Just home from the wonderful Christmas shin-dig.
Yes... I went along to see what it would be like... to eat some yummy food, and just hang out with the fellow working buddies.
Most - very different mentality to living.....
Still, it was a good night out. I'm just shattered though. Realising how much I'm trying to fit into my days - and also that, while I was once able to survive and cope with the days on a mere 3 hours sleep a night.... it's just not going to work now. Is it an age thing? Am I simply too old to do all that I'm wanting to do? hahahaha!
Refuse to believe that!
Still - it's pushing me into over thinking the whole "Time Management" thing.......
and while I'm getting pretty darn good at squashing an enourmous amount in a small period of time, one would have to ask the question "IS IT REALLY WORTH IT?"
If I was to ask Shane that, he'd probably say yes. The short term will pay off long term.
He may be right.... but am I enjoying this?
In all honesty - it doesn't bother me too much. What is bothering me - sore eyes!
Tomorrow... time to invest in some wonderful eye drops, so that maybe I can pretend to look more awake? or maybe, at the least, my eyes would stop hurting so much?!
haha.
I think tonight may have been my first dinner all week? whew.
Moving right along..... wedding invitation arrived in the mail. I don't even know what number that is for this year? It's quite a simple. but gorgeous one too. My cousin, Catherine. Unfortunately - I had to pass on that one - and go to the one in Christchurch the same day. The plane flight was going to kill me, as was the mere timing of it all. As it is, we have stock take that weekend, which I'm out of doing - but still need to get all of our stock counted before John and I can run away.
Still.... I'm sure it will be a gorgeous wedding. The first one in the Woody family, and out on the farm no less. Should be absolutely gorgeous.
I'll just have to try and catch up with them while I'm up at the end of Jan?!
Actually.... no engagements in the last month. New record? Does this mean that the frantic rush is over for the moment? wooooooooooooooooooooooooo
or does it simply mean that the rest of us are meant to be old maids? ;)
I'm actually enjoying the "Single" Status, and freedom which comes with.
It's been over a year....... all is good!
Not saying that I wouldn't absolutely love for some guy to come and just fall over himself.... but only if it's the right one! and how exactly do we figure that one out?
Obviously time for me to sleep.
ka kite ano.
Saturday, November 27, 2004
Thursday, November 25, 2004
a little on the crazy....
Yeah... running on who knows what right now.
It's been a mad day, and I'm feeling it now.
I woke up this morning with a horribly sore back and neck. Normally I'm fine living with a somewhat stuffed back, which kind of comes from falling off my horse in some really crazy ways during one ride way back when.
Today has been different though. It hurts to move my arm, and neck... driving was even interesting tonight.
Anyway.... aside from that - I've just been going like mad.
Finally finished for the day, and about to grab a quick shower before I crawl into bed. The weather is just as nuts as me. It feels like it's autumn/winter - not spring, and nowhere near the summer that was simering for a while there. A moment where I wish I had my electric blanket!! hahaha.
Anyway... hot shower will do the trick, I'm sure.
Right... what was I really wanting to say.
Yes - GOT A VENUE!!!
So.. having sorted that out - and finishing up the posters tonight with Rach... it's now officially ALL GO! and there is much to figure out in the next few weeks - and yet, have to get through the wedding first, really!
I still haven't got my parachute tickets either, or plane tickets. arhg.
BUT first..... I think I'd better go sleep....
night all.
It's been a mad day, and I'm feeling it now.
I woke up this morning with a horribly sore back and neck. Normally I'm fine living with a somewhat stuffed back, which kind of comes from falling off my horse in some really crazy ways during one ride way back when.
Today has been different though. It hurts to move my arm, and neck... driving was even interesting tonight.
Anyway.... aside from that - I've just been going like mad.
Finally finished for the day, and about to grab a quick shower before I crawl into bed. The weather is just as nuts as me. It feels like it's autumn/winter - not spring, and nowhere near the summer that was simering for a while there. A moment where I wish I had my electric blanket!! hahaha.
