just becuase

I was browsing through Pinterest just a minute ago and a friend of mine posted this picture. It was EXACTLY what I needed to see right now! Waiting..waiting..waiting! Just because it's not happening right THIS second, doesn't mean it's never going to happen!!

35. Pinterest - I'm thankful for all the clever things I find on Pinterest. But especially for all the inspirational quotes and things that I find on there :)

get down, get down

okay friends...

I'm not going to lie... this week had been kinda hard for me :( it seems as though everywhere I go there is SOMETHING that reminds me of a certain SOMEONE that I don't particularly want to be reminded of as much as I am.. I am trying really hard to not let it get to me, but sometimes it does.. 

This was my devo on Tuesday.. I keep going back to it:

Romans 4:18-21

18 In hope he believed against hope, that he should become the father of many nations, as he had been told, "So shall your offspring be."19 He did not weaken in faith when he considered his own body, which was as good as dead (since he was about a hundred years old), or when he considered the barrenness of Sarah's womb. 20 No distrust made him waver concerning the promise of God, but he grew strong in his faith as he gave glory to God, 21 fully convinced that God was able to do what he had promised. 

The Bible gives us promises, hope, and encouragement. God promises good to those of us who serve Him. Despite the adversity of our circumstances--and some people have absolutely terrible situations--God still promises good. Our sense of goodness, however, may not be the same as God's. Getting what we want immediately may not be best for us. Sometimes waiting is the best thing because it helps develop the character of God in us.

Waiting... that seems to be the story of my life! Boy have I developed some patience!! Not that it's a bad thing, but sometimes I just want to know what is going to happen next, or when it will happen! Waiting just down right sucks sometimes! BUT, I will continue to wait on God and see what He has in store for my life.

I am trying really hard to stay positive and keep giving all my cares and worries to God!!

What I really would like is to meet someone here in London, another Christian, that I can talk to about stuff and build a friendship with. THAT would be lovely! Maybe I'm alone so that the only person I can turn to is God - like I said before.. but sometimes I would like a real person to talk to, not that God isn't good enough - because He is!!!

On a lighter note.. I start my job on Thursday!! I'm kind of excited to start working, have an income again haha! It's McDonald's still, but it's a job and I won't have to learn anything new!! 

Isaiah 43:2

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busy.busy.busy.busy.

Hello friends!!

It has been a while since I've written anything... I've just been so busy and tired lately :( NOT a good excuse at all!!

Other than busy, things have been going well! I am enjoying school so far! Getting all my assignments and readings done :) Keep discovering new parts of Londy every time we go out! ahah it's always an adventure!

Things have been going pretty good with God too! I am really enjoying my daily devotions! I will admit that I did get behind a bit, but I'm all caught up now! I seriously couldn't have chosen a better devotional to be going through at this point in my life! What I read each day is exactly what I need to hear! It is quite wonderful actually :)

"Satan tries to destroy our faith with lies like: "If God really cared about you, why would He make you go through this trial?" "If God truly loved you, would He treat you this way?" If he can make you think you're not loved or that God doesn't have your best interest at heart, he can plant tiny seeds of unbelief.

When struggles, trials, and hardships come your way--and they always do--you have a choice. You can heed Peter's words and give God your cares, worries, and concerns. No matter how dark the night or how evil the situation, you must remind yourself that God is not only present with you in those situations, but He also loves you and will provide for you."

Those thoughts have entered my mind so many times over the past couple of week it is unbelievable! But I am making the choice to give my cares to God and try not to worry! I am constantly reminding myself that no matter what God is with me and carrying me through life!

One of my favourite verses from Isaiah is 43:2 and it says "When you pass through the waters, I will be with you; and through the rivers, they shall not overwhelm you; when you walk through fire you shall not be burned, and the flame shall not consume you." When we go through the waters, storms, troubles, hard times, God is with us! Those things will NOT overwhelm us!! :D God is with me!

Anyways.. I don't even remember what number I am at for my things to be thankful for :( yikes!

