Unite in Worship

I went to this worship conference this past weekend. One word: awesome. Though the 13 hour days were tiring (got to Broadway church at about 8:30AM, left at 10PM), it was well worth it. Every worship session refreshed my soul. I learned a lot, and have a lot to process in my mind.

Some highlights:
Being led into worship by Tim Hughes, Reuben Morgan, Something Like Silas, Vicky Beeching, and Brian Doerksen. And seeing them as regular people, like you and me.
Todd Phillips: He's hilarious! Almost made me pee my pants... Really funny, and communicated a great message

Through it all, through the hours of worshipping God and the hours of learning, the most valuable experience I had: being overwhelmed by God's love. Not only knowing it - but feeling it.

I can fly, I can fly, I can fly!

Flying is cool. Flying on an airplane is cool. Flying on a beautiful day, with blue skies and cottonball clouds is cool.

On my trip to Winnipeg, I had the opportunity to fly on an airplane for the second time in my life. The first being when I went to Disneyland when I was eight years old. Therefore, I didn't really remember what it was like to fly on a plane. For all you frequent flyers, I am sure this will be nothing new for you.

I asked my mom if I could take the window seat. As we departed I looked down at Vancouver, getting smaller and smaller. And you know what it reminded me of? Google sattelite! With my own eyes! Yes... so you may think I am a closet dork. But it is cool... I guess since I hardly ever travel, this experience was very novel for me. We went up in to the clouds - a beautiful sight. The sparse cottonball clouds settled along a flat plane that separated the atmospheres. And since it was a clear day, I could look down through to the city below. And once again, I am awestruck by God's creation and handiwork.

And Summer Begins

After 2 summer school courses and 1 correspondence course, I am finally free! No more classes, no more assignments, no more papers. Granted I still have my correspondence exam on the 13th of August, but other than that, I am free! This summer has been a busy one; busier than I expected. I am working half-time, volunteering (when I can), and had school. But now August has come, and I am glad. Time to attend weddings, venture into the Prairies for the very first time, and go to camp. Time to make use of my UBC Photo Society membership. Time to plan for Wilfred Laurier. Time to get my piano playing up to performance standard. Time to learn the guitar. Time to learn how to sing properly.

And most importantly, time to enjoy summer, enjoy the sunshine, and enjoy the daffodils.