Saturday, February 28, 2009

Today I...

... slept in (a bit - not excessively).

... washed the car.

... thought about things and over-analysed them.

... had a lovely shopping trip with a friend.

... had two (fairly major) blonde moments (in public).

... went for a peaceful walk along the bike-track with another friend.

... sent multiple text messages.

... watched a movie with a happy ending.

... made yummy toasted turkish bread sandwiches for a late tea.

... played pool (or snooker - whatever - don't know the difference).

... organised student stuff.

... practiced the songs for church tomorrow.

I think that's about it. It was a pleasant Saturday. But I'm a bit tired now. :)

Friday, February 27, 2009

I have a problem...

I have a problem... I love too much.

Friday...

I am seriously thankful to God that it's Friday. :)

I've had a really good week overall... but the last 24 hours have been a bit tough. So I'm looking forward to doing something different tomorrow... not quite sure exactly what yet, but it will be nice. :)

Wednesday, February 25, 2009

It's been a while...

Wow... it's been nearly a week!

When I began blogging, I told myself that I wouldn't slacken off like everyone else seemed to. :P But oh well, it looks like it happens to everyone. :)

This last week has been very full, but I've coped much better than in recent times, and I'm really thankful to the Lord for that.

Since I've posted, some of the things that have transpired (nice word, huh? :P ) are:
  • I slept over at a friend's house on Friday night, and stayed up much too late. But it was all good fun - one long D&M really, so it's okay. :)
  • On Saturday afternoon I had a lovely long chat to my brother, and that was SO good. It had been too long. :)
  • And in the evening, Megs and I went to a movie with two dear friends. It was great. Well, actually, the movie wasn't. But the company was. 
  • On Sunday, I didn't have to play at church. Either service. That was nice. :)
  • In the afternoon I caught up on some things on my never-ending To Do list. My close friends know how much I love crossing things off that list! :)
  • One of my stand-in brothers visited late on Sunday night... it was lovely and relaxed and we just chatted about lots of random things. As well as talking about serious things - like going to bed at a decent hour. :)
  • On Monday, I slept for half the day, just because I could. :)
  • I taught 21 flute lessons this week. Wow, I'm awesome. :P
  • Also this week, I had two more people (now known as the mothers of students #24 and #25) call wanting lessons for their daughters!
  • My week of teaching seemed easier - for the first time this year, I've felt 'in control' of the lessons I was teaching and what was going on. It's good to feel like The Teacher. :)
  • I've managed to get lots of normal, boring things (such as organising, vacuumming, dusting) done this week... which I have not been managing at all this year, so I'm feeling productive. :)
And...
  • Tomorrow I have a flute lesson with my new teacher. I've been loving my lessons with her so much! Maybe I will even get to catch up with a friend while I'm out... :)
While all this is good progress... I still ache inside for something....... and I'm tired now, so I'm going to bed. Love you all!

Thursday, February 19, 2009

Just for fun...

I should be working... but before I start, here's a laugh.... :)

Find out what you need. Go to Google and type your name in the exact phrase search window followed by the word 'needs'. Copy and paste the first ten search results that come up.

CARLA NEEDS:

1. Carla needs to pee (can you believe that was the first one???)
2. Carla needs bread to feed her animals
3. Carla needs good governance (true)
4. Carla needs to accept responsibility for the results (but I do accept them!)
5. Carla needs to call Dan (cousin Dan? Maybe...)
6. Carla needs cuddles (so true...)
7. Carla needs a home for the holidays (in Vienna, that would be helpful!)
8. Carla needs a new mantra (I see...)
9. Carla needs your support (true again)
10. Carla needs love (sigh... yes.......)

I've had a pretty good day today, so far. :)

Wednesday, February 18, 2009

Scented candles...

I have discovered that I love scented candles. Ones that smell nice, that is. :) There's nothing nicer than walking into my room when a scented candle has been burning in there... seeing glow of the flame and watching the shadows dance on the walls... but more than that, the aroma somehow generates pleasant thoughts of the friend who gave me the candle. It's a rose and geranium one in a pretty glass jar, and it rocks my world (when I remember to light it!).

