Well, another assignment just finished. I really love this electronic submission thing they have happening now.
I submitted it 4 minutes late though - at 12:03am instead of 11:50pm - so I don't know if I will be considered as having submitted it a day late? Truth be told, it was having to insert their assignment cover sheet into my document, and then all that formatting going haywire that set me back a good 15 minutes so fingers are crossed that I won't lose marks....
Tuesday, May 30, 2006
Saturday, May 27, 2006
'Gay-friendly' child care slammed - Top stories - Breaking News 24/7 - NEWS.com.au
The article below is insightful in the flawed thinking so many people have.
The idea that young children, from six weeks old, are intentionally being influenced so as to accept unquestioningly the premise that same sex relationships are 'good' is abhorrent.
For all the fuss about not being discriminatory, do people fail to recognise that what is happening here IS discrimination - against people who teach their children than same sex relationships are not good.
(And I notice the resources used to do this are government funded. Can you imagine if a non-profit group with a Christian wordview used government funds to produce books which promoted the Christian view on family?)
What this centre is doing is the classic passive aggresive tactic used. I won't explicitly say that the Christian worldview is wrong, I will just promote another philosophy that cannot co-exist with a Christian worldview. If I say same-sex sexual relationships are good, then the Christian view that says they are not obviously wrong.
So please, Mr Marrickville Mayor - don't even try to play the "Christians are discriminating" card - cause you just show you are either deceived, deceptive, or ignorant.
'Gay-friendly' child care slammed - Top stories - Breaking News 24/7 - NEWS.com.au
The idea that young children, from six weeks old, are intentionally being influenced so as to accept unquestioningly the premise that same sex relationships are 'good' is abhorrent.
For all the fuss about not being discriminatory, do people fail to recognise that what is happening here IS discrimination - against people who teach their children than same sex relationships are not good.
(And I notice the resources used to do this are government funded. Can you imagine if a non-profit group with a Christian wordview used government funds to produce books which promoted the Christian view on family?)
What this centre is doing is the classic passive aggresive tactic used. I won't explicitly say that the Christian worldview is wrong, I will just promote another philosophy that cannot co-exist with a Christian worldview. If I say same-sex sexual relationships are good, then the Christian view that says they are not obviously wrong.
So please, Mr Marrickville Mayor - don't even try to play the "Christians are discriminating" card - cause you just show you are either deceived, deceptive, or ignorant.
'Gay-friendly' child care slammed - Top stories - Breaking News 24/7 - NEWS.com.au
Thursday, May 25, 2006
Bliss and Terror
Bliss: Melody- lying in her box, with six little puppies nestled up against her.
Terror: Roland- whenever he tries to get near Melody and said puppies and Melody goes for him!
Terror: Roland- whenever he tries to get near Melody and said puppies and Melody goes for him!
Wednesday, May 24, 2006
Alcohol: Abstinence from Alcohol (Official A/G Position Paper)
Alcohol: Abstinence from Alcohol (Official A/G Position Paper)
I found this yesterday. It's from the American AOG website and was put out this year, according to the copyright on it.
It's counter-cultural, courageous and could be controversial. Well worth a read!
I found this yesterday. It's from the American AOG website and was put out this year, according to the copyright on it.
It's counter-cultural, courageous and could be controversial. Well worth a read!
Tuesday, May 23, 2006
There is a chance...
.. that Melody is about to have her puppies...
..updates as it becomes more clear..
..updates as it becomes more clear..
A deep, deep question
Well still home and daytime tv is pretty pitiful...
Just saw a Psychic Fair being advertised, which makes me wonder - how authentic can it be if they have to advertise it to the psychics? Shouldn't they just know!
Just saw a Psychic Fair being advertised, which makes me wonder - how authentic can it be if they have to advertise it to the psychics? Shouldn't they just know!
Monday, May 22, 2006
Incredible news!
Follow the link below and read what is nothing short of amazing. Rod Welford has announced he is dropping changes to RE which were proposed in the Education Bill. Just amazing. We may just have witnessed a miracle!
96five - Brisbane, Australia. Family's Number One!: "State Education Minister Rod Welford has anounced proposed changes to Religious Education classes in QLD state schools have now been dropped.
Below is the statement from the Minister:
Minister for Education and the Arts
The Honourable Rod Welford
22/05/2006
NO CHANGE TO RELIGIOUS EDUCATION PROVISIONS
Education Minister, Rod Welford, announced today that the Government would not be proceeding with proposed amendments to religious education provisions in the Education Bill currently before State Parliament. "
96five - Brisbane, Australia. Family's Number One!: "State Education Minister Rod Welford has anounced proposed changes to Religious Education classes in QLD state schools have now been dropped.
Below is the statement from the Minister:
Minister for Education and the Arts
The Honourable Rod Welford
22/05/2006
NO CHANGE TO RELIGIOUS EDUCATION PROVISIONS
Education Minister, Rod Welford, announced today that the Government would not be proceeding with proposed amendments to religious education provisions in the Education Bill currently before State Parliament. "
Sunday, May 21, 2006
Chubby Bunny
It's now been 48 hours since I went into the operating room to get my wisdom teeth out. It was certainly an experience. The bed you lie on has warm air blowing up underneath the bottom sheet to keep you warm cause the surgery is freezing!
The doctors were all lovely, particularly the guy who did the anaesthetic. It was the first general I've ever had so wasn't too sure what to expect - but he made you feel so relaxed (no pun intended).