34. Music - I'm not sure if I said this already, but I am SO thankful for my music!! Music is something I can get lost in and it puts me in a better mood! I have been listening to worship music before I go to bed at night just to remind me how AWESOME God is :)

Closer

You Are My Everything - Aaron Gillespie

You Are My Everything - Aaron Gillespie

When my head is spinnin' 'round
This whole world has brought me down
There is one thing I know
When my life is screamin' loud
I look up towards the clouds
Your grace lets me know
Your grace lets me know

I am alive because You said
I could be
I'm not alone because Your love
Is everything I need
When my world comes crashin' down
There's just one thing I've found
You are, You are
My everything

With every ounce of my soul
I wanna let You know
It's in You, I'm found
With every beat of my heart
I know that You're giving me a start
One that is brand new
Now I'm callin' out to You

I am alive because You said
I could be
I'm not alone because Your love
Is everything I need
When my world comes crashin' down
There's just one thing I've found
You are, You are
My everything

My everything
In my day, You're everything
In my night, You're everything
In my world, You're everything 
In my heart, You're everything
In my soul, You're everything
In my life, You're everything

I am alive because You said
I could be
I'm not alone because Your love
Is everything I need
When my world comes crashin' down
There's just one thing I've found
You are, You are
My everything

HEEEEEEEEEEEEEEYYYYYYYYY!
You're my everything
HEEEEEEEEEEEEEEYYYYYYYYY!

Recreate your world

Aha! It appears that my blog has been UNLOCKED! Yay!! :) I went to write a post last evening and it told me my blog was locked because it was potentially spam :/ so I had to fill out a form and stuff so they would unlock it! But it's back so I am happy!!

Yesterday was a long day. I started classes at 8:30am and didn't finish until 5:30pm. I stopped in at McDonalds and gave them my availability - since I can't seem to get a hold of anyone there - and my contact information, again, so hopefully they will call me with some hours soon!! I haven't worked for 2 weeks and it feels so strange! It feels really good to not have that extra thing to worry about, but I think this is the longest I haven't worked in 6 years! I need a paycheque again too! aha! I'll stop in or call on Monday to see if the guy got the paper I dropped off!

Last night I decided I was going to read the journal I kept while I was in Mexico in 2008! That seems like SO long ago but still SO recent! Crazy! It was really awesome and inspiring to see the passion I had in my life and the fire for God! Unfortunately I say 'had,' but I am slowly getting back there!! More quickly recently than has been since 2008, that's for sure! I started writing 1 week before I went and I was so excited! :) I also felt very far from God before I went and I really wanted to use my time in Mexico to focus on God and I needed the flame in my heart to reignite - ah so this feeling isn't so foreign! It's incredible how many ups and downs there are and how you can feel so far from God one week and so close the next!! Can't wait to get there again!!! :)

Something I wrote and I haven't thought of it that way since really is that "I have fallen asleep. I have become too comfortable with the way things are. I am content. I need to WAKE UP!" We should always be striving for the best, living for God and worshipping him in everything we do! It's not about doing certain things, it's about doing them in a certain way! Christ does not force our will. He only takes what we give Him. But he doesn't give Himself entirely until He sees that we yield ourselves entirely to Him! Remember Isaiah 41:10 - "fear not for I am with you; be not dismayed for I am your God. I will strengthen you, yes, I will help you, I will uphold you with My righteous right hand." We don't have to be afraid to give ourselves entirely to God; he will hold us  up and give us strength if we do!

watch your thoughts, they become your words

watch your words, they become your actions

watch your actions, they become your habits

watch your habits, they become your character

watch your character, it becomes your destiny

Just something to think about!

 I met so many wonderful people all the different times I went to Mexico, but this time there were people I met that will NEVER leave my heart! Teri & Jim (The Z's), Noah, Andy, Ben, Janine, Molly, Kendall and many others!! I have lost touch with some of them, but I still see them around on facebook. I talk with some of them a couple times or more a year :) I am trying to get back in touch with some that I've lost touch with.

Anyways, I have to get ready for school. I will write again soon!!

days go by..

Today was a pretty good day! I woke up to having my OSAP finally come in!! Praise God! Didn't have class until 10:30am so I didn't have to wake up super early!! Nothing too much more exciting in my day haha.

I had Math, Language Arts and Music today. We got to play our RECORDERS today! That was fun! Hot cross buns, hot cross buns, one-a-penny, two-a-penny, hot cross buns!
Oh, since I got my OSAP I finally bought the rest of my textbooks, which is also good!

Here is something that I've already noticed so far since I've been writing... I am significantly happier on a daily basis! That is pretty big for me! I was kind of in a slum where I was pretty negative and down on myself a lot... this is not happening anymore. In my devo today I learned that whatever we focus on we become; or where the mind goes, the man follows! I have been focusing on the good things, the positive things and doing my best just to trust God with everything!! Focusing on positive/good things = positive/good attitude/person! I am becoming a more positive person again! :) yay me!

