Break

Two weeks off. I'm half way done with my tv program, don't know how I feel about that!

Highlights from break include:

-The Entrance with friends. It's north of Sydney, had amazing beaches (although cloudy when we went), had a great lighthouse and I saw a whale!

-Bondi beach to Coogee beach walk along the coast. Amazing views and the best beaches in the world. Full stop.

-Dudley Page park lookout at sunset. (Remember, it's winter here, thus my winter coat in the pic)

-Sleep

Love you!

Conference

So conference was the week of July 9th. 25,000 people and doing tv for morning and afternoon sessions. Highlights include:

-Getting to see thousands of little kids sing songs about God

-Producing tv for the Judah Smith, Ed Stanley, Tim Hughes and Israel Houghton sessions

-Seeing a good friend (Melissa Yates) from the States at conference

-Working my tail off and still having fun

-Realising how much I love working with the Hillsong tv peeps

-Creating images that helped raise money for wells to be dug in Africa

It was a really busy week of prep, bump is (turning bathrooms into edit suites), setting up a ballroom for a kids program in the morning and then afternoon sessions. But I loved it!

BIGGEST joy was helping out with the I-HEART tent, which raised awareness on programs all over the world. The images I helped edit went in the tent and several wells were dug in Africa based on the money that was raised, such a great cause to be a part of!

Pictures are of the stage set up, kid sessions, the main conference, me producing, the group I did tv with in the ballroom and me next to my water images for I-HEART. Such a cool time!

Love LOVE you.

CD recording and MY PHONE GOT FIXED!

So, I was mildly involved in an album recording. Lots of fun, ended up running around and doing whatever they needed. Helped with taking some behind the scenes photos, graphic design stuff with 'city' Andreas and generally misbehaving.. :P Loved every minute of it.

Also, got involved in the other part of tv on Friday nights in the larger building. I did my first major camera work, it was a little scary but lots of fun!

The 'class' part is done and we're gearing up for the 30k+ conference happening the week of the 8th. Can't wait, but there is lots to do.

Pics are of the recording and fooling around before the youth event.

OHOHOHOHOHOHOHOHOHOHOHOHOHOHOH, Matt Hann fixed my phone. He not only is a decent (okay, good) friend but he is a genius and I can now twitter and maps apps all day, woot!

Lots of love! xx

Queen's bday, Norwegian surprise party and Tutorial party

Week of June 14th, kind of a giant fun time.

Court and I went to the city on the Queen's bday. Went to an old shopping arcade from the 1800's. I behaved, for the most part. Got a sweatshirt and long sleeve t-shirt, good for winter! Also went to the Opera House to see the light festival in the city, amazing! I took hundreds of photos like a giant nerd. Have NO idea how to pick just one (or 8) to show you. They project color and poems on the Opera House at night. They also have a cool drama about an Indian ship coming over in the 1800's. The markets are all open late and the street food smells like HEAVEN. Court and I were in the bathrooms when a GIANT tour came through the outside courtyard (haunted tour, so lame) so we waited for over 5 minutes before we could come outside and leave. Headed to Bondi and had dessert on the beach, FREEZING but with blankets and coffee, totally doable! Great Queen's bday celebration.

Wednesday was fun times at Mars Hill hanging out. I have been squeezing in some late night walks with friends. The air is perfect at night and the sidewalks are so well lit, it's crazy not to. Why was the car ever invented on great nights like winter in Oz!

Thursday we had a surprise party for Eric, who is dating my housemate Helga. SO hilarious to have a bunch of Norwegians at the house, funny bunch.

Friday was a giant tutorial party in the back garden. It looks like Spring, but I promise,,,,it's winter! Crazy to think that I have been here for 5 months. Time is going by so fast.

I have tons of photos this time! Pictures are of the Queen's bday in the City (including the pic of Court and I in the bathroom!) the pic of girls (w/o me) is Eric's party and the tutorial party shot is of the other tv/media girls. Do you get tired of me telling you that I loves ya? I don't get tired typing it! :) And I do work, just giving you the most fun info for this week!

It's called Hillsong Conference, and it is taking over!

Week of June 7th. I remember bits of the week, but mostly the photo shoot we are doing for I-Heart. Crazy great opportunity to work in several countries providing support for basic needs, like clean water and housing. Wednesday was the photo shoot, was amazing. Can't wait to see how the stills look in the tent.

Last full week of training. Shame, b/c it seems like all the classes were the best this week. The World Cup has taken over the area. Never seen so many soccer jersey's in my life. Wonder if America even has a shot?

I am looking forward to celebrating the Queen's birthday next Monday, we're off!

Pictures are of the shoot. Love you

Week of May 31st

I produced! Finally got to do the producing for a major youth event. It was amazing. Parachute Band, Karl Lentz, and me! :)

Court and J performed and rawked. It's been so cool to be friends with such giant rock stars. The fact that they make me laugh is also a plus.

Had a great movie night, and walk to the thinking rock with Court. Fresh air has been in short supply with editing the short film.

Friday, my housemate was involved in a really bad accident. Was getting ready to leave for the day when my housemates came up and told me. June 4th was spent in the hospital, but she came home. God is SO good.

No pictures. I love, LOVE you family. Skype is a good thing!

Week of May 24th, I have no life..

So, this week was work, all work. Working on my papers and short film. Went to an age 25-35 mini conference which was good. But that was the only outing. Worked late, worked early, tried to fight off a cold. Need more sleep, but will sleep once my stuff is done. Ran a few times this week, but not as much as I wanted.

Friday was a big day, turned in my short film for critique; we’ll see what they say! I really like it, even did a blooper reel. Will post once they finish with it!

Friday I produced for the first time. It was fun, but a little scary since I still don’t know everything about TV. But overall, it went well. And, I didn’t burn anything down.. bonus!

Housemates and I watched a movie at the house late on Friday. Good to just stay home in your pj’s. It’s so cold and rainy this week and the houses here are so cold (not insulated) so we had buckets of hot chocolate and popcorn. So nice to have a little break!

Sunday night I went to the Southwest extension and did TV. Lots of fun and the people were great!

I have no pictures this week; I really seriously worked my tail off!

There are some people I like, but you family, I absolutely love. I miss you and think about you all the time. I wish Sydney was in Ohio/Texas so I could take you to the places I’m going. My good times aren’t great b/c you aren’t here.

But I am living, truly living. I feel so alive here and I never want to be in a place where I’m not passionate for what I’m doing. Even if it means driving a car that doesn’t have heated leather seats…I’ll survive. Miss you; love you, hope I’ll get to skype you soon (hint, hint).