It makes me think of that verse... where John talks about what he's seen in heaven: "And when he had taken the scroll, the four living creatures and twenty-four elders fell down before the Lamb, each holding a harp, and golden bowls full of incense, which are the prayers of the saints."

I love that scented candle... and I've never really thought about how God loves our prayers in that way. It's a pleasing thought. And I should pray more. :)

Today is Wednesday.

Tuesdays really take it out of me... today I napped a lot, and got very little done. :(

And I fear I am a boring person. I have nothing interesting to say tonight. :(

(Which begs the question... do I think that what I say other nights IS interesting? Is that the only reason I write?)

Tuesday, February 17, 2009

Just thought you might like to know...

...today was the best day of teaching that I've had in a while. It wasn't brilliant, but it wasn't dreadfully hard either (which is more than I can say for all my other days of teaching this year). Just a nice in-between sort of day. Though I am still very tired now. :)

Oh, btw, the other thing I 'just thought you might like to know', is that I am in love. (Bek, no jokes, please.) :P I'm serious: one of my little 7 year-old students is gorgeous, inside and out. I think she's going to be another little genius. (I already have one.) :)

Monday, February 16, 2009

Just thought you might like to know...

... I'm REALLY excited about planning our trip to see Lachlan at the end of the year - it's so much fun getting started on it!!!

I'm also really tired... and it's only Monday. The problem is, because Tuesday is such a big day for me (it starts at 5:30am), I spend half of Monday night getting organised and catching up with stuff... I think I need a new plan of attack.

Saturday, February 14, 2009

Valentine's Day...

...has also been called "Single Awareness Day" ~ and it's true! Valentine's Day has never been a big deal in our house... none of us thought about it much at all. But in recent years, it's become completely commercialised, so I think the fact that I don't "have a valentine" is more "in my face". This morning, I'm trying not to think about the lack of a man's love, but rather remember Perfect Love... God's Love. "But God showed His love for us in that while we were still sinners, Christ died for us." (Rom. 5:8) And it will never end: "I have loved you with an everlasting love; therefore I have continued my faithfulness to you." (Jer. 31:3)

My prayer for all of us: "May the Lord direct your hearts to the love of God and to the steadfastness of Christ." - 2 Thes. 3:5

Now something for a bit of fun...

1. Make a list of 5 things you can see without getting up: 1. Bible 2. UBD 3. pencil case 4. homemade bread 5. lawnmower

2. How do you style your hair?  Usually with a heat-brush, or if I'm in a hurry, a messy bun!

3. What are you wearing now? pajamas - yay!

4. Who was the last person you said 'I love you' to? Lachlan

5. Do you nap a lot? If I get a chance, yes! Does that mean I'm getting old?

6. Who was the last person you hugged? MD at orchestra

7. What's your current fandom/obsession/addiction? 2 minute noodles & mint slice biscuits.

8. What was the last thing you ate today? Haven't eaten anything yet!

9. What was the last text message you received? "r u ok?"

10. What websites do you always visit when you go online? In order of importance: gmail, facebook, blogspot, vodafone, nab. (I don't always get to past gmail).

11. What was the last thing you bought? coloured paper for orchestra flyers

12. What are you listening to right now? the sound of rain on the roof.... noice. :)

13. What's the last song that got stuck in your head? "Think of Me" from Phantom of the Opera

14. If you could have any superpower, what would it be? Would it be a superpower to make people be able to understand what I mean when I say stuff??? I cause too many dramas when I open my mouth.

15. What is your favourite weather, and why? COLD weather, because one doesn't sweat like in summer, and because it's usually easier to get warmer than to get cooler.

16. If you could play any instrument, what would it be? I play two already, but I'd like to be able to play piano better, so that I didn't stress so much over church playing. :P

17. How are you? I am well. I am feeling slightly chilly. I am happy that tonight some friends are coming over.

18. What's something you'd like to say to someone right now? I love you.

19. If you could spend tomorrow any way? Well, since it'll be all rainy, it would be to have some close friends over, and curl up on the couches and D&M to our hearts' content. :) 

Happy Valentine's Day!