What are you...a spokesperson for Nike?

Oh where of where has Sarah disappeared to?

The last few weeks have been rather interesting. I moved in with another couple from church recently. They have two young boys that I love to pieces! It feels like I've only been there a week but it's actually been three.

I turned 24 on December 9. I still can't believe I'm 24 and neither could this guy on the street that was doing a survey the other day. lol. I had a Thanksgiving/Birthday dinner one night. We played the white elephant game which had us laughing hysterically. Poor Sam got a dog collar and William brought a manequin's arm! Crazy.

Monday at work, everyone brought in all kinds of NZ snacks for morning tea for my bday. I'm so oblivious too. I sit near the kitchen and people were walking past me with trays of food all morning and I didn't even notice until they almost burned something. My boss bought me this really nice Mor lip balm and some nail polish (because I "have to have nice feet for the beach!") and two of my favorite workmates bought me a beautiful greenstone necklack. It was just such a great day. Not only that, but the Bible talk I'm part of threw me and this teen, Kathleen, a surprise bday party on that Tuesdy as well.

So in total, I celebrated my birthday 4 days in a row. :)

Hmm...so what else is new? I was on the train the other day when this guy wearing red t-shirt with Jesus written on it got on the train. He started yelling and walking up and down the train saying, "Few are chosen but I am one of them" yada yada. The worst part was when he started bribing people with $5 to shout Jesus' name. I couldn't believe it! I was getting so angry for God watching this guy bribe people. That was a very long train ride. The funny thing is that the guy saw me reading my Bible and didn't say anything to me but kept talking to everyone else.

Work has been incredibly busy in the lead up to Christmas. Tomorrow is my last day of work for three weeks though so I'm extremely excited! I leave on Saturday for my North Island adventures. WOO-HOO Traveling!!! I'll be gone 23 days so don't expect to hear too much from me (not that I've been doing a good job keeping up with this anyway lol).

Anyway, I shall sign off now. I will try to update again soon. Pray I have safe travels. I'm still contemplating on sky diving in Taupo. EEK!

I miss you all! Take care!!

Did your mate get out of the army?

I wish that I could explain everything...but I don't even understand the things that are going on. I love this blog and enjoy pouring out my heart, but there are some things that aren't suitable for this. I apologize for not updating lately but there is so much going on and I need to be going to God with all of this.

I went and bought a new journal the other day...something I do often and have been taking the time to write out where I was at spiritually before I left for NZ and where I am at now. I'm not contemplating walking away from God...please don't think that. I love Him and I want to become stronger. Unfortunately I have been hurt, which yes we all get hurt, but this is a new kind of hurt for me. So please pray for my heart, for wisdom, for guidance and just to rely on God in figuring things out. I know I will be okay and whilst everything in me wants to worry about others, at this point I have to try to take care of myself first.

On a happy note though, I recently receiving news of something from back home that I have been praying for ages about. I was so excited when I found out that I felt like one part of my heart has been healed and I will continue to pray for God to bless these new happenings back in Charlotte.

On Sunday, I will be turning 24 for anyone who wasn't aware. I can't believe it. I still feel 18 most of the time. Happy Birthday to me!

I should go. Just know that I miss you all and I will update when things make a bit more sense.