A powerful reminder of the grace of our heavenly Father.
Found via girltalk.
Tuesday, May 11, 2010
Wednesday, May 5, 2010
valuing life
I came across this on the SMH website.
It's heartbreaking, especially people's comments.
It's heartbreaking, especially people's comments.
Monday, May 3, 2010
nobody does it better...
The awesomely amazing, incredibly gifted and wonderfully creative Ally is celebrating her blogoversary by giving away one of her beautiful bags. Not to be missed - go check it out!
No wardrobe is complete without one. In fact, if I don't win one I will need to invest.
No wardrobe is complete without one. In fact, if I don't win one I will need to invest.
Monday, April 26, 2010
Perfectionism
Sometimes I find myself so afraid of doing things wrong or being unsure of how to do something, that it is really hard to get started.
This afternoon it was programming for school. A massive and overwhelming task, especially when I have not done it before for a class. It was too much, so I kept finding other things to do apart from that. I was on the verge of panicking at the enormity of it all.
This happens to me a lot, in different situations and it's not helpful. Something needs to change.
So I had a nap, prayed, took a deep breath and made a plan of attack.
Baby steps.
One thing at a time.
In the end I figured I should just start on one thing - guided reading worksheets for the week.
I typed in the title of the book and then stared at the screen for 5 minutes. Where the heck do I start? I envy experienced teachers who can do these now without thinking. I want them to be engaging, at their level so they can achieve independently but being challenging enough to push them a bit further, to excel them, to encourage them....
Just start with something!
And then it sort of flowed. Not sure if it's groundbreaking stuff but it's a start for me.
I realise this thought process comes quite naturally or sub-consciously for many people but for me I have to talk myself through it.
Perfectionism is crippling at times.
Anyone else like that?
This afternoon it was programming for school. A massive and overwhelming task, especially when I have not done it before for a class. It was too much, so I kept finding other things to do apart from that. I was on the verge of panicking at the enormity of it all.
This happens to me a lot, in different situations and it's not helpful. Something needs to change.
So I had a nap, prayed, took a deep breath and made a plan of attack.
Baby steps.
One thing at a time.
In the end I figured I should just start on one thing - guided reading worksheets for the week.
I typed in the title of the book and then stared at the screen for 5 minutes. Where the heck do I start? I envy experienced teachers who can do these now without thinking. I want them to be engaging, at their level so they can achieve independently but being challenging enough to push them a bit further, to excel them, to encourage them....
Just start with something!
And then it sort of flowed. Not sure if it's groundbreaking stuff but it's a start for me.
I realise this thought process comes quite naturally or sub-consciously for many people but for me I have to talk myself through it.
Perfectionism is crippling at times.
Anyone else like that?
Tuesday, April 13, 2010
Monday, April 12, 2010
i'm a goose
I have a knack of doing and/or saying things that are beyond silly and ridiculous.
Here are 2 of my most recent goose moments:
- Stapled my finger while reloading stapler - hurt (and still hurts) a lot!
- While at Easter show looking for big, exciting and scary rides to go on - I saw one in the distance that looked amazing... only to be told by my friend that it's actually a light fixture for the grand arena...
Sunday, April 4, 2010
long term plans
A conversation today reminded me of a dream, for lack of a better word, that has been floating around in my mind on and off for the last few years. I've entertained the idea of teaching in Africa. Can't say why Africa. Can't say why I've had that idea. I've never thought seriously about it, made plans, or acted on it. I guess knowing I'm the sort of person to need a 'security blanket' of knowing I will know at least one other person when going to a party or the fact I've never been overseas before or not feeling confident in my teaching skills as yet.
I've never really taken time to really think and pray about what plans I should be making - being purposeful in what I'm doing with my life and how I am serving Jesus. I am abundantly blessed and God has graciously given me many gifts. And I've been challenged anew today about using those blessings to build his kingdom to bring Him glory.
Knowing full well that the best laid plans can be altered by God according to His will, should not mean that no plans should be made at all. So I'm going to spend some time this week to pray about this and hope for some more definitive answers in what direction to take. It might be Africa, it could be staying at Yagoona, or God could reveal to me a new ministry option. I pray I will be listening and He will give me the courage to follow through on whatever path he sets me on.
I've never really taken time to really think and pray about what plans I should be making - being purposeful in what I'm doing with my life and how I am serving Jesus. I am abundantly blessed and God has graciously given me many gifts. And I've been challenged anew today about using those blessings to build his kingdom to bring Him glory.
Knowing full well that the best laid plans can be altered by God according to His will, should not mean that no plans should be made at all. So I'm going to spend some time this week to pray about this and hope for some more definitive answers in what direction to take. It might be Africa, it could be staying at Yagoona, or God could reveal to me a new ministry option. I pray I will be listening and He will give me the courage to follow through on whatever path he sets me on.
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