Hungry I come to You
For I know You satisfy
I am empty but I know
Your love does not run dry
So I wait for You
So I wait for You
I'm falling on my knees
Offering all of me
Jesus You're all
This heart is living for
Broken I run to You
For Your arms are open wide
I am weary but I know Your touch
Restores my life
So I wait for You
So I wait for You
After being a Christian for a long time..
one would think that you wouldn't make certain mistakes.
But we still do. Well..at least i do.
THank God for restoring us by his grace.
Thank God for 2nd chances.
Thursday, July 31, 2008
do i have to...?
it gets a bit frustrating when things that should be a "want to" becomes a " have to "
It subtly creeps in when we think that we have done enough and its time for others to be doing it, BUT YET! we are still the ones doing it.
Yup i'm talking about serving.
I'm not directing it specifically to anyone , i am guilty of it sometimes as well.
But how many times have we thought :
"I dun have as much time and energy as that person"
"They dun have to wake up so early for work/school"
"how come we are always the ones doing it?"
Come on people!! we're talking about commitment here!!
Not a when i feel like it kinda thing.
If its that case imagine if Jesus acted out of the Human emotions that he had to go through while going to the cross! He really didn't want to! but he went anyways!
Of course not ruling out the fact people genuinely have stuff in their life that they have to settle.
Umm exactly whom are we serving?
When has it become a "your turn" and "my turn" kinda thing.
and everyone is busy....
Just voicing out my frustrations..
or prob i shouldn't impose my convictions on others..
Tell me :)
It subtly creeps in when we think that we have done enough and its time for others to be doing it, BUT YET! we are still the ones doing it.
Yup i'm talking about serving.
I'm not directing it specifically to anyone , i am guilty of it sometimes as well.
But how many times have we thought :
"I dun have as much time and energy as that person"
"They dun have to wake up so early for work/school"
"how come we are always the ones doing it?"
Come on people!! we're talking about commitment here!!
Not a when i feel like it kinda thing.
If its that case imagine if Jesus acted out of the Human emotions that he had to go through while going to the cross! He really didn't want to! but he went anyways!
Of course not ruling out the fact people genuinely have stuff in their life that they have to settle.
Umm exactly whom are we serving?
When has it become a "your turn" and "my turn" kinda thing.
and everyone is busy....
Just voicing out my frustrations..
or prob i shouldn't impose my convictions on others..
Tell me :)
Monday, June 30, 2008
I'm back!!
Oh i'm back man...with a VENGENCE! no la no la...
I'm just BACK FULLSTOP
i'm not gonna say.."its has been a while since i last blogged..blah blah.."
so lame la...here it goes..
Its has been a while since i last blogged.
anyways. I'm still on my part time job with ORANGE EDUCATION. (maybe i'll even stay there for good..Who knows..) still applying for permanent jobs and still trusting God to open the door in his time :)
Went for an interview recently and waiting for an answer by the end of this week.
feeling a bit nervous and uncertain...What if i don't get it!
What if i get fired from my present Job!?!
Trust in the Lord is all i can say.
Keep praying with me!
Latest response from customers
This incident
Manager: Hi could i speak to Mr X please.
customer's relative : what did u want to speak to him about?
Manager Its to confirm an apointment that we have with the family
Customer's relative : Oh he is dead , just got into an accident this afternoon.
Manager : *Stunned* oh i see..i'm so sorry. Thank you
How do u even respond to that?!!?
But the real story is that , our educational consultant went out to the family and asked neighbours if they knew where the family was.
and the neighbours said, the whole family went out for a movie.
If not interested just say la!
sars...
I'm just BACK FULLSTOP
i'm not gonna say.."its has been a while since i last blogged..blah blah.."
so lame la...here it goes..
Its has been a while since i last blogged.
anyways. I'm still on my part time job with ORANGE EDUCATION. (maybe i'll even stay there for good..Who knows..) still applying for permanent jobs and still trusting God to open the door in his time :)
Went for an interview recently and waiting for an answer by the end of this week.
feeling a bit nervous and uncertain...What if i don't get it!
What if i get fired from my present Job!?!
Trust in the Lord is all i can say.
Keep praying with me!
