[ozguitarist]

Yes, it was good having you come by Bonnie, you're good company, even though you're really quiet and don't talk too much.

How good a taxi am I!

[beanie]

The mall where I work burned down.

Not my store, but heaps of stores around me. The whole mall apart from the supermarket where I work is closed off. Half of the shops are totally destroyed. $20 billion something damage. It's so nasty. Everyone's devastated. The new age shop I've been praying to go out of business for ages is ruined. That a warped answer to prayer I suppose. Everything stinks of smoke. People are out of work - family businesses, school kids.

Even though I'm soooooo thankful that I've still got my job so close to my house, I wish it was us that got burned down. I wouldn't have had to work at 5am! But mostly, we're a big, fat, multi-million dollar business. The employees would have been transferred to other stores - not out of the job. The store would recover and everything would just be easier.

At least, if it was us, there'd be a bit of hope.
As it is, insurance is in some cases, non-existant. There's really not much hope. They're talking about bull dozing the whole lot (cos of water, smoke and structure damage) and starting again. It sucks cos it's all just finished being refurbished. It's gonna take 18 months - 2 years. So long...!

It's all strange. The whole community is so out of it... It's so unbelievable. You just think you'll go to the shop as usual and get everything you need in a small, community mall. It's especially a bugger for the old grannies... There's hardly any parking and you have to walk a mile to get in the one open door of the supermarket. Oh yeah, so lots of issues.

Interesting story though. Does anyone read this anymore!?

[coldtoedpunker]

hey i still read this.

that fire was very bad

too bad about that new age shop, all that incense burnt and no one to smell it.

I love ya bon. Sorry I've been so distant lately, or always... don't you burn down

[beanie]

The story gets better (?)... The new age shop lady was one of the only people without insurance.

[snowboarderTim]

lol... wow

Hey Bonnie, I am sorry I haven't been keeping up with my blog reading like I used to sorry to hear about that fire... wow... what is it with you and fire? things just seem to ignite around you... cars, malls, grapefruit... And wow... about that new age store... I guess that is a warped answer to prayer, but hey... whatever works. Love ya bon! Have a great day

Tim

[guitarfan01]

I still read, I just don't have much time anymore.

[beanie]

Just some random points about life and stuff as it comes to my brain and I proceed to write it down...

Went to the movies with Kez and Suse last week. We saw "The Stepford Wives". I had fun.

Things are picking up at work again, which is nice.

I gave blood on Thursday with Kiah. I didn't faint! Woot! I can't wait to give blood again... 12 weeks. Aileen told me today that you can give platelets every 2 weeks or something. I'm gonna see if I can go do that. I got a sticker that said "Be nice to me, I gave blood today". It was funny.

I also saw my mumzy darling and dad and youngest brother Jimmy in my lunch break on Thursday. They were on their way to Tasmania (that little island drop thing at the bottom of Australia)... well, they're there now. We talked about life and Christmas (someone else already thought of the present that I was going to get dad. Now I have to think of something new! Arg.) and Philippines and New Zealand.

Today, I found out exactly where in the Philippines I'm going. They've called it the 8th wonder of the world... the high country where the rice terraces have been there for ... er, a long time. I can't remember the name of the villiage where we'll be teaching, but it's north of Bagabag, which is north of Manila. Anyways, it's going to be so rad! We're going to be training pastors from several villiages around the place... and they'll go home and teach the material (about evangelism and relationships) to their church and they'll pass it on. How many people are we potentially influencing!? SOOOOOO excited. 4 months to go.

What is with these smilies...!?!?!? Kiss and swoon!? Struth! Love seems to be everywhere! I wrote a list the other night of all my friends who've gotten engaged or married this year alone. I had a whole page... 2 columns, almost full. I was talking to my housemate about it and she had a whole page of her friends as well (and this is not including friends who've hooked up with people... just dating... that would be a whole nother page!). She goes, "It seems like we're the only ones left." Well, we're not, but it's insane the amount of weddings and parties we're going to. I mean, I love parties...!

I got told today that I will probably/should get engaged while I'm in the Philippines and then I could use a mission trip at the end of next year as my honeymoon. My friends are real romantic, ey! And where was the exciting, luxurious destination of this honeymoon. The desert of Syria... outreach to nomads. (We had a meeting today where we discussed what we could do in a 3 week mission trip there in January 2006.) Don't get me wrong, this would be fun and exciting and I wouldn't be complaining if God told me to do it, but for a honeymoon!? I'd be questioning and asking for some massive signs about that one.

I like this smiley. It reminds me of my cousin who's got down syndrome and he's always so happy and clappy all the time. (Reminds me of the AOG... !)

Last year, I watched a testimony video of this guy who had cerebal palsey. (Kez, you might remember it.) [Forgive me if I get some facts wrong. The general story is there.] He was talking about his life and all that he's done. People said no one would ever marry him. He's married. Doctors said he couldn't have kids. They got preggas. Doctors said the kids would be deformed as well. The kids are perfect. People dissed him about his faith and ministry. He's led a lot of people to the Lord and speaks internationally. His main message, "I've got cerebal palsey. What's your excuse?"


So, what is your excuse for not doing anything with the faith you profess?
What are you living for? Is it worth living for? If it's worth living for, is it worth dying for? People wouldn't die for their jobs, some might for their cars or their family. Is it worth it? What do you do in and through your life that will last forever? Is it worth dying for?

[coldtoedpunker]

bonnie rocks...
whoo, and she didnt even faint.

