by emma | Aug 19, 2007 | Faith
I got to go to my church in Glasgow this morning for the first time in a few months. It was such a privillege to be back… I really do love this place. It was great to worship with friends (family), and to get to chat to folks I haven’t seen in ages. I got a suprise when I discovered that John is moving to NI… not a shock, because it totally fits them down to the ground. Will be sad to see them go, but I’m excited for them.
Jen said something at the start of praise this morning that really hit me:
“Take me to the cross, and I’ll find my way from there…”
I love that image. The cross is central. The cross is the key to everything. It’s where I find my identity. When I’m weak, take me to the cross. When I’m excited, take me to the cross. When I am apathetic, take me to the cross. When I’m full of joy, take me to the cross.
It’s home. It’ll always lead me home.
by emma | Aug 18, 2007 | Travel
I turned 20 just under a month ago…
It was pretty amazing to spend my birthday in New York. I geeked out all day long, was actually a pretty perfect birthday in many ways. It was our first day in New York, we just got in the night before, so I had a big ol’ breakfast of pancakes and bacon and maple syrup at the hotel. Next stop was the International Center of Photography. The current exhibitions were “Let Your Motto Be Resistance: African American Portraits”, “Chim: Photographs by David Seymour”, “Amelia Earhart: Image & Icon”, and “Biographical Landscape: The Photography of Stephen Shore, 1969-79”. All very good exhibitions.
My favourite was “Let Your Motto Be Resistance”, it had some stunning portraits. The cover image on the book (above) is one of my favourites.
I went to the largest camera store in NY, B&H Photo. Spent some time rummaging around in there, it was great.
Second to last stop… Apple Store 5th Avenue (Apple Mecca!). It is beautiful! The building is a glass cube above the ground, while the store is completely underground. It’s stunning. I got to play with the iPhone for the first time. I’ve gone through many phases with the iPhone… when it was first announced I was very excited, to “I don’t really need it, it wont be that great anyway”, to now that I’ve played with it, “I really really want one!” But it is ridiculously expensive, so its unlikely.
To finish the day off, I had a picnic in Central Park with my family. We got some grilled corn-on-the-cob, a calzone, and some fresh lemonade to celebrate with. It was a really lovely day all in all.
And so… I am 20. I’m no longer a teenager. I am an adult. (Supposedly!)
Here goes…
by emma | Aug 17, 2007 | Everything Else
Did my first outdoor climb tonight…
[That bit I’m on in the picture is tough… I couldn’t do it this time round… which is frustrating because I could see I could do the next part!]
by emma | Aug 16, 2007 | Everything Else
Jenni wrote a post today that I really resonate with…
“Waking up in Glasgow”
There is most definately something about this city that I love. It’s great to be back here! I’m sitting in my new flat, which a rather surreal experience in itself.
Must revise for exam tomorrow.
by emma | Aug 14, 2007 | Everything Else
Crazy life.
I’m finished post-processing of the Spark images. They are online at my flickr set. I’m working at dad’s office a few days. Easy work I get paid for, great. I’m going to the Christ Tomlin gig tomorrow evening after all… again… how good is God to me? I head to Glasgow on Thursday.
I need to write some proper blog posts.
I need to process my pictures from Latvia and USA.
I need to revise for my exam.
But all I want to do is praise…
I’ve found a love greater than life itself
I’ve found a hope stronger and nothing compares
I once was lost now I’m alive in You
Alive in You
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