HK Here We Come...

Ok. So. This is what I saw before I raced crazily out of the car to run to see my friend star in the musical Annie. I was late, but HAD to stop and capture this. Wow.

GLORY

AND AGAIN...

Charlies Angels - Trud, Prue, Sue, Rue & Loo. HOT

Kate, Luc, Julesy & Me

Labour Day Barbie with the crew...

Dawsons Creek shot...

Love my Granny:)

And again the glory.

Some of the gang...

Good one Pils.

Ah - as you do.

My Nanny and her sister. Isn't that the cutest thing ever.

The chicks on my birthday :)


So YES it's 12 sleeps til the Planetshakers Band head to Hong Kong shores for the Youth Alpha Conference...along with Tim Hughes, I am sooooooo pumped!!! Just a quick trip, in and out, but I am SO blessed to be able to come!!!

Life is good la.

Wintery today...but I got my new boots on so it's all good:)

And again..."Why God...Why?"

This is kind of an old post, but I have decided to re-post it. An interesting question was posed to me not long ago...if my friend's broken bone is healed instantly...surely the people who are crying out to God to end hunger could be fed and taken care of. Surely He could do it?

So why doesn't he?

Ok...well I'll give you MY take on it ok:) Ok so this is probably THE most common question God gets asked. Why hunger? Why poverty? Why desperate people living in need? Why death? Why would you ALLOW these things to happen? Cant He just fix it if He's the creator of the Universe?

OK. Well the truth is...it kills Him to see His children living like this. Yes He created us and yes He hates seeing His babies in pain. But it comes down to this...it's our fault.

It says in Genesis 3 that He created this earth for US (humans) to be rulers with complete dominion over it, but all we needed to do was obey Him. Eve was tempted by the devil, grabbed the apple and ate it after God told her not to...and because of this disobedience, eternity was altered.

From her tiny decision, every human that has ever walked the face of the earth has been and will be affected by it. It's why we are like we are. It's why the world is like it is...

...Searching. Not satisfied. Always looking for the next big thing. Always wanting more. And not sure why or what is controlling it.

It is our choice how we live, He gave us all free will. So the moment we chose to "live life our own way", without Him, His hands, as ruler and controller of this earth, were tied. Sure He created this earth, but because of this act of disobedience, the power has gone to another force, who clearly has a powerful position on this earth...and God has had no choice but to stand back and here we see the world as it is today.

As it says in Isaiah 55:9 - "His ways are higher, His thoughts are greater" - now, we dont know His purposes, but I do know for sure and I can testify 100% that in all things my God works for the GOOD for those that love and trust Him.

So why does He do some things and not others? Why some people and not others? Seriously, who knows. But Christianity is based on faith. My belief is in a Saviour who is REAL. In a God whose tangible touch I have actually felt. In a man who walked the earth, was crucified on a cross for my sin, and was raised 3 days later, this belief is based on faith. Belief in a book that was written thousands of years ago but is still living and relevant to my life as I read it each morning, is based on faith...

...and so is God's power to act. In His time.

Everything He does, He does with a purpose. And a plan. And His plans for us are greater than we could ever ask or imagine.

In our minds this world is out of control and God is a harsh God just sitting up there watching down on everyone and not doing anything about it. The truth is - His hands are tied in terms of His overall rulership of the earth, because we have said "no thanks, don't want your help". But He does have the power to change things...if and when we ASK Him.

SO...He can and will do things, in His own time...this world is a messed up and crazy place, and He has His plans for it. But it now depends on us. Do we really want His help? Really? Or do we want to continue doing it "on our own?". It's a tough question but it is reality.

Think about it.

So that's my view on "why God lets bad things happen"...you can take it or leave it:) Bless ya...

Stir it up.

It's black, it's white...it's tough for you to get by...

