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This morning has the sun shining itself on me. This day has brought new chances, new opportunities, new hope. I am excited to learn more about this day. I am encouraged that I woke up this morning with joy in my heart. I love this day already. I am excited to know what this day holds for me. Today is the day that the Lord has made. I cannot be sad knowing that my Saviour loves me. 

Church on Sunday truly set me up for the week. I went to my old family church. The old Lutheran church in my area - traditional and yet peaceful. I appreciated the peace I felt in my heart as we sung some classic hymns. I saw memories of my past experiences as a little one racing, playing, learning in Bible school and singing songs. It brought back good memories as I walked into the hall of this great church. It was just how I remembered it to be. Wow! I was proud to step foot into my family church. The smell of the old building and the pastor dressed in white robes, such respect, and candles lit starting the service. I was proud to know that they kept this tradition alive. Kids came to the front for a short message as we all listened. It was a precious moment to know how much Jesus loves the little children as well and how close they are to his heart. 

As an adult, I realize that it is easier to be distracted by issues and problems that present themselves to me in the world, but I am encouraged to be reminded that I am not alone in this. I have my Saviour looking out for me and my family. There is this joy that helps me to survive in this broken world. There is this peace that calms my busy mind and helps me to overcome my greatest obstacles. 

This day has become more beautiful knowing how much I am loved and cared for. 

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I apologize for not posting in a while. Things have gotten so hectic. I didn't get the job that I was interviewed for at a photo developing company. I am quite bummed about it but what can one do but keep trying. Currently, I am unemployed, but I must keep moving forward although it is quite discouraging and difficult sometimes. What can I do but push forward and try.

Life didn't present itself as so difficult and heart-breaking when I was little. When I grew up into adulthood, it was quite a shock to the system actually. Having to adapt to the change, I needed to be put onto anti-depressants. Modern times are definitely hard considering the messed-up world we live in. How can one live without being medicated, I wonder, since it is not a very pleasant world to live in after all?

All I desire, once in a while, is to roam through a forest and smell that green nature that I cannot get by living in the city. All I can smell sometimes is furniture at home or the fumes of emissions from the car exhaust or living in the same routine without a break. I think that most are medicated for the sake of trying to survive in a hostile or boring environment without any adventure. 

Well, all is good in the hood anyhoo. I have what I need so what else could I ask for? I should count my blessings to make myself feel a bit better which I have been doing, and it does work. Life is hard but all we can do is to do our best and wait out the circumstances as time will heal and mend itself. 


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Starting off with a bang

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This is a fresh start to my journey in my studies. I have been longing for the opportunity to take to relish in new-found knowledge and to grasp new concepts. I have the ambition to reach for higher goals. I am excited to go ahead onto new roads towards success. This is the first step towards a greater picture and a love to get to know myself better and what I am capable of. I know I can do this. I have faith and trust in God to help me to complete the impossible, or what I find can feel impossible sometimes. 😀

I hope to make new online friends and to share my life here in South Africa as this specific university has allowed me to get to know those in the UK and their way of life. I am excited to know more and gain more of a perspective of how others can progress through their online material. How do we continue to be disciplined and how do we keep ourselves motivated? I am encouraged to find so many others out there like me who are trying to get a qualification in the field they love. I am also motivated to find how others struggle and find a way to get through it. 

I am excited to learn more about how I can progress, discipline myself, and to find ways that I can get in touch with my fellow students for encouragement or ways to commit myself to my studies. 

Thank you to everyone who is on the other side of the world but will help me in this journey towards my success. I wish for everyone starting off the new year to start off with a bang.
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