Latest response from customers
This incident
Manager: Hi could i speak to Mr X please.
customer's relative : what did u want to speak to him about?
Manager Its to confirm an apointment that we have with the family
Customer's relative : Oh he is dead , just got into an accident this afternoon.
Manager : *Stunned* oh i see..i'm so sorry. Thank you
How do u even respond to that?!!?
But the real story is that , our educational consultant went out to the family and asked neighbours if they knew where the family was.
and the neighbours said, the whole family went out for a movie.
If not interested just say la!
sars...
Saturday, April 26, 2008
WAT?!
Ok obviously i have studied the wrong course.
Psyche and Sociology followed by Religion and theology!??!!?
Wooo.........
WHAT MAJOR IS RIGHT FOR YOU?
You scored as a Psychology/Sociology
You should strongly consider majoring (or minoring) in Psychology, Sociology, or related majors (e.g., Counseling, Industrial-Organizational (I-O) Psychology, Social Work, or other social science majors).
It is possible that the best major for you is your 2nd, 3rd, or even 5th listed category, so be sure to consider ALL majors in your OTHER high scoring categories (below). You may score high in a category you didnt think you would--it is possible that a great major for you is something you once dismissed as not for you. The right major for you will be something 1) you love and enjoy and 2) are really great at it.
Consider adding a minor or double majoring to make yourself standout and to combine your interests. Psychology and Sociology are both great minors to add to any major.
Psychology/Sociology
63%
Religion/Theology
56%
Education/Counseling
50%
HR/BusinessManagement
38%
English/Journalism/Comm
38%
Nursing/AthleticTraining/Health
38%
French/Spanish/OtherLanguage
25%
Accounting/Finance/Marketing
13%
PoliticalScience/Philosophy
13%
Biology/Chemistry/Geology
6%
Visual&PerformingArts
6%
History/Anthropology/LiberalArts
0%
Mathematics/Statistics
0%
Physics/Engineering/Computer
0%
Psyche and Sociology followed by Religion and theology!??!!?
Wooo.........
WHAT MAJOR IS RIGHT FOR YOU?
You scored as a Psychology/Sociology
You should strongly consider majoring (or minoring) in Psychology, Sociology, or related majors (e.g., Counseling, Industrial-Organizational (I-O) Psychology, Social Work, or other social science majors).
It is possible that the best major for you is your 2nd, 3rd, or even 5th listed category, so be sure to consider ALL majors in your OTHER high scoring categories (below). You may score high in a category you didnt think you would--it is possible that a great major for you is something you once dismissed as not for you. The right major for you will be something 1) you love and enjoy and 2) are really great at it.
Consider adding a minor or double majoring to make yourself standout and to combine your interests. Psychology and Sociology are both great minors to add to any major.
Psychology/Sociology
63%
Religion/Theology
56%
Education/Counseling
50%
HR/BusinessManagement
38%
English/Journalism/Comm
38%
Nursing/AthleticTraining/Health
38%
French/Spanish/OtherLanguage
25%
Accounting/Finance/Marketing
13%
PoliticalScience/Philosophy
13%
Biology/Chemistry/Geology
6%
Visual&PerformingArts
6%
History/Anthropology/LiberalArts
0%
Mathematics/Statistics
0%
Physics/Engineering/Computer
0%
Monday, April 21, 2008
Hello??
Its been my 3rd week on the job as a telemarketeer
Its been quite challenging bu fun at the same time sometimes frustrating too.
Here's some examples of the kind of clients i get on the phone :
Good scenario
Sarah : Hi is this Alice?
Alice : Yes it is
Sarah : Its Sarah from Orange Education how are you today?
Alice : Good thanks.
Sarah : blah blah blah
and the conversation goes on...and i make an appointment for our sales consultants!
Not so good scenario
Sarah : Hi is this Alice?
Alice : Yes it is
Sarah : Its Sarah from Orange Education how are you today?
Alice : Sorry i'm not interested
Sarah : Not a problem at all. Thank You!
WORSE SCENARIO
Sarah : Hi is this .....
: Engaged tone
Yes they "Kap" my phone
How rude can people be?!?!?
Very hard to say i'm not interested THANKS meh?!!?!?!
kill me...
