My First Day of Volunteering

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Today I ventured out in the snow storm to volunteer at a women's transition house. I helped this young lady with her assignment in her business administration course which was a... surprise! CASE ANALYSIS (so basically the sole thing we slave over in the CMA program.) 


I felt like a teacher again and I loved it every minute of it. The student was so hardworking and so open to learning, it made me happy for mankind. This organization that promotes literacy for at-risk youths, is something I believe in so strongly. I agree with the statement the manual makes: 

What is being a tutor like?
Joyful, challenging, occasionally frustrating, sometimes tiring, occasionally boring, rewarding and, really, mostly wonderful!

Governor General's Winter Celebration

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Rideau Hall is where the Governor General, David Johnston lives. Every year they have a winter celebration with outdoor skating, dog sledding, ten people skiing (I don't know what that's called), horse-drawn sleigh ride and tours of the residence.

They had little booths set up for Scandinavian countries where they served soup, warm beverages from their countries, hot chocolate and cookies. We waited in line for a long time and froze to death to go dog sledding, but it was worth it. The Governor General was walking around with tons of people following him and he said "hi" to me! 

My Week at a Glance.

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Tue.
Night: Pride and Prejudice at the NAC

Wed.
Night: Annual General Meeting of my union, ACFO (Association of Canadian Financial Officers)

Thu.
Day: FMI (Financial Management Institute) Professional Development Week - FMI Day. It's a conference for financial management professionals at the Ottawa Convention Centre. I will be attending the Resource Management session which highlights the impact of Canada's 2012 budget. Also, there will be a FORD graduation for our friends, the second year FORDs in the ballroom
Night: Folk music, I guess?

Fri.
Day: FMI PD Week - CMA Day. I will be attending the Human Dimension session which encompasses topics like personal growth, career planning and soft skill development
Night: FMI Gala with music, dancing and celebration. Dress-up time!

Sat.
Day: Driving home and then Vanessa's birthday celebration. This ho will finally get to know what it's like to be old
Night: Bday dinner

praying for the Lord to relieve me of this financial burden

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today, i am anxious. it goes against every fibre of my being to be patient, but without patience, you cannot have faith. i have no choice but to wait upon the Lord.

father God this is what i pray to you: please let my friends and enemies see what a financial burden i am in right now. please let them see that there is no way out of this situation. it is 12 days to the date of the boat party, with 18 seats remaining amounting to $1,182. now please let them hear my prayer to you to lift this financial burden, to work your power and your miracles through me Lord. i am anxious, but faith in you calms me. whatever your intention is for me, i will wait upon you. thank you Jesus.

"In you I trust, O my God. Do not let me be put to shame, nor let my enemies triumph over me."
- Psalm 25:3

 "Wait for the LORD; be strong and take heart and wait for the LORD."
- Psalm 27: 14

finalizing the lease

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i want to take this moment, to thank you Lord.

there are many things that are huge stressors on my life right now. slowly, little by little, these stressors are being lifted away from me. all i have to do is listen to you and be patient. Lord, you will never give me something i cannot handle.