Yes these are MJ (aka Michael Jacko) lyrics...one of the songs I am performing at the World Vision Benefit Concert next Monday night Official Ticketmaster site. Planetshakers Benefit Concert Supporting World Vision tickets Athenaeum Theatre One Melbourne, VIC, Directions, seating chart.. I just think of Macauley Culkin when I hear it though, cos he was in the film clip...Anywayyyy...had dress rehearsal with full run through tonight (including moon walks, tilted sequinned hats and high pitched Michael Jackson style yelling from Ashleigh and myself) - very fun. Can I just say I am TRES excited about next week!!!! All proceeds go to World Vision too which is even better. "I'm a Survivor I'm not gon give up..." Hmmmmm. Love a bit of Beyonce.

So I have been a litttttle busy of late. Yes indeedy. Started my new job at Shakers last week (yes yes very exciting!) as Promotions Coordinator. SO COOL...I'm just constantly in hysterics at the whole situation really. 5 years ago I decided marketing wasn't for me and wrote it off as a career option...but now, just over a week in, my teeth are more than sunk into this puppy. Full steam ahead; national conference in just 4 weeks, visual merchandising, and radio & sponsorship campaigns across 5 states that have had me enthralled all week...flatter than chat but I love every second:) God is so funny...all the time he knew. Cracks me up that I am working in this field again, the industry I studied so hard to fit into 6 years ago, wondering why I wasn't passionate about promoting a chocolate bar, but now it's different. So different.

This cause is so much greater.

3rd last Internship Discipleship meeting tomorrow morning - we have our last meeting on Dec 20th - WAHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHh...so sad la. But then...at the same time, so exciting. Gearing up to THE most full on time of the year...Connnnnnnnference:) Jan 2 - 16. No one will sleep. A wink. Actually more like Dec 27 - Jan 16. Ha ha ha. But it's a small price to pay to see 25,000 kids and adults come to see and understand the mighty power of their Maker face to face. To witness people get breakthrough in their lives. To see people healed in front of my eyes.

Hello SIDEPOINT - just a little "som'n som'n" for those who are skeptical about the power OF GOD... OK. Church Sunday night. My friend's broken leg GOT healed. Healed. Instantly. Stop it!!! She broke it last week, Sunday night God heals her and she's JUMPING on it. As in JUMPING.

Incredible.

I just love seeing broken lives transformed. My life before was not incomplete because of friends or family, nor do I have regret for those years because of friendships or people - I had (and still have) the best friends and an amazing family, but I was torn apart inside. And after years of fighting depression and searching high and low for 'meaning' in my life, there was nothing that could fulfil me...until I had the revelation that Jesus Christ died to wash me clean, and that he put me here on this earth for a purpose: to share with others the place where I found this freedom.

Yeah yeah.

Ok, some other background information on me. I'm still living in Pleasantville with Mum, Dad & Katie. You know those Christmas tree light/Chevvy Chase house streets - that is my street. Oh yes. That's right. BBQs and kids riding their bikes, complete with Mr Whippy van cruising the street. You don't understand how excited I am about this coming month. Oh dear :):)


I love this. Love.

And I love kids. How funny are they. I was reading a story to my 3 year old class today (3 more weeks of juggling 2 jobs - Hallelujah) and right in the middle of my pause (and actually often at the SAME time as words are coming out of my mouth) one of them will just look up at the ceiling and come out with a "*sigh* d'you know that I have Incredibles DVD and my Dad can drive really really fast". Um. Ok. And the relevance to the story on 'whales' would be?!! Classic! I just laugh! I just think sometimes we need to be more like kids - chill out and play like they do. Sometimes easier said than done...

Ok time to go to SLEEPPPPPPPPPPP now. But just quickly...bummed I missed a Mentone Girls Grammar reunion lunch Sunday...totally shattered - I've decided I want there to be more weddings, I love catching up with everyone every weekend or two!!!!!! Hoping for some quality catchups in the next week or so. Ya ya.

Right. Better get to bed as it's currently 1:45am. Eek. Why. WHY am I not asleep.

PS - 3 sleeps til Summer.

