www.justbekky.com/index.htmlJustBekky.comenb@JustBekky.comCopyright 2008 Rebecca Nixon2009-06-30T14:51:56+10:00 hourly 1 2000-01-01T12:00+00:00 Mon, 11 May 2009 09:47:38 +1000b@JustBekky.comBlog2009-06-30T14:51:52+10:00www.justbekky.com/files/bedc4b67e2053fc5a342753e7035bc47-68.html#unique-entry-id-68www.justbekky.com/files/bedc4b67e2053fc5a342753e7035bc47-68.html#unique-entry-id-68
*sigh!*]]>b@JustBekky.comBlog2009-05-02T20:23:10+10:00www.justbekky.com/files/36e1612e10333d30f353db573444c3d3-70.html#unique-entry-id-70www.justbekky.com/files/36e1612e10333d30f353db573444c3d3-70.html#unique-entry-id-70

I'm making cartoons now. So, yeah... go follow me on DailyBooth.

www.dailybooth.com/justbekky

My DailyBooth is linked to my Twitter, so if you're following me there you might see them pop up every now and then.
]]>b@JustBekky.comBlog2009-03-25T11:39:00+10:00www.justbekky.com/files/c011560324104f1fa4d4dfb805c54ef0-67.html#unique-entry-id-67www.justbekky.com/files/c011560324104f1fa4d4dfb805c54ef0-67.html#unique-entry-id-67Young Designers' Market at Southbank with Jade.

It's taken a while for me to write about it, but things have been crazy.

There was some fantastic work on display, and I would definitely recommend making the drive if you're not a local; even if it's just to see all the colourful characters that show up!

Some of the morning's highlights:
















Next time I'll go for longer, I was in such a rush this time! I will have more to write about then.

Check the link at the top for when the next market is on.

Happy shopping!]]>b@JustBekky.comBlog2009-02-19T20:02:37+10:00www.justbekky.com/files/46316159802919c37306ba3197929082-64.html#unique-entry-id-64www.justbekky.com/files/46316159802919c37306ba3197929082-64.html#unique-entry-id-64

I has esploded with happy.

This wonderful album arrived at my house today.
I've already listened to it quite a few times! ^_^

Watch Tommy Firefly in action HERE.... learn more about his artistic genius HERE... and BUY THE CD HERE!]]>b@JustBekky.comBlog2009-01-12T22:50:28+10:00www.justbekky.com/files/d066f7288cc1ca6ebc272927362e151f-56.html#unique-entry-id-56www.justbekky.com/files/d066f7288cc1ca6ebc272927362e151f-56.html#unique-entry-id-56

I love picking flowers to put in my room. They really brighten everything up.

I bought these ones at the Farmer's Market before work on Saturday.



I get a little sad when they die though.

How do you feel about cut flowers?

Cruel and wasteful or beautiful and special?]]>b@JustBekky.comBlog2009-01-11T10:07:00+10:00www.justbekky.com/files/b79cc3104008c2c7bddef69f02db1af0-61.html#unique-entry-id-61www.justbekky.com/files/b79cc3104008c2c7bddef69f02db1af0-61.html#unique-entry-id-61
Oh yeah.

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The End.
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I've been thinking a lot about the role tech plays in my life. Let's face it, for someone who doesn't drink coffee I am SERIOUSLY wired! I'm plugged into a few key gadgets most of the time, and I like it that way.

There's always a few conspiracy theorists around who will argue that our dependancy on technology will be our downfall. Although this may be a legitimate concern, I must be honest; I LOVE technology. I love the way it integrates into my life and has become a part of me. Like a bionic limb, I could survive without technology, but my quality of life is greatly improved by these helpful additions to my life.

So with this in mind, I decided to do a little tribute to the tech in my life.

Thankyou iPhone, your virtues and uses are too numerous to list. You are always by my side, leading me to clean bathrooms, nice coffee shops, and whatever address I type into the GPS. You give me weather forecasts, rss updates and music everywhere I go. I have every version of the Bible in the palm of my hands, and it's all thanks to you!

MacBook, you are sleek and beautiful. Although my iPhone may have taken over a few of your functions I still appreciate your portability and stability. You're a safe place for uni work, photos, and loads of important data.

Big TV, I know I don't watch you a lot, but when I do it's a cinematic experience!