Its been quite challenging bu fun at the same time sometimes frustrating too.
Here's some examples of the kind of clients i get on the phone :
Good scenario
Sarah : Hi is this Alice?
Alice : Yes it is
Sarah : Its Sarah from Orange Education how are you today?
Alice : Good thanks.
Sarah : blah blah blah
and the conversation goes on...and i make an appointment for our sales consultants!
Not so good scenario
Sarah : Hi is this Alice?
Alice : Yes it is
Sarah : Its Sarah from Orange Education how are you today?
Alice : Sorry i'm not interested
Sarah : Not a problem at all. Thank You!
WORSE SCENARIO
Sarah : Hi is this .....
: Engaged tone
Yes they "Kap" my phone
How rude can people be?!?!?
Very hard to say i'm not interested THANKS meh?!!?!?!
kill me...
Monday, April 07, 2008
For a while longer....
Some people think that if it's really God telling you to do something, it would happen very smoothly. I certainly don't deny that it happens but what if its a test to see if you would really really trust in what he said?
In the beginning, i was quite adament on going back after i finish my studies. i guess very little people expected that i would continue staying here.
guess what..neither did i..haha..
God always works in unexpected ways , ways not even linked! lol..
who would have known that i would come overseas to study, known that i would get rooted in a church here in good ol' adelaide and decide to stay here??
I really cannot say how long it will be though. Its hard to leave everything back home to come..and now hard to leave everything here to go back.
But if God calls..i as his child just need to obey.
Guess what!
After a long wait i found a part time joB!! Praise GOD!!!
At least it helps me to pay the bills and feed me sufficiently.
I'm still on a search for a permanent job and have had 2 interviews so far.
I hope to get an answer within the next 2 weeks :)
I remember when i updated Pastor Wong on my situation here..
she simply said
Trust in the LORD with all your heart and lean not on your own understanding; in all your ways acknowledge him, and he will make your paths straight
Proverbs 3 :5-6
very well known verse, easily quoted but its truth!
As i look back on how the Lord has came through for me in various circumstances as i placed my trust in him.It will surely help me to trust him in situations that will arise in the future.
I pray the same for you too :)
In the beginning, i was quite adament on going back after i finish my studies. i guess very little people expected that i would continue staying here.
guess what..neither did i..haha..
God always works in unexpected ways , ways not even linked! lol..
who would have known that i would come overseas to study, known that i would get rooted in a church here in good ol' adelaide and decide to stay here??
I really cannot say how long it will be though. Its hard to leave everything back home to come..and now hard to leave everything here to go back.
But if God calls..i as his child just need to obey.
Guess what!
After a long wait i found a part time joB!! Praise GOD!!!
At least it helps me to pay the bills and feed me sufficiently.
I'm still on a search for a permanent job and have had 2 interviews so far.
I hope to get an answer within the next 2 weeks :)
I remember when i updated Pastor Wong on my situation here..
she simply said
Trust in the LORD with all your heart and lean not on your own understanding; in all your ways acknowledge him, and he will make your paths straight
Proverbs 3 :5-6
very well known verse, easily quoted but its truth!
As i look back on how the Lord has came through for me in various circumstances as i placed my trust in him.It will surely help me to trust him in situations that will arise in the future.
I pray the same for you too :)
Thursday, April 03, 2008
Random Pics
Pauline and me at Gouger Palace
At the Norhern Lights!
Basically its lighting effects on current buildings
You'll see it in the following pics
Yiyee and me
Projected effects on the building
Green Green!
Pauline,me,Yiyee and Michelle
Jasmine finally graduated yeah!!
People graduation still wan to play!
This one even better..take ppl balloon and bear!
Monday, March 31, 2008
get out of it.
Have I become less sensitive, less sympathetic?
Maybe, just refusing to feed the insignificant (used to be someone’s fav word haha...) emotions are exuding out of some people.
Perhaps I don’t fully understand the situation?
Or maybe it does affect me.
Have been thinking about relationships.
Just seeing some brood over past relationships, thinking so much about present ,thinking about future. Getting tangled in an emotional turmoil, can’t let go, being so guarded, it’s just so tiring. Makes me think twice on whether I want to be in a relationship. Haha… No offence ppl..thats just what I’m thinking about at the moment.