PPS - Decorate a Christmas Tree for me in the Windy City Janey!!!!

PPPS - if you're reading what date are you due Jods?

PPPPS - will put pictures up soon:)

Stir it up.

Goosebumps

Anyway...back to goosebumps. This is what I felt run over my entire body when I heard Jimmy Needham. Oh my.


Check him out...www.myspace.com/jimmyneedham

"...Can I sing about my Maker
and have you not roll your eyes
can I weep about my Saviour
and the way He died
I know it don't make sense
to those who ride the fence
but I'm sold out to Christ..."

He's from Texas. Blues. Soul. Acousticy & VERY funky sound. Awesome vocals. His passion flows through every note he sings and beat he plays. Lyrically he's clearly inspired by a faith greater than himself...

How good is passionate. Mmmm. Love.

Speaking of passion...


This is the new album from The Vine - the best church in HK:) Ok I am a little biased, but this music IS awesome. And the Doco included shows footage of the amazing "special feature" water show in the dance performance ;);) Awesome. So impressive. Love it. Guys you have outdone yourself...cant wait for Volume II:) He he...no presh.

This is the link for one eighty - The Vine's Young Adults Ministry. Check it...one_eighty Nice work Dezman. I reckon that was the fastest website ever to go up...he he:):)


Took this at the beach other night. Bit of awesomeness.


Heidi, Anna, Vetty (Happy Birthday Diana!) & Moi after the Planetshakers Vision Night @ Fed Square last week...hot.

Just got back from a dinner with all the Creative Interns & Pastors @ Planetshakers...just loving being part of this church. I just laugh. My bro gave me Shakers CDs when I left for HK and I threw them in my bag without a thought. And now with only 6 weeks of Internship to go...I must say this year has literally CHANGED my life. Bible College is sweet too. Love it. Assignments are awesome. Even if I do have 7:) I have to choose 3 leadership styles we've learnt about and write on how I'll use them in the future. Hello. How cool. Cannot wait to write la.

The Intern Ladies.


Me, Bec & Jess in the "The Dungeon" aka the Shakers Creative Department.



Kel & Scott's Wedding was beautiful the other week - right on the beach in Beaumaris...PERFECT day for it:):) For some reason my computer is not uploading pics...grrr. So in the mean time...

Kel looking hot.

Kel's dress looking amazing.

Kel & Scott looking CO CUTEEE!!!

OK. Watch this space.

Kel & Ollie's last weekend was stunning also.


How cute are THEY.
Pouring with rain all day...Boxy had a word to the big G-Man upstairs and He sorted it out:)


Perfect blue sky and pink sunset by late afternoon. Thank you GOD ;)

Ok. So this is hilarious.

High School Musical.

This movie is so bad it is funny. Cringe factor is probably 8 on a scale of 1-10. I watched it once before a few months back. Then we watched it at a BBQ last night @ Ellen's. Oh my goodness. For those who have not seen it, it is quite a laugh. "Gotta getcha head in the game" The soundtrack is stellar.

Speaking of "Stellar". How cool is that name for a tee shirt brand. It’s my friend Ash’s brand. Tres tres cool. Or alternatively in Cantonese...ho ho geng ah ;)


The chicks @ my friend Dan's party the other night

Had rehearsal for World Vision Benefit concert this morning. Fundraiser is on Dec 4 and I am so excited. Get to sing lots which is very fun.


How amazing is this image. Took it down the Mornginton Pensinsula a while back. Love the colour.


Ah yes. This is me playing a few toooons @ pre Internship Discipleship the other night:) Ha ha.

Birthday shout out: Happy Birthday to Baz for Saturday!!!!! Hope you had a lovely weekend!:):)

6 weeks til Malaysia. TRULLLLLLLLLLY ASSSSSSIA. And yes I have my appointment next week with the Passport office to renew.

Mental note to self: DON'T send passport home in luggage 1 week before leaving a country. Hmmm.

www.myspace.com/nataliebox

Yes. I have succumb to the space.

