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Today was a you-can't-beat-Wellington-on-a-good-day day. A much needed sleep-in (that's only if you consider getting up at 9am to be a sleep-in) was interrupted by the warm sun piercing through the curtains. I was torn between catching up on beauty sleep and jumping out of bed and getting out of the house to soak up as much of the sun as possible. That dilemma was solved when C texted to see if I wanted to go rollerblading by the wharf! We had to settle on gelato instead, as I had some errands to run. Catching up with C over Bon bon Rocher and Passionfruit gelato in the sun by the wharf was a great start to embracing the glorious day!

Then, I dropped by Briscoes and did some homeware shopping at Briscoes! I absolutely love browsing/ shopping for homeware. The main thought that goes through my mind is, "The colour's gotta match, the style's gotta match!" But being on a strict budget, I was pretty successful at only picking out things that I needed- a full length mirror, a baking dish, and tea towels! I trotted home happily with the heavily discounted purchases, only to walk past a garage sale. I absolutely love garage sales/school fairs and the like. So many lovely old stuff, that hold much memories for people who once owned it. I added to my purchases a glass jug for only $1, and a glass salad bowl for only $2!

K and I then headed out to Lyall Bay for a stroll on the beach, which provided us with many picturesque shots, her with a fancy digital SLR, and me with my toy camera We attempted a few artistic shots, and the best ones I caught are the macro shots of the jetty. 

Hot chocolate at Elements Cafe followed by a deep, meaningful and thought-provoking conversation with K about work, God and how that all fits with God's kingdom perspective ended with a challenge to go back to the Bible and read in context, and discover what are the heavenly treasures that were mentioned in the New T.

The cherry that topped the day was a satisfying Japanese dinner from Hede to celebrate F's birthday!

Thank you Lord for giving me the chance to live life to the fullest, according to Your good measures.

View of the magnificent sunrise from the bus stop where I catch my bus in the morning.

My eyes are opened to see the beauty in Your creation.
Birds that chirp the morning song, or that slim ray of sunlight which streams through the blinds.
The rolling hills, one terrain hiding behind the other's shadow,
Shy,
Hiding behind the morning mist. 
Bursting brightness, casting a silhouette of the tall strong tree which battled the strong winds the night before.
I watch Magnolias go past me on the bus.
Little green shoots budding from well-rested winter branches.
Ah! The smell of spring in the air.
And the summer to come.

Thank you Lord! Good morning world!