When I started to wake up after the surgery, I felt like I had only been asleep for 5 minutes and thought I was still in the operating room and they hadn't given me enough. I was little concerned for a moment until a nurse next to me told me I was in recovery - a big relief!
Felt a bit sick so prayed and it settled down. The most frustrating thing was one of my eyes couldn't focus and i kept seeing double until Saturday morning...
And now - I still look like I have my mouth stuffed with marshmellows!
Have been living on ice-cream, custard, yoghurt however this morning I remembered what my good friend Matty J told me about how he lived on milkshakes - and that was much better. Anything you can drink through a straw rather than trying to put a spoon in your mouth is great!
I was hoping to be less swollen than I am. And I live from painkiller to painkiller and icepack to icepack. But overall things have proceeded very well. And I am looking forward to feeling relatively normal again.
The doctors were all lovely, particularly the guy who did the anaesthetic. It was the first general I've ever had so wasn't too sure what to expect - but he made you feel so relaxed (no pun intended).
When I started to wake up after the surgery, I felt like I had only been asleep for 5 minutes and thought I was still in the operating room and they hadn't given me enough. I was little concerned for a moment until a nurse next to me told me I was in recovery - a big relief!
Felt a bit sick so prayed and it settled down. The most frustrating thing was one of my eyes couldn't focus and i kept seeing double until Saturday morning...
And now - I still look like I have my mouth stuffed with marshmellows!
Have been living on ice-cream, custard, yoghurt however this morning I remembered what my good friend Matty J told me about how he lived on milkshakes - and that was much better. Anything you can drink through a straw rather than trying to put a spoon in your mouth is great!
I was hoping to be less swollen than I am. And I live from painkiller to painkiller and icepack to icepack. But overall things have proceeded very well. And I am looking forward to feeling relatively normal again.
Sunday, May 14, 2006
2 hours and 55 minutes to go
I am at home, after rushing out of church so I can get my assignment finished to lodge electronically before 11:59pm tonight, and I just can't get this out of my head so I am blogging it hoping that will do it!
GOD LOVES YOU MORE THAN WHAT YOU CAN DO FOR HIM
Ok - in case you got a different idea tonight- just wanted you to know that!
GOD LOVES YOU MORE THAN WHAT YOU CAN DO FOR HIM
Ok - in case you got a different idea tonight- just wanted you to know that!
Monday, May 08, 2006
Today
Today I realised again and again that Melody is getting SO pregnant and very fat - only 3 weeks to go until she has puppies!
Today I ate a lot of Steve's Easter Bunny. There's not much left of it.
Today I went back to the gym after last week's full diaryness (good thing after all that chocolate Easter Bunny too)
Today I realised I have an assignment due Sunday - not in two weeks time as I thought. Hence the research occuring tonight, but exceedingly thankful that this can be electronically lodged which meant I didn't have to post it Friday. Praise God.
Today I rang to confirm my admission to hospital next Friday to have my wisdom teeth removed.
Today I kept thinking about the beautiful food I ate last night - Pizza Capers does pizza VERY well!
Today I am thankful - because God is so good and His mercy endures forever
Today I ate a lot of Steve's Easter Bunny. There's not much left of it.
Today I went back to the gym after last week's full diaryness (good thing after all that chocolate Easter Bunny too)
Today I realised I have an assignment due Sunday - not in two weeks time as I thought. Hence the research occuring tonight, but exceedingly thankful that this can be electronically lodged which meant I didn't have to post it Friday. Praise God.
Today I rang to confirm my admission to hospital next Friday to have my wisdom teeth removed.
Today I kept thinking about the beautiful food I ate last night - Pizza Capers does pizza VERY well!
Today I am thankful - because God is so good and His mercy endures forever
When pressing the print button just doesn't do it for you!
I am currently sitting at my desk, with cold toes - hang on -
ok - now wearing my lime green ballet slippers which I bought with Steff and Laura on Saturday (ask them about their big day out) so toes are now warm and toasty -
so - I am sitting at my desk and have been researching for an assignment due at the end of this week so now have 35 different journal articles to print out and read.
It's very boring printing 35 articles. Ahh - the research process...
Why am I printing them all out? I find it easier to print out articles and read them through so I can underline, scribble etc rather than just read them on a screen. Maybe that doesn't make me a true new tchnology girl - I'm not sure?
Anyway - will blog about other random things in another post I think...
ok - now wearing my lime green ballet slippers which I bought with Steff and Laura on Saturday (ask them about their big day out) so toes are now warm and toasty -
so - I am sitting at my desk and have been researching for an assignment due at the end of this week so now have 35 different journal articles to print out and read.
It's very boring printing 35 articles. Ahh - the research process...
Why am I printing them all out? I find it easier to print out articles and read them through so I can underline, scribble etc rather than just read them on a screen. Maybe that doesn't make me a true new tchnology girl - I'm not sure?
Anyway - will blog about other random things in another post I think...
Friday, May 05, 2006
a big week
Well it's been a big week.
It's been a good week though.
One of those weeks which makes you realise afresh how wonderful all the people are that are in your life.
Watching people serve so selflessly, and so well, helps me remember how blessed I am to be doing life with all of you.
It's been a good week though.
One of those weeks which makes you realise afresh how wonderful all the people are that are in your life.
Watching people serve so selflessly, and so well, helps me remember how blessed I am to be doing life with all of you.
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