Monday, September 15, 2008

GREAT weekend.

So I promise this post will have a much sunnier disposition than my last one! This has been a fantastic weekend. On Friday I was at a BBQ with most of the people I am going to India with. Then most of us headed to an art show of one of our team members. She is displaying and selling her photos in a chocolate shop called Cocoa Nymph. It's just west of Alma on the north side of 10th. You should go. Her photos will be there until my birthday. That's October 13th in case you were wondering.

Saturday was the pinnacle of the weekend. I was up early buying last minute items for the appetizers I needed to make. The day before I had done all of the baking so just the appy's were left. I tend to try making things I've never made before when people are coming over and Saturday was no exception. First time making hummus. It was pretty good. About three hours went by and all the appy's were ready. Then I had some company who helped me move all of my furniture around to accommodate the possible 30-40 people that could invade my 700 square foot apartment. Around 430 the guests started arriving. Slowly at first and then the tidal wave came. At the peak of the party I had about 35 people filling every corner. It was amazing!! I am so happy that this little piece of property I own is conducive to parties 'cause I really like throwing them. I really like the process of planning and inviting and preparing. Friends came from as far as Abbotsford to celebrate my home with me. I felt very loved. I received a LOT of wine. There are 9 bottles of unopened wine in my home so if you'd like to share some wine drop me a line or give me a call. I also received homemade preserves and the extension set to one of my favorite games. GREAT day!

Sunday was my church having an outdoor service right on the edge of the water complete with testimonies and baptisms. Inspirational stories of how God speaks to people individually and draws them to Himself. Five people shared their stories in front of hundreds of others in a public setting. Brave souls. Then they got dunked in the Pacific Ocean. I had the privilege of playing in the band. It was awesome.

Now I have to rearrange furniture and finish cleaning to prepare for the first night of my Small Group Community!

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