didn't sleep a wink last night. yes not a wink. fecking loud people. fecking thin walls.
got up early to go to church this morning, only to find that my kitchen counter was full of bread crumbs, the kitchen counter that i scrubbed so intensely yesterday.
took deep breaths, wet a cloth, and wiped the crumbs off.
decided to make taiwanese vegetarian instant noodle - because it always effectively feeds my soul on cold and miserable mornings like this. tore open the packet and SPLAT. noodles broken into pieces came flying out and landed all over kitchen counter and floor.
took deep breaths, wet the cloth again, and wiped the noodles off.
also used up a lot of energy to hold myself from screaming while at it.
then i decided that i wasn't going to go through the day being angry and frustrated.
so i savoured my breakfast, got dressed and put on my makeup to avoid looking like a zombie. walked a half an hour to church with an open heart as i enjoyed the fresh crisp morning air.
at church, i was as usual greeted by warm and friendly smiles. i felt at peace while thoroughly cherishing the worship and the sermon. simply amazing.
Philippians 4:8-9: Whatever things are true, whatever things are noble, whatever things are just, whatever things are pure, whatever things are lovely, whatever things are of good report, if there is any virtue and if there is anything praiseworthy- meditate on these things. The things which you learned and received and heard and saw in me, these do, and the God of peace will be with you.
how appropriate.
after church today, for the very first time since coming here, i feel as though the Christian in me is alive again.
how your days are made is how you decide to live them. so as of today i am only going to think of happy things. or at least try to.
it is a good good day. :)
