Why I love Sydney
I've been home for 3 weeks now, and last Friday was reminded of some of the reasons why I love Sydney.
On Friday morning I rolled out of bed at 5.45am asking myself why??? Why do I persist in trying to get in to Newtown by 6.15am for a before class run? But as I dragged myself into my runners and into the car to make the 12km journey in from Gladesville, found a park on Carillion Avenue and jogged up Little Queen St at 6.14am I was beginning to think it was maybe not such a crazy idea. And when the others agreed that we could do a long, slow run down the back of Pyrmont, through Darling Harbour, into the city a bit then back up to Newtown via Chippendale, I knew it was going to be a good day. I think I am definitely a little faster than when I left and being able to run away from the cars with a view of Sydney Harbour is fantastic.
Listening to 4 of my year present their Issues Papers was also a real treat. Great to see the hard work they had put in and their clarity of thought - lots of encouraging 'this paper is moving in the right direction' from our lecturers commenting on them. I'm so excited to see where God will use my classmates to grow His kingdom next year and beyond.
On the way home from college I dropped in at the video store and saw my big brother, Kevin. Lovely to be able to just pop in and see him. We never really managed the whole phone call thing while I was away, so I think I spoke to him twice in six months!
Then on Friday night I joined a group celebrating with 'Lovely Emma' at the Opera Bar. Michelle and I had to get in to the city from Gladesville, so we decided that we would drive the 10 minutes to Woolwich and catch a ferry directly to Circular Quay. Sydney Harbour really is spectacular - I'm not sure I will ever tire of seeing the Harbour Bridge or Opera House. Even Luna Park all lit up is pretty special. Great conversations and catching up with friends topped the night off really.
The only downside was that I forgot to take my camera, so I don't have any pictures of this spectacular city to share!
On Friday morning I rolled out of bed at 5.45am asking myself why??? Why do I persist in trying to get in to Newtown by 6.15am for a before class run? But as I dragged myself into my runners and into the car to make the 12km journey in from Gladesville, found a park on Carillion Avenue and jogged up Little Queen St at 6.14am I was beginning to think it was maybe not such a crazy idea. And when the others agreed that we could do a long, slow run down the back of Pyrmont, through Darling Harbour, into the city a bit then back up to Newtown via Chippendale, I knew it was going to be a good day. I think I am definitely a little faster than when I left and being able to run away from the cars with a view of Sydney Harbour is fantastic.
Listening to 4 of my year present their Issues Papers was also a real treat. Great to see the hard work they had put in and their clarity of thought - lots of encouraging 'this paper is moving in the right direction' from our lecturers commenting on them. I'm so excited to see where God will use my classmates to grow His kingdom next year and beyond.
On the way home from college I dropped in at the video store and saw my big brother, Kevin. Lovely to be able to just pop in and see him. We never really managed the whole phone call thing while I was away, so I think I spoke to him twice in six months!
Then on Friday night I joined a group celebrating with 'Lovely Emma' at the Opera Bar. Michelle and I had to get in to the city from Gladesville, so we decided that we would drive the 10 minutes to Woolwich and catch a ferry directly to Circular Quay. Sydney Harbour really is spectacular - I'm not sure I will ever tire of seeing the Harbour Bridge or Opera House. Even Luna Park all lit up is pretty special. Great conversations and catching up with friends topped the night off really.
The only downside was that I forgot to take my camera, so I don't have any pictures of this spectacular city to share!
posted by Mandy at
Monday, August 07, 2006
5 Comments:
Does Kevin have a Blog???
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Justin, at Tuesday, August 08, 2006 4:41:00 am
Yes, welcome home Mandy! ;-) Sometimes you need to go away before you're fully able to appreciate your own backyard. It's good to remember how blessed we are...
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Geoff, at Tuesday, August 08, 2006 11:52:00 am
You are allowed to love Sydney more than London as it is your homeland. But don't forget us.
It is great to hear that you are settling in to life back home so quickly.
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Big Pete, at Friday, August 11, 2006 10:54:00 pm
safetygirl: Good to have you back to keep us in line esp re gingerbread women! N
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