It's coming...

Summer. How GOOD is this. Seriously. I know I have been so slack and haven't written for ages. I will write soon. I really will. Really.

Loving Summer. And it's not even Summer yet. Bring it on.

This one goes out to Baz...

Isn't it funny how you go through life, friends come and go...but then no matter how long the time apart is, months or even years, when you get around your old friends again, I'm talking great childhood/high school friends, the time just fades away and it feels like you're back in high school again:)

With a plethora of weddings at the mo, I've been catching up with the Grammar Girls on a regular basis, (and also some additions, namely my new friend Baz) and I absolutely love it. Being in HK for 2 and a half years, and despite the awesome technology we have these days, it just doesn't cut it really...I mean, we all know, friendships take A LOT of effort. But having said that, it's so worth it when you sit down and have some QCs (quality chats)...and for me, to be a part of my friends lives in a greater capacity than text messages and emails means a lot to me.

Of late I have been intruiged by a particular thought: how our minds think is one truly fascinating thing. Oh YES YES YES. I mean, I believe we were all created and designed uniquely, fearfully and wonderfully made; and from this unfathomably unique creation we call our human body, stems not only an individual outer appearance, but also a 'one of a kind' thought process by which we view all things in this world. It's actually frying my brain just thinking about the complexity of it all right now.

But...although I know what I believe, I also respect what other people believe. So, to be able to have crazy and in-depth discussions with friends, whilst gaining an understanding of their belief systems, is truly amazing and I absolutely love it.

Was driving home earlier...it's a full moon tonight, and ah yes...and I was sitting at the traffic lights STARING. Just looking up at it at it's perfectly symmetrical 'face'. HOW COOL IS THE MOON?! So awesome. Creation, the moon, the planets, the weather, the tides coming in and going out, the stars, the constellations that we will never know about, the growth and explosion of a flower from a bud, a tree from a seed, a sunset tonight that seriously looked like it had been coloured in with a pale pink crayon. Too cool.

Yes I know you are all thinking...here goes Nat again with her "freaky nature obsession" but come on...dudes...the earth is hanging on nothing.

So I will continue along the path of thinking out loud, and tell you all what I've been pondering lately: the concept of wisdom. Like as in, where it stems from. And how I can get more of it. Ha ha. Yes I know I AM being deep here, but hey...deep is fun sometimes. So yeah, back to wisdom. What does it consist of and where can it be found? Where does understanding dwell? Some say within us? Some say in books...I believe it was tried and tested at the beginning of time, laid out with the other foundations of this earth and is readily available in chunks and handfuls for anyone to grab if we seek it properly. So that's my mission right now...to get me some more of the stuff.

Rewind: Planet Worship Conference was awesome the other week, a great opportunity for other churches' leadership and worship teams to come and be imparted to by some of the worlds' greatest preachers and worship leaders...just being a part of it all was just mindblowing. To think of all I've done this year makes me laugh. No not laugh, just smile:) It was such an honour and privilege, and seeing our Pastors work tirelessly day after day, giving their all so we could be that little bit more inspired...just incredible. And being entrusted with running the entire conference was quite a big thing, but we pulled it off:) But not in our own strength...there were many many times where things almost went crazy, but...miraculously, every time we were saved. Oh my goodness faith is a powerful thang.

Bizarre Melbourne moment: Last Wednesday - 30 degrees, Thursday - 18 and raining. Gotta love it.

So side point, I'm looking after 2 gorgeous little boys at the moment...Matthew & Christopher...who seem to have the same obsession with my camera as me:) seriously - OBSESSED! Maybe when we do the letter "C" in my Kinder class I should teach them about CAMERAS and take a few snaps.

OK...it's beddie byes now...

...but for the person who asked me the other day what "amazed" me about the God I serve...

I believe there is a God out there who, if we call to Him, WILL answer us and tell us great and unsearchable things we do not know. He knows and understands the depths of our heart and LONGS to give us immeasurably more than we could ever ask or imagine.

