Sail Away

Today was my last day of work, and after saying my goodbyes I began my walk home, with a friend.
She had to stop and get on the bus, so I hurried along to continue my stroll onwards. After I hug my friend goodbye, I kept walking and had this feeling. Like my foot steps were leaving imprints behind me. I just felt like each step i took was leaving a trace of where I had been, even though I couldn't see it. The further I walked away the less imprints there were. You know when your feet get wet, and you walk on the ground and it leaves a few marks, but then your feet aren't wet anymore. It was like that. I felt like God was showing me that my life was leaving a mark all along the roads and places I have been. That you could go back and see the difference. I don't know how actuate that is, but it is how I felt.

As my time in Wellington is drawing to a close, I am getting pretty sentimental. Something I must have picked up from my dad. Seeing as he cherishes all the little moments, and tries to make even the little things in life important. I hugged each person at my office, and some a few times. I also tried to get a picture with each person...We had a morning tea for my going away. I wrote a short poem, and read it allowed to them. ha. I found it quite hilarious.

The staff at my work, gave me the most wonderful gifts, and a card full of the sweetest goodbye notes. I didn't really know what to say to them each. I felt like words wouldn't be enough. It was been such a fun adventure getting to know each of them, and I truly feel so blessed I got to. Thanks FHSS for an awesome time, and I'll see you around. lol

Other then finishing up at work, tomorrow I have all my packing ahead of me. Jessica took off work, and I couldn't be more excited. I love knowing someone will be around to help me sorta out my life, and put it in two bags. Packing is probably one of the challenging things I encounter when traveling. On my way to New Zealand I had my mom and lovely friend Janel pack my bags...ha. Is that bad? Jessica thinks its pretty crazy. So I am looking forward to having some time with Jess, and just getting everything sorted out for my voyage.

I truly can't believe my time here is almost up, and I don't know what Wellington will do without me, or what I will do with out Wellington. I know we will both gone on to lead great lives. ha.

Well, I guess that is about it for me. Sorry I haven't blogged in ages and ages. BUT
I have been a busy working women! I hope you are all doing GREAT!

:LaURa:

I vote YES to the Weekends.

Life has been quite the little adventure, and I praise God that I have been able to be apart of it.

New Zealand is beautiful, and so it the fact that the sun comes out everyday. In the past week or so lots and lots have happened. I guess its that everyday life stuff, that adds up and you forget to write it all down. Though I thought today I would write a little bit, its Sunday and I am really enjoying the weekend so much. I love the weekend, cause it gives Jess, Ben, and I time to just relax and catch up on little things we couldn't do during the week. Time to sit around, joke, and be ridiculous, because we have the time to. Yesterday Ben's parents came down to Wellington to have a weekend away from Auckland for his mom's birthday. So we all got together, and went to the beach for a picnic and ice cream. It was gorgeous out. I have really loved being able to get to know Ben's family better, by being around him more and more. Its neat to see Jessica's life unfold each time I am with her. I have learned so much from her, and about her while I have been here. Its been so fantastic. After the beach we came home and napped a bit, and then watched two big games that were on TV last night. Jessica and I did our best to show our support...ha. While Ben had his eyes glued to the screen...I had my lap top on, facebooking, and Jessica sat near by reading the tale end of her recent novel. I found it quite hilarious, we were all hanging out, but doing 3 different things.

This morning we woke up, and got all dressed and ready and went out for brunch at this amazing cafe " Deluxe". I had this really great sandwich with pesto and feta, and veggies. Jess and Ben got savory muffins, filled with veggies. We got on the topic of Disney Land/World and started sharing our hilarious amusement ride stories. We were all having a pretty good laugh, and realized how we really want to go disney world again. It was nice to just sit for a while and talk about old memories...ha.

We then wondered off to get tickets to go see aviator later tonight...3D!!! It has been soled out every weekend since its release! We finally got there early enough to get some seats. Walked back home, and Jess and I were feeling productive. Everyone in New Zealand has compose bins. So you throw all your food away except meat, outside your house, and then it decomposes and you can garden with it...I know right. So Jessica went outside and did a huge compose clean out, while I stood in the sunshine supporting her effort. Ben hung out all the clothes to dry, while this was all happening. Then once she finished, we started sanding and painting this shoe holder Jess and Ben have in their room. It was really a lot of work, but really great fun. We turned the music up, and got it all finished in about 3 hours! Dad you would have been proud. We both said, that you would, considering we were working with wood, and being productive.

Once finished, we made awesome sandwiches and are now relaxing and excited to go see our movie soon. Hooray. Its been such a fun weekend, and I am hoping that yours is going just as fabulous.

Thought I would write a little update about my day, to keep you all informed and entertained!

Happy Weekend to you!

Laura

Tick Tick Tick

How is everybody doing?

Today is Sunday for me, and depending on the time and place you are located...it may be Saturday.

Either way, I hope its one of those surprising sunny days, when you feel like taking on the world.

I am learning slowing, that my time is so important. I am trying to put my time in places of importance, and it can be a challenge.

I am trying to take my time seriously, and realize that I have it to use it in the right ways.

Matthew 6:33

Seek first the kingdom of God and His righteousness, and all these things shall be added to you.

God knows what I know, and what I desire to do. He knows what makes me tick, and what makes me passionate.

I am learning I can try to make myself happy, or try hard to do the right things, but its way harder when I do them with my own strength.

So I have learned that when I just choose before anything, to put God there first...then everything else will line up.

I wanna watch all the little things that I love happen, surprisingly. Like those moments when I find out, not because I was trying to myself...but because I was just putting God first, naturally the things Iove to do, or happen...just started happening.

Its like I could try to do all the things that I love, and then fit God into them...
Or I could put God first, and then all the things that I love fit into Him...

Its sorta like when people say, you can't put the cart before the horse...it won't move. It would be awkward too...haha
Could you imagine seeing a cart in front of a horse? funny. but foolish.

There is nothing wrong with putting a cart before a horse, its just you won't get anywhere...
Thats like putting anything before God, you won't get anywhere...

Anyways that all I really have to say. Just enjoy Jesus, and by enjoying Jesus, you will enjoy all the little things that come along with it.