To New Beginnings....(yaaarrrr)

A few pic's of Tim and Robin's day of wedding. I haven't cleaned them up yet but here's a few of my favorites. I have a couple more really good ones that wouldn't load so i'll try at camp.

Speaking of camp...i'm off in a couple hours. Have a wonderful summer to those i don't see. I have a phone and computer, if you want to reach me email or call me. : )

anyone else ever have doubts and wonder if you really know what you're doing??

Befudled

Ever feel like there are a hundred bees in your head all buzzing at the same time?? Well, that's how i feel right now with all the thoughts flying around.

- tomorrow is my last day of work as an EA for the year. I work at Brownell-good school-good kids-close to home-sweet-lunch at home

- i have a wedding to attend on sat. as well as lunch with amelia before hand.

- I'm not sure how all my stuff is going to fit in my car

- Not that i really know where i'm staying at this point anyway

- I leave town in 3 days

- I start work as a Program Director in 4

- I have no idea where to start

- Apparently i'm also working maintenence for the first weekend i'm there....but it pays extra

- My visa has taken a beating this month...and there may be dipping into that $1000 overdraft as well

- The camp may/may not have an ex. director

- I have to go to a couple's house for each supper...in the process of accepting such

- I have no idea what kind of budget i have to work with, or if i can buy groceries.

- I DO know this is where God wants me and apparently He has an amazing plan for me this summer....so maybe i just need patience, peace, and prayer. : )

I'll still have my email working and such there. If u want my # or addy, email me. I'll have my cell and if u call from s'toon, it's not long distance.

- this is my 126th post

TOOT TOOT!!! heeheeheehee

OH! And thanks to my wonderful friends who got together to hang out with me before i left. AND THE GIFT! heehee...oh the goat.

ALL ABOARD!!!

(this is really more for me, amy, matt and caroline)

TOOT TOOT! ALL ABOARD THE JESUS TRAIN FOR MANNVILLE!!

Edmonton

On the way...driving into the sunset....the whole way...

And the places we went...well a few.

Random

I'm having quite a nice week off since there is no school this week. I went to Edmonton to visit my wonderful friend liz(and somehow didn't take any pictures of her...or me for that matter haha) for a few days. However, the nite i got home, i noticed some kid trying to get into vehicles on our street. He tried to get into one of melonheads after peering into their windows-yep, i watched the whole thing. They did too apparently and chased him off. I watched him hide in the bushes while they checked the car. Later he got up, slowly walked....and then took of running-kinda funny actually. Then i went outside and told jenny what i saw, i figure hey, my car is there too. So, i called the cops and they did too. In the end, i chatted with donna and jenny. Odd bonding moment that's for sure.

Today, i had a playdate : > ). Tim came over and we played Carcassonne and Mark came by after his haircut with HELEN (heehee) and we all played settlers. Oh fun times. I forgot how fun those two are. The 3 of us are really the last of our group that started out in high school when tim was in grade 9....crazy.

I leave in 1.5 weeks, and it's slowly dawning on me that i am in fact leaving and not coming back for awhile. Excited, and anxious all at the same time. Glad to be done with work, and worried about leaving it at the same time.

PRAISE GOD!!!!! My sister has applied to BIBLE SCHOOL!!!! Columbia in fact. How wonderful and crazy is that? She has been working full time at the bank and has a good job, yet, she's felt that it's something she has to do. She hasn't even been sleeping because she felt that way. God is cool.

Will post pic.s tomorrow.

Missions trip in Walmart??

I've been thinking about the different aspects of missions lately. I also think back to a post shanny did about thoughts on everyday missions. I'm learning that even though planned missions trips, such as to Pierceland SK; or Panama are amazing learning experiences and can be life changing for people, but how does it translate into everyday? Someone told me that they were taking a step back from being overly involved in too many organized ministry areas because it didn't leave room for other ministry. I thought about that and continue to think on how i don't always make efforts in my own city. Somehow missions is easier in other places where you don't know people. Maybe it's a pride thing i don't know.
Anyway, today, i had to buy a new tire and have it put on so i went to walmart and at the first one it would have been 4 hours, so i went to the 'ghetto' one where is was only 1.5 hours. I spent a good 1/2 hr-45 mins. wandering through the aisles and had random conversations with people. It was quite fun actually. I spoke with an 85 yr old lady about strawberries and a few other people here and there. One lady in our long waiting line asked if i was related to someone, so we started chatting. Fair enough i didn't outright ask anyone if they knew the Lord, but all in all, i think i consider it ministry just the same. If anything, my bright smile may have made someone a little happier. heehee. So get out there people, make a difference.

