Hammered

We were beaten at 5-a-side tonight. Badly. The team we played were either first or second in the table, had obviously been playing together for a while, and when they figured out they were better than us played with an arrogant swagger. I think the score ended up 11-6 or 11-7 or something. It wasn't as bad as it sounds though. At least four of their goals came from penalties awarded when one of our team trod one inch into our keeper's area. The ref was a bit of a stickler. I think one of the hardest things about being a Christian and how we're called to live is responding well in defeat. I guess we have to respond well in victory too, but when the other team are taking the mickey and aren't being gracious it's hard to lose graciously. I guess it's a real witness when we manage it. If it's right for you, please pray that I manage it and resist the temptation to boot someone up in the air.

Terri, the interior designer came round tonight with curtain samples. We've probably almost maybe chosen fabric for the lounge and our bedroom now. Only another six or so weeks to make them and fit them and we'll be able to take down the property magazine pages cellotaped to our windows. Our, and New Zealand, they're curtains, not drapes. You are an English colony, not an American one.

I forgot to mention the great news that is Contender Series 3 showing over here. Episode 2 aired last night. And it's not even started in the UK yet. Sorry, Clayton and Andy. It's going to be another good series. For those that don't know (and can't be bothered following the wiki-link above to find out) it's a kind of reality TV boxing comp with boxers competing to win a bit of a wad of cash, a bit of fame and, more importantly, a chance at the big time. I've been an avid fan of series 1 and 2. I'm still trying to balance how it fits for me as a Christian to enjoy watching the boxing bit of it though. Andy and Clayton, as big fans too, do you have any thoughts on the subject? How do you feel about it?

Oh, and someone in London send me pictures of the Burble. Someone over there must have gone and had a camera with them. Does anyone other than Anna know what on earth I'm on about?