General ponderings and envelope stuffing news.

Well here I am, propped up in bed with my laptop warming/overheating my leg. Its before midnight. This is what happens when one starts working more than just saturdays, one starts wearing slippers, listening to radio 2 and going to bed early. Good times.

Anywho, I guess its been a fairly long time since I wrote on this, to be perfectly honest I had totally forgotten about it until it was drawn to my attention today by the male contingent of 'The Holidays' [well worth a listen, remember that name].

There is so much to catch up on that I shall attempt it in a short set of bulleted points:

1. I chose Exeter University, finally.
2. It was the best decision ever.
3. I actually joined [and have thus far stuck at] the Canoe club. haha. crazy.
4. Feeling mildly devoid of creative expression decided to create a Knitting club. [There is an interesting story here involving a girl named Emily and a train. But I shan't explain that right now.]
5. I still hiccup every day

That was nowhere near a catch up really but it shall have to do for this late hour of the day.

So at the current moment it is the 'Easter holiday'. Though to be perfectly honest to name it a 'holiday' is a contradiction in terms; i'm sure there has never been anything less like a holiday, unless one has a penchant for envelope stuffing.

Anyhow envelope stuffing and all i'm strangely enjoying it; I met a most peculiar yet spectacular boy whilst sticking 2nd class stamps on at least a million envelopes. I know, I hear you, people just dont meet peculiar yet spectacular boys whilst envelope stuffing. But the fact is, I did. He was/is essentially the very definition of art, he has just graduated from a fine art degree at Goldsmiths and is currently continuing with his art whilst actually living in his studio [how great is that!?] ...Ive completely lost track of where I was going with this, there was a particularly uninspiring song I had to change... Oh yes I know, he was discussing how these mundane and brain sapping jobs are all worthwhile in the end because everything we do makes us who we are. This was amongst some comment about how we were 'connected' to the addressee's on the envelopes as we were physically aiding in a tangible object they were to recieve in their life etc etc. But through the cloud of powder paint that practically puffed out of his mouth everytime he spoke, the boy had a point.

I came to his conclusion that though mundane and pointlessly mind-numbing, its things like this that shape us. I think I will appreciate other jobs I do far more now for example. I also like to think that I could have made even a teeny tiny bit of difference to the people I have met; every little helps as Tesco would say.

A few other points of news for your enjoyment/entertainment:

• I have nearly finished knitting my cardigan things. [thats probably not very exciting for anyone but me, oh well.]
• After a challenge to learn chords on the piano by a certain David Salisbury [who in turn should be creating some kind of knitted item] I have been practicing alot and it is coming on quite well I feel.
• I found out yesterday that my step-nephew cut off all my 3yr-old step-neice's hair. haha. This is a tragic story involving the loss of some long and very beautiful blonde ringlets but nevertheless one cant help but find it really quite funny.

I think I have rambled enough for one night but I'm sure I shall be back for more very soon. Peace out my friends,

Nicola

xx

Hannah

I cant believe that its a whole year ago today that Hannah, sadly, passed away. Its mental how fast time flies.

Well Hannah, if you have the internet in heaven, I look forward to seeing you again, I'll ask God if I can bring a 'Boo' mask so I can get you back good and proper. 'See ya later alligator'

love Boo
xx

I can do everything in Christ who gives me strength

Well hi there.

Thought I better get this thing going again seeing as I shall be off to uni soon and I know how much everyone will miss me and mourn the gap I will leave that they will be gasping for news on this blog. ahem.

There is too much news to catch up on really; I will outline the main things:

• I went to Mobilise/ leadership conference: Naturally, it was amazing, even if i was a bit dubious of Rufio. God really opened my eyes to the wonders of the Bible and gave me a real excitement for it. I also got a word about uni which was very encouraging and exciting! Then I had a verse given to me too, [which is one of my favourites] how good is that!?

Phillipians 4:11-13;
'I am not saying this because I am in need, for I have learned to be content whatever the circumstances, I know what it is to be in need, and I know what it is to have plenty. I have learned the secret of being content in any and every situation, whether well fed or hungry, whether living in plenty or in want. I can do everything through christ who gives me strength.'

I cant even begin to tell you how relevant this was for me; this was given to me at the end of the last meeting and it was something I really felt God was working in me through the week, particularly the last day. I feel God helped me to have a contentment in myself both physiccally and mentally. I have really seen the difference this has made over the last few weeks since and I am now more excited than ever about going to Uni with this frame of mind.

• I've also been to Momentum [soul survivor]. I really felt God working in me at this week too but in a different way and using what he had done at the conference. I was actually on team so I didnt get to go to as many meeting/ seminars as I would have liked but God was nevertheless encouraging; the friends I went with wernt on team so this meant I found myself doing things on my own alot, going to meals in particular. I was nervous about this to start with but through the whole week I didnt sit on my own once. Every meal time someone either came and sat with me or I with them, and I felt so confident to just chat to all these strangers [some of you may think 'what? she could chat for england' but trust me, new people make me edgy] So that was a real blessing. They also had a student reception to meet those going to your Uni; it was great, I met a girl who is going to be on my course, plus I met my hall cell leaders and a few others from other years who had come along for encouragment! It seems like there is a fantastic Christian community down in Exeter.

Well I've written quite alot so I won't go on anymore today. Im a little tired after my nature ramble with my Dad today [binoculars and everything, yes we are very cool].

Peace out my friends, until next time,

Pic

xx

p.s. I have decided that one of my life's ambitions is to buy a wood; more on this next time.

The Wedding of Thingy

As most of you could not make it to my humble exhibition/ I wouldnt let you come, I thought I would put up some photos instead.

Therefore:

You are cordially invited to the wedding celebration of:

Mr and Mrs Thingy

On 14th June 2007
at 2pm
in 'The Garden'

Onwards later to the reception to be held at 'Le Grande SpareRoome'

RSVP