It's been a rather exciting week for me and more to come in the days ahead =D
Esther and Jofid is coming in part time to work with me! Hooray! =) Esther thought the interview with my boss was too simple. She accepted her before even interviewing her haha- and Jofid was rather nervous before that but somehow after some exchange of information she was fine too.
God is so good that he send two pianist, and maybe one more heh.. to come personally to my centre to teach me. I remember asking Esther and even Joan about coming over on a Saturday to teach when I was on duty. Now she says I dun have to travel so far to her place anymore. Heh-
But the funny thing was when my boss came up and ask me if I have anymore of this kind. Haha- I dunno what she meant by that but it has to be good =) yea I told her they are tried and tested. Heh- I thought two was more than enough for her. The next day my superior said boss asked her to ask me if I could recommend any cab driver. She said I had a lot of connections and maybe could help. I laughed at the mention of that. Job recommedation yes...but a cab driver?!! I hardly even take cab. Heh-
But the most amazing thing happened when I was sharing this to my fren the next day and she said her dad was a cab driver! Oh wow. Maybe I do have a lot of 'connections'...divine connections ;)
Just last Sunday, my friend who's working as a Director for American Express approached me and asked if i'm permanent in my job and if I would be interested to be his personal assistant. The salary was very attractive too and an amazing person to work under. It was only before I met him that I had a conversation with God that I'll not trade anything else for the job I'm having. Ok so it was a clear no for me. No second thoughts about it. So he asked me for some recommendations.
And just now during service I happened to sit next to my friend whom I've not met for a very long time. My Ben Gen camp room mate. Both our room mate happened to share the same name couldn't make it. Heh. She mentioned to me too that she is looking for a part time job. Haha-
Maybe after all I ought to be working for People Search as my part time. I'll probably get some incentive from there for recommendation =p i'm just in awe of how God divinely place people in my life and be a blessing to them and me. They gave me life - the zoe life of God that lays hold in us =)
Saturday, May 24, 2008
Friday, May 23, 2008
By your words
Perhaps they never told you, but they measure you by your words.
I stopped by KK hospital kopitiam to buy myself a drink before I head on to work. There was a boy, about 6 years old, stood beside me and ordered his drink too. He was rather polite.
You are rated by your words.
Your salary is gauged by the value of your words.
Your words make a place for you in the business in which you are engaged.
Neither jealousy nor fear can keep you from climbing to the top if your words have value that belongs to the top.
The organization is bound to give you the place that belongs to you if your words bring forth the right results.
You don’t have to put on, you don’t have to exaggerate.
All you have to do is to be natural, but make that ‘natural’ worth listening to.
Study your work. Study how to say things. Study how to use words that will change circumstances around you.
Make a study, an analytical study of words, then see how much you can put into a single sentence.
I don’t mean how many words, but how much you can put into the words so that men and women listen to your words they will be thrilled by them.
The clerk in five and ten cent store said, “Good morning, “ in such a way that I turned to look at her.
She has put something in her words.
She has put herself, her personality into her words.
Her words rang.
She sold me some pencils at two for five cents, but she sold them as though she were selling a Pierce-Arrow car.
Make your words work in the hearts of those who listen.
Trust in words. Fill them with loving truths.
Love always seeks the right word to convey its message without loss in transit.Clothe your thoughts in the most beautiful words, but don’t sacrifice pungency for beauty. Blend them.
by E.W Kenyon
I was on my way to work today reading a booklet by E.W. Kenyon, 'Singposts on the Road to Success' when I realised and started questioning myself the importance of words. He spend four chapters talking on the power of words, wherelse for the other topics, he hardly repeat them.
How significant can a 'Good morning' wish be as he had mentioned..
Did he meant to gain more knowledge of words in the field that I was in?
"Thank you...thank you". He said in such a dearing way I turned to look at him. The uncle and aunty serving him looked at me, looked at him, and we both smiled.
Wow. I caught it. I was like the author who turned to look at the lady who said, 'Good morning'.
Now that I got a revelation of the power of our words, I ponder back the times my friend wished me good morning and I trace back one particular incident. I'm sure there were many others, but I especially remember hers.
