Birthday Thanks to All

Ok, this entire post is dedicated to the many people that have sent birthday wishes and encouragements. There will also be some pictures of my birthday dinner, but the focus is on all of you wonderful, and inspirational, and loving people here at College and those back home.

Where do I start?

I want to give thanks to all the college students and staff that gave birthday wishes via text messages, in person, or through the internet and phone calls. Thanks to Lee Burns, Celeste Hutton, Matthias Walter, Ben Mays, Ryan Gomez, Wes Bennet, Jon-boy, John Rinehart, Libby Christian, Jared Harries, Jahred Schmidt, Joey Allison, Beth Caldwell, Gemma Heard, Topher, Felipe Schurch, Kirsten Jones, Lukas Jundt, Suzi the Aussie, Lindley Joyner, Ciwi Hollund, Colby Truesdell, Felicia McAlpine, So Young Pak, Sara Govea, and many other students I know I'm missing, but am so thankful for.

A special thanks to those who sent more personal messages either from emails or phone calls from back home! Thanks to Aunt Louise, Lori Friesen, Rob Toews, Ma Tante Gabrielle, Auntie Della, Matt Boehlig, Jon Penner, Justin Ross, & Andrew Syme, and always Mom & Dad!

An extra special thanks to the people that spent the day with me on my Birthday dinner. Thank you to Diego Herrera, Hanna Crezee, Suzanne Nijenhuis, Jeremy Chau, Hannah Banderet, Alan Dennis, Diana Gudmundsdottir, Sandra from Belgium, Elisa Wagner, & Michael Newsted.

More thanks going to Jolene Jolicoeur, Juergen Weisschuh, Matthew Keilty, Rhonda Patterson, Angela Gosselin, Luke Friesen, Michelle Fiola, Melanie Fiola, Wesley Heine, Christal Miller, Emily McIntosh, Katy Gourlay, Kate Smith, Sharon Abraham, Danielle Beaton, Mich & Shannon & Gabriel Levac, Sian Wyn Rees, Angela Niger, Rachelle Loewen, Maresa Maritz, Adam Bellemare, Claudia Schmid, Charles Kehler, Sabrina May Kehler, Lorna Sobering, Heather Toews, Jen Enns, Naomi Fenton, Bobbi-Jean Saurette, Jacki Klippenstein, Jim Rush, Tessa Masi, & Trevor Utech.

Thanks to Auntie Cheryle & Uncle Claude, & Ginette and Marc for the letter!

Thanks to Grandma & Grandpa Marion for the Card and support!

Also thanks to Hillsong Church for saying their birthday wishes as well.

If there were any friends and family I may have missed out, I'm terribly sorry for not making mentions, but your love, thoughts, and wishes are in my heart. Also to the belated wishes, the thought is always there, and I love you always.

What can I say, I feel that the age of 24 will be one I won't ever forget! It feels like a new beginning of new life, new adventure, new love, and new life for a future I can't imagine just yet. Thanks again to everyone for making my day feel that much more special! It was 24 years ago that this crazy big brother, humble son, best friend, distant encourager, love filled heart, spirit led man became a reality to this beautiful world. Again, I can't say "thanks" enough!

If all this thanks to all you blessed people in my life is not a testimony of how great God is, than I just don't know what is!?

I'll end the post with photos:










Look at the clean shirt after eating my saucy birthday meal! it's a sign folks!

Round 1... Accomplished!

Hi Friends, Family, and guests,

I'd like to share with everyone that all my assignments for this semester are handed in and taken care of, and that the two tests that I had to worry about went by smoothly. The past two weeks have been very busy, making sure that time was used effectively to get the job done. In my previous post, I mentioned that I was baptized and that I now have some video footage to share with everyone.

The next part of my agenda in sharing the adventures thus far, happens to be my trip to the Zoo with my house-mates. I can say it was a long needed day coming, with the tests and assignments to worry about the week before, and some much needed kick back time on the weekend. I've also always wanted to get some footage of Kangaroos and Koalas, so what better way then to get some shots at the Taronga Zoo in Sydney. You can enjoy the footage and share the good times with everyone back home.


As for the rest of the news in the life of Paul, Christmas time is coming soon, and sooner than that, my Birthday is in exactly one week! Whoa... I didn't even realize that until I saw the date and calender on my laptop. Cool! I'm gonna be 24! Ten days after that, is the graduation ball near the Darling Harbor for all students (Hills & City) to have... well... "a ball". I'm already wondering and considering who I should ask to go with... and well, if things pan out the way I'd like them too, you'll find out who at the beginning of December when I get pictures from the night coming. Other things I'm looking forward to and looking into, happens to be another job opportunity with my room-mate Diego. There's also a potential house near the church with room and board, but I'm not 100% sure about leaving my place I'm at right now. God has presented many opportunities and many blessings in this month, and I'm so greatful for them all. Well, my time is running short, and I've got a few things to do on my agenda, so I'll catch you all in the near future, and a reminder to my readers to be blessed and live life to the fullest. God Bless, and have a great week!