On the right end of the stick

She's a maneater

Here is a little something I picked up on one of my last days in Rwanda. You see a lot of weird looking animals out there, but here is the Praying Mantis.

Fact:

Adult females will eat their smaller male conquests after mating….harsh!

Night Bright

Taken by Chris McColgan, Selkirkshire, Scotland

I  love the sunshine. Whether it’s just appearing at dawn, or here, as it sets. I have to say, I do prefer the colours that come out at dusk and wish so much that I could paint them. However, my creative streak seems to hit a wall as soon as I try anything with a paintbrush. Maybe this is something I can work on – stay posted.

PS apologies for the little smudge, a small Congolese kid got a bit close to the lens in April!

Goodmorning Sunshine

Chillin in the barrow

The sun has finally landed itself again in Scotland! After not believing it had in fact been scorching in the weeks before my return home, today that glorious globe has me on my knees (and back alternating every half hour) in worship!

Hoping that the beautiful weather keeps up for a while, seems to bring out the best in people, hurrah. 

No idea what's going to happen to me when I don't have a tan, I know, I know, vain as anything. But I've been naturally bronzed for over a year (excluding ridiculous white bits). Still, we hopefully don't have to start digging out the fake tan any time soon. Did you know it's the smell men dislike most on a woman after nail varnish? 

Here's a link to my terrible tan lines in Rwanda 2009 - crrrrrringe!

Hoose

Well, today it was all finalised, and I'm elated to announce

I have my first home!

It has been a total God thing so I can only say thanks to Him. Mum and I have been trawling around looking for a nice wee place for me to step into independence and leave the nest of the McColgan household, and being honest, this was "the one". Oh yes, "the one" isn't just the perfect man, but the perfect place to call home!

I'll be staying in Selkirk and will have the keys next week, and moved in by the end of June. Mum and me have already been scouring the paint charts and home magazines for some ideas, but expect some little pieces of african influence, gorgeous little bits and bobs and lots of nice smelling candles!

Can't wait for all my lovely friends to come and share a bit of the joy and a glass of wine from time to time yeaaah!

Hearts and Homes

A new blog, for a new time and season in my life. I am hoping to be able to be honest and hopefully entertaining as I document and blog about life as a young girl, doing life in Scotland, finding my calling, seeking clarity for my dreams and learning how to grow in Jesus.


Although my last blog, Notes From My Travels is now taking a back seat, I hope to continue moving in this new season of my life. To not remain in the same place but continue changing, growing and learning about who I am, where I'm going.


I am not heart broken, but heart divided. Feeling like I have left some of me in Rwanda, and yet loving Scotland with myself too. Tonight I'm pondering on what God says about divided hearts. I think He loves when we feel so much for other people and places outside of our little life bubbles. 


I have now been in Scotland for almost 48 hours, after a year living, working and loving in Rwanda. It is different of course, but to be with family and friends again is keeping a constant smile on my face.


To be honest, I blog mainly for myself, it helps me process and consider the things going on in life for me. If it helps or encourages you, I'm happy. If it doesn't ntaki baso, I'm enjoying myself.


Sweet Dreams