Austar, there are shows you play that I can't see anywhere else. Thanks for keeping me entertained while I was stuck in the house writing for hours and hours on end.

Kettle; you're not the most high-tech, but you're cordless and shiny and you make me tea. How could I not love you?

iMac, you're prefect for editing and watching media. As much as I'm not into the 'brushed metal' look, you still far outshine any PC to date!

Dishwasher, I know I don't think of you a lot, but I know that I'd miss you like crazy if I didn't have you!

All of you: PLEASE don't die on me. Seriously.
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My lovely Jade has a lot of Gilmore Girls DVD's, and every Monday when her husband Andy goes to a prayer meeting we have a little meeting of our own!

Last week, in true Gilmore tradition, we attempted the following:



Spring rolls, honey sesame prawns, pad Thai, Singapore noodles, prawn crackers, chocolate chip cookies, chocolate wafers, and licorice allsorts.

I think next week we might just order a salad. *hic!*
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It's been quite a while since I've been inspired to write.

I must confess my own ignorance; I'd seen Paul Newman on the salad dressing labels as I perused the supermarked aisles, and promptly put him out of my mind. However, yesterday I saw advertised on Fox Classics a Paul Newman special. Once again I pushed the thought aside, though something about the advertisement lingered in my mind until tonight, when I turned the TV on just before a film started; Absence of Malice.

I don't usually watch films. Anyone who knows me well knows how I feel about films in general: they tend to be worldly, manipulative, and filled with filth. This film was one of the few exceptions of my generalisation.

The PG rating is what allayed my initial concerns with watching a movie, and I sat through the full, commerical-free two hours. I was enthralled. I have always believed that words matter. I mean, they MATTER. People throw around words like, 'intent' and 'heart attitude', but let's face it, the words of your mouth are the fruit of your heart, well-intentioned or otherwise.

In Absence of Malice a reporter screws up. She listens to her editors, allows herself to be coerced by them and is mistakenly manipulated by someone with more power than sense. Although many factors are responsible for the ill that comes of her stories (an innocent man accused of murder and a young woman's suicide) the fact remains that she is responsible for just telling what she calls, 'the truth'.

She reminds me so much of Pontius Pilate. When Jesus was arrested and brought before him, Pilate was the one who had the power to speak life or death. Instead he waived responsibility and allowed the people to crucify Jesus. All he did was give them the power to do it. Through her foolish words, the reporter in Absence of Malice gives people the right to "make up their own mind" about the man in question, by giving them the information she has. She doesn't realise she is being manipulated and that the way in which she presents the information might as well be a guilty sentence.

Jesus said, "...This is why I was born, and for this I have come into the world, to bear witness to the Truth. Everyone who is of the Truth hears My voice."

Pilate said to Him, "What is Truth?"

The crowd shouted, "Crucify Him! Crucify Him!" and Pilate washed his hands as a public display that he would not be held accountable for what happened next.

What you say, whether you like it or not, determines what happens next.

When you wash your hands of Jesus, saying that you will not be held responsible for how others slander Him, remember that reporter. Remember Pilate. Remember that if you don't stand for something you will fall for anything.

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Pete, James & I should have our own Gold Class seat!
And it should be shiny like our iPhones.


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This is VITAL to knowing God!



It also helps if you have good shoes. ^_^]]>b@JustBekky.comBlog2008-08-31T10:42:24+10:00www.justbekky.com/files/7eeb13eb6edfd0f730aa90d743a94bec-47.html#unique-entry-id-47www.justbekky.com/files/7eeb13eb6edfd0f730aa90d743a94bec-47.html#unique-entry-id-47

]]>b@JustBekky.comBlog2008-08-24T10:46:18+10:00www.justbekky.com/files/db3f49ea1d57d853be56a6ff814a2a0e-48.html#unique-entry-id-48www.justbekky.com/files/db3f49ea1d57d853be56a6ff814a2a0e-48.html#unique-entry-id-48My brothers in Christ are so awesome, and have been a HUGE blessing in my life.
We're starting worship as well, Broghan is writing some beautiful songs and he asked me to sing them with him!
Yay! XD
My friends are so talented!!





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It's a bit more "me", yes?

I thought about including my iPhone in it... but perhaps that's just a little too obsessive.
... she it is very pretty though.

XoXo
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Docoloco is an iPhone friendly website that's all about sharing the best places near you!