Just that it takes up too much of people’s energy and emotion that sometimes more important things are forgotten. Building relationship with God and seeing others come to Christ. Come on! Get out of your slumber; get out of your self pity state. People are just living as if they are not saved. Living as if there is not hope..
I get really annoyed when people choose to continue in that melancholic state. Sigh..
Maybe its just me..oh well..
Maybe, just refusing to feed the insignificant (used to be someone’s fav word haha...) emotions are exuding out of some people.
Perhaps I don’t fully understand the situation?
Or maybe it does affect me.
Have been thinking about relationships.
Just seeing some brood over past relationships, thinking so much about present ,thinking about future. Getting tangled in an emotional turmoil, can’t let go, being so guarded, it’s just so tiring. Makes me think twice on whether I want to be in a relationship. Haha… No offence ppl..thats just what I’m thinking about at the moment.
Just that it takes up too much of people’s energy and emotion that sometimes more important things are forgotten. Building relationship with God and seeing others come to Christ. Come on! Get out of your slumber; get out of your self pity state. People are just living as if they are not saved. Living as if there is not hope..
I get really annoyed when people choose to continue in that melancholic state. Sigh..
Maybe its just me..oh well..
Tuesday, March 11, 2008
Decision to Praise
Just a glimpse Lord? a little hint of where the end of the tunnel is? please....
I have heard some say.
Seeing downcast frames, weary faces , listening to real life incidents that can't seemed to be solved.
As much as it is appreciated , encouraging words ,pats and hugs just don't "do it" anymore.
As i see all these happening around me, i get discouraged and weary too and often ask myself, what can i do to help?
CHoice 1 ) If i could take everything upon myself i would. but i guess its easier said then done.
Choice 2) Throw a pity party coz i'm not going thru a very easy time either! so we can all be negative , winch and complain all day.
Choice 3) Lift my eyes to see our sovereign God who works all things for good , lift my voice to praise him who is worthy and all deserving , being grateful and thankful for his grace and mercy shown on the cross.
Of course i still feel down and out and discouraged sometimes but
what makes me smile and laugh even in the midst of joblessness and other factors is Coz i chose choice 3!!
Psalm 34 : 1-8
1 [a] I will extol the LORD at all times;
his praise will always be on my lips.
2 My soul will boast in the LORD;
let the afflicted hear and rejoice.
3 Glorify the LORD with me;
let us exalt his name together.
4 I sought the LORD, and he answered me;
he delivered me from all my fears.
5 Those who look to him are radiant;
their faces are never covered with shame.
6 This poor man called, and the LORD heard him;
he saved him out of all his troubles.
7 The angel of the LORD encamps around those who fear him,
and he delivers them.
8 Taste and see that the LORD is good;
blessed is the man who takes refuge in him.
Just choose 3 k!
Thursday, February 28, 2008
CNY pics!
CNY celebration 1 - Preparing to Lou Hei!
Its supposed to look like that..
But it turned out like that.
TOo hungry so we attempted to eat plasticine
Ken,Michelle,Kareeann,Bec
Playing "pass on the action" game..
Jasmine , Michelle , Sarah
Fan Face! - Kareeann
Big Face - ..............
Fair Face - Michelle
Food Galore! - All prepared by Michelle! Power rite?!
Gong xi ah Gong xi - Lauren!
Our Chef taking a much deserved break.
So Long Farewell!
Smile!!
Thursday, February 14, 2008
Cheena New Year!
Spending my first CNY overseas is not easy..
the eve of CNY began and ended like any ohter day. I guess the saddest part was when my mum asked :" What are you doing for reunion dinner tonight?"
At an instant, my thoughts were flooded with yummy food!, Angpaos! and most of all the family togetherness. Made my eyes water man...
Perhaps some may think, "aiya what so sad about not spending CNY at home?"
To most it may be visiting "once a year" relatives, sitting around watching tv. BUt its different when you have a close knitted family,bonded by a common love for God! We have no much fun just Lo Hei-ing, telling jokes, playing silly games, taking pictures and just enjoying one another's company.
