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…friends who are…

‘Sisterchicks!’
This is one of my all time favourite photos, with two of the numerous people who as my friends, have made a huge IMPACT in my life.

I have been feeling somewhat reflective and nostalgic of late. Perhaps, it is the uncertainty in which I find myself, despite the sense of peace, it feels like a little part of me is almost watching my world from afar, assessing, whether or not I’m ready to move on. Constantly, I am seeking for the next step, and that process is proving to build the patience I lack.

Moving to London, remains the experience of all time. The most LIFE ALTERING experience. As hard as those first months were, and some days that at times still creeps up, I can’t say I am living with an ounce of regret.

It has been such an EXPERIENCE and JOURNEY, and every obstacle that I may have faced was/is a learning curb. I am learning to trust my instincts and the root of things planted in my heart. Though it’s somewhat FRIGHTENING, there is an undeniable sense of peace, when I take that step.

I feel incredibly blessed to have been surrounded with amazing people who have made such an impact in my life, whether or not they know it, regardless of how long they have been in my life and whether or not they are still around, they have been a blessing.

Ashe has been and continues to be a huge blessing in my life. She’s there all the way as I sit through and rattle off the same conversation over and over again.

Ashe has the most compassionate heart I have ever met, and it’s only fitting that she is an OT. She is constantly an encouragement to me, and her faith is phenomenal, even when she thinks she’s not feeling all that faithful. I have been so blessed with a SAFA sis in her, and in the truest essence of the word.

Sher, in a word, has been a GIFT. An unexpected one and with the way we had come together, was totally God ordained. I’ve said it time and time again, but I don’t think Words can ever express the place in my heart for Sherrod. She has been such a lamp-post (if one can say that) ready to guide me when needed, and so often does. She encourages and challenges me, and I am confident that despite time and distance in our future, I have a friend and sister for life!

In my lifetime, I have been blessed with guys who have played a prominent part in my life. Being in London, it seems that has continued…and I am so grateful! C has been, at the risk of sounding a little melodramatic…a saving grace, especially at work! He has assumed the position of my designated older brother at work/London. Pretty much there listening to my every whine and whinge about everything! Providing humour when needed, and tell you what, in this place, it totally is. More than that, for just being his FEDZ self.

What’s with the sop? Well, after much prayer and contemplation I have come to a decison… I’m coming HOME!!! Yep, come end of June, I will be there for the Sydney Winter, which rather funnily enough will be like the London Summer. How did this decision come about, one asks? Well, after many weeks of total frustration at work, a great evening with my beloved Connect Group, I received a lot of confirmation with regards to this pending decision, and after the initial statement of ‘I’m going home’ what flowed out from Crystal, Jeremy, and Sherrod, was pretty much nail on the coffin if I had any doubts. Will go into details a little later.

Anyways…feeling a little loss for words, so signing off for now! Have a great weekend!

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…weekend rambles…

‘Trios Amigos’

Can you believe it? January is ALMOST over…actually it is for some of you already! What a month! It’s kind of a little scary to think how fast time has been passing! The words, ‘OH MY WORD’ springs to mind. In terms of Job Status, and VISA possibilities, it’s currently on the QUIET front. The whole deciding what I really want to do, would probably be helpful right now. There are distinct paths I am deciding on, and there are plans, I know nothing about, however, the only thing I can do is take the opportunities presenting themselves to me at the moment, and see where that takes me. More on the whole June thing later.

Welcome to the ASYLUM to my new bud Jacks aka NIBBLES/HUNGRY! Your presence in HC has been welcomed and totally appreciated! What boring lives we had before you came along! It needs to be said though, you, me and Grumpy are a bad combination. Lunches, After Hours and every minute in between hasn’t been the same since you arrived…in a good way of course.
On Saturday Lori arrived and we hung out with Nibbles and Grumpy! Went to Gourmet Burger Kitchen, which was really cool, despite the whole, no wheat, no dairy thing for me. Fallafel Burger, hold the Bun…now there was a strange sentnece to say at a Burger Joint, so I just pretended I was one of those poor suckers that was Wheat Intolerrent. They still looked at me funny, but then again look at who I was with…excluding Lori of course. =)

So this is what the normal burgers were like…mine, without the Bread, Cheese, & etc looked…well, it was too depressing to take a picture of. Just kidding! Mine was pretty good, aside from the looks I was getting from Grumpy Boy because of the amount of greenery in it! It was a big plate, and there was a lot of VEGABLES! Hmmm! Not at all craving Pizza right now! 18 days to go…
After much deliberation we decided on ‘Rumour Has It’ as the movie for the evening, except, we had about an hour to kill time so we did what was fun at the time…now would you really call these people for any kind of assistance? You’d be surprised!
This is my Bud Jacks at her very best!Now who couldn’t love that face! The rest of the evening went prety well. The movie was somewhat typical. In that Romantic Comedy kind of way…no no, that is not the cynical in me coming out, just an observation. I think I may be losing my passion for romantic comedy. I’m sure it’s a phase that I will soon pass.
We had a blast, but these days it seems that when the three of us are together, it is almost inevitable that HYSTERICAL LAUGHTER errupts, usually at the expense of the GRUMPY OLD MAN! (GOM for short). Needless to say I have numerous ‘war wound’ as a result.
It was nice to have Lori visit. To see that she can come and go, and each time she gets to know my friends a little better. Despite the banter, and physical violence between the Trio she seemed to have enjoyed the evening.
Sunday was another fun filled day with my KIDDIES, who are soooo CUTE!!! One of them, the cutest one ever, if one indulges one’s self in a slight hint of favouritism…Noah is turning 1 next Monday and he’s having a 1st Birthday Party on Saturday, which will be loads of fun!
Monday, Lori and I spent the day wandering around London like a couple of tourists and as we walked along the Thames, I was reminded of how much I loved London, and how much I still want to do and see. We spent a couple of hours in Tate Modern, and checked out the IMAX, watched Polar Express on 3D.
As I walked around London, I was given the opportunity to soak in the atmosphere (and a little smog). London was my toughest challenge to date, and to be able to just walk in it, no longer scared, or frightened, or even be uncertain, was an amazing feeling. God has totally brought me to rise to my challenge, and he has certainly brought me THROUGH it! I love London, I love what it signifies! I can see that as I wait somewhat uncertainly I will be taking more opportunities to make the most of it. See what I still want to see. Experience what I still want to experience.
Today my Bud and beloved future Roomie Ashe got her JOB and is no longer in the VISA limbo! Praise God! As you can see such things are common around here. So many people have already come and gone. Sad, but seasons come and seasons go, and if I have learned one thing, it’s that Seasons end…the only way to experience it is by embracing it wholehearetdly, heartaches and all.
On another exciting note…Nibbles, Grumpy and Dizzy will be going to Paris in March! We’re all BOOKED!!! Yay! Disneyland here we comes! It’s going to be FUN! If Craig only knew what he was getting himself into.
Anyways, best go! Will write again soon. New photos are posted, so just visit the Photo Album when you get a chance, the link is on the very first blog entry!
Be blessed. Peace Out!