Friday, December 22, 2006
What does Christmas mean to me?
Hello ha!So just to let you know this is my 30th post! YEY! Which ok is pretty lame considering the fact that I've been blogging since August 2005! But sure....I just take phases when I don't want to blog.
Hey, only 3 days til Christmas!
Ok I started writing this post last night (19th) and I'm continuing 2day (20th) but the way my week is going I'll not have it ready 2 post until friday or sat so bare with me if it gets confusing!It really doesn't feel like Christmas yet.
Although I am about 2 head out Carol singing now in the freezing cold...which I did try 2 skive off until my friend Paula rang me and put on her sweet little pleading voice and I took pity on her! So I've now 4 layers of tops on, my big black coat, a big thick scarf,a wooly but darn pretty grey hat with a little flower on the side and my pep finger gloves. The people who are to recieve our wonderful prescence and singing better appreciate it and give us loads of money (for charity,sweeties 4 us) so we can win the competition! I have 3 years running now!Yeeo! Well, I think our group won coz we raised £78.60 woohoo! Not sure on the overall total yet though.
Well my day (19th) consisted of two periods of European Studies which is SO boring but we get 2 go 2 Brussels in January so its not all bad. Then it was over 2 the church 2 practice 4 our Christingle concert 2morro night. Wow it was hard work singing all day I tell ya! And can anyone please explain 2 me what he heck a Christingle is...I've been lead 2 believe that it's about an orange,candles and some ribbon??Explainations would be greatly appreciated!
Anyways, what does Christmas mean to me? I've decided 2 think about this becasue I don't think I pay attention to the real truth well enough...I mean I acknowledge it and tell other people about it but I don't think it's sunk right in2 my heart and brain yet. But as I've been singing Christmas carols non-stop I've started to really think about the lyrics especially Third Day's version of O Holy Night they amaze me...this song amazes me....and its amazingly difficult to sing at times I've discovered!Lol.
Truly He taught us to love one another,
His law is love and His gospel is peace.
Chains he shall break, for the slave is our brother.
And in his name all oppression shall cease.
Sweet hymns of joy in grateful chorus raise we,
With all our hearts we praise His holy name.
Christ is the Lord! Then ever, ever praise we,
His power and glory ever more proclaim!
His power and glory ever more proclaim!
I just thought this summed up why Jesus had to be born on that Christmas day. He came down and was the most humble being to walk this earth. Imagine that stable. Cold.Dark.Wet.Smelly.Uncomfortable. The King of our earth was was born into our earth to show us that he was not just for the high flyers but as the song says the slaves who are our brothers! I think the nativity story also spreads hope. It shows me how much God loves me....just the way I am!Lol. Another thing I've noticed lately is I've been learning the importance of preparation. God had to prepare the world into which Jesus was born. It wasn't a fluke. God carefully planned his birth and purpose. Don't get me wrong I'm not going to completely freak out and become a total organised, tight scheduled person. I'm still going to be me..only thinking of what is ahead a little more carefully. If you get me? I hope you do coz I sure as heck don't!Lol! I think I had more to say on this whole subject but I've forgotten. Coz this post has been in my head all week and now that I get to finally get to type I can't think...typical....typical I tell ya!Lol!
Well all that is left to say is have a fantastic Christmas!
I hope Santa is good to you all and you aren't disappointed!
Please try to prevent yourself from going into a turkey comma!
Love you all loads but he loves you more!
Rach
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Tuesday, December 12, 2006
Enjoying life....?!?
Hey hey!So first things first....do you like the new layout??I think its simple but beautiful. Although I'm pretty annoyed that the text over the pic (the verse) doesn't really stand out I can't figure out how to change the text colour....but I've done pretty well with the whole using html I think. I'm rather proud. But anyways...how r we all? It's only 13 days until Christmas! Woohoo! I can't believe that it's so close. And I got a digital camera! YEY! It sucks that I know before the day but sure....its a sony something something! I will give more details when I know more!Lmso.
Ok so the next paragraph may sound self absorbed but please don't take it that way...I don't mean it that way.So yea, I'm enjoying life at the minute. I seem to have a feeling of peace about me. And I love it! I mean I have exams but I'm not getting stressed....maybe I should be but really what is the point? I'm not worrying about silly things either..I've adapted the attitude of just let it go. O of course this doesn't mean I'm like yea whatever all the time only when I feel I need to be if ya get me? Ooo and I've actually been studying God's word and so far I've lasted longer than other attempts! At the moment I've started a study on Philippians...I really like Paul he is ace. I wrote about his conversion 2day! Boy did I strech that for 30 marks!oops lol!