Anyway... hot shower will do the trick, I'm sure.
Right... what was I really wanting to say.
Yes - GOT A VENUE!!!
So.. having sorted that out - and finishing up the posters tonight with Rach... it's now officially ALL GO! and there is much to figure out in the next few weeks - and yet, have to get through the wedding first, really!
I still haven't got my parachute tickets either, or plane tickets. arhg.
BUT first..... I think I'd better go sleep....
night all.
Monday, November 22, 2004
catching up...
WOW!
I can't even remember when I last sat down and scribbled any mindless dribble.
About time it happened. :)
So, life is crazier than normal.
I spent the weekend doing the Christmas missions - getting cards done, for a friend to take back to the States for me, which was fantastic.... feel quite organised. Just relieved to know that some people over there will be hearing something - even though it's not anything huge.
So... glad to get that done - now just need to work on the NZ ones.
Between writing I headed off to get Jacx' hens party underway. Doing a car rally - just to liven up everyones lives, which should be madness and mischief for everyone. I'm looking forward to it all.
So - need to get that all typed up tonight. Doing it on Sunday - praying for a stunning super sunny day! :o)
Still need to find that perfect wedding present which seems to be alluding me right now. Did wonder about a duvet inner although the cover that they want is out in the store room too - which would be very cool! :o)
We shall see.
Savings are anything but.... lol. Still... think I'm mostly ontop of the Christmas presents... so can breathe a sigh of relief, and just enjoy it all.
So much for a full catch up... constant interuptions, which is all good, in a distracting kinda way....
"If I had a million dollars..... I'd buy a fur coat - but not a real fur coat, that's cruel."
and what about a green dress?
and kraft dinners that you could eat more of, just because....... and buying your love?
life is full of sweetness, huh..... and happy songs!!
ENJOY people.
I can't even remember when I last sat down and scribbled any mindless dribble.
About time it happened. :)
So, life is crazier than normal.
I spent the weekend doing the Christmas missions - getting cards done, for a friend to take back to the States for me, which was fantastic.... feel quite organised. Just relieved to know that some people over there will be hearing something - even though it's not anything huge.
So... glad to get that done - now just need to work on the NZ ones.
Between writing I headed off to get Jacx' hens party underway. Doing a car rally - just to liven up everyones lives, which should be madness and mischief for everyone. I'm looking forward to it all.
So - need to get that all typed up tonight. Doing it on Sunday - praying for a stunning super sunny day! :o)
Still need to find that perfect wedding present which seems to be alluding me right now. Did wonder about a duvet inner although the cover that they want is out in the store room too - which would be very cool! :o)
We shall see.
Savings are anything but.... lol. Still... think I'm mostly ontop of the Christmas presents... so can breathe a sigh of relief, and just enjoy it all.
So much for a full catch up... constant interuptions, which is all good, in a distracting kinda way....
"If I had a million dollars..... I'd buy a fur coat - but not a real fur coat, that's cruel."
and what about a green dress?
and kraft dinners that you could eat more of, just because....... and buying your love?
life is full of sweetness, huh..... and happy songs!!
ENJOY people.
Wednesday, November 10, 2004
more wise words...
"'All men dream, but not equally. Those who dream by night in the dusty recesses of their minds wake in the day to find that it was vanity; but the dreamers of the day are dangerous men, for they may act their dream with open eyes, to make it possible.'
D. H. Lawrence"
Hope that strikes a chord with some of you out there.
Mellow mood... listening away to the new WOW cd, and surprise - WOW it is! :o)
Isn't life Grand.....
sunbeams.....
D. H. Lawrence"
Hope that strikes a chord with some of you out there.
Mellow mood... listening away to the new WOW cd, and surprise - WOW it is! :o)
Isn't life Grand.....
sunbeams.....
Monday, November 08, 2004
sunny side up....
Sitting here... with a cool breeze floating through my window, which is just gorgeous.... yes... a zephyr..... the sweet spring perfumes just mellowing in the eve.
