You know, when I first found out I'd only be working two days a week and have the rest of the week off, I thought sweeeet free time!
However, when you're all alone and you've got no one to enjoy that free time with, then it's not so cool...
I've got to say, today was a pretty boring day! Both of my brothers and my dad were at work, and my mum went out. That left me all by myself. I had to get a few things sorted so I walked down to the bank, and once that was done I just wandered the mall and the shops.
We have a youth group camp coming up in three weeks' time, and I'm kinda organising it. I'm in charge of camp concert and helping organise the Friday night discussion. So far I'm struggling for ideas! They will probably come eventually. I was hoping that by wandering in some shops I'd pick up a few ideas.
I kinda feel a bit under pressure, as I really don't want to let down the youth group and want to make sure the camp runs smoothly, everyone has fun and it all goes well. Sometimes I feel like I'm doing everything myself though and get overwhelmed a little! I guess at least it gives me something to focus on right now. I don't know what I'll be doing with myself after it's all over, probably looking for another project!
One thing I did realise as I wandered around West City today was that I really need to get out more! Ever since I took up the pharmacy job in Albany, I haven't really been out in the city or at the shops much. My social life seems to revolve around church. I really need to catch up with old friends and meet some new friends too!
I guess I have a lot more free time to do that now...
Showing posts with label Camp. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Camp. Show all posts
Tuesday, 2 July 2013
Saturday, 26 November 2011
Camp Preview
This afternoon I was invited to go over to Willow Park Christian Camp to check out the facilities just to get an idea of what we will be working with when our church has its camp there in a few weeks' time. I'm helping out with organising the camp concert along with Jenny and Gabrielle.
I was waiting for Derek, one of the camp co-ordinators, to pick me up from the city, when Jenny walked by with her boyfriend! She originally texted me telling me she couldn't make it! She asked me if I was meant to be going to visit the camp site, and when I told her I was waiting to be picked up, she decided to make a run for it!
Derek eventually picked me up and saved me from the crazy homeless guy lying on a nearby bench.
By the time we got to the camp site all the way in East Auckland, the weather was perfect! The camp site is situated beside a beach and so it was picture perfect. Walking around the site brought back memories of last year's camp (we had it at the same place).
We had some food at this small Cantonese restaurant in Howick. I have to say it was a good experience. I usually eat the mainstream Chinese food, not the Chinese Chinese food!
Derek showed me 'Cantonese French Toast'! Basically it's two pieces of bread with peanut butter in the middle and butter on top all deep-fried. Oh, and don't forget to pour golden syrup on top of it!
After dinner, we said bye-bye to Derek and I went off with Tim and Gabrielle. We decided to stop by the Pakuranga Night Market.
It was the first time I had checked it out and I have to say I enjoyed the atmosphere! It felt like the Lantern Festival but in a carpark!
There were heaps of people, heaps of stalls selling food, gifts, clothes, plants and other stuff. I'll have to persuade my family to check it out next weekend!
I was waiting for Derek, one of the camp co-ordinators, to pick me up from the city, when Jenny walked by with her boyfriend! She originally texted me telling me she couldn't make it! She asked me if I was meant to be going to visit the camp site, and when I told her I was waiting to be picked up, she decided to make a run for it!
Derek eventually picked me up and saved me from the crazy homeless guy lying on a nearby bench.
By the time we got to the camp site all the way in East Auckland, the weather was perfect! The camp site is situated beside a beach and so it was picture perfect. Walking around the site brought back memories of last year's camp (we had it at the same place).
We checked out the hall, the dining hall and the rooms before making a few arrangements. We all then decided to go out to have dinner before parting ways.
We had some food at this small Cantonese restaurant in Howick. I have to say it was a good experience. I usually eat the mainstream Chinese food, not the Chinese Chinese food!
Derek showed me 'Cantonese French Toast'! Basically it's two pieces of bread with peanut butter in the middle and butter on top all deep-fried. Oh, and don't forget to pour golden syrup on top of it!
After dinner, we said bye-bye to Derek and I went off with Tim and Gabrielle. We decided to stop by the Pakuranga Night Market.
It was the first time I had checked it out and I have to say I enjoyed the atmosphere! It felt like the Lantern Festival but in a carpark!
There were heaps of people, heaps of stalls selling food, gifts, clothes, plants and other stuff. I'll have to persuade my family to check it out next weekend!
Tuesday, 22 November 2011
A Good Day
Today turned out to be a pretty good day at the office, for the following reasons:
- My boss not only asked me to once again buy her some miso soup, but she shouted me one too!
- I got told I get tomorrow off work!
- I got to spend the day blister-packing!
- Oh and I ate macaroni out of a jar for lunch...
To finish off this wonderful day, Jenny and I had dinner at Tim and Gabrielle's house to discuss the church camp concert as our youth group is in charge or organising it!
- My boss not only asked me to once again buy her some miso soup, but she shouted me one too!
- I got told I get tomorrow off work!
- I got to spend the day blister-packing!
To finish off this wonderful day, Jenny and I had dinner at Tim and Gabrielle's house to discuss the church camp concert as our youth group is in charge or organising it!
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