Today is Dave C’s birthday. We went out for dinner tonight. It was nice, mainly the usual Thursday night dinner crowd, plus Erin (who is out of hospital again, thank God) and Lawrence (if that is how it is spelled)

Some of us went out for drinks after dinner. It was bit weird. The age differences in the group are generally not all that noticeable, but for things like tonight they are. Some of the group went to play the pokies, its just something that I have no tolerance for and I feel like I always get stuck dragging people out of the pokie room and back into the regular conversation. I hate that people feel like they need to go there for entertainment in the first place.

Dave had a good birthday so that is good. Im glad. He is one of those people who is so helpful to everyone around him that you will never be able to make up for it, Ever.

Today we also closed up the Easter space. I was kind of sad to have to close it. I really wish that we had a more permanent space that we could do things with and people could get into. Today we had a few people who came through because they had seen the signs all week and thought they would give it a look. This is not about ‘converting’ people, its about giving them a way to connect with God and a way to meet people. Its more about the experience than about long term salvation. I really want to have a labyrinth towards the end of the semester, and/or the start of next semester. It could be really good. I also want to get Dave W a big UnitingSpiritually banner made properly.

Ummm, what else has happened today? Im trying to work out how I can meet up with the cute guy I met without looking pathetic and desperate. I know some people in his music group so it is quite possible that I can run into him again.
I was talking to a friend tonight about this stuff. i really wish that I could get passed this stage of looking for a partner. I would love to be at the stage where I can meet people and see all their good points and just be happy to know them, not always thinking ‘I wonder if he is single?’ or anything along those lines. People keep amazing me, they are so skilled and generous and compassionate and caring and all that kind of stuff. I just want to be able to meet people and not always sum them up as a potential partner.

I think that is enough text for one night. Happy Easter! and Happy Birthday Dave!

As promised, here are some photos from the Easter Installation.

I think that some explanation will be helpful. We have an empty house at Wollongong Uni which we used for this space. We have set up 4 rooms. Each room focussed on a different part of the ‘last words of Jesus’

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Even though I was quite excited about Easter Camp, I have emailed them to say I cant come. Im disappointed, but I think it is for the best at this point. I feel really bad about it, but I am also relieved. Im glad its not on my ‘things to stress about’ list any more.

The Easter Installation has turned out brilliantly. It looks amazing. I will post some photos soon. Im still amazed that we managed to do it. It looks good enough for me to think that it was worth the stress. The small finishing touches make so much difference, like having the candles lit and having the music playing. Now we have to make sure the BBQ tomorrow runs properly. I gave Luke the job of making sure we had a BBQ to use, but I have not arranged anyone to get utensils or food to cook yet.

Life is looking much more manageable for me now. This week I have to write my translation assignment and complete the Easter Installation. I think I can do that. Just need to focus.

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Easter Installation 07, originally uploaded by MessyFruit.

Well, after a day of doing no real ‘work’ I think we are all set for next weeks Easter Installation at Wollongong Uni.

Thanks so much to everyone who has helped out and who will helpout. Special thanks to Suz for making the poster and flyer!

If you in Wollongong, please come and have a look through the sacred space next week.