I am in Regina and it is incredible. The time here I think is meant also to restore my spirit, because with the drive and the time alone while Andrea is working will be times of restoration. Today I am feeling the need for prayer. Prayer not of requests but of a contemplation and listening time with God. Martin Luther said it best, " I have so many demands today that I cannot possibly cope without at least 3 hours of prayer". Think of it this way, we eat everyday because we need food right. So if God is the bread of life then why do we only spend like 15 minutes a day with him. So like the literal food we eat we too need to spend time with God on a regular basis throughout the day. Spend time listening to God today.

Almost Late

Okay so I had to work at 7am this morning, not that big of a deal right? So I went to bed at 10:30 and set my alarm for 5:30 because the bus comes at 6:19. Some time during the night I didn't sleep well and I shut of my alarm when it sounded and I did not get up. So then I woke up at 6:39 and say," oh crap!!" I made to work dressed and on time some how. I am very thankful for having a car for these accidental situations. I am quite enjoying my job, I never thought that I would think nothing of cooking 600 three course meals a day but it's happened. To all the people who don't read Andrea's Blog I am going to Regina for a couple of days to be with my sweetheart.

Working at the Fairmont

It's been a week since I started my job at the Fairmont hotel. It has been a tiring yet very exciting and fun experience so far. I've made things I've never made before, I've seen Kanye West and I've spent a day with an odd rabbi. I am very impressed with everyone that I'm working with, everyone realizes that this is my first kitchen job and they take the time to teach me everything that I need to know. Today my chef and I even had a discussion about faith. I've been taking the bus to work, it has been very relaxing. Everyday I'll listen to a sermon on the way to work, I recommend this practice to anyone who has a 30 minute or longer commute to work. The Rabbi was at work because the Velvet Glove is putting on a kosher night for all the practicing Jews who cannot eat out and remain kosher. Anyways, this was the first time I'd met a rabbi and I did not expect him to joke around so much or sing along to akon on his laptop. Yes I think I like it here.

So not to much has happened around here. I started my job and am really enjoying it. I work with some really good guys who have been doing this job for a long time already. I learned how to take the bus today, it really isn't hard so don't laugh. The view from our apartment is exceptionally good today. I am currently making bread, it smells so good. No new insights other than those. Unless you have a suggestion for a college and career group that I should join.

What Do I Do Now?

So I'm moved in and i have till friday to do nothing. Blah. I' pretty pleased with the appartement aside from the distance I have to go for work. The challenge lies within idle time, maybe I should cherish it because it may be short lived. Or do I fill my time with useless activities like video games. I think that these times are when your sincerity towards God actually comes through. Joyn our comes from worshipping God but often that is the thing we put off as a last resort, or until we realize our sluggard and begin repenting. These are the times when we should build on our relationship with God, solving our repressed doubts and setting goals for the future.

Floating

It's fall out and it's almost thanksgiving. I'm actually looking forward to family gatherings because I haven't been to one in so long. This is a long drawn out time of transition, I've been filling my time well enough with jobs I've neglected and have been recruited for. I finally put my bike back together and got it riding nicely. Farm work does not stop after harvest, so I'm doing that as well. Andrea is living in Regina so I am a little bit mopey. I just started a new book called " The Christian and The Pharisee", it is a heavy read but I'm excited. It's a rabbi and a reverend discussing the road to heaven via a long correspondence of letters. yup

I'm back! (Well I'm excited anyway) So I spent the Summer at Valley View Bible Camp as the Head cook. It was a lot of fun and work, but still great. Right now I'm driving potato truck for the harvest. I'll be moving to Winnipeg in two weeks to live with Stephen and Jordan. I have been accepted as an apprentice for the Fairmont hotel. So that's what's happening in the physical aspect of things.

I've noticed a good trend occurring that emphasizes Men as spiritual for other men. I'm not taking a shot at women leaders, but they just can't have the same connection with men. What I'm seeing is a need for more mentors, for elders to take on youth and share their wisdom. It happens far too often that Christian youth grow up without being taught discipline and a need for holiness. So... Agree or disagree or say nothing that's my observation. Maybe I just need a mentor.