So, it's been a while since I have updated my blog. One of my observations about the U.K. is that customer service is very different from that in the U.S. Therefore, one has to exercise a great deal of patience in many situations. As such, I have been in my flat for about a month with no internet. It's just one of those things. However, I was assured that I should have broadband by 28 Nov 2008. I'll keep my fingers crossed. So, I have been relegated to using the internet at work. There has been so much going on here, that checking email and updating my blog has been put on the back burner. God saying the same, I'll be fully operational in a bit.
Overall, things are going well. I have been going out a lot and taking in a great deal of the social scene. I have been learning the city i.e. Covent Garden, Piccadily Circus, Oxford street, Leicester Square, Trafalgar Square, etc. However, what has been lacking in my life has been church. I've felt a bit off-center because I haven't found a church home. Back in NYC, my friends (Desmond, Danny, Angie, & Gabriel) would go to church on Sundays and then do brunch afterwards. I know it's a seemingly small thing. But, that was such a great way to kick start a week. And, I miss that immensely. Recently, I found this church in Brixton call Ruach Ministries. Those people in that church "praise". Anyone who is familiar with the black church experience knows what I mean when I say "praise". Spiritually, I am feeling a lot more balanced. I do have my quiet time conversations with GOD. But there is nothing like the group experience of worship. What has been apparent, is that GOD is GOD no matter where you go. This whole experience of relocating to London was orchestrated by GOD. This move was totally not on my radar. As far as I was concerned, I was good with being in NYC. So, it was obvious that there is a bigger and greater purpose for me to be in London. I know GOD has something in store for me. I feel myself changing, exactly how I am not sure. But, I do feel a bit different in my skin. I hope that didn't sound crazy!! But, I do feel different, but in a totally good way. My level of acceptance, tolerance, and openess to new people and situations has really grown. I don't want to to bore anyone, so enough of the pscyo-analytical talk.
I am happy to report that I have just booked my ticket for Christmas, woo-whoo!! I will be in NYC Dec 20 - 30. I am very excited to to get back to NYC and hang out with my peoples. I love London and the life that GOD is allowing me to build here, but I need to re-charge my batteries and get back to Brooklyn.
On a more vapid note, the yearly sales will begin in a couple weeks. It's that time of year when all stores reduce the price of clothing, shoes, bags, accessories etc. So, I may do a bit of christmas shopping during this time. That's all folks. I will keep you guys posted on what's going on with me.
When you look up at a star, know that I am looking at the same star. That was my feeble attempt at being poetic. Pretty lame, I know.
Holla at ya boy!! See you in about a month's time.
Overall, things are going well. I have been going out a lot and taking in a great deal of the social scene. I have been learning the city i.e. Covent Garden, Piccadily Circus, Oxford street, Leicester Square, Trafalgar Square, etc. However, what has been lacking in my life has been church. I've felt a bit off-center because I haven't found a church home. Back in NYC, my friends (Desmond, Danny, Angie, & Gabriel) would go to church on Sundays and then do brunch afterwards. I know it's a seemingly small thing. But, that was such a great way to kick start a week. And, I miss that immensely. Recently, I found this church in Brixton call Ruach Ministries. Those people in that church "praise". Anyone who is familiar with the black church experience knows what I mean when I say "praise". Spiritually, I am feeling a lot more balanced. I do have my quiet time conversations with GOD. But there is nothing like the group experience of worship. What has been apparent, is that GOD is GOD no matter where you go. This whole experience of relocating to London was orchestrated by GOD. This move was totally not on my radar. As far as I was concerned, I was good with being in NYC. So, it was obvious that there is a bigger and greater purpose for me to be in London. I know GOD has something in store for me. I feel myself changing, exactly how I am not sure. But, I do feel a bit different in my skin. I hope that didn't sound crazy!! But, I do feel different, but in a totally good way. My level of acceptance, tolerance, and openess to new people and situations has really grown. I don't want to to bore anyone, so enough of the pscyo-analytical talk.
I am happy to report that I have just booked my ticket for Christmas, woo-whoo!! I will be in NYC Dec 20 - 30. I am very excited to to get back to NYC and hang out with my peoples. I love London and the life that GOD is allowing me to build here, but I need to re-charge my batteries and get back to Brooklyn.
On a more vapid note, the yearly sales will begin in a couple weeks. It's that time of year when all stores reduce the price of clothing, shoes, bags, accessories etc. So, I may do a bit of christmas shopping during this time. That's all folks. I will keep you guys posted on what's going on with me.
When you look up at a star, know that I am looking at the same star. That was my feeble attempt at being poetic. Pretty lame, I know.
Holla at ya boy!! See you in about a month's time.
1 comment:
Glad to see you're back to posting... was wondering what you were up to...
I miss our church days and our worship together in Arizona.
Be careful in your acceptance of "open-mindedness". The Word tells us that since we know the Word and are diligently seeking to be found without spot and blameness, "beware lest you also fall from your own steadfastness, being led away with the error of the wicked". (2Peter 3:17)
The Word warns us of "untaught and unstable people twisting to their own destruction, as they do the rest of the Scriptures." (2Peter 3:16)
It is not that we are to have a "closed-mind", but that we are to have the mind of Christ, for we are seeking His ways and not our ways.
With Love, Raquel
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