Bebo is singing sweetly.... I think this would have to be the most spiritual of his cd's. It's like he's reached a new depth. Or maybe I'm just listening in a new way - hearing new messages? Anyway.... liking what I hear... and pondering the meanings. There is truth in it.
Hmmmmmmmmm.... and the albums name "try" makes sense.
So... about to jump into bed.... after a rather long day. Would you believe I've been getting to work earlier. Crazy... I am working longer hours, and it's mostly by accident.
WHAT IS UP WITH THAT? Perhaps it's me thinking that John is away again this week - I know I've got more to do, but it's all pretty much as under control as I can make it. But still... feel that responsibility to everyone.
Talked to Shane briefly.... when I called him at work today was told he was away for the day - sick. No txts from him... so rang him tonight to see what was up with him.Turns out he lost his cell phone on Friday - followed by a terrible car accident on Saturday... where, amazingly he walked away fine... whip lash, but no broken bones.
He just kept saying God was there!
The guys couldn't figure it out..... the truck was wasted. he didn't even bang his head....In some ways, I think it was wake up call - that he can't just keep plodding along at work. He needs to get out there, and do what he's passionate about... do what he is supposed to do! He keeps hassling me about the Canada thing..... it doesn't look like the doors are opening up for him to move over there... at least, not yet. And he even says he's a little scared of flying choppers right now. I don't think that will last long..... he's just had a brush with life. Anyway... I'm just thankful that everyone was ok! Was not what I expecting to hear at all.... something along the lines of... yeah... was playing around outside with the boys, and got tackled... hurt my knee - or something. Bit scary, really.
Oh... planted some sunflower seeds tonight!! YAY!! I've been meaning to get some seeds for ages, and really need to get some other ones to go with these. Need colour, and life! And I haven't had any sunflowers in years!
Sunny side up.
Bebo is singing sweetly.... I think this would have to be the most spiritual of his cd's. It's like he's reached a new depth. Or maybe I'm just listening in a new way - hearing new messages? Anyway.... liking what I hear... and pondering the meanings. There is truth in it.
Hmmmmmmmmm.... and the albums name "try" makes sense.
So... about to jump into bed.... after a rather long day. Would you believe I've been getting to work earlier. Crazy... I am working longer hours, and it's mostly by accident.
WHAT IS UP WITH THAT? Perhaps it's me thinking that John is away again this week - I know I've got more to do, but it's all pretty much as under control as I can make it. But still... feel that responsibility to everyone.
Talked to Shane briefly.... when I called him at work today was told he was away for the day - sick. No txts from him... so rang him tonight to see what was up with him.Turns out he lost his cell phone on Friday - followed by a terrible car accident on Saturday... where, amazingly he walked away fine... whip lash, but no broken bones.
He just kept saying God was there!
The guys couldn't figure it out..... the truck was wasted. he didn't even bang his head....In some ways, I think it was wake up call - that he can't just keep plodding along at work. He needs to get out there, and do what he's passionate about... do what he is supposed to do! He keeps hassling me about the Canada thing..... it doesn't look like the doors are opening up for him to move over there... at least, not yet. And he even says he's a little scared of flying choppers right now. I don't think that will last long..... he's just had a brush with life. Anyway... I'm just thankful that everyone was ok! Was not what I expecting to hear at all.... something along the lines of... yeah... was playing around outside with the boys, and got tackled... hurt my knee - or something. Bit scary, really.
Oh... planted some sunflower seeds tonight!! YAY!! I've been meaning to get some seeds for ages, and really need to get some other ones to go with these. Need colour, and life! And I haven't had any sunflowers in years!
Sunny side up.
bebo....
Sitting here... with a cool breeze floating through my window, which is just gorgeous.... yes... a zephyr..... the sweet spring perfumes just mellowing in the eve.
Bebo is singing sweetly.... I think this would have to be the most spiritual of his cd's. It's like he's reached a new depth. Or maybe I'm just listening in a new way - hearing new messages?
Anyway.... liking what I hear... and pondering the meanings.
