Thursday, March 31, 2005

I have a job interview! I've only applied at one place in Calgary (but 2 jobs at that one place) and they called me today, asked me some questions, and set up an interview for April 28th! I hope this works out because it is actually a job that I am interested in and it pays well. If you think of it, please pray.

I had a piece of a headboard fall on my head on Saturday night when I was helping somebody move. It has messed up my neck and back. Hopefully not too bad. And I get really bad headaches, very long-lasting everyday. I got x-rays done yesterday and the doctor gave me a couple prescriptions...one of which knocks me out for about 5 hours, as I found out today). The pain comes and goes, but when it comes it's usually pretty bad. I didn't think it was a big deal when it happened, but it ended up having more affect than I thought it would. I could use some prayer for that too if you don't mind.

Anyways...off to supper (mmm...steak and potatoes...mmm).

Saturday, March 26, 2005

GOOD FRIDAY, HOLY SATURDAY, AND EASTER SUNDAY...

I really wish I could truly understand the gift God has given me through his Son Jesus Christ. I know that I deserve to d.ie for my sins, but I do not understand it. I do not understand the sacrifice that was made for my life. Yet this is what Good Friday is representative of. I know that Jesus Christ was resurrected on the third day, but I do not truly understand the significance of this. Yet this is what we celebrate on Easter Sunday. I have read the Bible. I have written a paper on Sin. I have been a Christian since I was 4 and a disciple of Christ since I was 16. I am in my 3rd year of Bible College. All of these things, yet I still do not understand.
God, give me understanding, yet help me to worship You in the mystery of it all.
THINK OF ME WHAT YOU WILL...

For various reasons I have decided to start watching movies again. If you really want to know what those reasons are, email me.

IN OTHER NEWS...

Danielle gets here today!!! Supposedly in about 3 hours, but I'm not holding my breath. Besides, I'll probably be at Tracy's by the time they (Danielle, Heidi, and Nigel) get here.

We get a turkey dinner for lunch tomorrow :)

Friday, March 25, 2005

3 days later...

This is so hard! There have been 4 or 5 times where I have wanted to go watch a movie already. I am so bored. I have been trying to do other things, but they just don't hold my attention like movies do. It's more difficult when there are not very many people here. And it'll be hard tomorrow because I am going to be housesitting at the place where I usually watch movies, with the person I usually watch movies with! At least I can still watch tv. I don't know if I'm gonna last long with the movie "fast". It's been like other fasts for me...backwards than for how most people say it is. I find it easy for the first 2 or 3 days, but after that it's not good. My attitude is not right with it either...yes, I'm making excuses as to why i may give up soon. Grrr!

Wednesday, March 23, 2005

Whether it's for a day or for a lifetime or anywhere in between I do not know, but I am not allowed to watch movies as of 5pm yesterday. I have been fighting with God over this for about a year now. I should have known He would eventually win. I did know...I just get putting it off though. Now I need to find something to occupy my time. And it can't be other forms of media or I will have to give those up as well. At first when I was making the decision to give this area of my life to God I felt like part of me was being ripped away, but not too long afterwards I had a peace about it. I hope that peace lasts when people go watch movies. I have a greater understanding of the verse that says "lead us not into temptation". Anyways, I should get going...we've got Community Group in about 15 minutes.

Monday, March 21, 2005

There has only been one time in my life where I was told to journal for 20-30 minutes (more if yo want to) without stopping. Just write whatever is in your head, even if it's "I don't know what to write." When I heard about it again last night...in a completely different context than the last time...I decided to give it a shot. I can see how it can be beneficial, so I think I will continue to try this and see what happens. It'll be good too because I have not been keeping up with my journaling very much over the last month or two.

Thursday, March 17, 2005

Movies, PS2, homework, and some good friend time...welcome to my reading break!

2 pieces of exciting news in my life:

1. I taught myself how to tie a balloon today. My dad tried to teach me before, but I could never get it. I was determined today though, so I did it, and then I was so excited that I tied 5 more balloons (2 each of green, orange, and yellow).

2. I have a place to stay in Calgary for the summer! (Now I just need to find a job!).

Monday, March 14, 2005

I am thankful for the impact Stanley Grenz had on my life and will continue to have on the lives of many even after his de.ath.

Wednesday, March 09, 2005

Not that I like being the bearer of bad news, but...another gi.rl on my floor got a phone call on Sunday night saying that one of her friends di.ed in a car . The guy's family has to fly in from China for the funeral.

I called home on Tuesday only to find out that my dad had taken my mom to the hospital, so she had to stay in there again. Last time it was for a week and a half. We're hoping it's not as long this time and that they will move her surgery up so she can have it before May 2nd.

On the brighter side of things, my faith is becoming more firm as I have wrestled with difficult questions (not having anything to do with the posted circumstances) and my car headlight is finally going to get fixed.