So far there's hardly anything in the way of Sunshine Coast recommendations, but if you sign up and start recommending your fave places that could change very quickly!

xo Beks.]]>b@JustBekky.comBlog2008-08-03T19:25:08+10:00www.justbekky.com/files/1eabea0c0cfd588e2e9bef4d0dbf6e4e-43.html#unique-entry-id-43www.justbekky.com/files/1eabea0c0cfd588e2e9bef4d0dbf6e4e-43.html#unique-entry-id-43
It makes me sad to think that someone would be so offended by Christian material. Or perhaps I have personally done something to offend them?

I don't intentionally hurt people, but if I have hurt you, you could just talk to me about it. You know, instead of being spiteful.

May God bless you all abundantly,

Love, Rebecca.

Ps. Pete, you are lovely, but it made me sad that the only comment you left was a negative one. :(
And after all the nice things I said about your page!
]]>b@JustBekky.comBlog2008-07-24T17:04:57+10:00www.justbekky.com/files/472a4be9bab1ed531d14472fe8356d63-42.html#unique-entry-id-42www.justbekky.com/files/472a4be9bab1ed531d14472fe8356d63-42.html#unique-entry-id-42I'd reccomend it as a great, budget get-together for friends.
:D



]]>b@JustBekky.comBlog2008-06-27T21:14:19+10:00www.justbekky.com/files/d28f51eb76edfeeff6736a9607990d7f-39.html#unique-entry-id-39www.justbekky.com/files/d28f51eb76edfeeff6736a9607990d7f-39.html#unique-entry-id-39Something that doesn't usually include noodles, or any other amusing forms of food.
Once again, Shadow and Peppa had a play date while the grownups talked!
They're so cute!

Talia made toppings and things to put on the noodles...



Then we played with the puppies... this is Luke and Pepper.



Then Rhys and Aaron had a sensible discussion about who wold leave to put the kettle on...



And Talia took pictures of the pups on her new SLR camera.



All in all, a delightful evening as usual!!
*sigh*

I LOVE Thursdays!

xoxo
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I'm sorry my site has been down!
I forgot to pay the bill... oops!

xoxo
B]]>b@JustBekky.comBlog2008-04-19T23:41:00+10:00www.justbekky.com/files/2caef07426441d8086096188653a538e-34.html#unique-entry-id-34www.justbekky.com/files/2caef07426441d8086096188653a538e-34.html#unique-entry-id-34They are such a great group of people, loving God and one another!
We had a great practice on Friday night, and afterwards we went to Karen's for supper.



I am so blessed to be a part of this group! :)]]>b@JustBekky.comBlog2008-04-18T23:41:26+10:00www.justbekky.com/files/a5ec950d761d2f153f65bf31b6c9c6bd-33.html#unique-entry-id-33www.justbekky.com/files/a5ec950d761d2f153f65bf31b6c9c6bd-33.html#unique-entry-id-33
My Home Group is AWESOME.
We're all growing and learning so much, it is the highlight of all of our weeks!
We all look forward to Thursday nights when we fellowship and pray for one another.
We have some unwritten rules...
... like, put your hand up if you want to talk!
We have to do this because we're all so opinionated. :P
Rachel's hand is, unsurprisingly, always up! Hehe! I think I'm probably a close second.
We really challenge each other in righteousness and in doctrine.
It's a really great time!
I want to encourage all of you, get involved in a Home Group of people where you can be yourself and lay it all on the line, it is really awesome.

I think Rachel wants to say something...

Here she goes...

Preach it, sister!

I made a rule about not bringing junk food... it is every week!
Talia is a great cook. :)

Rhys shares... note disgruntled Rachel in background... ;)

I think Aaron wants to say something...

The wise men discuss deep matters of theology.

Hehe, mine and Aaron's feet.

