'Breathe them deep into your lungs'

[rdm_ation]

 This weekend was awesome. I went on a 'camp' with N's church group, and it was so lovely just to be able to stop and relax for a day.
I did feel a bit anti-social, because I got there and had no energy so I chilled with my phone's slow internet and my Glee playlist on my ipod, but then I got dragged into a hilarious game called 'last word' that had us all in hysterics. And ate copious amounts of amazing food, and general silliness.
I got home, and have just been messing around here.

I did have a couple of moments on the weekend that I want to share though. It was a bit strange to be back in a Bible study kind of thing after a year of struggling with my faith and not going to church - but I couldn't have asked for better people to go back to it with. If/when I move over that side of town, I will definitely be going to church there. They feel like home.
In a related note, 'Steer' by Missy Higgins was played while a reflection time was happening, and I freaked out. You see, the very first time I went to this group (they call it 'Deeper') this song came on my ipod on the way home and I was struck with the utter relevance it had to how I felt with them, that I had once again found a spiritual home so to speak. For it to randomly be the song played today? Mind-blowing.

Just one more thing to say. I find the most wonderful things on tumblr. This is a song I love, covered by a different artist that I adore - and that sings in a pretty different genre. Somehow it works. Love her <3

That's all from me tonight!
Happy, relaxed Lauren is happy.
Rdm

Comments

[thalia03.livejournal.com]

Happy Lauren makes me happy ♥
Glad you had a nice weekend!

[rdm-ation.livejournal.com]

Naww you're so sweet <3
(sleep makes all the difference XD)

[utopiandream.livejournal.com]

What is this "last word" game?

[rdm-ation.livejournal.com]

I'm fairly sure we weren't playing by all the rules, but we played like this.
There are cards with topics (like 'things found in a bathroom') and another pile with letters. You turn over one of each, and you have to name things that start with the letter about the topic. There's also a randomly timed buzzer, and you have to be the last appropriate response before it goes off. It got so ridiculous and funny :D

[utopiandream.livejournal.com]

It still doesn't sound familiar, which is a shame because it sounds fun with the right group of people. :D

[wonderlandkitty.livejournal.com]

I also have struggled with my faith for a while but it's great to have awesome people to get back into it with :)

[rdm-ation.livejournal.com]

It was so good to be reminded of why I believe what I do. <3

[bugbeary.livejournal.com]

It's such a great feeling to find a church group that fits - it's so hard to be a Christian either all by yourself or with the wrong group, LOL. :)

Oooh I've never heard that first song, love it! :D

[rdm-ation.livejournal.com]

So true. <3

Teheh! Introducing people to Aussie artists, one song at a time.
AND WHAT. YOU LIKE ONE OF MY FAVOURITE SONGS!!!

[bugbeary.livejournal.com]

:3

LOLWUT!!! We never agree! INSANITY! hahaha. ;)

[rdm-ation.livejournal.com]

Madness... XD
Go listen to her other stuff too - it's all pretty good (although it can get a little repetitive after a while :P)

[snuggle-monster.livejournal.com]

OH MAN I LOVE THAT MUMFORD COVER.

So glad you had a good time at the camp. But WHAT. Since when do you crash out that early?!?!?

[rdm-ation.livejournal.com]

IT'S SO GOOD!! I flailed big-time when I saw it. Ahh the wonders of tumblr :D

I know right? It's a bit ridiculous. Even tonight, when I told myself I'd go to bed at midnight I'm still up half an hour later XD

Love You

[(Anonymous)]

I love this version of this song, seems to take on a whole different meaning when it's sung by a girl, especially one with a voice as beautiful as hers.

Also, sometimes I envy you your faith, and in that respect, I'm glad you've found somewhere that you can feel at home in it again.

Much love
Ame.

Re: Love You

[rdm-ation.livejournal.com]

My thoughts exactly. Her voice is gorgeous, have I given her other stuff to you to listen to?

<3
It means a lot when my friends say that to me, honestly. Much better than criticising me for it anyway.

Love you too

[everlastingway.livejournal.com]

I think I remember you writing about this group the first time you went. I'm so happy for you that you've found them. And the song thing, that's so amazing...love when that happens. :)

[rdm-ation.livejournal.com]

Me too!
It was so freaky and awesome! :D