowing), omnipresence (present everywhere at all times and at once), omnipotence (almighty and powerful) and benevolence (all good and caring).

How, then, did a God as powerful and benevolent as this allow such a thing to happen? If he is benevolent then he cannot also be omnipotent, for a God who has both these attributes would have wanted to, cared to and been able to prevent such a catastrophe.

Perhaps, though omnipotent, He is not benevolent. That might explain why, although it was within His power to stop the tsunami, He simply chose not to: God has His own reasons and we are not to ask why. However, this answer will not suffice since by definition God is perfect. Being perfect, He must of necessity not merely be omnipotent but benevolent as well.

A possible solution to this problem, traditionally known as the problem of evil, was offered by the heretical Manicheans, who believed not in one supreme being but two: one good God responsible for all the good things in life and another bad God, Satan, responsible for all the evil in the world.

St Augustine, a follower in his early 20s, became an ardent critic of this doctrine, thinking a weak God powerless to defeat Satan was not worth worshipping.
Philosophically, if God is perfect, then there can be only one perfect God, not two. In any case, evil is an imperfection and thus not a characteristic that can be attributed to God.

If the slings and arrows of outrageous fortune are at play and the deaths caused by the tsunami are a cosmic payback in the form of karma, does that offer a solution, albeit a philosophical one, to the problem of evil? I think not. For how can children, some as young as a few months, who had not yet lived their lives, deserve to be punished so cruelly for their past sins - especially when they have not been offered the promised divine opportunity to atone for those sins through another life?

Even if solutions are forthcoming to these philosophical conundrums, humanely speaking they make little sense. Perhaps that is why some people remain sceptical about the presence of any divine providence ruling over us.

A compromise solution, between secular scepticism and a psychological need for the sacred, was offered by the Greek philosopher Epicurus. Although believing in gods, he claimed these divine beings would not want to diminish their heavenly happiness by mingling in the sordid affairs of mortals. For Epicurus, the gods were not crazy but simply indifferent to both human joys and sorrows. When it comes to social or natural evils, we are all alone.

But if natural disasters are merely random events caused by the uncaring and blind forces of nature, does this offer us any comfort or meaning in the face of the apocalyptic events on Boxing Day?

Even if our heads offer us such solutions, our hearts refuse to follow. For the problem of evil is an existential problem that confronts our own individual mortality and vulnerability to unknown and unexpected disasters.

Ultimately, heartfelt tears shed in earnest and with compassion, with offerings of charity for those who have suffered, are more meaningful than any theological and philosophical treatise on the problem of evil. Especially at Christmas when, according to the gospels, love is the single core message.

Perhaps this is the essence, if the legend is true, of what God learnt from us when He walked and suffered as a man among us. Ultimately, the problem of evil confronts us not as a puzzle to be solved but as a mystery to be experienced. And as Jesus and Plato before him indicated, the meaning of the mystery of life can be found only by experiencing another great mystery - the mystery of love.

Dr Edward Spence is a philosopher at the Centre for Applied Philosophy and Public Ethics, Charles Sturt University

"a mystery to be experienced" - poiniant

70 000+ Death Toll Now Predicted

2004-12-29T17:10:00.000+11:00

I feel the need to cry constantly

But tears wont bring a single one back

Asia quake death toll tops 14,000

2004-12-27T18:52:00.000+11:00

"Massive waves triggered by the largest earthquake to shake the planet in more than 40 years have wiped out coastal areas across parts of Asia, killing more than 14,000 people -- most of them in Indonesia, Sri Lanka and India."

It feels like we are millions of miles away,

It feels like we can do nothing,

But we can pray

Treason

2004-12-27T10:10:00.000+11:00

Artist:Kutless
Album:Sea Of Faces
Song:Treason

It all starts here with my disgrace
I give you my life then I run in haste
In this false life something needs to give

Tell me a reason why this isn't treason
Tell me, tell me I'm wrong
I swear I'm back but then it turns out it's only a season
So tell me, tell me I'm wrong

With my two lips I will praise your name
Then I turn around and only curse and blame
I give in, strength is thin, adding to my shame

Tell me a reason why this isn't treason
Tell me, tell me I'm wrong
I swear I'm back but then it turns out it's only a season
So tell me, tell me I'm wrong

Your blood it covered all my sin
You changed a traitor into kin
In this false life something needs to give

Tell me a reason why this isn't treason
Tell me, tell me I'm wrong
I swear I'm back but then it turns out it's only a season
So tell me, tell me I'm wrong.

I Sold Out...

2004-12-26T13:32:00.000+11:00

"What good is it for a man to gain the whole world, yet forefit his soul" - Mark 6:36

Sold out for Jesus

2004-12-23T17:11:00.000+11:00

I just spilt cookie crumbs in my keyboard...whoops

I wonder if that could be a metaphor for life