I went for a drive with Heidi tonight to Walmart ... again, yes! And as I was sitting there in the passenger seat looking out the window at the sunset I was just thinking to myself how awesome God is, how beautiful creation is, how much more at peace I feel with myself. I think that is the best way for me to say it, at peace... I have come to terms with "the news" from last week and, for lack of better words, I am .... okay .... with it. Well, I'm not.. but I am as okay with it as I can be. It makes sense to me :P

I cannot believe how quickly the days go by! It is crazy! It does not feel like 11:42pm to me right now.. and on that note..I should hit the hay - long day tomorrow starting at 7am wake up to get ready and be at the bus for 7:30am and finish at 5:30pm!!

Thanks to everyone for your prayers and if you would continue to pray with me, that would be greatly appreciated :)

My Nicki

33. My Nicki - I cannot believe I haven't mentioned her yet! :/ She is my very oldest and bestest friend on the planet!!! We go all the way back to kindergarten!! She has been with me through thick and thin! This girl is my sister for life and I love her to death! Mostly I don't know what I would do without her in my life!! She is always there for me when I need her and she always tries to cheer me up if I'm down! She is my fave! <3

Just a couple more things...

31. Starbucks - I am thankful for a nice treat :) I treated myself to Starbucks tonight! I tried a salty caramel mocha thing.. it was alright.. I think I'll stick with my Java Chip Frapp or White Chocolate Mocha .. at least until I get my Egg Nog Lattes back!!

32. New People - I am thankful that I have the opportunity to meet new people and make new friends in my classes!! Hopefully I'll be able to add some actual names to my '1000 Things list' :) 

All Things - Aaron Gillespie
"No life, no death could keep You away, could keep You away
No light, no depth could keep You away, could keep You away
No sin, no pain could keep You away, keep You away
No doubt, no shame could keep us away, could keep us away from love
All things, all things, all things are in Your hands,
All things, all things, all things are in Your hands
Bright and beautiful, wise and wonderful, all things are in Your hands
All things, all things, all things are in Your hands"

This is just the chorus, but I really enjoy this song :) and it is something that I am working really hard on. Giving EVERYTHING to God! All things in His hands!!

Something I haven't even mentioned!!! I am really excited to start checking out new churches here in London! Not this weekend coming up, but the following weekend I will begin my church hopping adventure! I have 4 on the list right now and the first one is only 2 blocks away at the end of my street!! I'm looking for something with a really good College and Career group so that I can connect with other Christians my age!! :) Can't wait to start telling you about that!

Dear future husband:

Dear future husband,

I'm going to be relying on your strength for the rest of my life. Is it okay if I start now?

I promise to be fiercely loyal to you until the day I die!

I want to learn everything about you, even if it takes me the rest of my life. Especially if it takes me the rest of my life ;)

I want to make you quirky little gifts that have lots of meaning.

I want to lay in bed and just talk until 3 in the morning!

I can't wait to wake up next to you!

I don't know you yet, or maybe I do. Either way, please treat me right. I don’t want to end up like all those other fail relationships. I want our relationship to be amazing!  One that every couple would envy. [Well, not every couple - but you know] We would be so faithful and trusting, loving and caring. We’d be amazing. (:  I can’t wait for us to laugh and share so many happy moments. I can’t wait for us to live happily ever after.  Just so you know I can be difficult, I do expect a lot but I do it because I deserve the best. I want a happy ending, just like in a fairy tale. I hope you can be my Prince Charming.

Count stars with me, dance in my kitchen with me while I cook for you. Make me laugh when I’m sad, and watch horror movies with me all night. Please, be everything I’ve been waiting for. There’s nobody better. I know you’ll be just right for me, I know you’ll look after me and call me beautiful no matter what I look like. I know you’ll love all my insecurities and all my quirky awkwardness that I hate. I know you’ll  say hello/good morning every morning, and wish me sweet dreams every night. But most of all, I know you’ll be everything I want, and everything I need, I know you’ll be the one to help me when things get rough, I know you’ll always be there for me and when I need someone to hold me tight, you’ll be there to do it.  I know you’re out there, MY Superman, you’re somewhere and you’re all for me.  You've got the arms I want to be wrapped in, the smile I want to be the cause of & the eyes I want to get lost in!