Drums went well today and for the first time in ages I was proud of myself for what I had played. But part of the successfulness was because I went in happy and played with a little more confidence. So David told me that I would be a kick ass drummer if I was able to practice a couple of minutes everyday! O and it was flams that i was being tested on....which is one of things I'm worst at...so I came out with 9/10,7.5/10 and 5.5/10....without any practicing taking place.....so David was like just think what you' d be like if you did practice! O yea so I do have some potentional in the whole rockin drummer scene!Lol! Hmm I wonder if I will come out with the same postive remarks next week? The only way 2 insure that Rach is 2 get out there and practice I guess?!?
My exam was ok 2day. It was R.S- the study of Acts. The encouraging thing is that we had 2 pick 2 questions out of 4 and I know that I would have been answer all of them. But I can't help feeling that I haven't written in enough detail....but it wasn't only me that felt this! So I'm not alone!
Tomorrow I have geography in the morning. Which should be a laugh! But I've prepared mum for the worst! Some things are difficult 2 grasp...I admit that. So I'm just going 2 try my best...it's all I can do! But is that ever enough for this world? Then I jet off 2 Birmingham in the afternoon...yey! I can't wait 2 see Dolf, I've missed him. So I'll be even more encouraged returning from the seminar. I bet I'll be ranting about how I want to be a property developer again but sure I can always do that on the side for a little extra cash...what can I say it seems 2 be in the blood! And my dad wants us 2 be able 2 do this, incase, God forbid something should happen 2 him!
I got my hair cut today. I'm not sure about it. I got colour for the first time too. Blonde. Just in the front layers. But it isn't overly noticeable but for the first time its better to be safe than sorry. Then I got it cut shorter at the back and longer at the front. The style seems to be 'in'. I think I need to wash my hair and then I'll feel better about it!
Well I better hit the books! aggrrhh- yuck! But I guess it has to be done. Wow! I've written quite a lot 2night! cool! I hope you enjoy. And for goodness sakes, if you read this. Try and leave a comment. Even just hello. Thanks!
In his grasp,
Lvyas
Rach
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Labels: drums, happy, life, studying
Tuesday, December 05, 2006
Just for you Paul....Lol!
Hey hey!So it has been soooo long since I updated, I'm not really sure why haven't bothered 2 blog but I guess I'm doing it now. All in honor of Sir Paul Bowman as I think he is feeling neglected my lack of posting...isn't that true B?
So how r we?
Ready for Christmas....??I'm excited but not really enjoying the whole buying presents thing!! Christmas is so commercialised nowadays it's totally crazy. When I rule the world/make little changes, I will make sure that the meaning of Christmas is explained to everyone....somehow!Which is of course that little baby Jesus was born into the world in a stable, but remember the wisemen didn't show up straight away...it was probably like 2 years before they got there! But I guess they were following a star so they could only travel at night?!
Right now I'm on my work experience/placement/shadowing with Paul getting an insight as to what it is really like to be a Youth worker/leader/pastor (choose your own lablel). But I guess I never really realised that the real central role of being in youth ministry is being the leader. Making your decisions based on what God is telling you and being able to communicate that to everyone-boy I think that would be rather hard work! It's also about having vision and going with your vision! You also have to discover the art of being able to balance your work and your life. I guess thats the same with every job but I think it is slightly harder to seperate in this case, I haven't completely discovered why but it's just a thought. Another thing would be that you have to take time to carry out your daily devotionals. Ok, that applies not just to this job but to my Christian lifestyle, and I have been failing in this part of my walk with God for some time. So a big lesson I have learnt so far is take time to do things and prioritise. So I think that I have learnt so much in only 2 days, I've been having a fantastic time, and Rach D is SO jealous!!!!teehee! Tomorrow, I am heading down 2 Saintfield High 2 take SU...I think I'm prepared. It's all about how God/Jesus is a gift. I mean what a gift to the world? God's son arriving on earth to live amoungst his people! Just amazing!
Well I'm gonna shot the crow! I hope you enjoyed reading, if so why not leave a comment? hint hint! Lmso. Plus tips would be much appreciated on what on earth I should blog about!Lol! Ooo how I hate tiredness wouldn't it be awesome if like once a month your body was able 2 go without sleep 4 a couple of days? Imagine what you could achieve?! Aww well I'm not planning 2 find out what that feels like anytime soon!Lol.
Talk to you guys soon
I'm praying 4 ya...chin up and smile!
Lvya
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