[guitarfan01]

Bonnie does indeed rock. I hope your mission trips are awesome. Hey of course they will be. God + willing people + unsaved folks + break from the routine = awesome time, as only God can do it.

[beanie]

Hey Matt - there's a guy in on the Switchfoot dvd who gets to sing/yell into the microphone and he looks like you. Were you there?!



Today is Kiah's 19th birthday. Her dad flew over from Perth to be with her this week. I thought that was really nice. We're going out for tea. I'm getting picked up in a few minutes. I'm going into the city to buy thankyou cards and my tickets to Third Day, which I found out I would be home from the Philippines in time for. How much does God look out for us and give us good stuff!?

Last night I helped my friend move out of his caravan and back into the house. 3 years of stuff and junk. Unbelievable. We had fun though. He helped me move at the start of the year, so I returned the favour. Hopefully he'll return the favour again when I move at the end of this year. (Then, I'll owe him again...)

Thats right folks, I'm moving. Maybe before Christmas, but maybe after I come back from the Philippines. Either way, I'm going back home to the ranch. Well, farm. (Be back soon... I have to eat!)

Well, that was dumb! I went to go and find food. I saw my toothbrush and seeing as I'm about to go out and hadn't cleaned my teeth all day (don't worry, I didn't snog anyone today either), I went and cleaned my teeth. Now I'm still hungry, but don't want to eat cos I just brushed. I'm so blonde.

Being back on the farm means good eating. I'm going to learn how to cook in the ... one month I'll be there. Mum can teach me some of her stupendous recipies. I'm going to stay with Granny and Papa as well. They're old and grey and have lived through WW2. They've never told me their stories. What is was like... How they met... All that stuff. I wanna know.. Before it's too late.

Then, next year... I'm going to New Zealand. At least, that's my plan. After my friend gets married she wont need me anymore, so I can leave. I'm not actually leaving cos she's getting married, but I do want to be here for the wedding. Her brother is getting married in one month. From now till the end of the year, I think I have about 4 Saturdays WITHOUT weddings to go to. How crazy is that?! I made a list the other day of all my friends who've gotten engaged and/or married or had kids this year. A WHOLE PAGE. 3 COLUMNS! Am I gonna be the only one left?! And what's the bet, the numbers are odd!! I'm the extra girl without a man! Hahahah!

I told Gil, my 16 year old brother, that I was coming home and he was all so excited. He asked me how long for, to which I answered, "One month." His reply: "Good. I'll be sick of you by then and be glad you're leaving."

Gotta love the honesty of my family.

[beanie]

Walk towards me
I want to hear
The heavens singing over you
When you breathe
And look at me
I want to be captured by you

Gaze into my eyes
And let me know you’d fight
Thousands, for my love
Slip your hand in mine
Ask me to dance with you tonight
Just ask me for my love

I want to hide
What’s deep in my eyes
I’m scared to be known by you
But when I turn my head
And see you there
I want to be pursued

A dream I won’t wake from
A story that will never end
The ground your feet walk on
Let me be there, let me be there

[nards]

Hey Bonnie
What ya gonna do in NZ if you come? What part of NZ?
Anyways, have an awesome day

[coldtoedpunker]

When and where are third day playing? I heard they would be at sonfest.

Have a great weekend bonnie

[beanie]

Originally Posted by nards

Hey Bonnie. What ya gonna do in NZ if you come?

I have no idea. Live by faith. God willing, I'll get a job. If not, I'll come home again.

Originally Posted by nardia

What part of NZ?

I hope to travel around a bit, do the whole backpacking thing, but we'll have to see how finances go. At the moment, the most likely place is Tauranga... at least for the first bit - till I find someplace better.

Originally Posted by nardiashmardia

Anyways, have an awesome day

Thankyou! I had a grand day. I had d2 from 6-10 - the teaching was absolutely freaking fantastic. If I get around to it, I'll put the notes up here. If not for other people to read, to remind me at least. Then, I worked from 12-5 and that was also awesome. Quiet for a Saturday but still busy. Tonight, I'm chilling with my housemate and watching... Denis the Menace and Muriel's Wedding.

Originally Posted by matticushmatticus

When and where are third day playing? I heard they would be at sonfest.

21st January (I think it's a friday), 2004. Paradise. Get your tickets fast if you're planning on going. They're selling fast! They are gonna be playing at Sonfest as well, on the 22nd, I'm guessing.

[beanie]

I said I wanna touch the earth, I wanna break it in my hands
I wanna grow something wild, and unruly
I wanna sleep on the hard ground, in the comfort of your arms
On a pillow of blue bonnets, in a blanket made of stars

Oh it sounds good to me
I said

Cowboy take me away
fly this girl as high as you can into the wild blue
Set me free, oh, I pray,
Closer to heaven above, and closer to you
Closer to you

I wanna walk and not run, I wanna skip and not fall
I wanna look at the horizon, and not see a building standing tall
I wanna be the only one, for miles and miles
Except for maybe you, and your simple smile

Oh it sounds good to me, yes it sounds so good to me

Cowboy take me away, fly this girl as high as you can into the wild blue
Set me free, oh, I pray, closer to heaven above, and closer to you
Closer to you

I said, I wanna touch the earth, I wanna break it in my hands
I wanna grow something wild and unruly

Oh it sounds so good to me

Cowboy take me away, fly this girl as high as you can into the wild blue
Set me free, oh, I pray, closer to heaven above, and closer to you
Closer to you

Closer to you, closer to you, cowboy take me away, closer to you

Written by - Martie Seidel & Marcus Hummon
From - Fly



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