Everyday I am BLOWN away by His greatness, and find myself daily being brought to tears from the sheer joy of this salvation...so if you can say that you are also knocked off your feet day in and day out by something you believe in...let's catch up for coffee soon cos I wanna hear all about it...:):)

Peace out guys...stir it up:)

xxx

And so they meet again...:)

From HK to KL to Melbs...The Super Seven meet again...:) The chicks @ Kelby's Hen's Dinner last Sat:) 2 sleeps til the wedding now!!!

How good is Spring. Ah love it. Sun piercing into my eyes whilst driving at 6:30am instead of driving in the dark!! Perfecto! Love how it doesn't get dark at like 5:30pm anymore...it's just the "feeeeeeeeeeeel" of Summer coming...

Had sushi for lunch with Katie today. On hols so was nice to actually RELAX for a few minutes and catch up with my sister, rather than chatting in the bathroom at night. She had her dance performance last night - I was just watching her in awe thinking, that is my little sister...after a year of preaching the Word via music and dance all through Europe last year...she has been busting her butt training so she can get back out there and do it again:) So proud of you Kass:)

Love flip flops. Havaianas I reckon the dude who invented havianas, Mr Havaiana, would just be LLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLOVING life right now. Nice idea mate.

Cant wait for daylight savings la!!!! I missed the Aussie Summer last year so I am highly excited about being involved this year. Sat in the glorious 24 degree sunshine yesterday doing homework then did ALL my lesson planning for Term 4. Yes yes I am very proud of myself. Surrooooouuuuunded myself with paper, glue, feathers, glitter, lambs wool - I felt like Lincraft had just exploded in my lap. He he:) So I'm all excited now:)

Our Hens Day surprise! Horse & Carriage...yay!
How romantic..
The venue...gorgeous outdoor terrace Madame Brussels in Bourke St...gorg!
Janey & Nat being morons...

Sitting filling in at Shakers reception the other day thinking of all the random reception jobs I've ever done in my life and hated. What a classic. I really have temped my way around the world. I think back and crack up. If I had have known then I'd be doing this now...I probably would have breathed a sigh of relief instead of stressing my head off for 4 years searching for meaning in my life, worrying about my purpose and how I was going to make it big as a famous rock star. Oh dear. Strugs. Thank you Lord for saving me.

Anyway...where was I. Oh yes. Reception. The other day though, LOVED IT! I could hear the pastors from the front desk...in their prayer meeting...it continues to inspire me day after day how passionate they all are. I remember seeing them on DVDs and hearing them on CDs and having this perception of them in my mind; being so amazed at their gifts and talents and how they have used them for God, and wondering if they really were that "caring" and "genuine" in person. Let me reassure you. They are:) Man I am blessed.

The chicks at Dave & Lucy's wedding last weekend...stylin!
Hello. Beautiful.
Cinderally Lucy:) CO CUTE!
Julesy, Luc & Me:)
Catty, Emmy & Me at the Sydney Aquarium
Hello how cool is this?
NYE 2004...so long ago la
Shakers Malaysia 2005...less than 3 months til we leave for this years' conference/mission trip!

Yessssssssssssssssssssss. 8 more sleeps til Planet Worship Planetshakers - the coolest & most funky Praise & Worship Conference EVERRRR. 3 days of inspirational teaching and awesome worship...not that I dont feel like I get that every week - seriously at Shakers, every week feels like conference. We are so so so incredibly blessed to have such awesome men and women of God, who are on super-super-high-demand all over the world, personally bringing us life-changing messages week after week. I seriously pray I dont EVER get complacent.

So at the moment we are busy being "creative" interns...helping with set design and basically making the place look "pretty" for conference. This is just a taste. Preparing us for Planetshakers conference of 8,000 @ Vodafone Arena in January.