Just as i was about to wallow in self pity and think about the FOOD that i'm gonna miss, the Lord reminded me about the reason why i stayed here. My theme this year is about Faithfulness and obedience. Obedience to his voice, faitfulness in what he called me to do!
However, Thank God for friends that he brought around me, to comfort as well as to write off CNY as not such a big deal haha..(you know who you are..!!).
Its not that i'm having a hard life or anything, currently enjoying the joblessness (Disclaimer: but dosen't mean i don't want one and not looking for it.lol!).
As the chinese saying goes..To rest is to prepare to walk a longer journey! (Excuses..)
Praise God that we can rest in him even when we're ON the journey.
Our Refuge, Our Hope :)
the eve of CNY began and ended like any ohter day. I guess the saddest part was when my mum asked :" What are you doing for reunion dinner tonight?"
At an instant, my thoughts were flooded with yummy food!, Angpaos! and most of all the family togetherness. Made my eyes water man...
Perhaps some may think, "aiya what so sad about not spending CNY at home?"
To most it may be visiting "once a year" relatives, sitting around watching tv. BUt its different when you have a close knitted family,bonded by a common love for God! We have no much fun just Lo Hei-ing, telling jokes, playing silly games, taking pictures and just enjoying one another's company.
Just as i was about to wallow in self pity and think about the FOOD that i'm gonna miss, the Lord reminded me about the reason why i stayed here. My theme this year is about Faithfulness and obedience. Obedience to his voice, faitfulness in what he called me to do!
However, Thank God for friends that he brought around me, to comfort as well as to write off CNY as not such a big deal haha..(you know who you are..!!).
Its not that i'm having a hard life or anything, currently enjoying the joblessness (Disclaimer: but dosen't mean i don't want one and not looking for it.lol!).
As the chinese saying goes..To rest is to prepare to walk a longer journey! (Excuses..)
Praise God that we can rest in him even when we're ON the journey.
Our Refuge, Our Hope :)
Wednesday, February 06, 2008
Jumpy Jumpy
We're gonna expect 80-100 people for the CNY gathering on saturday..
*wide eyed* appearing calm on the outside but going crazy in the inside.
From 50 to 100 people. ahhhhh! *runs around*
Thoughts going thru mind : we have only 1 week!oh wait its less then a week! , we haven't done the invites,the food is not planned out yet..how are we gonna gonna fit 100 people in a 3 bedroom house??! Not mentioning cooking for 100 people! Oh goodness! How how how?!?!
The flesh is restricting and giving all sorts of excuses that it cannot be done.
But the Spirit knows and knows that we serve a supernatural God and that all things are possible with him , if the Lord gave the word, he will bring it to pass!
Obedience to what the Lord has said, Faithfulness in doing and carrying out all that is needed and of course
TRUSTING in the character of our Almighty God!
*wide eyed* appearing calm on the outside but going crazy in the inside.
From 50 to 100 people. ahhhhh! *runs around*
Thoughts going thru mind : we have only 1 week!oh wait its less then a week! , we haven't done the invites,the food is not planned out yet..how are we gonna gonna fit 100 people in a 3 bedroom house??! Not mentioning cooking for 100 people! Oh goodness! How how how?!?!
The flesh is restricting and giving all sorts of excuses that it cannot be done.
But the Spirit knows and knows that we serve a supernatural God and that all things are possible with him , if the Lord gave the word, he will bring it to pass!
Obedience to what the Lord has said, Faithfulness in doing and carrying out all that is needed and of course
TRUSTING in the character of our Almighty God!
Thursday, January 31, 2008
Take up the cross
Your Mercy everlasting
Your grace i cannot comprehend
My heart you have captured
Lord take me as i am
I wanna run to you
run with my arms open wide
what am i holding on to
to live in your light
Your draw me to your throne
Set apart for you
You tell me to take up my cross and follow
Your draw me to your presence
Your love i cannot comprehend
Your fill my heart with gladness
My lips will sing your praise
I wanna run to you
run with my arms open wide
what am i holding on to
to live in your light
Your draw me to your throne
Set apart for you
You tell me to take up my cross and follow
Your grace i cannot comprehend
My heart you have captured
Lord take me as i am
I wanna run to you
run with my arms open wide
what am i holding on to
to live in your light
Your draw me to your throne
Set apart for you
You tell me to take up my cross and follow
Your draw me to your presence
Your love i cannot comprehend
Your fill my heart with gladness
My lips will sing your praise
I wanna run to you
run with my arms open wide
what am i holding on to
to live in your light
Your draw me to your throne
Set apart for you
You tell me to take up my cross and follow
Friday, January 18, 2008
Stretch stretch stretch!
