Hey all! So it's been over a month, wow, so lame. I haven't even been online in almost three weeks though so please forgive me. The last time I wrote was just after valentines day! wow, so much as happened, it's unreal. I don't even know where to start!
I don't think I've mentioned all the God stuff that's been going down, so I'll write about that! umm... I really don't know how to explain this all to you, but God is so amazing. I know I have alot of friends who are going to disagree and think this is crazy and not understand, and honestly, I don't know what to say to you guys, because I really think I know what your going to say/think after reading this. Doesn't matter, I'll just write it and if you think I'm crazy we'll have to have a phone date (I just got internet this evening so you can call my VOIP phone now for free... woohoo!). So God has been showing me alot of stuff lately! I had a really crazy night probably the week end after I wrote my last blog, and I'm not going to go into alot of detail on here, but God is really changing me alot. He's been teaching me about my value and about how He REALLY created me to be. He made me to be a certain way and through all my hurts and insecurities that go along with living, I have turned into someone that I'm not actually. Not saying there's no value in those things, I learned so much and really try to use that knowledge, it's just more like I'm becoming bolder, for example, now that I'm more concerned with what God thinks about me etc.
I feel like everything about me is changing. My whole mindset is different, I'm seeing things in a brand new light. It's seriously super intense, you guys can't even fathom what is going on in my head these days. And I think alot of people are in the same boat, I was talking with two girls today and we were sharing how we can't even believe that someone can change so much in only two months or so. I really needed this, it's intense, I love it.
What else? I really love the people. It's an environment where you are constantly being encouraged and people genuinely love you. The no dating rule is actually such an amazing idea when it comes right down to it. I thought it was kinda weird and it didn't really apply to me because I have a freaking amazing and sexy boyfriend that I'm crazy over, but it makes life WAY WAY less awkward for everyone. Everyone is completely free to say anything they want and there is no worries about how it's taken or who likes who (I mean there are a few that you can tell it's something more, but even that isn't awkward for anyone). We all just hang out and tell each other how talented and awesome we are and it's great! I seriously want to be a Brazilian though. I think I seriously think about legally trading my race all the time! haha! Brazilian's are just the best! They are so good looking, everyone is so friendly, they all kiss everyone, nothing is awkward, everything is funny, and their food is to die for! The Brazilian kissing thing has defiantly rubbed off on everyone (just the girls don't worry babe). We always kiss each other, like alot, but it's awesome! (not inappropriately all you crazy people out there, just on the cheek and stuff).
The beach is awesome! I love the beach! And I love downtown, and I love the harbours. This city is just so great! I don't think I'll ever get over it! There's a video on facebook that my friend made and it's just of us marveling at this place WE LIVE IN! AH! We live here, it's so amazing!
Everyone is starting to really settle into their groups, but all intermingle, I don't think anyone is completely stuck to one group, which is so refreshing. I find London (don't get mad) so clichey (spelling?). It's hard to get out of the groups. There are groups and I don't think that's a problem, there's certain people that I'll tell things that I don't tell everyone, but that's just being smart (I think) but we all love each other and get along and hang out and we don't not not invite anyone. I mostly hang out with my roommate that I love so much! Stephanie! She's amazing, so beautiful and fun and awesome! Jasmine and Breanna are probably my besties here! I love them. Breanna reminds me alot of my Nessy, sort of a similar intensity, just in different ways. Jasmine is so funny, the cutest girl ever, so crazy! She has so many hidden talents it's kinda hilarious! So OCD though! Really really organized and she just loves her lists! But so fun and I love her! The Guys are amazing to! seriously there are a few guys I want to match up with some of you people but they might read this, and that would be awkward!
JEN AND MADY YOU GUYS NEED TO COME HERE FOR SCHOOL! Jenny - the social justice side is insanely intense, you would be blown away, and your heart will probably break everyday! Good thing God is so good, He can hold it together for you. Pansta - the TV and directing is actually super fun/intense. I got to be on a camera recently (I hate to brag but we had a guest director and after I went back into to the TV room and we were all getting debriefed and he was like 'whoever was on camera two, I respect you' IT WAS MY FIRST TIME!! *cheers*). Anyways, it was really fun, really intense, but fun! You would love it! And you could be a vocal major if you wanted and do TV as well, sorta volunteer-esk and you obviously learn more if you do it, but you could do that!
Hmm... Colour is on right now! It's a huge humanitarian conference! So amazing! It was last weekend wednesday-sunday and we had to serve from 6-10 everyday! so intense! This week it's a little different! The first years at the city campus are doing 'be the change', so we get to actually go out and make a difference! So we did that all day today! I was on a team that was cleaning and re-painting this youth home thing, it is so run down and dirty and nasty. I think it's kinda sorta like a juvy, it's run by the police, but I think kids go there like after school and stuff, mostly 'troubled' youth. So we spent the whole day painting it today!
I met my neighbours finally! I organized a day where I really tried to get all the students in my building to meet their neighbours! I don't think alot of people did it, but I did and I'm so glad! I'm usually quite shy (God is shaking that outta me) so it was a big deal, but me and my roomy baked banana muffins and stuff and took them over! They knew we were college students because alot of people move in and out of this apartment, but they are sweet!! The husband is a hobby photographer, so he invited me over for coffee sometime and he's going to teach me about my camera and stuff. He also just gave me these beautiful big photo's on nice paper and everything, of the harbour. He brought them over later, said his family loved the cupcakes! lol! So good! (Such a brazilian thing to say 'so good!').
Anyways, I don't know what else to say! I'm in a band! Super fun. It's for my tut. We have to preform for my music excellence class! It's so crazy though! We're doing a jazz version of wonderwall!!! woohoo!!! Our drummer (who is the sickest drummer EVER and all the other bands should be jealous) is going to record it on his mac so we can put it up, cuz it's going to be sick! Can't wait! I still love all my classes! And my tuts, my tut instructors are sweet! my music one, Hannah, is so freaking talented! She played for us, I wanted to die! She can play pretty much everything! It's amazing!
This is getting long again! Don't hate me! Love you all! Please say hi even if i don't respond, I just get really overwhelmed when I havn't been online in 3 weeks and theres so much going one, but i still really appreciate it and love it and love you! It'll be better now I promise!
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I really do miss you all!!! I miss people that know me! But God is good and is an amazing comforter, and provider! I love you guys, so much! You really don't know what you've got till it's gone!
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