Lots to blog on

I have lots of different things to blog on today after reading different peoples' blogs and stuff.

I've not been working four days at the Valuation Office at St Andrew's Business Park. I have to say that I'm quite enjoying it. Not the getting up at 6.30 and having to travel across the city, but the days go pretty quick and the work is quite varied. Last year I worked in the same business park in St Andrew's hospital or whatever it is - stuffing envelopes in a room alone - very boring! Everyone in the office is really friendly though and we have a laugh.

Babysat for Grace with Keith last night. That was fun just to chill as we were both knackered. Shame she didn't wake up though - we need to day sit her, then we can teach her cheeky habits ;) Was nice to chat with Mark and Naomi when they got back too - all chilled and lovely.

I've been talking to so many people who are struggling with churches at the moment and not knowing where they belong. It's so frustrating. I feel like I'm loosing all this valuable time. For a start it would be lovely to pray with people regularly. It would be lovely to have people challenge me on my faith and walk with God - it would be lovely to be able to do the same for others. It would be lovely to belong to a church where I could express God's love be being a part of and doing things in the community. It would be lovely to be supported in my struggles with my housemates. Even at home it's not better. I love NCBC and if I was here permanently I think I could really get involved and do stuff - but I don't know how to if I'm just here for the summer. I was talking to Lou today about being frustrated about living in York. I so want to be more involved in NYFC too - helping with and planning for Fridays and everything else. I'll just have to be patient. I know that York is where God wants me now. But I don't see how my Christian side is fitting in.

I was interested to read Heather's blog on meditation. I'd really like to do some of that. I bought a book recommended by Carl off ebay called 'spiritual discipline' - problem being I don't have the time/energy/discipline to really get into it. Hmm... dunno what to do.

I'm also frustrated a little cuz with working full time it means I can't help out with the 24/7 prayer as much as I'd like to. Can't do everything I guess - will just have to do as much as I can. Same goes to helping Fliss with the bulletin. I'm really starting to appreciate the struggles 'normal' people have with trying to fit everything in and priorities. Lou seems to think I'm entitled to some time off if I work over a month. Seems rude to ask though...

Need to stop being tired