I know that you’re somewhere out there in the universe.. existing.. waiting to be found (maybe I've already found you?). I have to admit that I get impatient at times but I know that you will come into my life when the right time comes.

The time when all the wounds from my previous relationship have healed. The time when I have learned to love myself first. The time when I, finally, may be able to unconditionally love another person again.

I will emotionally prepare myself. I will make you the luckiest man alive. I will make sure that only happy thoughts will ever cross your mind every time you think of me. I may not always agree with you on everything but I’ll respect you and your decision. I will cook for you. Hug you whenever I can. I’ll set up weekly dates with you. I will envelop you with nothing but positivity and I will love loving you for the rest of my life.

Till then, I will be waiting. 

It's going to be worth the wait!

Love,
Your future wife

Goal

Dance with God and He will let the perfect man cut in :)

One day at a time...

Good afternoon! 

Well if you didn't see on facebook, my day started out pretty good! Got to the bus stop this morning and the bus arrived like 5 seconds later and then the next bus was right there waiting at the spot where I get on my next bus! AND THEN we watched clips from The Office and Big Bang Theory in my first class!! Two of my favourite shows!!! All around good start to the day haha! 

I bought my recorder today! Can't wait to start practicing that!!

I'm kind of tired today and I really would just like to take a nap lol but I still have class at 530-630.

This morning it was quite chilly, so I wore pants and long sleeves (also its chilly in the classrooms) ... bad idea :P it's far too warm outside to sit out there and enjoy the nice weather in these clothes.

OH! I'm slightly annoyed with my computer right now!! Apparently I have too much stuff on my hard drive and it's basically full! So I am currently deleting things I don't need anymore (not like anyone cares but ... this is my blog and I can write what I please :P)

Heidi and I drove around for like 3 hours to find a stupid bookshelf at a million and a half different Walmart's and we didn't get home until like after 11 and I still have school stuff to do .. which would be why I am a little tired today... seeing as how I have to be at the bus stop for 730am!

Maybe I'll go get a snack before my next class!

It's hard to keep track of all the things I've already mentioned I'm thankful for...

30. Alyssa H - I don't think I've said her! But I'm thankful that God put her in my life! She is my sister and I love her to bits! She's all growed up and at Brock this year!! So proud! :) I like that we can complain to each other about virtually anything and then laugh about it after!!!

This weekend I am going home to pick up a couple shifts at work, cuz I'm poor! And I am also dog sitting for my BFam :) I also get to have a date with the CFam on Saturday evening! 

From my devo today:

"John also believed another lie - that he wasn't truly loved by God. Because he felt that way, he had believed the devil's lies. 'I felt as if God said to the world, 'Believe in Jesus and you'll be saved,' I got in on some kind of package deal - but I never felt like I was worth loving."

I felt like I was reading how I've felt for a second there!! I still struggle sometimes with the idea that I'm worth loving. I mean, I know that God loves me and knows my name and that's so exciting and amazing!! But sometimes I feel like "but am I really worth it?" And guess what?! I am! I am loved and valuable to the kingdom of God!! And if you are reading this, I want you to know that you are too!!

Prayer: "Lord of God in Heaven, remind me that I am important to You and that I am loved by You, even if I don't feel loved. Help me to learn that I am as important to You as any other Christian and that You love me as much as You love them. I thank You in the name of Jesus Christ. Amen."

 

 

 

Battlefield of the Mind

I didn't bring my laptop to school with me today because I only had art and gym :) I love my Mondays! So I went out for a walk and just sat and embraced nature and God's creation on my 2 hour break! I listened to some worship music and I felt good :) 

Today I decided that I was going to begin a 14 day devotional called "Battlefield of the Mind." This was the end prayer of the first one: "Lord Jesus, in Your name, I cry out for victory. Enable me to bring every thought into obedience. Help me not to allow Satan's words to stay in my mind and steal my victory. Amen." Good choice Kaila! That is definitely something that I struggle with daily, listening to and believing Satan's lies!!!! Definitely a battlefield of the mind!! But hopefully this devotional will be a step in the right direction!

29. Music - today I am thankful for music :) especially this morning on my drive back to London! I put in some worship music and it made me happy and a little emotional! 

