Awakening '09

What have I done for the last couple of days?
well...... the dude that I am staying with for this week (Frederick) goes to a particular church called C3 in Oxford Falls (a suburb of Sydney). Just so happens that his church was having a rather crazy big conference called "awakening '09". Basically a gathering of young people 18-30 and some phenomenal pastors/speakers/worship band stuff/God stuff. God laid a lot on my heart this weekend. It was so intense I can't even begin to convey the awesomeness of it all in a blog. But lets just say....there are no accidents. I stumbled upon a 3 day festival at the very begining of my trip and it really helped me sort out my own mind, as far as my goals and priorities and whatnot for the next 2 months are.
And guess what guys and gals?
I'm flippin pumped. so so so excited for whatever may lay ahead, because absolutely nothing that God leads me to during the next couple of months will be too difficult. yeah...sweet as.

Other exciting things that i've done include getting my butt kicked by waves while bodysurfing. I learned that it is a good idea to buy tighter fitting bikini bottoms. I have also been drinking my way through this town (espresso, that is). Australia has not lost the art of espresso, which is wonderfully refreshing for me to experience. I have gone running once so far, but only for twenty minutes which was enough cuz its sooooooo hot. Getting used to the heat slowly but surely. I don't think my skin has ever been this clear due to the fact that walking outside is like a steam bath. My big plans for the next couple days consist of getting as much sun as possible, hanging out, and taking some busses into the city center to begin my exploration there. But for now, I'm off to slumberland. Cheers!

p.s. aussie term for the day: "heaps", as in "I'm heaps tired" which means, "i'm really really tired."