A hidden Clock Shop

Upon having come across an old letter, written by my very special girlfriend, i decided to invite her to a cup of coffee in a small town bout an hour away from where we live, of course my mum would drive us. And so we started our day. My friend is homeschooled and so does not have as much exploitation as i do. But that does not stop our conversation- well conversation that we had.
The ride to this touristy picturisque town was quiet, and we did not really talk alot but i know that despite this we have a very strong bond and silently communicated our deepest thoughts.
When we arrived we could not decide of what cafe to stop at, so we did some window browsing instead. You would never expect that a hidden old-fashioned looking clock shop could challenge you to have such awe and amasement, to find such inspiration as we did. It was my friends first encounter with an old grandfather clock, and the first time that i ever took notice of the intricate detail that was beheld in it. And thus I realised that this could be a great example for when meeting new people. They may seem dull and boring on the outside, but if you look at the person carefully(get to know them not judge them etc) then you'll notice the intricate beauty and detail that they can share with you. They will open up to you and show you their beautifull design (im not meaning this in the sexual way but as in they will become honest with you and help you in your time of need and maybe expose their sincere difficulties that theyre dealing with) - To imagine, all from a clock shop.
There were more modern looking clocks of course which were also appealing to the eye. Maybe more well liked, more abstract and more fashionable, but i still came to the conclusion that these modern clocks would not bring the same fascination to a child than a grandfathers clock or a cookoo clock.
Why a childs interest? Because children as innocent as they are see things in a different more metaphysical way, they trust more, nothing can be bad or wrong to the eye. And its the truely wonderful things that excite them!
I dont know what my girlfriend thought of all this but i suspect she enjoyed it. Our cafe outing was brilliant, good food, great coffee though I can't say that braces made it easy to eat :(
We had a very pleasant day finishing it off with a wonderfully fairytale like movie.
Good friends are rare but true friends are even rarer!

Camp KCC

IM SO EXCITED!!!!!!!!!
Next week i'll be having the opportunity to go to Karakariki Christian Camp. I have not been to a kids camp in ages, so am really looking forwad to that. I am also looking forwad to Term 2 of the school year, I kno that it will be busy! - Theatre Sports, Shaspeare Comp, Hockey (man do i suck!)Book Club, Extremely Friday (5.30-8pm fri night www.hamsouthbaptist.co.nz ) wahoo... as well as the usual range of activities..
A few weeks ago I went to Wellyton, where my Dad had his life long dream come true, when he saw Neil Diamond live in concert. The city was a really different experience. the people i found were predominatly REALLY snobby!! And it was packed! O well.. Yea well hope you guys have a great week..

The Irony

Funny how in life you just go about your daily business..
And sometimes you think life is so short, sometimes you think that life is so long. You can just never be satisfied in your current situation. - the grass is always greener on the other side. It reminds me of a blonde joke my dad once told me. You wouldnt think that a stereotyped blonde could be used in a provocative conversation, but it can! "two blondes were standing on the side of the road. they walked across the road. then one blonde said to the other, 'I thought you said that we'd be on the other side?'
'Yeah.... we are..'
'No we're not the other side is over there!!' (pointing to the side they had just come from)"
Personally i don't think that the joke is all too funny but it does make me think that no matter who you are, there is always going to be something that seems so much better than what you already have. So you will strive to reach that success that goal, that achievment. But after busting your butt for so long the place where you came from suddenly seems so better.
Why is this? Why can't we be happy for what we have? Everything that is given to us is from God, His gifts are what we have. Lets just be satisfied, because sometimes your patch of grass is alot greener than what you may think!

Golden Girl- A Poem

Shimmering Light pouring through the clearing
Twinkling bright stars illuminated by the moonlight
A perfect smile beaming from a gentle petal
A chriping quail the sound so soft so magical
So she sways her golden hair, proud of her majesty
So she brushes it, one thin thread at a time
Beyond the horizon her true love waiting
No time or sun beam keeps her from anticipating
Beauty she has, a silky smooth secret
The words from her tongue, the jewel of the crown
Patience and Peace her gifts are true
Like a shimmering light pouring through the clearing
She is the Golden Girl