What a day i had in Oxford

I thought i would get this down before i went to sleep; the day was too eventful to NOT do that.

So i woke up this morning a bit later than i wanted to do. I ended up getting to church around 10:30 ish (I just feel ugh for even having to write that, but it happened). The sermon was really good- about catchphrases and using the book of Proverbs for it. The whole time i was in Oxford, i was missing Boo.

The guys at Oxford were deciding what we were going to eat for Lunch, and so we went to Nando's (I've never been to one on Sabbath, and i dont plan on repeating the experience). So I went and had something to eat and we spoke and so on and then went to Deb's house.

The guys went into one room and the girls into another, and to make sure my mind was still on the Sabbath, we started discussing the lesson study, which was very good in itself and a good discussion came from it. Afterwards, the girls came in and that sort of spirit broke. But then we went to a country park, and it was very peaceful there (although a bit chilly). And the time i was there, i just thought about Boo and how i would like to take her to a place like the one i was in, and how i like these types of places and i know she would like them as well. My thoughts just kept going from there.

After we came back, we played Monopoly, and i can see why Monopoly can make some people unchristian for sure! I left after a while, and got on the train to Reading.

Now here is where the story takes a different turn- i got on the train and three guys were talking and i happen to join in about something and i got to discussing what i did and what i was up to during the day. and they (mostly one guy, named Tom), spoke about religion and science and that sort of realm. I got to minister and relay somewhat the character of God to them. One of them (Tim) is going to America in the next week, but i just hope and pray that God will speak to their minds and they will come to know who He is for themselves.

I also just can't wait- marriage is coming around the corner, and the more i talk about it or think about it, the more i want it. I mean, i am going to be married to the most wonderful woman in my life that isn't related to me, but will be out of her own choice.

I just can't believe I am this fortunate to have her; but i will treasure her and seek to know what makes her tick and do what pleases her, so i can see a smile on her face. It's not about the reward i would get, but just seeing her happy is a good reward for me.

:)

I am loved and I am loving it.

There are things I need to start doing.

After thinking and reflecting and nearly writing a post on Saturday just gone, there are some things I need to be doing. 

For example: taking better care of my money and how to improve the talent God gave me to watch over. 

For that, there is a website I can sign up to that I learned at church; I'll do that and start putting it into practice as soon as I can. 

Another thing that I need to do is immerse myself in my two loves, but sometimes forgotten: guitar and Japanese. Earlier, I was listening and playing guitar and it got me thinking that I need to be consistent like I used to be. Over time, I just stopped playing and then forgot about it all together (and that's a sad time for anything you used to do). 

So I decided that I need to and I mean need to start again, even if it is re building the foundations. I need to find ways of setting goals and doing what I need to do to be a proficient guitarist as well as Japanese linguist. (I don't even know if the last part was correct grammatically or not. Oh well lol). 

On another note, I've started to hit the gym again and this time, I'm focusing more on just streamlining everything I do and do it slow and controlled and to failure in each set. So today I did my chest, triceps and shoulders. My litmus test is if I can hold myself up with my triceps. And I couldn't when I was at the gym. 

I simply want to not give up, because I promised myself and God that I want to give the best body I can to my wife to be. (That in itself is in 2 months. Just). So, there is a lot I have to do and I have the time to do it. I just need to be focused. 

So, I will try and dedicate time to each thing I want to so: Japanese and guitar. 

For Japanese, it'll mean finding new people to talk to on Skype and reading and practicing more. 

For first, il mean focusing on one genre and sticking with it. I have chosen jazz; why? Because I like how it sounds and I think it is something I can make it my own. 

Finally, the gym. I'm going to make sure that I eat very well and train the hardest I can. I thought I lost my padlock, and it was on my desk the whole time! (Praise The Lord, because I didn't want to buy another one, that's for sure!)

So, that is that for now. There are other things I want to discuss, but I got a devotion to do right now. Ooh, on that note, I am studying the Gospels in the morning, starting from Matthew and I'm going to work my way to John. The point of it is to see the mindset of Jesus in what He said and did and emulate that everyday and way I can. 

That's that for now! 

:)