We all drink tea. :)

Rachel prays extra hard! :P]]>b@JustBekky.comBlog2008-04-14T13:50:49+10:00www.justbekky.com/files/06e561d5a4f43505e52397588cba8ce2-30.html#unique-entry-id-30www.justbekky.com/files/06e561d5a4f43505e52397588cba8ce2-30.html#unique-entry-id-30]]>b@JustBekky.comBlog2008-04-10T11:46:13+10:00www.justbekky.com/files/2cd70460fe70b65ab0d25af1acff68cc-29.html#unique-entry-id-29www.justbekky.com/files/2cd70460fe70b65ab0d25af1acff68cc-29.html#unique-entry-id-29]]>b@JustBekky.comBlog2008-04-03T11:58:17+10:00www.justbekky.com/files/b24b7dff52773bce56b427235b5f4552-28.html#unique-entry-id-28www.justbekky.com/files/b24b7dff52773bce56b427235b5f4552-28.html#unique-entry-id-28I love to write, it is my second passion, and my purpose in writing isn't so much to release what's inside of me (that's what a diary is for!) but to share with others.
I have started to get a few emails here and there from people I don't know. They're mostly polite, but occasionally they are downright abusive!
I think that online it is easy to forget that we are all living, breathing people who think and feel.
I've probably done it myself, but the extent to which people forget this astonishes me.
I do not believe that some random person in the street, upon hearing my conversation, would start publicly yelling abuse at me, so what makes it acceptable online?
Don't get me wrong, I love criticism as much as praise (sometimes more) but only when it is constructive and intelligent.
For example, on my 'Fashion' page under a little whine I had about the new Vogue being late, someone anonymously wrote, 'bad influence'.
If you think Vogue is a bad influence, then that's fine, but tell me why and tell me who you are so that we can talk about it!
I'm fine with being challenged, but only if it is legitimate... otherwise it's just plain annoying.
So I'd just like to say to all of cyberspace, I am a real person, with real thoughts and feelings and I deserve respect just like anyone else! :)
I don't claim to have all the answers, my views are biased and opinionated because this is a blog, not a paper, and I get emotional, I make mistakes, and I'm open to suggestions. So go for it! Tell me what you think, ask me questions, offer suggestions about what to write - but please remember the Golden Rule.
xxB
]]>b@JustBekky.comBlog2008-03-30T12:47:56+10:00www.justbekky.com/files/34c3d253c07c3618b3c0181323aefd29-26.html#unique-entry-id-26www.justbekky.com/files/34c3d253c07c3618b3c0181323aefd29-26.html#unique-entry-id-26such a lovely time, thankyou to all my besties for coming.
You guys are all such a blessing to me, and have shown me the meaning of true friendship... I love you!

We had dinner at Cafe de Orient, and as always the food was exceptional.
Every time I go there I am re-amazed by how good the food is, I think between visits I remember that the food is awesome, but I forget the extent of its awesomeness. :D
I recieved lovely gifts, thanks so much guys! But the best gift was having everybody there.

Rhys wrote and performed a poem for me, so when I get a copy I will post it so all may see his genius.
Afterwards we had birthday cake, tea and coffee back at my place, and talked well into the small hours. :)

My wonderful Nanny gave me a beautiful brithday cake... and it even had a picture of me on it!

I was given lots of lovely presents, but I won't go on and on... I really wanted a digital camera, which I got from mum and dad...

And I got a box of chocolates bigger than me (well, almost!) from Jo Kirstenfeldt.
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Over on my Walk page I'm doing a series on choices.
They're very short, I want you to have the most input!
Suggestions for themes and your opinions on those that are already there are more than welcome!
Head over and let me know what you think.
xx B.]]>b@JustBekky.comBlog2008-03-08T15:08:44+10:00www.justbekky.com/files/5f86dd04d824962dd3c30959d082c4e3-21.html#unique-entry-id-21www.justbekky.com/files/5f86dd04d824962dd3c30959d082c4e3-21.html#unique-entry-id-21I will be 21. :D

