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I haven't been here in a while. In fact, beyond a 1km radius of my house and interactions with my family, I'm practically a hermit who hasn't been anywhere in a while.

I've been busy trying to put in insane hours in the final push before my exams. I'm still pretty excited. I don't know why. As for now, while God has given me the strength to push on, I shall.

36 is taking me for a ride through the city, as I make my way from the NLV (which is of course closed on public holidays, silly me) to the airport - my original intended study destination.

I complain a lot, but I'm really blessed. Our city looks pretty good (even if that's just surface), and comparatively, mm, gotta say I got a pretty good cut of the deal.

I hope you're living your life with gratitude, even if its just for being alive.

Have a jolly day!

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I hate to say this, but: it sucks to be second best. 

I saw it on the faces of the silver medalists, and I saw it today. Second best really hurts. 

On another note - school's out. It's been an incredible journey. From actually getting to the school (and giving up Cheltenham), to everything I've learnt, seen and been part of. The people I've met - friends and teachers, my classes, tutor groups, lunches and cell. It's just been an amazing, amazing journey. Jesus has always, always been working a great work whilst I've been there, and because of Him, I've never been nor will have to settle for second best.

 I know SJII is just a little bit of what He's doing in my life, and it really complemented my transition to the gospel of Grace. My God is a big picture God and He's never been one to sweat the small stuff.

My tiny little human heart and mind may never understand, but I know He knows what He's doing, and SJII has just been fantastic. There's a teacher (many really) I've had here who has been so influential on my life - and he has no idea how much I owe (and will owe) him. But the people, experiences and just everything I've met and done. It's been bloody fantastic - and y'know, God has been so so good, and His goodness ain't going to stop there.

3 weeks to the exams; study hard - I'm pretty excited. 

Be blessed! 

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I haven't been here in a while; largely just because I've got so much going on right now.

My uni applications are due tomorrow, my exams are in 4 weeks, and lotsa other exciting stuff. God is good, and all I have is from Him, for Him. He's holding me in all this and I honestly just cannot wait to see what He has in store for me. 

Sorta reaching a disconnect between me and myself; but I'll pick myself up soon and find myself right where I want to be. 

For now: 

Starting to really need hermit time.

Cheers.