Wow is all I can say for now.
God is amazing
I am drenched and have a splitting headache and cycling in a massive thunder storm is entertaining to say the least.
But God is still amazing and has done fantastic things today from putting out fires to saving BBQs from rain.
I shall post more in the morning.
Wednesday, July 26, 2006
Monday, July 24, 2006
Blogging-Reality-Life!
Was chatting with Craig this evening about blogging and how sometimes you just never get round to doing it, and how sometimes, when you post something that takes you forever no one comments. Also, how do you know what to post and what's ok for people to read, and how easy is it to forget that everyone's reading this...
Well, it was the first day of Reality today and I was impressed. I've been a little disheartened that people haven't been signing up and it just felt a little on the empty side this morning - but people were engaging and God was definitely there. Then when we were out in Mousehold I realised that God was making an impact however many of us there were. 10 of us were litter picking and we had such a laugh - there was joy and there was love - thank you God! We met a number of people who are gonna come along to the BBQ on Wed which was cool. Also spent ages chatting to this guy who it would be wonderful if God could touch in an amazing way right now. Lord - let your will be done!
Also had the cafe this eve - it was a little on the quiet side but good. Some people walked in from being given flyers and good conversations were had.
So Lord, thank you for all that's happened and thank you for all that's gonna happen! Help us to do your will.
Life - well, what can I say. Off to New Wine on Sunday to work, then joining family in Devon for a few days, before coming back to Norwich to work at Living Water, then going to Momentum! Also hunting for a placement - think I may sign up with a helpline or do some mentoring. 3rd year is quite scary. Real life is only just round the corner - perhaps I'll go do a masters! The counselling guy at UEA is good.
Right, must get sleep before another 13hr day tomorrow!
Well, it was the first day of Reality today and I was impressed. I've been a little disheartened that people haven't been signing up and it just felt a little on the empty side this morning - but people were engaging and God was definitely there. Then when we were out in Mousehold I realised that God was making an impact however many of us there were. 10 of us were litter picking and we had such a laugh - there was joy and there was love - thank you God! We met a number of people who are gonna come along to the BBQ on Wed which was cool. Also spent ages chatting to this guy who it would be wonderful if God could touch in an amazing way right now. Lord - let your will be done!
Also had the cafe this eve - it was a little on the quiet side but good. Some people walked in from being given flyers and good conversations were had.
So Lord, thank you for all that's happened and thank you for all that's gonna happen! Help us to do your will.
Life - well, what can I say. Off to New Wine on Sunday to work, then joining family in Devon for a few days, before coming back to Norwich to work at Living Water, then going to Momentum! Also hunting for a placement - think I may sign up with a helpline or do some mentoring. 3rd year is quite scary. Real life is only just round the corner - perhaps I'll go do a masters! The counselling guy at UEA is good.
Right, must get sleep before another 13hr day tomorrow!
Thursday, July 13, 2006
Wednesday, July 12, 2006
Wednesday, July 05, 2006
If I ruled the world...
Good at maths anyone?
Total amount of money I receive for living at uni: £3473
Total amount of rent for the year: £2958
Estimated total amount of household bills for the year: £250+ (my share)
So that leaves me with round about £250 for the year for food, books, travel, socialising.
Good job I've got paid work while I'm at uni, which should give me £1000 for the year, giving me a grand total of just over £100 a month.
Money is fun isn't it.
On the other side of things, I will be in more than £12,000 debt when I leave university. Those who know me, know that I'm good with money - potentially a little too tight. So what about those who aren't? And how about the new fees this year? If someone takes the full loan, and has to pay all the fees, that's over £7000 a year, totalling more than £21,000 with interest after their degree. Isn't that a wonderful start to life? Is it worth it?
I read somewhere that about 75% of females never pay back all of their student loan ever.
Then we get to houses and mortgages. In short, unless I get a shockingly high paid job, probably more than my parents put together, I just won't be able to afford it.
Don't even start me on credit cards. I refuse to have one. I rang my bank the other day. They informed me that I was due a review on my overdraft since I use it so much (I keep it in my ISA :D). So I was put through to someone else, who said, 'Would you like a graduate credit card?' - a) I'm not a graduate for another year, and b) I don't want one!!!!!! Why are they asking me if I want one because I use my overdraft lots? - surely that means I'm in debt and therefore it is stupid to give more reason for me to be in debt? Or do they think that because I'm in debt, I will quite happily get more in debt - and therefore they'll get more money?
If only I ruled the world...
Total amount of money I receive for living at uni: £3473
Total amount of rent for the year: £2958
Estimated total amount of household bills for the year: £250+ (my share)
So that leaves me with round about £250 for the year for food, books, travel, socialising.
Good job I've got paid work while I'm at uni, which should give me £1000 for the year, giving me a grand total of just over £100 a month.
Money is fun isn't it.
On the other side of things, I will be in more than £12,000 debt when I leave university. Those who know me, know that I'm good with money - potentially a little too tight. So what about those who aren't? And how about the new fees this year? If someone takes the full loan, and has to pay all the fees, that's over £7000 a year, totalling more than £21,000 with interest after their degree. Isn't that a wonderful start to life? Is it worth it?
I read somewhere that about 75% of females never pay back all of their student loan ever.
Then we get to houses and mortgages. In short, unless I get a shockingly high paid job, probably more than my parents put together, I just won't be able to afford it.
Don't even start me on credit cards. I refuse to have one. I rang my bank the other day. They informed me that I was due a review on my overdraft since I use it so much (I keep it in my ISA :D). So I was put through to someone else, who said, 'Would you like a graduate credit card?' - a) I'm not a graduate for another year, and b) I don't want one!!!!!! Why are they asking me if I want one because I use my overdraft lots? - surely that means I'm in debt and therefore it is stupid to give more reason for me to be in debt? Or do they think that because I'm in debt, I will quite happily get more in debt - and therefore they'll get more money?
If only I ruled the world...
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