se7en things

 Se7en things my brother taught me [24/09/09]

• to accept those who are different from us.
• to appreciate the simple things in life.
• to love the unloveable or those who know no better.
• to give thanks for the little joys of living.
• to make the most of every moment.
• to keep asking until you get your answer. lol
• to forgive and forget easily.

 Se7en things you do. [11/09/09]

• you always find a reason to give me gifts.
• you pay even when I protest.
• you call me babes, bubs, love.
• you message me about the mundane everyday occurances.
• you always make sure I know you are kidding after you’ve tease me :)
• you care whether I’m happy, sad, cold, sick, well, busy or free.
• you make me smile.

 

Se7en things absorbed at Hillsong 09 [13.07.09]

• God makes the ‘it’ factor happen: by Him, from Him, for Him
• keep the ‘main thing’ the main thing
• what you fundamentally believe about God determines what you believe God does, loves and what He blesses
• in this life you will have trouble, but God will be with you… you have His Word for it (John 16:33)
• Music has to be fuelled by the mercy that people see through His Majesty
• it’s not what you have, it’s what you do with what you do have
• FAITH is spelt R-I-S-K

Se7en things learnt at SS09: (04.02.09)    

• Milk is not the best liquid to drink before a race
• There is a whole new world under Union House :D
• Western guys tend to be more affectionate than Asian ones and thats OK xD
• New words: “symbiotic” and “phlegmatic”
• You can get pizza for $6 each on campus (if you buy 100+!)
• Don’t wear a white t-shirt around guys with ice blocks handy…
• I have StudMuffin potential ;)

 Se7en things I’ve learnt over the years (14.12.08)

• I’m a bit of a perfectionist (I edit most posts at least 5 times to get the right spelling, margins etc.)
• The words you say have the power to build or to break, so don’t be careless with your words
• Each day/moment is precious, make the most of each one
• If you do your best, God will do the rest (LOL such a Christian cliché even some of my non-Christian friends have heard of it… however, it is very true)
• There’s no point dwelling on the past that you can’t change, just move on and try better for the future
• You reap what you sow so make sure you’re sowing good seeds (applicable to any situation)
• I should listen to my parents (most of the time) as they are usually right :D  

Se7en similarities between Scottie and me

• He is very gentle (I think I am lol)
• He is very loyal- loves his family so anyone that threatens them (i.e. if a person walks past our house!) then he will bark like there is no tomorrow
• He likes having a bit of fun (fetch the ball, Scot!)
• He is always curious about new things
• He doesn’t get enough exercise :P
• He is quite messy (our garden is littered with pieces of wood everywhere!)
• He has black hair (lol but with also some white and golden highlights too)

Se7en essentials in my bag

• My wallet
• My ipod nano
• My Blistex lip balm
• A notebook and pen (for that moment of inspiration)
• My diary (calendar)
• My mobile
• My glasses cleaning cloth (they always seem to need a wipe >.<)

Se7en facts that will never change

• My name is Amy (meaning: beloved)
• I’m a leftie (the hardcore variety)
• I’m a born- again Christian
• (layman’s terms: I’m not religious, but I have a personal relationship with my Creator)
• I’m an older sister (to a taller and stronger individual)
• I’m a romantic idealist (work it out for yourselves)
• I’m a student of life (“we are all life’s teachers and students, so when you wake up each morning, make sure you go to ‘school”- TD Jakes)
• Music is in my DNA (self-explanatory)

Se7en things to be thankful for (in no particular order): 

• I have the opportunity to go to university
• I have parents who support me all the way
• I have awesome friends
• My God is always for me and never against me, His grace is sufficient to fill the gap where I fall short
• I always have enough food to eat or money to buy some
• I have a roof over my head
• I have the capacity to read and write

se7en wishes during exams:

• Wish I was ambidextrous
• Wish I’d study earlier
• Wish I didn’t need to sleep
• Wish I could turn back/stop time
• Wish our brains were like computers
• Wish there were no such things as exams
• Wish there were more hours in a day