As you know, I am working/volunteering/studying hard at YWAM Brisbane right now.
The next thing on the horizon is the Barista internship. I realize I have been vague, and shall remedy such an error in this post.
What is this strange.... internship?
It begins with work. I will be learning how to run a business, all the buying, selling, papery, financy things that go into running a cafe, or running business for that matter, I'm doing it. Because I don't know really what goes into it, I can't explain it. Therefore, the internship lecture phase. We will have classes on this, and put into practice as we work in the Meeting Place Cafe here on base.
Missions, outreach and community: this is a big one. I will be learning God's place in the work industry, and acting it out by helping in schools, running open mic nights, media reach and other networking skills. We will also have an outreach phase, where we will help out another upcoming cafe somewhere in the world.
Coffeemaking: pretty simple, That huge red esspresso machine that fascinates me so gets some use. Cappuccinos, Mochas, Thickshakes and all the rest of the brilliant coffee related stuff.
Now why am I doing this? I think I have a lot to give in this area, as well as a lot to learn. I can take the business part and do anything. I can take the community part and help out at church or something. I can take the coffee part and get a job. But I have always wanted to run a coffee shop, filled with coffee, art, life and hope. I really think there is a call in this world for a relaxed place just to be. A safe place for kids whose homes might be torn apart. A solace. a place to have fun and express yourself with art and food.one that feels like a friend. right now it's a dream, one that DTS and SDF as well as this all work towards. I want my cafe to be a reality, and I need your help. please go to https://secure.goywam.com/ and donate to a student, and remember to write me name. thank you so much!
Tuesday, 30 December 2014
Friday, 26 December 2014
Boxing day Boxeroos
First I would like to say I am terribly apologetic for the unfortunate lack of communication. It isn't even that I have been overwhelmingly busy, I just forgot.
This month I have been volunteering at the YWAM kitchen, helping budget, plan and prepare meals. It has been good to rest and take a short break (still working, but much less) but I already miss set life! It's been almost two months since grad, and I miss those who have left a lot. I also really miss my family. It's been two Christmases without them, so I am definitely going to be in the country for 2015. Or at least that's my plan. God has different ones quite frequently.
This Christmas was a lot of fun, but it still has a tint of loneliness. I went to a friends place and about 15 of us had an amazing pool party, complete with BBQ everything and a movie to end the night. we told stories about our family traditions, played games, laughed and had really long naps. The heat takes a lot out of you! I've also done a lot of Skype. Thank God for internet!
This year was the first time I ever went Boxing day shopping, and hopefully also the last. Why? At first it started because I wanted to see the Hobbit. LOL nope, its been sold out for days! Ok, then I shall have to make use of my time. I need various things, may as well get them while Im here.... The thing is Australia is very bogan. (redneck) so as I stand in line, wrinkly sunburnt ladies in bikinis and old dudes without shoes yell and fight the lines for what they want. after a few hours of standing in line and wondering why anyone would wear a bikini to go shopping, I make my purchases (happily, for lines are over with and its cheaper) and run away to meet with friends for lunch. That was brilliant :)
The next few weeks, I am again working in the kitchen, and then still doing the Barista internship, which I shall explain at a later date. I'm still trusting God to provide, but he did, he does and he always will.
Thank you guys so much for keeping me in your prayers, and remember that I constantly pray for you too. Please keep praying for my health, finances and relationships. I will try to update a little more often now. Merry Christmas!
This month I have been volunteering at the YWAM kitchen, helping budget, plan and prepare meals. It has been good to rest and take a short break (still working, but much less) but I already miss set life! It's been almost two months since grad, and I miss those who have left a lot. I also really miss my family. It's been two Christmases without them, so I am definitely going to be in the country for 2015. Or at least that's my plan. God has different ones quite frequently.
This Christmas was a lot of fun, but it still has a tint of loneliness. I went to a friends place and about 15 of us had an amazing pool party, complete with BBQ everything and a movie to end the night. we told stories about our family traditions, played games, laughed and had really long naps. The heat takes a lot out of you! I've also done a lot of Skype. Thank God for internet!
This year was the first time I ever went Boxing day shopping, and hopefully also the last. Why? At first it started because I wanted to see the Hobbit. LOL nope, its been sold out for days! Ok, then I shall have to make use of my time. I need various things, may as well get them while Im here.... The thing is Australia is very bogan. (redneck) so as I stand in line, wrinkly sunburnt ladies in bikinis and old dudes without shoes yell and fight the lines for what they want. after a few hours of standing in line and wondering why anyone would wear a bikini to go shopping, I make my purchases (happily, for lines are over with and its cheaper) and run away to meet with friends for lunch. That was brilliant :)
The next few weeks, I am again working in the kitchen, and then still doing the Barista internship, which I shall explain at a later date. I'm still trusting God to provide, but he did, he does and he always will.
Thank you guys so much for keeping me in your prayers, and remember that I constantly pray for you too. Please keep praying for my health, finances and relationships. I will try to update a little more often now. Merry Christmas!
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