There is truth in it.
Hmmmmmmmmm.... and the albums name "try" makes sense.
So... about to jump into bed....
after a rather long day. Would you believe I've been getting to work earlier. Crazy... I am working longer hours, and it's mostly by accident.
WHAT IS UP WITH THAT?
Perhaps it's me thinking that John is away again this week - I know I've got more to do, but it's all pretty much as under control as I can make it. But still... feel that responsibility to everyone.
Talked to Shane briefly.... when I called him at work today was told he was away for the day - sick. No txts from him... so rang him tonight to see what was up with him.
Turns out he lost his cell phone on Friday - followed by a terrible car accident on Saturday... where, amazingly he walked away fine... whip lash, but no broken bones. He just kept saying God was there! The guys couldn't figure it out..... the truck was wasted. he didn't even bang his head....
In some ways, I think it was wake up call - that he can't just keep plodding along at work. He needs to get out there, and do what he's passionate about... do what he is supposed to do!
He keeps hassling me about the Canada thing..... it doesn't look like the doors are opening up for him to move over there... at least, not yet. And he even says he's a little scared of flying choppers right now. I don't think that will last long..... he's just had a brush with life.
Anyway... I'm just thankful that everyone was ok! Was not what I expected to hear at all.... something along the lines of... yeah... was playing around outside with the boys, and got tackled... hurt my knee - or something. Bit scary, really.
Oh... planted some sunflower seeds tonight!! YAY!! I've been meaning to get some seeds for ages, and really need to get some other ones to go with these. Need colour, and life! And I haven't had any sunflowers in years!
Sunny side up.
Bebo is singing sweetly.... I think this would have to be the most spiritual of his cd's. It's like he's reached a new depth. Or maybe I'm just listening in a new way - hearing new messages?
Anyway.... liking what I hear... and pondering the meanings.
There is truth in it.
Hmmmmmmmmm.... and the albums name "try" makes sense.
So... about to jump into bed....
after a rather long day. Would you believe I've been getting to work earlier. Crazy... I am working longer hours, and it's mostly by accident.
WHAT IS UP WITH THAT?
Perhaps it's me thinking that John is away again this week - I know I've got more to do, but it's all pretty much as under control as I can make it. But still... feel that responsibility to everyone.
Talked to Shane briefly.... when I called him at work today was told he was away for the day - sick. No txts from him... so rang him tonight to see what was up with him.
Turns out he lost his cell phone on Friday - followed by a terrible car accident on Saturday... where, amazingly he walked away fine... whip lash, but no broken bones. He just kept saying God was there! The guys couldn't figure it out..... the truck was wasted. he didn't even bang his head....
In some ways, I think it was wake up call - that he can't just keep plodding along at work. He needs to get out there, and do what he's passionate about... do what he is supposed to do!
He keeps hassling me about the Canada thing..... it doesn't look like the doors are opening up for him to move over there... at least, not yet. And he even says he's a little scared of flying choppers right now. I don't think that will last long..... he's just had a brush with life.
Anyway... I'm just thankful that everyone was ok! Was not what I expected to hear at all.... something along the lines of... yeah... was playing around outside with the boys, and got tackled... hurt my knee - or something. Bit scary, really.
Oh... planted some sunflower seeds tonight!! YAY!! I've been meaning to get some seeds for ages, and really need to get some other ones to go with these. Need colour, and life! And I haven't had any sunflowers in years!
Sunny side up.
Sunday, November 07, 2004
how?
I can't quite figure out where the weekend went?
I can understand that it was pretty jam packed with goodies....
I had breakfast with my old flatmate; Jackie before we went dashing around the city looking at houses, which was total madness, but good fun! Of course.... reality was struck, and while neither of us was commited to finding somewhere - she really quite likes her abode, as do I... it was still interesting to get out there and see what was around.
NOTHING!!
At the same time.... I was looking at places for Gordie - who claims he is still interested in finding a house to buy over here... and I'm to keep my eyes open. So open they were! He was even liking the idea of the backpackers! WOW!
