sunshine lolipops.

i normally dont write in this format. i normally dont write about what is specifically happening in my life, because in all honesty, if you wanted to know, you would ask me. I dont even post that much on facebook.

but I wanted to share how my weekend went, and essentially what I have learned.

Friday night, I attended a good friend of mine's going away party. she is leaving on Aug 29 to go to Germany, and I have to say we sent her off in style. It was a very good turn out, with loads of people, heaps of food, good music, good pictures. and lots of laughs. It was very enjoyable, but the meaning of the party did not go unnoticed. We are all going to miss her very much, but know that this is her time to shine in Germany and love on all those people there.

Saturday, I took a shift and worked a 9-6 shift. and I kick myself everytime i do. Because it is probably the most dullest shift ever known to man. I literally sat there all day. doing nothing. answered a few phone calls of course, but it really was NOT the cats pajamas. Although it was very long, i looked forward to an evening with my sister and mother. The other 3 went to the island to visit family, so it was just us girls. we had the best dinner possible, and then enjoyed the movie BRIDESMAIDS together. I love those 2 girlies.

Sunday I took my puppy to the dog park at Buntzen Lake for the afternoon with my Sister. We taught him how to officially swim, by throwing a tennis ball into the water. He is now a swimmer. :) It was so amusing to watch him interact with other dogs, and form playful relationships with them. definitely the cutest dog at the park for sure. ;)

Sunday evening consisted of going to Ethos, where we studied the psalm 137. It was about suffering, and how to deal with it properly. which, better late than never, but I feel like it really helped me out. If you are hurting, deal with it. scream, cry if you must. because you cannot sing a happy song if your sad. I met some cool people as always. and got to love the community that i have missed for a while.

All in All i have learned that spending quality time with family is just as important as friends.

and.
last but not least.

God loves me, and is always there. even when I feel He has abandoned me.