Saturday, December 30, 2006
Updates
So I have been told that I haven been updating my blog =X
Here goes:
This holidays I have decided not to focus on working.
Initially it was a big worry
Having no constant source of income;
But what I need, God provides.
Indeed I have been blessed..
And when I struggle with $$ matters,
It just amazes me how the most unlikely things happen.
My maternal gramp & uncle provided for my trip;
My paternal gramp upped her annual bonus for me =)
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PH Retreat right after exams
Useful time together with the rest of the PH;
Churned out ideas for the new semester
Hope the ideas wll benefit the community.
Stayed in the hostel and also at Nacli.
Wellwell.. if you want to know what I think about them,
Ask me =)
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Thailand trip was good;
Refreshing time for me.
Got to build up stronger bonds with people,
And I love the culture there.
Think i would probably head there for my exchange
Pretty certain.
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Pre-Christmas GatheringsHad a meeting the evening I touched down.
Had gatherings the whole week before Christmas.
Watched "Holiday" on Tuesday afternoon with the church youths.
Contrary to popular belief, it is not a corny chick flick.
It is a romantic sweet film.
Headed for a
Red Cross ppl gathering after
I forgot to get something for gift exchange,
so had to go to Borders next door to get it =)
Spent the entire
Wednesday in JBAte so much: Bak Kut Teh, Goreng Pisang, Chocolate Ice Kachang & lots of seafood.
Had fun with the girls too,
Esp feeding the "2 ringgit Child" =P
Thursday was
Lush gatheringEnjoyed catching up with the girls, especially Jin.
It was also interesting seeing the kind of presents we got =)
Was feeling sick by Thursday night,
But din want to miss my
yearmates gathering on Fri
So with lots of tissues and sneezing,
I went =)
Got to catch up with everyone,
especially Zinc and Tie who studies abroad.
Good good to ssee them..
Can't wait for the day all of us are reunited back together
Body could no longer take it after that,
Was looking all pale
And feeling all sneezy and hoarse..
So had to miss the gathering on Sat & Sun =(
And then
Monday was Christmas,
which I will write about later =)
yet another day of memories...
12/30/2006 04:04:00 AM
Monday, December 11, 2006
Prayer from a not-so-young child
Abba,
Today, I ask for your forgiveness.
Forgive this child,
Who has let her faith be easily shaken
by a C+ in a module.
Forgive me Lord,
For letting the pursuits of this society overwhelm me,
And forgetting to see the bigger picture beyond.
All along, Father, society has measured fulfillment by some common factors.
I refuse to conform for the mere sake of conformance.
You made me gay for a purpose.
I know how painful it can be to be different.
Help me to apply what I have learnt in this area
To the other areas of life.
Give me strength, God,
to also not conform in other areas.
To not blindly pursue grades so as to be "successful";
To be bold and not worry about others' judgments & expectations;
To not be so caught up in my own "failures"
That I neglect others in need.
Abba, teach me to be compassionate and loving.
To learn from my downs,
and to minister to others
even when I am not feeling strong.
You are my rock, and my shepherd.
Give me strength to carry on
Striving to give my best
And committing the rest to your hands.
Allow me rest under your wings when I am tired;
To remember that You are God.
This I pray in Your most precious name,
Amen
yet another day of memories...
12/11/2006 02:23:00 AM
Wednesday, December 06, 2006
Faith
Today, I got back my first results.
It's certainly disappointing.
I did worst than that which I had faith in what I could do.
Part of me is definitely asking why
Part of me wants to just silently resign to acceptance.
Mixed feelings I have.
I guess with time, it will be better.
I just want to pray for peace,
And for stronger faith to believe
Even after this.
yet another day of memories...
12/06/2006 02:31:00 PM