Ben just laughed.
Nothing out there in the city area that would have worked though.
Caught up with Candïce for lunch... well... chai latté .... she had just had a tooth pulled out, and was in the whole drooley state.... feeling very self-contious. She actually did really well. And it was a good catch up. Wandered around the mall - which is something I haven't done in a long time. Checked out a jacket that Andy was thinking about for the wedding - very cool, and very him!
Today after church they had their engagement party out at woodend - so zoomed out there after church, and then back home for Sharyn's Birthday Desert night.
WHEW..... I'm so glad it's a short week again!!! Though I know it's going to be pretty full on since John is away again this week!
Friday was super long too.....
Actually got up way early, went to work early.... and then ended up staying late! hahaha... made no sense!
Right.... gotta get some sleep... falling asleep here, and fully aware that I'm not making sense!
Nighty night, all.
I can understand that it was pretty jam packed with goodies....
I had breakfast with my old flatmate; Jackie before we went dashing around the city looking at houses, which was total madness, but good fun! Of course.... reality was struck, and while neither of us was commited to finding somewhere - she really quite likes her abode, as do I... it was still interesting to get out there and see what was around.
NOTHING!!
At the same time.... I was looking at places for Gordie - who claims he is still interested in finding a house to buy over here... and I'm to keep my eyes open. So open they were! He was even liking the idea of the backpackers! WOW!
Ben just laughed.
Nothing out there in the city area that would have worked though.
Caught up with Candïce for lunch... well... chai latté .... she had just had a tooth pulled out, and was in the whole drooley state.... feeling very self-contious. She actually did really well. And it was a good catch up. Wandered around the mall - which is something I haven't done in a long time. Checked out a jacket that Andy was thinking about for the wedding - very cool, and very him!
Today after church they had their engagement party out at woodend - so zoomed out there after church, and then back home for Sharyn's Birthday Desert night.
WHEW..... I'm so glad it's a short week again!!! Though I know it's going to be pretty full on since John is away again this week!
Friday was super long too.....
Actually got up way early, went to work early.... and then ended up staying late! hahaha... made no sense!
Right.... gotta get some sleep... falling asleep here, and fully aware that I'm not making sense!
Nighty night, all.
Friday, November 05, 2004
hmmmmmmmm
“To find God, you must look with all your heart. To remain present to God, you must remain present to your heart. To hear his voice, you must listen with your heart. To love him, you must love with all your heart. You cannot be the person God meant you to be, and you cannot live the life he meant you to live, unless you live from the heart.” ~John Eldredge~ Waking The Dead
Tuesday, November 02, 2004
answers....
Wishing that I had more..... but for the moment, am also just blown away by some things that have happened in the last couple of days.
I'm just about to fall into bed, but feeling bad for not getting thoughts out there more often.
My head has been swimming!
I got a phone call from my long lost flatmate Gordie tonight. Very, very cool to catch up with him - though brief, and I still don't totally know what's going on in his life. I'm glad I was near the phone when it went off. He's such a funny guy.... we used to yak into the wee hours when we lived together... probably a very good thing we don't still flat together. Bit hard now though, he's living in England. Was trying to convince him that it was really time he got back here. Partly because I'm ready to have my flatmate back, and partly because he's not sounding so kiwi any more! haha.
He's been talking about buying a house for a while back here... I'm supposed to be on constant look out for that perfect house. He actually loved the idea of the backpackers. How cool would that be. We'd be hillarious running something like that together. He just wants me to do it all while he's still living in England... and then he can swing in and enjoy the fruits of my labours. The things I do for love. :o)
I was hoping that he would be back in time to gate crash Jacx wedding so that I would have someone to dance with. He just laughed and said, no. He'll always have a special place in his heart for Jacx, and I think it would actually just be too hard for him to be there.
Went for an awesome walk late last night.... had cell and then went out for coffee with some girls, which was really fun. Mad, but fun.