I'm having my party a week later though, on the 29th, at Café De Orient.
I used to work there as a waitress, the food is FANTASTIC!
I'm not having a really big party as many people do for their 21st, so I just wanted to let everyone know not to be offended if you weren't invited!
I'm just going to have a small party, in a small restaurant, with my closest compadrés. :)
I'll put pictures up afterwards.
Bless! xx
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In Papua New Guinea, men hold hands as a sign of friendship
Why do Australians seem to think they're the only culture that understands and values "mateship"?
This notion has been continually thrown around my Australian studies classes, as if it were invented by Australians.
Mateship is simply a term used to describe a concept that is just as strong in other cultures, just called by another name.
Platonic friendship and comradeship between men is not exclusively an Australian value, by any means.
In fact, compared to other cultures, Australian men tend to be very reserved in their friendships.
Let's not become so isolationist in our values and realise that they're universal.
]]>b@JustBekky.comBlog2008-03-05T15:05:50+10:00www.justbekky.com/files/b4b961be9a5630806703375c751ce5bb-19.html#unique-entry-id-19www.justbekky.com/files/b4b961be9a5630806703375c751ce5bb-19.html#unique-entry-id-19
I heard in a lecture today,
"It might not be pretty, bit it's reality!"
Well, is it?
So often we accept circumstances around us simply because "that's life," but the truth is, life is what you make it.
You have a choice to make every day: will I accept the world as it is, or will I reject it and continue to go against the grain?
The latter is a harder way to live. People look at you like you're crazy. Sometimes you lose friends.
But it's all worth it, to know that you're living above complacency.
There's a higher love, a higher life, if you're willing to step up and take it. :)
]]>b@JustBekky.comBlog2008-03-04T17:04:57+10:00www.justbekky.com/files/06726b22892566709691f3e9cc6aa27b-18.html#unique-entry-id-18www.justbekky.com/files/06726b22892566709691f3e9cc6aa27b-18.html#unique-entry-id-18But if the frog takes 40 million years to turn into a prince we call it evolution.

Go figure. ;)]]>b@JustBekky.comBlog2008-03-02T21:53:14+10:00www.justbekky.com/files/79376664067b486cf52eb9cc2f5c2024-17.html#unique-entry-id-17www.justbekky.com/files/79376664067b486cf52eb9cc2f5c2024-17.html#unique-entry-id-17Somebody please tell me: when did I become a grown-up!?
I mean, I've never really felt like a kid, my whole life... but I was putting on my lipgloss in Photo Booth (does anyone else do that?) and was kinda freaked out at the woman who suddenly stared back at me. I took a happy snap, as it was nothing particularly alarming, but it really did something to my brain!

It was kinda like the first time I bought alcohol at 18 and felt like I was going to get in trouble... but weirder still.
I mean, who is that lady!?! :S
Has anyone else had a 'moment' like this?
A sudden revelation of your own adulthood?
]]>b@JustBekky.comBlog2008-02-29T13:18:55+10:00www.justbekky.com/files/453a5a1c234fa9f0b00e97662b4419bf-16.html#unique-entry-id-16www.justbekky.com/files/453a5a1c234fa9f0b00e97662b4419bf-16.html#unique-entry-id-16"The biggest picture today is the evolutionary one."

The lecturer went on to explain that the evolution theory is unique in that it encompasses the vastness of the universe in its perspective, rather than a small geographic area or people group as the "other" theories do. This is a huge cultural assumption made based on what the educational community clearly doesn't know about the Bible. Evolutionary theory takes into account a very large physical space - the Universe - however the Biblical theory, although mostly based in one small physical area, explains at great length not only the entire physical universe but also includes the planes of mental existence, and an infinitely vast spiritual existence which is not contained by the physical laws of time or space.

When it comes to reliability, a third of the Bible is prophesy, and all so far have come true. However, as people like to argue over the validity of the Bible there is already plenty of literature on this, and I have no intention of entering into that debate today. My point is; who is to say that a scientific theory has more credibility that a spiritual one? This is a western ideology, and constantly thrown in the face of what I argue as personal experience is, "that is not scientifically possible, and therefore it is not true." Since when has a so-called scientific "fact" been necessarily true? On the contrary, science is continually evolving, theories change, and what was considered to be fact 100 or 1000 years ago is now considered foolish compared to what we "know" today. So if we base our knowledge on what is historically consistent, science is not a reliable argument for what constitutes as a universal truth. The Bible, however, is consistently true and argues that although human beliefs change God does not. So although some things become socially, scientifically or ethically acceptable, this does not alter a truth established at the Beginning of time by God. Science changes, God doesn't. He is the only perfect universal constant. For example, gravity is a law imposed by God to create order, but as it is a creation and not the Creator it has exceptions, and is subject to change as the Creator wishes. This is true of all natural law. So to argue that a scientific theory with limited scope overrides a spiritual theory with infinite scope is, well, illogical!

