24 January 2012

Sewing

Sigh. I really want to re-learn how to sew.

Things like:






Sewing is so soothing. As is knitting. Unfortunately, I'm not good/fast at either, so... not a particularly good use of time right now.

Hm, maybe... I should invite some girls over sometime, and we can chill and talk and snack and bond and take pictures and do arts/crafts. We'll see. =D One day!

In the meantime, shall keep dreaming of lovely foodies and craftsies. And go back to homeworking.

21 January 2012

Barrage

Cool videos I saw today (I don't know how they popped up on my Youtube Watch Later list, but I'm glad they were there -- because they were really good):

(a) Japanese synchronized gymnastics http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EtwB4jnO7ro&feature=mfu_in_order&list=UL
(b) Commentary on the English language by a 102-year-old: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2_dc65V7DV8&feature=mfu_in_order&list=UL

These past few weeks have been so full. Can't describe the sheer volume of stuff I need to (should) process. I keep telling myself, "I don't want to be busy! I don't want to be busy!" and yet I find myself busy and i find myself chafing at the bit if I am not doing something. Why I cam such a crazy, confused, contrary, self-focused person?! Thankful for snippets of time I do have for reflection. And for early mornings. And for sisters who keep me grounded. And for Johnny making me spend time not keeping busy (though I sometimes don't appreciate it until in retrospect). And for a good, so very good, so very strong, so very faithful, so very loving God.

Girls' night was amazing. So much praise for how everything came together, for the bonding and sharing and understanding and building up that happened last night and this morning. Prayer that the relationships strengthened last night among the girls and the guys in our fellowship and the slightly older men and women of HCC will continue growing as we spur each other on to be more like Christ.

Heh, I think that last night's sleep is just now starting to hit me. I must say, I was pretty impressed with myself waking up sans alarm at 730, and glad for time alone in the patch of sunlight by the window on Yvonne's staircase. It's really cool to be awake when no one else is awake =D But am tired now, and thoughts are disjointed.

Two items on immediate agenda: food, rest.

ttfn!

03 January 2012

A Prayer


Read a prayer today written long, long ago by Saint Thérèse of Lisieux -- and was struck by the beauty of these immortal words which point to the one and only God of this world. Praise him for the freedom received through Christ, freedom to live and love and laugh, freedom from the insidious bondage of sin.

May today there be peace within.
May you trust God that you are exactly where you are meant to be.
May you not forget the infinite possibilities that are born of faith.
May you use those gifts that you have received, and pass on the love that has been given to you.
May you be content knowing you are a child of God.
Let this presence settle into your bones, and allow your soul the freedom to sing,
Dance, praise and love.
It is there for each and every one of us.


Amen.