Must record down these things to praise God as two week in a row 'lucky' things have happened. I do not believe in luck as I believe in God's blessings.

Last Saturday 3rd June, Je and I were out town. Whilst waiting for her to come out of toilets in Starbucks I heard a staff call out two frappucino's which nobody claimed in almost ten minutes. At the end Je and I took them after she came out of the toilet: banana frap and strawberry and cream frap =)

Later in Zara Man we found an 18th birthday card from Clinton's in a changing room, brand new, so I took it in case we can it use for someone's 18th birthday. =) Jean and I had a long walk and talk later, then rested at Jury's Inn hotel - there at the internet machine I found a £1 coin. Three blessings in a row? Not enough! At around 11pm we suddenly had the urge to catch a film, one called "Friends with Money" began at 11:20pm, but would mum allow me out? It would definitely break the midnight curfew. We got home, and I asked mum if I could go catch film as that night was the most convenient seeing I have to work during the week. Mum agreed! =) Thank God!

And a week has gone by with many other blessings but I had not made the effort / time to write down on Grace Book abot last Sat until yesterday.

We were leaving IKEA after furniture hunting and I noticed a trolley with £1 coin inside - one identical to the one we were using. So I just grabbed both trolleys and unlocked the £1 coins =)

Later at Counting House I picked up 5pence at the bar when I paid for the food order.

All these things to give thanks to God =)

For the past few months Je, Sa and To had been discussing about staying together for next year and had done numerous flat hunts and visits. There were times where they had been close to signing a contract, however, something was always in the way - either cannot agree on location, bad public trnsport, and also some bickering between Je and Sa over little things.

The issue also came to light that they girls do not really know To that well. He was Je's classmate and would have been very helpful in helping Je with her coursework like he has done this year. However, the fact that he is a guy complicates things - cultural differences (he's from China), he might hig on the girls, he likes alcohol a lot, what if the girls use flat for Bible study? There are all factors to consider. Also I do not think I would stand my girlfriend living with another guy alone. Three people would be pushing it, one-to-one would be no way!

Towards the latter few weeks the nicer three bedroom flats started to disappear. There were even times when Je would say that if things do not work out for her and Sa then she wouldn't mind staying with To. However, she knew I was really against that idea - for many reasons: my girlfriend and another guy under the same roof alone, we both do not know the guy well, the guy likes alcohol, and what kind of guy would live with another guy's girfriend? So yes, I was jealous and afraid something might happen between them. Afraid from bf's point of view, also from Christian point of view.

Last night was decision night for Je and Sa, whether they will stay together or not. After long discussion / expression and persuasion, Je decided to choose staying with Sa than with To - because she respects me she said. So in a way she has given up her 'education' for me. Sa had to decide if she wants to stay with Je or some other people. Sa decided to stay with Je.

May God bless this friendship and this new journey!

Tonight I was over at Je's place cooking dinner for her as she had a break from studying in library. After she ate we chatted before her flatmate Melanie brought a friend into the kitchen, Caroline. We just chatted about models, about looks etc. I was look through my camera and deleting old pics. Melanie also looked through some pics and asked about Sarah's dance performance which I mentioned took place in a church.

When Je went away to shower, I was left with the two girls and Caroline picked up the point that I go to chuch and asked if I was Catholic or Protestant. Then the three of us had a long coversation about faith and religion. Turns out Caroline grew up in Catholic primary school but she decided not to go to Catholic secondary school because she did not believe in the stuff she was taught, however she still has some sort of 'faith' in something.

The conversation was challenging for me and it happened when I leasted expected it. However, I managed to share about mum's hands healed by God after going to church, and also how my faith in God developed through the years as I experienced Him more. =)

Then I had to rush off to take Je back to uni library because she was afraid her books and notes may be taken away by students as they were left unattended for so long. So Je was quite panicky. We prayed before I drove off, and I drove quickly to the library and asked Je to call or text me with the 'result' once she goes upstairs. I waited in car praying and holding my silent phone asking God to have mercy on Je who is trying to study and I asked that God will not let this be an obstacle to Je's studies as she was already struggling.

After about ten minutes, I heard footsteps run from behind the car and saw it was Je. I thought she ran out crying that her books were gone, but instead she had a smile on her face and told me the books were stilll there. 'Yes! Praise God!' was my first reaction! =)

That Lord is gracious! And I think I should start a Grace Book. =)

I told mum that Chris is going to buy the bike off me and mum said praise God as she had been praying about it, asking God to find a suitable buyer for the bike and now Chris has come up. Once again it has shown God listens to prayer and it is encouraging for our family, particularly at this time when mum is unemployed etc =)

(update) Due to changes in EU legislation for oversea students, Chris no longer wanted to buy the bike because he does not know if he'll be in the UK for long after graduating. Not to worry, guess I have to be patient.

1118hrs, Chris Ho texted me saying he's interested in buying my bicycle from me and I could bring it any time and he'll pay me. So I texted him back suggesting we trade on Sunday after church. Praise God! Finally I can sell my bike and make use of the money. I think it'll be £100 up to £130, but £100 more realistic.

Gary Irvine and Kirstin Hamilton walked around the office and handed the bonus cash out to folk. I was typing up a note when Andrea asked me if I was on a call. I said no and I put myself on Meetings.

Gary counted seven £10 notes and said congratulations to me. Kirsten got me to sign and date on her clipboard. That's £70 bonus this month, £60 last month. So I have taken £20 this time and mum gets £50, which she can use to get herselgf something nice - like a bra again like last month.

Yesterday Andrea handed out letters to our team about our wages increasing alongside the Cost of Living. My rate of pay has gone up from £13,500 to £13,824.

So thank God I can have better monthly wages before having to leave by Sept the latest as our office is migrating to Coventry.

Today Andrea spend the day looking through and reviewing our survey returns from last month. She commented on several occasions that my case notes were so long and I had to many activities e.g. Heraty and Clay. At the end of the day day Andrea read out our number of returns and our average. I have thirteen returns (out of twenty-five courtesy calls) and an average of 8.2 for this month. Andrea said earlier I'll be getting quite a bit of 'moolah' this month =)

Money should be given out at end of this week. Praise God. I'll write again when I get the money.