It is so awesome and crazy to think that God love us and cares about us as much as He does!  So undeserved but so AWESOME! He knows MY NAME!!! I still cannot get over that alone! I am going to do my best to live my life for Him :) it's the least I can do!!

So like I was saying before, I think that God is definitely working in my life a lot right now! He is orchestrating things in such a strange and interesting way, but for a purpose. I think that it was better for me to have my suspicions about certain events and kind of get little pieces to the puzzle rather than get all the puzzle pieces thrown at me at one! It wasn't such a tidal wave of information! And maybe He's got me in alone in London for a reason - so that I have to turn to Him because I have no one else to turn to! Not that I don't have people here that I can talk to! But about my faith and things like that! He is forcing me to make a decision - "Trust me completely or not at all." I'm choosing to give it all to God and trust Him wholly!!

I feel like my thoughts are all jumbled and this doesn't make a whole lot of sense, but oh well! That's why I have a blog - to write all my jumbled thoughts down and keep ya'll updated on my life!!!

Keep your prayers coming friends! :)

Lots of love!
-K

BFam

Well Friday was a little busy for me so I didn't write anything..whoops! I ran some errands before class, went to class (art btw - and we made crayon drawings :p) then I had a date with my Sarah L and Steph at the mall (did a little window shopping for some 'teacher clothes') then I went to gym class, which was so much fun by the way!!!) and then began my adventure home for the weekend :p

Thursday evening we (the roomies and I) went to a social for the B.Ed students and faculty.. It was alright. Nothing really too exciting. I came home and watched The Covenant after :p

So my adventure home on Friday was certainly an adventure. I drove to Stratford to meet my BFam there (CBalz had ball). Well I ended up having to take a detour due to construction and it took me an extra half hour or so, so I got there and ball was over and I ended up driving there for nothing :p Anyways, I got to spend the weekend with my BFam :) we had lots of good talks, laughs, hang outs, quality time, etc... :) I stopped by my house house while I was here and no one was home :/ maybe next time! I know I've already said this but I am so thankful for my BFam and having them in my life!! Sometimes I don't know what I would do without them :) In my one class last week, we had to draw a picture of the things that were important to us, I drew them as stick people! I think they looked pretty accurate :p (I'll post a picture later).

Now I think I'm at 25..so I'll start back up there. If I'm wrong I'll fix it later..

26. My church family - I'm thankful for the people in my church family that know what is going on in my life and that have been praying for me. I'll just say this, your prayers are not going unnoticed or unanswered, that's for sure! I can just say that from Wednesday night to Thursday morning God was working on my heart and my mind :)

27. Paul P - this is a man that I look up to, as a father figure and a friend! There's just something about him and his family that I just love! He is genuinely interested in what is going on in my life and actually cares :) he is a great listener and a great encouragement!

28. My Dad - I feel bad that I haven't put that yet!! But I really am thankful for my dad :) he has done a great job as a single parent to a young woman (and three other children and 2 grandchildren) as any dad could do! He's a hard worker and I'm thankful that God gave me him as a dad.

Thats reminds me of something that happened tonight! We were out at Church With A Difference and Patti was packing up the lawn chairs and I went over to help and she says "well that's why God gave me two boys, to help me clean up and carry things." And someone made a comment that she would have loved to have a girl and she said to me "well that's why God gave me you!" :D I just love her to bits! And then she tells me "and it's even better to be chosen!" it made me really happy :)
Also I got some encouraging words from Helen R tonight too :) she told me that she knows I'm going through some tough things right now and how I was carrying myself really well and how awesome it was to see me up praising and worshipping God and smiling despite everything that's going on! It was good to hear that she was proud of me for being strong :)

Which brings me to my next thing!

I have no idea why things are happening the way they are, maybe I'll never know, or maybe this is the reason... I feel like my relationship with God is getting so much better! My faith and my trust in God is getting stronger too :) there have been times this week that I easily could have turned away from God and blamed Him for all the crappy things in my life. But instead I turned TO Him and prayed to Him for strength and encouragement. Even though it was something so little, God answered my prayers! I asked Him to help me through this situation and take away the hurt I was feeling! And the next morning I felt much better than I had when I went to bed the night before :) God is awesome! :) Also, like I said before, the prayers of my little prayer army back at home didn't go unanswered or unnoticed either! Those prayers got answered because I did feel better! Not 100% but still! I was reassured tonight that I have people at home praying for me :) which was really nice to hear! Also that as soon as some people heard the same news that upset me, as well as being happy for this person they immediately thought of me and prayed for me too! How awesome :) thanks times a million to those people!! :)

I could go on writing forever, but I must get to bed. I will definitely continue this tomorrow when I have a 2 hour gap between art and gym!

