Sunday, August 29, 2010

New New New


It has been so long since I've written in here that I feel like I should be having some sort of reuniting ceremony with this blog! I guess I just didn't feel the urge to post anything over the past month, which saddens me slightly but life indeed does go on. There have been weeks of mourning and sadness, and then weeks overflowing with rejoycing and love and freedom.
Lately I've been thinking about how much time and freedom there is in my life. Apart from the commitments I have at C3 and Primal along with connect groups and such, I have a relitavely high amount of spare time in my life. For instance, if someone were to call me up right now and ask if I wanted to come to the beach (not likely in this weather no!) I would most definitely have the time to accept such an invitation.
However I have been wondering what it would be like timewise when I do get married a few years down the track (nothing like the power of optimism!) Will all free time leave me! Will I feel like I don't have any time at all? I believe that such a statement isn't entirely accurate. Yes things would be busy, butthe happiness and joy (I think :) ) that comes with bring married I believe would definitely help in that respect. Oh yipes, I'm speaking in riddles! I don't think this blog is going to be all that structured to be honest. What I'm trying to say is that I love the free time I have right now, but I know that there will be a day where that free time perhaps will no longer be so vast.
Continuing on the subject of marriage one day, I revised my "list". I first heard about these magical lists when I started coming to Primal. These lists include the qualities that your ideal partner would possess. Mine included neccessities such as: "doesn't tower over me" and "loves God" "Isn't afraid to be a man" Yeah, among others of course. The idea of having a list like this seems a great one to me because it means you're going to be on the lookout for the person who truly suits YOU. It wont be a person who is inconsiderate of you, they will love you with all their heart! And with any luck, they will love God with all their heart and follow God in that respect.
It's funny how important something like height comes into the equation when looking for a prospective partner. Of course, being 5'1, it becomes Very important. That's because I don't want to feel like a midget whilst being married. But the question that invades my mind is, what if the ideal husband for me who is perfect in every way and ticks off all the boxes except for the height one, what if God wants me to be with a guy who is very tall? This puzzles me a lot. Although I get the feeling that God knows what's best for me and would take my list into account. That being, if the list is qualities that God wants in a husband for me.

I feel I've gone on and on!

Time to change the subject just a bit.

It is still very much on my heart to play music, and musicians like this I like a lot!

Mgmt are amazing and ideally one day I will see them live. Their experimental lyrics and psychidelia are what make my day!
Of course I <3 many more bands in many different types of genres but Mgmt are ones that are above the rest for some reason. I think it's their combination of sound and image that does it.

Ideally I would be playing in a band on stage every night and one day it could happen! There is nothing like the buzz of playing a song on stage in front of people.
I am happy that with my meagre paying paper round I can listen to my favourite songs..

Wednesday, August 4, 2010

Bad week turned lovely





This week hasn't been the easiest.

It's strange because it wasn't circumstantial, it was more an accumulation of things that happened that on their own wouldn't even have been noticed had my mood been less melancholy. Small, insignificant things such as not having enough bus money and therefore needing to walk to band practice..

I understand that those of you who read this will see it as a bit of a rant, vent and I apologise for that! I simply feel it is necessary for me to let this all out so that I can move on from it and live life happily once again!

I feel better already...

So the beginning of the week started out rather average and badly. My flatmates, who are comprised of a couple, were having an argument. Not many people know this about me but I grew up in an environment where fighting and arguing was extremely frequent. So I am really quite sensitive to it when it happens. My flatmates were using aggressive language and threats and so on and it just made me realise how greatful I am for the church, how harmonious the relationships are there. It makes me want to have relationships that are loving and kind, rather than full of bitterness and anger. I do have a bit of an idealistic view when it comes to relationships however, having never been in a serious one myself. I am thankful everyday that there are strong role models of marriage, friendships and relationships that I can grow and learn from.

Just a wee note: this does get more happy! I promise it isn't emo the whole way through!

University was slightly better, though it was essential to walk the 50 minutes and not bus! Music theory lectures are my absolute favourite...
But then I texted my parents, hope for something along the lines of encouragement, to find that my Mum and Dad were having an argument too! Arrrgghh! I was praying to God throughout the day, that I could depend on Him and be joyous, but it hadn't quite happened yet...

Here's where things began to look up...
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I headed along to Primal's weekly occurring band practice with my expectations along the same level they had been most of the day, rather low. But something wonderful happened which uplifted the rest of my week in an amazing week. Pretty simple really. Instead of going straight into practise as was the norm, we had a time of prayer, soaking in the presence of God and just becoming far more peaceful and joy filled. From that moment on I realised that what most likely was happening was that God wanted me realise just how much I need Him. And it worked to a great extent! From that time my week has gone far more smoothly with only a few cracks in the road.

Jeremiah 29:11 For I know the plans I have for you! Declares the Lord. Plans to prosper you and not harm you.

That scripture has gotten me through many difficult times....

Wednesday night was amazing. I love spending time hanging out with all you awesome people! You put my faith in humility! Laughter! Fellowship! Eating! Getting into the Word!

I got home last night to discover that the music videos on television were far superior to their usual standard. I expected a bit of Kesha, maybe some Jason Deruelo and then perhaps some Miley Cyrus. To my excitement, I discovered several new favourite bands such as I Blame Coco, Metric and The Klaxons. It is such a treat to hear new songs, I love it!

And now here we are amongst what is thursday, one of what I know to be my favourite days because Primal is on!!

I hope this hasn't been to intense a read, I love you all! Love every moment! God Bless and Goodbye!