First off, if you don't know that reference (see title), look it up.
Secondly:
The past couple of weeks have been CRAZY.
I can't believe this month is almost over.
At the beginning of the month I journeyed with a bus full of youth through a couple provinces to go to the National Youth Gathering (NYG). It was absolutely incredible, and I was just so blessed to get the unbelievable opportunity of serving there. I have some amazing stories, and some moments that are near and dear to my heart. There were heartwarming moments, hilarious ones, some that were slightly to very embarrassing, and everything else you can think of. It also served as a huge affirmation for me that I am on the right path at this point in my life. I pray that I will be able to do what God has in store for me, and if this kind of work continues to be it I just can't imagine how my life is going to be (not that I can really imagine it anyways).
The next gathering is in three years, God willing, and if I am not on one of my internships at that point, I definitely plan on applying to serve again.
I was away for almost a week, and returned on a Wednesday. That Friday things ere made official, and I as able to receive a wonderful gift from a member of our family, which was a trip home. I left on the Sunday, and stayed until the following Sunday. While I was there I got the wonderful opportunity of helping out with VBS Adevnture Camp at my home church, which I could go on about forever, also. It was such a blessing to be able to be home for a week and see some of my family. It was a very busy week, but such a blessing to have that opportunity. I also was able to be there for my mum's 54th birthday, which was a wonderful time. The three of us went out, and the waiter brought over this giant piece of cheesecake with a humongous sparkler sticking out of it. She was mortified, obviously, and my sister just about flew out of the restaurant full speed ahead, but it was such a wonderful addition to our night. We went for a drive to a close-by town afterwards, intending to get some scrumptious ice cream, but we were all too full for that. We did, however, get to go for a lovely walk by the river, and I got some wonderful pictures of nature and some touristy things - things the town was celebrating, etc.
It was great to have some time with just the three of us. I had mixed feelings about going home, but I was so glad to have had this week with everyone, and to see how things have changed. Some things haven't, of course, but many things have - especially between us. That was something I quite enjoyed seeing. My mum's also on board with what I'm doing no, it seems, and even though I'm not sure she understands it fully, I'm glad she can be supportive about it and tone down the negative thoughts.
I got to have some fun with my sister while I was there, too. Mum's probably going to have to retrain her, but I mean, what good is it to have a sister who lives far away if she can't come home and teach you some stuff? Besides, eating ice cream out of the tub, pouring juice into your mouth without it touching the jug (can't get in trouble because you didn't "drink out of it"), and eating out of pie and cheesecake plates while making it look like you used a knife are simply life skills.
It's not like I do that kind of stuff all the time - hardly ever, actually - but it's hard to find things to do with my sister because we don't get to connect much, and it's not like we can really spend time alone, even when I am home. So coming up with crazy things just ends up being the way, and we laugh, and they laugh at me, and that's just kind of how it goes ahah
The week went by extremely fast (even though the weather was EXTREMELY awful), and next thing you know I was at the airport again coming back to home. A few hours passed and Monday was already starting.
This week has been crazy, too, and of course, coming back has continued to teach me many lessons. It's almost like going back to my mum's as a break for lesson-learning, except I know that isn't true, either. Yet, here I am again, full-swing, and in over my head. But it's okay. I'm told that this is all part of the process - not that I'm happy about that, but I mean...if you can't spend your life learning...you just stand still...don't you?
I don't know, maybe I'll look back and regret that thought later...it just kind of... came out. It could be for the better, though.
Amongst other things, my last class of this four-month stretch began this week. It's going to be a doozie, that's for sure. I have an exam this coming Monday, one the first Friday following, and then a 50% final (I know...gross) the following Friday. Just thinking about that makes me want to vomit...mostly because I have no idea what he could possibly be testing on this Monday, as it feels like we haven't learned anything (yes, it's one of those classes... #yuck). That brings us to the end of the first week of August, which you'd think would be the point where I could cheer and slow down...nope, not yet. That Saturday I'm going to most likely be helping out with some things for the choir camp I am working at, which starts that Sunday and runs to the following Saturday. The entire week I will be living with kids and helping with the choir camp doing various duties. I'm actually pretty excited to be a camp counselor - it's sure to be great fun.
Once that finishes, at the moment I technically have a break until the beginning of September, but I have some hours to put in for something else, so I probably won't be "break"ing too much. It'll be nice to have a break from classes for a couple of weeks, though.
I'm hoping to finally get my tattoo done once I get paid from camp, which I'm pretty excited about. I've been sitting on it since February, so I'm just ready to get it no - yay monies ahah
Alright, well, I could continue to gap your ear off about a million things, but I won't. More for another time...eventually.
Have a wonderful night all,
God Bless! :)