Thanks for your prayers and keep me in them :) I'm going to need them if I'm going to keep staying strong!!!

killing time

I've got some time to spare so I thought I'd blog a little.

Today has gone ... mmmm weeeellll ... better than yesterday so far.  I had to wake up early to catch the bus to school and I've been in class since 8:30am :/ horray!!! I had an appointment and FINALLY got my schedule fixed, moved some classes into my second semester so I wasn't totally swamped this semester aaaand I added the 2 electives I needed to take! Now, just to get through it all :)
I'm at school until 5:30pm today and then I think my housemates and I are going to go to a B.Ed social this evening and meet some of our fellow teacher candidates and some faculty! Who can say no to free wings and nachos!?

I woke up in a slightly better mood than when I went to bed last night, so that was a kind of good start to my day.  I was able to text with some people today about things that are going on in my life and was assured that I have some prayer warriors back at home praying for me! Lots of virtual hugs coming at me too!! It's good to have people who care :) ... who show they care, rather!

24. Prayer - I am thankful for prayer. I'm thankful that I can talk to God whenever, wherever for however long I want to about anything I want to. Also for friends that pray for me and that I can pray for!

25. Sharon T - she is someone who I felt like I connected with right away and could talk to openly about things. I'm thankful she is a part of my life and that she's been thinking about me and praying for me :)

I've got to run for now, class in a few and I've got to find my room still!! Always an adventure here!! I'll get back to you about how the social was and everything :)

Something on my mind

Well wasn't today just a day full of surprises!

I could probably think of 1000 things to not be thankful for right now... but that is not the point! Nor is it going to do me any good.

I got some rather unsettling news today. Something that I really shouldn't care about, but the fact of the matter is that I do care. The reason I care is because I still care about this person I got the news about and just the news, sucked for me anyways. Great news for this person. I don't know why I care either, this person seems to have forgotten about me so why shouldn't I do the same!? Oh well, thats life I guess.

Besides all of THAT, my day wasn't too terrible. I took the bus to school for the first time today and I didn't get lost, so that's a plus! My classes were alright.. However, in music class when we came back from break the teacher was playing creepy kindergarten kids singing. Sounded like something out of a horror flick! aha! THEN I turn around and theres this creepy little clown thing sitting behind me on the TV cart!! GAH!

I made a couple new friends that I have in some of my classes today.. so that's good too!

I'm currently making Heidi watch a "boy movie" with me right now to attempt to make me feel better about my day. We are watching GI Joe :)

Now, time to try and pick out some good and be thankful! Not sure this is going to be a super long list today but I'll be happy if I can come up with something!!

21. Boy Movies - I like to watch not girlie movies. They are full of action and adventure and not so much mushy gushy crap that would put me in a worse mood.. so I'm thankful for movies that blow stuff up and shoot things aha!

22. Marble Slab - I'm thankful for ice cream. Ice cream heals broken hearts sometimes and tonight it made me feel a little bit better

23. IMDB - this is a dumb one, but I like IMDB... it helps me figure out who actors are and what movies I've seen them in before when I just can't put my finger on it :P

In this kinda crappy mood that I'm in I think that's all I can be thankful for for right now...

I'm just praying that tomorrow goes better and I can keep my mind off of things!!! Only 2 more sleeps until I get to see my BFam :) something to look forward to and hopefully keep my days brighter!!!

If you're reading this, I would like to ask a favour of you. Could you just please pray for me - that I would be able to lay this situation at the foot of the cross and not worry about it, that I can just give it to God. Also please pray for my sister and my nephews. Thanks.

first timer...

So this is the first time I've ever done something like this. I just wanted a place to record my thoughts, adventures, inspirations and all that jazz. 

A friend of mine was encouraging me to try the "1000 gifts" thing.. and for a while I didn't think I could think of 1000 things that I am thankful for.. but that's no attitude to have!!! The point is to recognize all the blessings in my life and come back around to the positive attitude I once had about everything. So I thought that I could start recording my blessings on here.

I also want to share pictures of my adventures here in London and at Western! I want to share quotes and lyrics that have significance to me too! And just any random thoughts I have! I'm kind of excited to try this out!

