It's About Time

It's about time I updated.

As most of you know, I'm coming home soon. Real soon.

7 exact days to be precise.

WHOOOO!!!!

The Women DVD

"Being a woman is a gift"

                              - Jada Pinkett Smith

50 Random Reactions

I got tagged:

50 First Reactions!

This is called 50 first reactions... Type what comes to your mind first whenever you hear these 50 words. Don't think and don't go back and change. Doesn't matter how random just type it!

1. Beer: Heineken

2. Food: Awesome! 

3. Relationships: Wanting one?

4. Crush: Is gone :(

5. Power Rangers: Shesh!

6. Life: Is beautiful.

7. The President: Obama? Don't really have an opinion

8. Yummy: Real tiramisu. Layered sponge soaked in coffee syrup with whipped mascarpone. Delightful!

9. Cars: Bugatti Veyron. Just so hot!

10. Movie: Confessions of a Shopaholic. Wanna watch!

11. Halloween: Not for me.

12. Sex: Is for marriage.

13. Religion: Christian. And that's what I will always be.

14. Hate: People with no manners

15. Fear: Insects. And failing.

16. Marriage: Can't wait! (Not that I have one yet, haha)

17. Blondes: Are not all dumb. But majority.

18. Slippers: Thongs. So Aussie.

19. Shoes: Are what I wear? 

20. Asians: In Australia are so Lala.

21. Past time: Watch movies.

22. One night stand: Will never know.

23. My cell phone: Needs a change. Iphone please! Or a Blackberry.

24. Smoke: Eww.

25. Fantasy: If humans can shift into animals. And again, it's a FANTASY

26. College: Is awesome! I'm doing something I love!

27. High school Life: Could not have been more insane. Why? Jia Rong and Carmen la!

28. Pajamas: Baggy baggy shirt and shorts.

29. Stars: Are brighter here.

30. Center: Belly button? Haha.

31. Alcohol: Rosemount on Ice. The most awesome wine you could ever taste.

32. The word love: Is not all happy.

33. Friends: ARE for life.

34. Money: I need more. More!

35. Heartache: Experiencing now.

36. Time: Not enough!

37. Divorce: Not in my vocabulary

38. Dogs: Golden Retrievers

39. Undies: Boyleg Hipsters

40. Parents: Are coming in 24 hours!

41. Babies: So Cuteeee!

42. Ex: I'm glad I'm over you.

43. Song: Hallelujah Song by Julienne Hough

44. Color: Black.

45. Weddings: Are awesome! When's mine?

46. Pizza: Italian wood fire pizzas. Awweessoommee..

47. Hangout: Jazz Club

48. Rest: Lying in bed underneath my quilt. No, snuggling in bed.

49. Goal: On my way of achieving it.

50. Inspiration: Comes from anything and everything you see.

And then.

You called this morning.

And then my heart broke.

Thank God!

I know it's cliched, but seriously, Thank God!

Thank God for everything I have, everything I am, everyone I have, all that I've experienced and all that I will be.

I am a worrier and I am not denying the fact. I have worried myself sick and for what? I can't do anything about it!

So, when I was on the plane back from Newcastle that day, I had plenty of time to think life over. When I checked in, I did not ask for a window seat, but the guy assigned me one (yeay!). So I saw the take off, everything!

I saw the plane gently ascend, the world beneath me become smaller and smaller. And we flew over the ocean, and the massive oil ships shrank to specks in the vast blue water. I saw the entire Newcastle from far above. And we flew at sunset, the sky was a spectacular blue and orange. We flew by the coast the entire journey. I saw rivers and the patterns it made. And I thought about how wonderful God is to have created such beautiful images on this earth that is his canvas. 

I saw mountains and saw small towns all lit up. I even saw Sydney, and I could see the bridge. I saw Canberra. I saw soft rolling fluffy clouds bobbing along to nature's song. 

All this time, I was reminded of who the Creator is. He who made all things magnificent, beautiful and unique. Why would he neglect me when even the worms for God's sake can live merrily? Me, his child would be of out most importance to him. 

I realized, God, that you would not have put me through all this hardship if I could not take it. And yes I have over come it, and now I see that you DO care. 

Thank you for using the simplest things like a plane ride, a song, a sunset, a friend to show me that I truly am unique. That I am capable, through you. I can do anything, with you. 

Thank you for making me realize that when I serve the people, I serve you. Serve you through the people. And in everything I do, take joy. Even when something happens, and it upsets you, smile. For there is nothing you can do. So instead of frowning and getting angry when nothing you do can change the situation, smile and move on, and take it as is comes.

Why be angry when you can be happy?

So now, I take joy in all the little things I see. Like the sun coming through the trees in the park. Like people sunbathing in front of the State Library. Like the look of bliss when someones takes the first bite of the cake. Like an elderly couple holding hands. 

Now I take time to look up instead of down, watching where I walk. Now I look, and see. I notice the date that building was built. I notice that figure at the balcony at night. 

Most of all Lord, I notice how beautiful you really are.