#octoberten

I have come to the realisation that I am happy. And my happiness should not depend upon your demise because I am happy. I am happy with where things are and I am happy with how things are going. My happiness is not dependent on your misery, nor should it be.

I could call you out - but then I realise that it would make me a hypocrite. My only defence was that we were friends. But you know, friends or not - to tell someone else's boyfriend that you like them is wrong regardless. And I of all people, should know that I am not innocent.

So.

Whether or not you read this - I wish you well.

#icouldgetusedtothis

Had a horrendously busy day at work (and even managed to dispense a Rx written by E. which was very amusing because I didn't even realise until I started to put the script through - despite me holding on to the script for eons and calling up another pharmacy regarding it).

Anyway, I came home to a steaming bowl of curry udon and a glass of pinot gris.

E., you're the best.

#housewife

Yesterday was the first evening since E. and I had moved in together that our respective schedules had an opening. Cue pinot gris and a semi dance party to Backstreet Boys.

Made pancakes and gingerbread banana scones this evening while E. is on long day in preparation for breakfast tomorrow.

Life is good.

#twomoreweeks

I can't believe that it's only two more weeks until E. and I are living together, in the same city for the first time in five years.

Also, E. is very obliging when he is sleep deprived because we are now the owners of a DeLonghi espresso machine. Win.

#nesting

I have given up spending money on clothes and have turned my attention to household furniture. The battle is currently trying to suppress my natural urges and splurge because I have a student budget. But E. has been quite accommodating and has agreed to buy some Nordic style chairs. It's such a strange concept negotiating with someone over spending money. That is not your own.

#awkwardmoments

I had to ring up a patient yesterday to organise a time that my classmate and I could go and visit to interview.
Patient: So, will it be just yourself coming?
Me: Oh, no. My partner will be coming too.

J: *snickers* So I am your partner now?
Me: elbows J

Patient: Partner... as in life partner or work?
Me: Oh, no - as in my work partner

J is laughing his head off, completely in earshot of the patient who is still on the phone.

#wholeheartedly

It happened here, and now in the US - and now, my Facebook is covered by rainbows. I suppose for too long I didn't really have a stance as such, possibly because I simply tried not to engage myself in the matter. But the reality is that I do need to make a stand and state what I believe in.

http://careynieuwhof.com/2015/06/some-advice-on-same-sex-marriage-for-us-church-leaders-from-a-canadian/

I wholeheartedly agree with all the points highlighted by this pastor. For those who want a quick summary:

1. The church has always been counter-cultural: this makes absolute sense because we were called to be in the world, but not of it.
2. It's actually strange to to ask non-Christians to hold Christian values
3. Let's face it... we're been dealing with sex outside of traditional marriage for a long time: both Christians and non-Christians: just because it's homosexual doesn't mean it is any worse than heterosexual sex outside marriage. This also applies to any other sin mentioned by the Bible
4. The early church never looked to the government for guidance. Again as point 1.
5. Judgement of LGBT people is destroying any potential relationship.

So let us stop pointing the finger, using derogatory terms and crying that the world will end. Let us ask God for grace and wisdom as to how to approach the situation that best illustrates God's love and yet, His righteousness.