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!