Today was the first day of classes, well I suppose technically yesterday but I haven't been to bed yet so it's still today for me :P  It went pretty good. I had some time to kill between my afternoon classes so I went exploring the campus. It is large and beautiful :)
Tomorrow my first class isn't until 1030 and I'm going to try and take the bus to school :P aha! I hope it goes well! If not I know where to get off on the first bus and it's about a 10 min walk to the Faculty of Ed. from there! Not too bad! I might just take on bus then walk - walking is good for you! I will have killer legs and butt if I keep up all this walking :P aha!!!

I started recording my blessings last night. Here we go!!

1. Well first of all, I am thankful for my faith and my relationship with God. It might not always be perfect, but I'm working on it :) 

2. Sarah L - she is one of my best friends and I don't know where I would be without her. She has been through hell and back with me! And her family! They are also my family <3 

3. Patti - one of the women in my church that I really look up to! She is so wonderful and easy to talk to. We have gotten pretty close over the years and I just love her family to bits! :) 

4. KB - one of my best guy friends! I've known him for a long time and he never fails to make me laugh! Never a dull moment with that boy :) he's my bestie! <3

5. Sarah M - this pretty lady I've gotten to know better over the past year and I couldn't ask for a better person! God def knew I needed this chick in my life and He gave me her at just the right time :)

6. Western: Teachers College - I'm just thankful that I got accepted and can continue my journey of learning and becoming a teacher. We all know that post-secondary has been quite the adventure for me, but where would the fun be if it all went smoothly :P 

7. My truck - I'm thankful that I have a vehicle to use while I'm living in London. Helps me get home to see my friends and family! 

8. My London house - it's a pretty nice house. I like it! I'm thankful I have a place to live while I am at school and it's not terribly expensive aha! 

9. McDonalds - who would ever think someone would be thankful for McDonalds?! I am! My wonderful McDs in Brantford has employed me for the past 6 years and continues to do so! And now the McDs here in London is going to help me have an income while I am in school so I'm not super poor!!! 

10. Listening Ears - friends who let me cry to them! I just love those friends :) Sometimes I just need someone to cry to and who will listen to me without trying to give me advice. Helps get things off my chest and makes me feel better! 

11. Friends who cry to me! I like to return the favour and I'm glad my friends can come to me and cry to me too! Sometimes I like to give advice and sometimes I just listen so THEY can get whatever is weighing them down off their shoulders! 

12. My iPhone - I am thankful that I can afford a phone so that I can stay in contact with my friends and family back at home in B-dot! 

13. Mindy H - I'm thankful for our friendship and that we can talk to each other about anything. I also love her kids :) 

14. Heidi L - I'm thankful to have a familiar face here in London with me! I've known her since grace 9 and we have been friends ever since :P we are basically like sisters! 

15. The Coons - I am really thankful for the relationship I have developed with this family over the last little while! I have become closer with Heidi and Leah for sure these past few months. Heidi and I had a really good talk a while ago and it was nice to have her to talk to about that particular thing! Plus she's hilarious!! 

16. Public Transit - today I learned how to take the bus here in London. It was a fun little adventure and it will def save me money in the long run! I mean, I'm paying for a bus pass in my tuition, I might as well use it and get my moneys worth!!!  

17. Pictures - I'm happy to have some pictures of the people I love and care about on my wall in my bedroom! It makes me happy when I see them :) and those people are blessings in my life too! I still need to print off more!! 

18. Letters to God - I have started writing my letters to God again! I was doing it every night before bed for a while and it was going really well, and then I kind of slipped away from that when things were going not so good - which should have been the time I kept it up!! But I've come around and have started writing them again! Just prayers, thoughts, things I want to say to God. 

19. Rush of Fools - when I was walking home from school today they came on my iPod and it reminded me how much I love listening to worship music! It reminds me of my relationship with God and how AWESOME He is! :)

20. A screen in my bedroom window - I finally have a screen in my bedroom window!! It is hotter than (insert attractive male celebrity's name here) in my house! I opened my window last night to let the cool air in and this morning I got woken up by a 2.5 inch, I kid you not, bug flying into my leg through my window. YUK!! But now I have a screen and I can enjoy the cool air, bug free!! 

I could just LIST my blessings, but I want you to know why they are important to me too! :)

I just downloaded the google+ app to my phone so I can share pictures with you too!!!