hahahaha

Your 2005 Song Is

Hollaback Girl by Gwen Stefani "This shit is bananas B-A-N-A-N-A-S)" For you, 2005 was the Best Year Ever.

What Hit Song of 2005 Are You?

You people have no idea how funny this is. Sadly, this turned out to be a camp theme song last summer for a couple counsellors. haha

Oh Happy Day Indeed

So, i look back on my day and realize, man, i have it pretty darn good.(even though i'm severely broke-but that aside : ) ) Even though my morning was kinda hectic with trying to keep kids in the classroom instead of running freely, and the swearing and disrespect, i had a good day at work. The boy that i've worked with on and off for 2 weeks and i clicked today. It was wonderful to see the sweet boy that listens and does his work. It's not often that's for sure. But today was productive, and i enjoyed that. Today i went for a massage after work. Hooray for less headaches and pain. I was taken out of my comfort level....i'm not sure what i thought work on your gluts and hips meant, but found out quickly. I'm glad i'm comfortable with my masage therapist, b/c man oh man, she's seen me more naked then, well, i'm sure anyone else haha. haha...maybe it's part of my learning to be more vulnerable. Anyway, it kinda hurt-you get some nasty knots in your butt!!!! The one side is still rather tenderized feeling. haha. I love the relaxed feeling after a massage. aaah....sigh.
This evening i spent with friends i haven't seen in far too long-well, all together at the same time and place. I quite enjoyed myself. It reaffirmed that even though i'm meeting new people, to not let other relationships slide too much with the people i've known.
I walked from car to house, and realized that i enjoy my work(when at certain schools-and when i'm actually making money), feel quite relaxed, i have wonderful friends, and am amazingly blessed. (even though broke-haha....yup, give it up) And even though i'm broke, i know i'm doing what God wants of me, so it's okay...most of the time. : )
To all my friends: You are wonderful blessings to me. Those who make me smile, make me laugh, sometimes 'til i cry, those who will be there if i do cry. the good listeners and caring spirits. aaahhh.... Yay friends.

Need vs. Want

Maybe it's the sun, or that i only have 11 more days of working in schools, or that i'll be going on a roadtrip soon, or that i'm leaving in less then a month for camp, but i've been in quite the spring cleaning mode lately. Trying to combat the eternal question of how to de-cluterize my room for good. Alas, it's never ending. I've now cleaned under all the things that i haven't in forever, have cleaned out the bottem half of my closet and am now working to throw/give clothing stuff away. I have made it through 2 drawers and was able to throw a whack of stuff away(not wearable). Yesterday, i filled a garbage bag and an old navy bag since someone came today to pick up clothes. Sadly, if you look in my closet, you would never know that i got rid of all that. I have issues giving away clothes, i don't know why, maybe because i know i should have gotten more wear out of so much of it.
I'm learning that i really need to de-clutterize my life as well. How much 'stuff' do i really need? As i write, i wonder if my ebay bids are still the highest. nice. I know i really don't need a crap load of clothes, and yet, i buy and buy and buy thinking i 'need' such and such. Definitely something to work on.

Of Puddles and Jumping

Not much to report. On Saturday i made pie and went puddle jumping-in my basement. I vacuumed up 50 or more gallons and my parents both did a whack as well. I found a new use for my pilates ball. As long as i'm sitting on it, i save my back from intense pain. Hurrah.

I leave in 27 days.

I have 13 possible days of work left with 5 booked already

We officially have a DOLLERAMA in S'toon

Now, it's not as exciting to go to Regina

I bought a soap dish and hand towel for my trailer

I bought new comfy pants from sears

That's about it