Got an unintentional day off today. The Pub broke yesterday morning.
The electrics kept tripping out and the cooling fan is broken. So no cold beer which means it's frothy, and no kitchen because the drain is blocked.
The joys of running a pub. Joe, the assistant manager, was considering buying his own... maybe yesterday changed his mind.
It definitely changed mine. I forgot how some people are very stuck in their ways about what they drink. At least 3 people just walked away and 2 others compromised by buying bottled beer and complaining that they had to pay a bit extra. Shall we let the pub lose money just to keep you happy sir?
Have learnt it is better to let the customer in on the deal and let them walk away. The Kings Head got a lot of business yesterday.
I wonder what the locals said about it all...
Now knowing that I have two days off makes me want to run away somewhere. Probably ending up on a Luton door step asking for dinner, but with the pub being shut I'm not earning money. Catch 22 is a very clever thing.
Luton people: I miss you loads. I love you even more!
Wales people: 8 days to go!
Friday, September 02, 2005
Sunday, August 28, 2005
We'll be...
... tired and happy
... a dancing generation
... full of God
... praying
All these things and more happened over the last couple of weeks.
Ignite 2005 was an amazing experience. More than ever before. I think God that we only had to rely on him to make the last week fantastic. Its great to see God moving in such a young generation.
Leaders will rise up from Ignite and God will be seen in all of the country, all of the time, not just in Denstone, Staffs for one week a year.
A highlight was seeing the Farmery's in the Incredibles outfits. A fitting tribute to how they have been to the church overthe last year. They are both incredible and it's very sad to see Charlie leave St Marys.
I'm praying for all the Ignite people and I'm sure that God will remain stronger than he has done.
I trust him fully. I can't give out any more, so I spent most of today receiving. Yeay for people who had sleep. Thank you for smiling and crying with me.
That's it, my final good bye to Luton.
I love you all...
... a dancing generation
... full of God
... praying
All these things and more happened over the last couple of weeks.
Ignite 2005 was an amazing experience. More than ever before. I think God that we only had to rely on him to make the last week fantastic. Its great to see God moving in such a young generation.
Leaders will rise up from Ignite and God will be seen in all of the country, all of the time, not just in Denstone, Staffs for one week a year.
A highlight was seeing the Farmery's in the Incredibles outfits. A fitting tribute to how they have been to the church overthe last year. They are both incredible and it's very sad to see Charlie leave St Marys.
I'm praying for all the Ignite people and I'm sure that God will remain stronger than he has done.
I trust him fully. I can't give out any more, so I spent most of today receiving. Yeay for people who had sleep. Thank you for smiling and crying with me.
That's it, my final good bye to Luton.
I love you all...
Monday, August 15, 2005
Don't Joke
The Pub is great, I love working there. Today I learnt a very precious lesson...
Don't joke with the regulars before they've had a drink.
They were so sombre when they walked in. It was really quiet (that might also be because they turned the cricket off!). I didn't say a word and went back to my pint of water.
In the evening they are opinionated and happy to be that way, but not today. I went home very quickly.
Had a lovely Brendon in Billericay weekend. Learnt lots, cried some, got my heart broken. God does great things for us, I'm so glad he's with me all the time.
Don't joke with the regulars before they've had a drink.
They were so sombre when they walked in. It was really quiet (that might also be because they turned the cricket off!). I didn't say a word and went back to my pint of water.
In the evening they are opinionated and happy to be that way, but not today. I went home very quickly.
Had a lovely Brendon in Billericay weekend. Learnt lots, cried some, got my heart broken. God does great things for us, I'm so glad he's with me all the time.
Wednesday, August 10, 2005
Saturday, August 06, 2005
Final Mark
I decided to wait til the end of the week to write. A lot has happened though.
On Sunday I started handing out the letters for support. I will post it up, but I need the skill to change file names and post them. One good thing comes out of lots of talking and praying. The tithe-ing group at church gifted me £500 to start me off! Yeay, thanks Jesus.
Monday Liz came back and shared exciting news about her week away. You'll find out in time what this is. I'm not at liberty to share it.
Been working and shopping since. I also have been recruited to give blood at some point, but when is my decision!
I got my degree mark as well. Of course getting it included one phone call and several follow ups. Even after two weeks of waiting I still don't have my final transcript. The first one I receive will have that I didn't hand in my dissertation.
Yep, thats right. I rang up on Tuesday morning and asked where my results were. The lady at the other end told me I'd not got a mark as my dissertation second mark hadn't arrived.
Those who know me will know I strived for ages and would not take this as the answer! Eventually I got back through to the University and was told that the mark just hadn't been put into the system. Ha ha!