Who May Ascend? GrapeVINE This is the live worship album produced by my dear dear friends at the Vine in Hong Kong. Guys...just wanted to say - I am SO proud of you. It's funny, cos being here now, I understand fully (as opposed to...'hmmm, I guess it takes a while to put an album together') what is involved in planning for, recording, producing, mixing, mastering an album...well I'm sure I dont even understand fully, but anyway...I wanted to say congrats and that I'm extremely proud of you guys, esp you Tom...and I cant wait to hear it:) I'm your no. 1 fan in Oz land:):)

Alrighty then...I'm off to catch 40 winks, well probably 20 as it's pretty late and I have to be up in about 5 hours...nice one. So techincally I could say my friend Kel is getting married tomorrow! Eek. How exciting!

Fattoria Bassetto - Photo gallery This is a place I stayed in Tuscany 6 years ago with my friend Pen...ah beloved Fattoria Basseto. Bike rides, gorgeous rolling hills, staying up way too late playing cards in the massive old kitchen...lots of memories. Love it:)

Railay Bay Resort, Krabi Thailand, provide comfort accommodation with special rates. Ah sweeeeeeet Thailand. How I miss thee. I will return!

BERKLEE | Berklee College of Music. Ok this is a whole other Blog. Berklee. Ah. And I smile:) Fulfilling my dream to go here was one of the most amazing things I've done. I used to have this picture on my wall, of the clock BERKLEE | Summer Programs and tell myself that one day I would STAND in front of it...and when I got there, I called Mum from that pay phone you can see there:) Ha ha. Love.

I have a passion for travelling. And I have always loved this world in it's entirety...every land unique. Every culture so diverse. Every language so beautiful. Every destination different from the one before. No two creatures, plants or stars the same. Yup. Love this world.

But what I love more than anything NOW is that I am friends with the dude who CREATED it.

Here's to travelling ;)

Cabin crew prepare for take off

Peace out man. How cute is my neice...

FRIDAY MORNING 8:30am...
Sitting here at Melbourne Airport once again. Sydney bound. It’s been so long since I’ve been here. Well. 5 months. That is long for me. Ha ha. I have traveled every 3 months for the past three years, so 5 months is a large amount of time to be in one place! Ah airports. Aeroplanes waiting at the gate. Check in counters. People in suits rushing off to meetings interstate grabbing a coffee on the way. Bookshops that you would never normally be so excited about, but since you are about to be whisked away somewhere…you venture in, full of “holiday” thoughts. Coffee shops with the aroma of a fresh brew and bakeries permeating that “bread smell” :) Love it. Swarms of travelers grabbing a snack before hearing their boarding call. Surf shops full of customers pondering last minute purchases. Music pumping. So familiar. So nice. I love airports.

Some people hate them. Some people are indifferent. LOVE them. For so many different reasons. Watching people coming and going from a million different places, wondering where they are off too or coming from today. The excitement in the air at an airport is unlike anywhere else, (well second of course to the feeling of chatting to the Creator of the universe as He adds another star to the night sky…) So, as I was saying that feeling of anticipation, of readiness and expectation, cos normally the hours, days leading up to departure are incomprehensibly crazy, and you just get to the airport and just…breathe. Ha ha. Which is ALWAYS the case for me!! I always seem to have a million gazillion things on, even up to the last hours…such was the case last night. My car had to be towed last week, so I’m driving Dad’s car. Last night after a full day of teaching, I’m fanging to the Kids Conference I was helping with…Dad’s car dies. On a hill. I roll. Down the hill. Turn the wheel into Swan off Burnley and bam straight into a car space. Nice. Wait for a cab. Nothing. Time passes. Finally I get someone to come pick me up. Conference goes awesome – God moves incredibly (reminding me that my car problems are alllllllll irrelevant really) then get a lift back to my car. Oh dear. Call RACV. Wait. They come. I need a tow truck. Wait. Towed home. Meet dad at mechanics & he drives me home. Now I have to pack! Ha ha. Thank you Lord for your strength! Seriously, what a crack up.

