Ideas

I find I am in need of ideas. I have a significant key chain collection that is primarily composed of key chains from different locations but I do have some that are more random as well. I am wondering how - if it's even possible - to display them nicely. Any ideas from out there?

Christmas has come and gone and apparently (surprisingly maybe) I was a very good girl this year...and a wee bit Coca-Cola obsessed apparently. Who knew? I am now enjoying a wonderful time of relaxation and yes, getting things done. I do have a few things to get done over my holidays although I've tried to keep the list down so it's at least manageable. Part of that list though is to enjoy some time off after a very busy season. I had a phenomenal time in Markham this year and learned a lot. I was sorry to see the time slip by so quickly as it was so enjoyable. Yet, I can't be sorry to be on vacation :-). The only thing that would make this better would have been to see my friends and family in Calgary/Edmonton - miss you guys so much!

Now I'm on the other side of my last year in college and I just know this will be the fastest 6 months yet. However, first, savouring my vacation...can't forget that. I'm looking forward to hosting New Years Eve at my place (also a surprise) and think that'll be a blast. I sincerely hope that you also had a good and continue to have a good holiday season.

Kettles, Kettles, Kettles - oh and the rest of my winter assignment

Can there be too many stories about Christmas kettles??? I don't think so. I mean how many times have you heard someone talking about cute children dropping money in the kettle? or people stopping to say what great work is being done? or people who have been helped before and are now wanting to help others? It never gets old for me. I love each and every story I hear and each and every one I experience. Today was a classic for me and that was the kettle backed by a small brass ensemble...and for a change I was not part of that ensemble. Now I love playing in the band and always have but today it was a treat to see the reactions of the people listening to the players. To see the kids stop, bring their parents back, and a personal favourite, having them dance around. It was such a great sight to see today that I don't normally get to see - hidden behind a horn as I usually am.

Now, on a quick side note I have been having a blast on my winter assignment. I have had fun covering kettle breaks and counting the kettle money. I have also been very privileged to help out with the Christmas warehouse and getting the toys and food ready for handing out. That has been really fun and I have been working with a great coordinator and volunteers. The days are going by so incredibly fast I cannot believe I'm at my halfway point already. Tomorrow morning it is off to Richmond Hill for the Sunday service and that should be great. With all this work I am stunned to see how close Christmas is and know that when it is finally here I will wonder where the time went - my theme these past 18 months. Well, it's off to bed to sleep up for half number 2 of this last assignment.