All that stress for nothing. I wasted 3 hours of my life worrying for no reason.
It was amended and in September I will graduate from the University of Luton with a lower second class Bachelor of Arts degree in Criminology and Psychology. Yeay! We had champagne to celebrate.
I've persevered with reading my Bible, I'm almost back on track. God's been really good to me this week. I can only thank Him. And advise you never to shop at debenhams online... thats another story.
On Sunday I started handing out the letters for support. I will post it up, but I need the skill to change file names and post them. One good thing comes out of lots of talking and praying. The tithe-ing group at church gifted me £500 to start me off! Yeay, thanks Jesus.
Monday Liz came back and shared exciting news about her week away. You'll find out in time what this is. I'm not at liberty to share it.
Been working and shopping since. I also have been recruited to give blood at some point, but when is my decision!
I got my degree mark as well. Of course getting it included one phone call and several follow ups. Even after two weeks of waiting I still don't have my final transcript. The first one I receive will have that I didn't hand in my dissertation.
Yep, thats right. I rang up on Tuesday morning and asked where my results were. The lady at the other end told me I'd not got a mark as my dissertation second mark hadn't arrived.
Those who know me will know I strived for ages and would not take this as the answer! Eventually I got back through to the University and was told that the mark just hadn't been put into the system. Ha ha!
All that stress for nothing. I wasted 3 hours of my life worrying for no reason.
It was amended and in September I will graduate from the University of Luton with a lower second class Bachelor of Arts degree in Criminology and Psychology. Yeay! We had champagne to celebrate.
I've persevered with reading my Bible, I'm almost back on track. God's been really good to me this week. I can only thank Him. And advise you never to shop at debenhams online... thats another story.
Saturday, July 30, 2005
Getting there
Getting where I hear you ask?
Well maybe you just thought, what on earth...?
Anyway. I've nearly finished the letter of support, on draft 3 and 4. I hate a) asking for money and b) drafting.
Oh well, guess I'll just have to get on with it, I don't think the money will fall into my lap.
I started work a few days ago. If you are ever in the Crays Hill area of Essex, pop in to the Shepard and Dog. I'll probably be in there trying to work!
Well maybe you just thought, what on earth...?
Anyway. I've nearly finished the letter of support, on draft 3 and 4. I hate a) asking for money and b) drafting.
Oh well, guess I'll just have to get on with it, I don't think the money will fall into my lap.
I started work a few days ago. If you are ever in the Crays Hill area of Essex, pop in to the Shepard and Dog. I'll probably be in there trying to work!
Tuesday, July 26, 2005
Comfort zones
This is where I am. Back in my little Essex comfort zone making mistakes left, right and centre. I'm not very happy with myself and my brain.
To think I can come back and be tempted to fit right in with every one. Its too easy to do.
Christians should stick out like a sore thumb for what they believe and how they act. But around me I see people who have returned to their home town only to fall back into the way that they were when they left.
I am no exception to this, but some how I feel I should be. God has done so much for me while I was at University and I feel like I've thrown it back in his face. I feel terrible.
Some one said to me as I left Luton, 'don't worry, you can love God just as much, nothing will change'. Maybe I was out to prove that person wrong so that I could go back to Luton and show them how it had changed.
Then I came across the realisation that loving God is as much a discipline as something I really want to do. Over the past year I have tried my hardest to read my Bible everyday. I struggled on some days, but I got there and was working my way through. I got home and after a week it all fell apart. I know that Bible notes don't need to be followed to the letter, as we are all individuals and interpretation is something God gave us, but how can I interpret if I don't read?
The answer is literally sitting on my desk staring me in the face. I just need to pick it up instead of wasting my time with the TV switched on.
To think I can come back and be tempted to fit right in with every one. Its too easy to do.
Christians should stick out like a sore thumb for what they believe and how they act. But around me I see people who have returned to their home town only to fall back into the way that they were when they left.
I am no exception to this, but some how I feel I should be. God has done so much for me while I was at University and I feel like I've thrown it back in his face. I feel terrible.
Some one said to me as I left Luton, 'don't worry, you can love God just as much, nothing will change'. Maybe I was out to prove that person wrong so that I could go back to Luton and show them how it had changed.
Then I came across the realisation that loving God is as much a discipline as something I really want to do. Over the past year I have tried my hardest to read my Bible everyday. I struggled on some days, but I got there and was working my way through. I got home and after a week it all fell apart. I know that Bible notes don't need to be followed to the letter, as we are all individuals and interpretation is something God gave us, but how can I interpret if I don't read?
The answer is literally sitting on my desk staring me in the face. I just need to pick it up instead of wasting my time with the TV switched on.
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