Hi Peeps!
I'm back with a new look!! (I meant my blog..)
I forgot to save the previous template!!
Now i dun have a chatbox and imeem is gone.
BOO!!
Simply decided to go with a blogger template coz i couldn't find any nice and suitable one on blogskins.com (come on all you blogskin authors! come up with some nice ones for poor old dunno-anything-about-HTML person..)
Update!!
Status : Unemployed but still holding a valid student visa and Uni Card.
Have been gathering all my documents for the working visa and thank God i'm almost done with that. Have been sending out resumes for jobs as well. Pray that i'll be able to get one. (Doraemon i am gonna to get my visa ok.)
Been feeling the stretch in this new year as new challenges have been put to me.
New responsibilities, new level of relationship with people, meeting new people
Feelings of inadequacy, thinking perhaps there has been a mistake in all of it.
However, in the the midst of it all is a quiet confidence that the Lord is in control and bringing me to another level in him.
No 1. on another level.
I'm back with a new look!! (I meant my blog..)
I forgot to save the previous template!!
Now i dun have a chatbox and imeem is gone.
BOO!!
Simply decided to go with a blogger template coz i couldn't find any nice and suitable one on blogskins.com (come on all you blogskin authors! come up with some nice ones for poor old dunno-anything-about-HTML person..)
Update!!
Status : Unemployed but still holding a valid student visa and Uni Card.
Have been gathering all my documents for the working visa and thank God i'm almost done with that. Have been sending out resumes for jobs as well. Pray that i'll be able to get one. (Doraemon i am gonna to get my visa ok.)
Been feeling the stretch in this new year as new challenges have been put to me.
New responsibilities, new level of relationship with people, meeting new people
Feelings of inadequacy, thinking perhaps there has been a mistake in all of it.
However, in the the midst of it all is a quiet confidence that the Lord is in control and bringing me to another level in him.
No 1. on another level.
Wednesday, January 02, 2008
.................
How fast this year passes, after Christmas then the new year and then the start of 2008!
I’m not really one to make new year resolutions but I guess one can’t really live without an aim in life. Can u imagine and living each day with no purpose , no motivation. Quite sad rite. Had a really quiet Christmas and new year. Nope not because I’m in Adelaide hahaha.. They had the whole package of count downs and ridiculously LOW fireworks. People thronging the streets with beer cans and bottles. Personally I’m not really into all these and it doesn’t help that I dislike crowds. Maybe I’m getting old?? (some people would be nodding their head vigourously..loL!)
Currently feeling a bit under the weather, multiple things vying for my attention at the same time. Application for Visa, looking for a job ,finding a new house. Many times I don’t FEEL like spending time with God, I don’t FEEL like talking with people. Sigh.
Trying not to let my emotions get the better of me.
Its funny rite..how can I view spending time with God as a task?? Prob I never valued that time spent with him. Need to get my perspective back. Time to look upwards.
I’m not really one to make new year resolutions but I guess one can’t really live without an aim in life. Can u imagine and living each day with no purpose , no motivation. Quite sad rite. Had a really quiet Christmas and new year. Nope not because I’m in Adelaide hahaha.. They had the whole package of count downs and ridiculously LOW fireworks. People thronging the streets with beer cans and bottles. Personally I’m not really into all these and it doesn’t help that I dislike crowds. Maybe I’m getting old?? (some people would be nodding their head vigourously..loL!)
Currently feeling a bit under the weather, multiple things vying for my attention at the same time. Application for Visa, looking for a job ,finding a new house. Many times I don’t FEEL like spending time with God, I don’t FEEL like talking with people. Sigh.
Trying not to let my emotions get the better of me.
Its funny rite..how can I view spending time with God as a task?? Prob I never valued that time spent with him. Need to get my perspective back. Time to look upwards.
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