While I was walking I was praying away about this year... where I was supposed to be focusing my energies. It was actually so refreshing to be getting everything out... talking away to God. I had LOTS to say. hehe.
Anyway.... I was really questioning what to do with my passions... what was I supposed to do? I get home for all of 5 mins, and get a txt.... I figured it had to be someone in England - most likely Nig at that hour, but it was Bex. I haven't heard from her in ages... and I was still waiting to hear if she was going to make it to Parachute in Jan. Did I need to get a ticket?
Turns out she is coming, and bringing with her Shawn McDonald. Super exciting stuff. Love him!! Anyway... she wanted to know if I wanted to organise a concert for him down here while they were over. WOHOOOOO!!
Talk about obvious pointing and such fast answer to prayer! hahaha
me with little faith!
So... have been buzzing away today, talking to a few different people... getting the emails out and about to just sound out the whole deal.
It's exciting though.
Meanwhile... Shane has been hillarious about the Canada deal.
I was thinking tonight - while out walking, how I had said originally that i wouldn't head overseas by myself next time. That I wanted my next adventure to be one that I shared with my husband.
I know that I wouldn't stick to that - but it did make me think about why I wasn't packing up everything to take off. Is there that part of me that is waiting....
Am i supposed to wait? I don't feel like I'm supposed to pack up yet.
Tomorrow... more flats.
now... sleeeeeeeeeppppppppppppppppppp.
nighty night
xx
I'm just about to fall into bed, but feeling bad for not getting thoughts out there more often.
My head has been swimming!
I got a phone call from my long lost flatmate Gordie tonight. Very, very cool to catch up with him - though brief, and I still don't totally know what's going on in his life. I'm glad I was near the phone when it went off. He's such a funny guy.... we used to yak into the wee hours when we lived together... probably a very good thing we don't still flat together. Bit hard now though, he's living in England. Was trying to convince him that it was really time he got back here. Partly because I'm ready to have my flatmate back, and partly because he's not sounding so kiwi any more! haha.
He's been talking about buying a house for a while back here... I'm supposed to be on constant look out for that perfect house. He actually loved the idea of the backpackers. How cool would that be. We'd be hillarious running something like that together. He just wants me to do it all while he's still living in England... and then he can swing in and enjoy the fruits of my labours. The things I do for love. :o)
I was hoping that he would be back in time to gate crash Jacx wedding so that I would have someone to dance with. He just laughed and said, no. He'll always have a special place in his heart for Jacx, and I think it would actually just be too hard for him to be there.
Went for an awesome walk late last night.... had cell and then went out for coffee with some girls, which was really fun. Mad, but fun.
While I was walking I was praying away about this year... where I was supposed to be focusing my energies. It was actually so refreshing to be getting everything out... talking away to God. I had LOTS to say. hehe.
Anyway.... I was really questioning what to do with my passions... what was I supposed to do? I get home for all of 5 mins, and get a txt.... I figured it had to be someone in England - most likely Nig at that hour, but it was Bex. I haven't heard from her in ages... and I was still waiting to hear if she was going to make it to Parachute in Jan. Did I need to get a ticket?
Turns out she is coming, and bringing with her Shawn McDonald. Super exciting stuff. Love him!! Anyway... she wanted to know if I wanted to organise a concert for him down here while they were over. WOHOOOOO!!
Talk about obvious pointing and such fast answer to prayer! hahaha
me with little faith!
So... have been buzzing away today, talking to a few different people... getting the emails out and about to just sound out the whole deal.
It's exciting though.
Meanwhile... Shane has been hillarious about the Canada deal.
I was thinking tonight - while out walking, how I had said originally that i wouldn't head overseas by myself next time. That I wanted my next adventure to be one that I shared with my husband.
I know that I wouldn't stick to that - but it did make me think about why I wasn't packing up everything to take off. Is there that part of me that is waiting....
Am i supposed to wait? I don't feel like I'm supposed to pack up yet.
Tomorrow... more flats.
now... sleeeeeeeeeppppppppppppppppppp.
nighty night
xx
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