I'm not trying to convince everyone to believe the Bible. What I am trying to do is get people to question why they don't believe the Bible, and why natural reasonings should have any weight in discrediting One who is a supernatural God. Make up your own mind instead of simply believing what Western culture says about the validity of beliefs.
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They are so mind-numbingly elementary in both concept and execution, but an unfortunate necessity at all stages of education in a small university like USC. One could compare the experience to that fateful day when you came home from Kindy and found that Play School no longer satisfied your intellectual hunger. I found these classes tiresome in first-year, where I had enough of an adult-mindset to research what was required of me in my classes before it was time to start handing in assessment. No I'm in my third year, and get lumped with the foolish majority who smoke giggling in the doorways and look confused when there is no bell. The lecture slide shows have sound effects and pretty pictures, and are littered with definitions of words and concepts so basic that I don't offer an answer, as I'm sure that the seemingly obvious question must be more complex than I dare assume. Then some 17-year-old girl in a micro-mini giggles and answers with, "Um, wasn't that a reality show on MTV?" when asked if anybody knows what defamation is. Without my soy latte this would be unbearable.
]]>b@JustBekky.comBlog2008-02-14T20:28:55+10:00www.justbekky.com/files/84b9d4d6a0287ddccb406ae56b9c273f-12.html#unique-entry-id-12www.justbekky.com/files/84b9d4d6a0287ddccb406ae56b9c273f-12.html#unique-entry-id-12
God Bless,
Bekky.]]>b@JustBekky.comBlog2008-02-12T18:18:25+10:00www.justbekky.com/files/36284c5b87586a5cc3e326be3432c0e0-11.html#unique-entry-id-11www.justbekky.com/files/36284c5b87586a5cc3e326be3432c0e0-11.html#unique-entry-id-11Kiersten had a fish that she didn't want any more, so I offered to take her!
I named her Coco, and as you can see we are bonding. :)
I hope Smokey doesn't get jealous...

CAPTION CONTEST!
Write me a comment and tell me what you think the caption for this photo should be! :D
]]>b@JustBekky.comBlog2008-02-11T14:14:19+10:00www.justbekky.com/files/7a4bdeb336c2635180f9b9e03a66a5d7-10.html#unique-entry-id-10www.justbekky.com/files/7a4bdeb336c2635180f9b9e03a66a5d7-10.html#unique-entry-id-10Oh joy! **insert sarcasm here.**
Some people deal with stress by drinking, taking drugs or behaving irresponsibly.
I, however, deal with things in a very mature and responsible way.
I simply accept stressful circumstances and rise above them with maturity and grace.
There is no need for all this dramatic nonsense, just pull yourself together and work harder.

Yeah, I didn't fall for it either. ;)
]]>b@JustBekky.comBlog2008-02-09T14:39:15+10:00www.justbekky.com/files/0c483506490fa181c82d07ec193f3c88-7.html#unique-entry-id-7www.justbekky.com/files/0c483506490fa181c82d07ec193f3c88-7.html#unique-entry-id-7Oh yeah... ;)
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I'm choosing not to get a tattoo at this stage.
As many of you know, God's dealing with me on a lot of stuff right now!
I'm learning SO much, and loving it, and I'm walking closer with God now than I ever have before.
I thought long and hard about getting this tattoo, and although I still REALLY want it, I've decided that the fact that I've had to think and pray so hard about something is enough of a reason not to go through with it for now.

I mean, if there are spiritual connotations that I'm unaware of, this could be a big mistake.

If there aren't, I can wait until I'm more spiritually mature before making a decision that will stay with me for life.

I don't want to be deceived by the fallen world that we live in.
Oh well, my mother will be pleased. ;)
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I think it’s just gorgeous, and so meaningful!

I want to get it on my right wrist. Then, it’s not a waste (hidden on my back, apart from being a bit of a ‘tramp stamp’ it would never get seen) and it would be easy to cover with a bracelet or scarf. I drew a rough picture of it on my wrist, and took a picture.



Tell me what you think!

I know, a tattoo is for life, so I’m not jumping in irrationally. I’ve been thinking about this for quite a while. It also makes quite the witnessing tool, don’t you think?
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They make me happy.

I think about how I am a grown-up now (Apparently).

When I looked into the mirror tonight, wearing my pink knickers, instead of seeing a weird lumpy creature from the scary place called reality, I saw a work of art.

I realised that my body is a lovely sculpture. It has lovely smooth bits and lovely bumpy bits. It's all warm and smooth and squishy and snuggly and strong all at once, and that's just fine with me.

When I walk some bits stay still and other bits wiggle, and that makes me sniggle!

(If you want to know what sniggle means, ask Rhys.)

My feet are funny and little, and my tummy has a little bump in it where the chocolate goes.