The pillow was so sweet when my head hit it let me tell you. Up at 6am. Send a few emails. Drive here to the airport, check-in and BAM. Here I sit in the glorious morning sunshine looking out as planes reverse, pull in, land and take off. And I smile. The things that used to get to me just dont seem to anymore…this life is temporal. And for those who want it, there is something so so much better to look forward to...

...Life with JC is sweet. Highly recommend it. Nothing has and ever will compare to the joy. Oh my the JOY. TM. Too much. Almost incomprehensible and definately indescribable, you just gotta try it.

So I type this, with a quickened heartbeat full of excitement, no phone and loving it, laughing at the events of the last 24 hours, and in anticipation of what my awesome God has in store for me this weekend :)


Biggest cutie ever.

TUESDAY NIGHT 11:48pm...
So that was that! Got back from Sydney last night…had THE best weekend ever:) 24 degrees and sunny. Love Sydders. Spent 4 glorious days with Catrina (sis) and Emily (niece)…blue sky, warm air, insert into the picture harbour bridge, opera house, picnic in botanical gardens along with crazy bat chasing and cactus spotting. Continuing on with lunch in the sunshine at Darling Harbour, people watching for hours on end, watching the sun set over the entire city in Bondi whilst chowing on falafel pitas with Kaz, blending in with the tourists whilst chilling harbour-side with gelatis as Em chases seagulls and imitates lions in the process ☺ Was truly a great weekend.


Yo wassup homy.

Churched it up Sunday morning @ Hillsong City…Em and I donned the curls as she checked out Hillsong Kids and I the 11:30 service (1 of 7 services on a weekend – hello). Youth Pastors Andy and Phil brought an awesome word on relationships, absolutely hilarious…you know when you are hearing something and thinking…I am so meant to be here at this point in time. Yup. One of those defining moments. Missed Planetshakers like CRAZY though…had serious withdrawals Sunday night as I sat watching ‘Australian Idol’ :):) But was quite a cack watching the debacle with “George Bec” – good luck to him…thanks for the laughs George…classic mate. But it was just proof to me that church is not about a building, comfort zones, or how many people are there, church is about coming to worship God in His house and I was so blessed to be able to do that.


HOTTIES!

So back into my crazy life here…studied til all hours last night, up @ the crack for work this morning followed by internship and vocal lessons and then home to do another 4 hours of study – yeah yeah…and I am about to hit the hay as I have to be up at 6am…gotta love 7:30am tutorials:):)


Sunrise out my living room window the other morning.


Hello. Who dat? ANNA I MISS YOU...come backkkkkkkkkkkkkk!

WEDNESDAY NIGHT...
It's 9:10pm and I am sitting here in the Shakers office listening to some of the Malaysian girls chatting away in the next room...so nice! Reminding me of Honkers. Busy day today...getting stuff ready for conference...still 5 months away, but I am so excited! Internship was A-MAZ-ING this morning. Ps Mike nailed it yet again...preached on hearing the Word...not just hearing it but hearing it. Exodus 17. Numbers 20. Oh Moses. What were you thinking. Who would have thought 2 scenes would turn out so differently. Ha. Love the Word. Remembering reading the same scripture (Psalm 46) when I was a teenager, and reading it now and being FREAKED out by the power and the passion it still has, only relevant to me right where I am today.


Anna & Me being fangers:)

Buzz buzz

Good ol' Sydney harbour
Fun timmmmmmessssssss:)


Sorrento front beach

Oh my. Glory:)

Shakers chicks

Peace Nanna
Ngor tzau la yee gar, fan ok la, ngor ho gwoy ah (I’m off now, going home, very tired la!)

4 sleeps til Dave and Lucy’s wedding…this is SO the year of weddings! Kel and Scott in a few weeks, followed by Kel and Ollie, then Ben and Suki in HK aiya!!!! Ho geng ah! (cool!)

Tom…don’t keep me in suspense la…where can I buy CD la?!?!

If you read this Tari-girl I am thinking of you...:) Love you xxx

Stir it up.