And all of me is WHITE except for my forearms, they are brown and freckled from driving.

I did a little twirl and smiled.

My bottom wiggles. and THAT IS OKAY BY ME.

I never thought this day would come. Thank you Jesus, for being my sculptor. I love you.

And now I can love me too.]]>b@JustBekky.comBlog2007-11-02T18:30:57+10:00www.justbekky.com/files/e34c1793927ecac47295039320772f92-3.html#unique-entry-id-3www.justbekky.com/files/e34c1793927ecac47295039320772f92-3.html#unique-entry-id-3
It made me so very, very happy.

I think I may marry Zac Efron. He is ever so charming and pretty...



Anyway, I don't often review movies or even see movies (there aren't many good ones) but this one made my heart do fluttery things, and shiny things, and I laughed and smiled again.

I bought the soundtrack too ... yes I am aware of how silly that is. But the songs are happy, and that is a rare thing today. Why are people so bent on being miserable all the time? Doesn't the world have enough sadness already, without people making it worse with horrid, depressing, violent and miserable films and music?

So, if you want to stay miserable and wear black forever, go and see some horrid, depressing and 'deep' movie.

If you want to smile, and laugh, and have your hope in love renewed ... see Hairspray!
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‘I was buried in a heap of issues that held me back from knowing my own potential.’ says Katie.

‘I was a single mother who didn't have full care of my child. I had a drinking problem and took drugs to lose weight. I would throw my food up after meals and run for miles.

‘I was tiny and pretty, but it was never enough. I was hurting and crying out for love and attention, so I changed my name and made up a character who I thought people wanted to know.’

It wasn’t long before she was drawn into the world of adult entertainment; an industry, she says, that seems glamourous on the surface, but is a dark and evil place to be.

‘I made money swinging my body around a pole, posing nude in adult magazines and, at the lowest, selling myself to the porn film industry.

‘I slept my way to popularity but little to my knowledge at the time I was giving myself to men and a world who had no love or respect for me.

‘They were making money off of me; I was there for ‘a good time, not a long time,’ and they would discard me when they were done.’

It wasn’t long before her small-town family and friends heard about her new career.



‘I was famous in my town and in the adult world; obviously for all the wrong reasons. Friends were dropping left, right and centre, and all true friends could do was watch on in pain.’

Katie says that she used the industry and its brand of ‘false love’ to try and fill a hole in her heart, but all it did was cause more damage.

‘Deep down was a little child inside of my heart who still didn't feel happy or loved. Then there was my own child, my son, who was losing his mummy.

‘I really loved him, but I was trapped in sin. I had never truly to love myself or my son.’

She says that even though there were times when she wanted to take her own life, she realised that it was not hers to take, rather, it was God’s entrusted to her and she had a responsibility to take care of it.

‘I was the girl who had a Christian upbringing, the girl who knew what God was about, the girl who loved God and wanted to serve him, the girl who went to a Christian school ... I was the girl who turned my back on God. But He never turned His back on me.

Her advice? ‘Remember that love will conquer all things and love will stay true.’


* 1 John 4:4, NIV Bible]]>b@JustBekky.comBlog2007-10-30T18:31:28+10:00www.justbekky.com/files/be0a45e9866beb5a4ac556f955b12f75-5.html#unique-entry-id-5www.justbekky.com/files/be0a45e9866beb5a4ac556f955b12f75-5.html#unique-entry-id-5


Some people see flaws as being things that need to be hidden, or removed.

For many years I have been self-conscious of a 'beauty' spot on my face. I have more than one freckle on my face, of course, but there is one in particular I really notice.

As a teenager I even begged my parents to let me have it removed. I'm glad they said no.

Because even though I don't look perfect (whatever that is), at least I don't look like everyone else.

Beauty spot? Trade mark? Or something that makes me less atrractive, less beautiful?

I reflect on how I used to try and cover it up with makeup, but each night, after washing away my face for the day, it was right there, just below the corner of my lip. A tribute to my individuality perhaps? It bothered me for a long time, but I don't bother covering my face with makeup anymore. Yes, a little here and there on occasion, but to enhance my looks, not to try and hide who I really am.

These days I am more open to the world... this is me, who I am, what I look like, how I feel, what I believe...

With, not in spite of my imperfections; inside and out.

It makes me wonder how something so small could seem so very big...?
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