What ministers life? It's the preaching of His Word filled with life that Pastor brings forth.
It's not about knowing the words or how much you know. Have someone say the exact words but when his words are not filled with love, faith and life, his words are nothing but empty.
Let your words cause those who listen to turn and remember =D
Tuesday, May 20, 2008
My darling nephew =)
A few snap shots of my nephew Isaac at 19mo. A cuter version of my bro when he was young and maybe a little like me =p if any. Heh-
Monday, May 19, 2008
A for apple =)
confirmation' to my lesson plan =)I heard this said by a little gal below my block to her parents as I sat here figuring out the activities I should be doing for my toddlers tomorrow for the theme I've chosen - 'Apple' =)
Well, I wouldn't expect my 14-18mo to speak a full sentence, maybe just the word 'apple', but that alone makes them and me happy.
I drew a tree trunk last Friday and had them paste leaves on them. They were already so excited. Wonder how it'll be like to had them paste apples on it =)
I've learnt that a child as young as them are very observant. I remember the day I bought a music book and place it on the piano. The moment they stepped into the room, all of them noticed the minor change and gather around the piano...wow...I wonder at times even if an adult would notice such change.
This week will be an apple week activity for me. Some things I had in mind for them to do such as exploring a real apple, rolling the apples, hiding it, 'stamp' paint, and cutting and eating it together with them. Will see how they will respond to it =)
Wow I just receive a call from one of the parent I used to work with in my previous company whose daughter has autism and it was only this afternoon my friend was sharing with me about her husband's twin nephews who has autism and about her friend in choir who works with autistic kids as well. Having only worked with them a few times, it's not been an easy experience for me and I honor parents and professions who give their love and time to them =)
Sunday, May 18, 2008
Career Switch [testimony]
Very few of us started out being sure in the career path we've chosen. Even though we thought we did, things may have changed along the way. Desires. Expectations. Demands. And if not fulfilled, we feel frusfrated.
Only yesterday, I had three friends who shared with me about their frustration at work. One said she told her boss she wanted to quit, but her boss asked her to stay on. Another one said it has been her lowest week ever while the third one said it was not what she wanted to do. On the other end, there are those who are payed well, have favour with boss but are uncertain if there should move on to full time in church to serve in their gifting. Is it too early?
As Solomon says, 'To everything there is a season...'
I've been there before. It would be too much to share here but what I've learnt is to first talk to God about it. Friends advice are good but is not what will direct your path. God's Word will. Obeying His voice will. Do what you are gifted in and find life in. The rest will follow.
I love what my friend shared to me below. I could almost identify with her. A few hours of waiting for the HR lady to call me back makes a world of difference. But in the whole process, one thing is evident. The favor of God. That is just all you need to get the job or promotion you want above everyone else in your imperfect state.
If you're wondering who this person is and it sounded like one of your lawyer friend, stop guessing. She's not from our church or Singapore. Heh- Hope you are blessed by her sharing! =)
For those who have been watching my status updates in the last week with intrigue, I really should explain. I applied for a job as an assistant to the events coordinator at church about 3 weeks ago, and that was the start of the roller coaster ride. I had seen this job advertised about 5 weeks ago and looked at the job description, was interested, but didn't really think much of it then.
My heart hadn't been in my current job for months now. There were a lot of things that started to grate at me, things that I felt were not compatible with who I was or who I wanted to be. This affected the whole of me, which in turn affected everything else I was involved in or put my hand to. What broke the proverbial camel's back was when I became extremely annoyed at events and people for matters that were of little consequence, and for a while, I couldn't work through those issues.
This was about a week before the deadline to hand in the application for the job. During this time, one of my colleagues went on paternity leave, and the aspects of being a lawyer that I didn't like showed itself more clearly than ever. Without being conceited, I consider that I am a good lawyer, with solid skills at my chosen field, with great relationships with my clients and I care, perhaps too much. After all, I became a lawyer to help. For most of the seven years I've been a lawyer, there was also the expectation that I would do marketing, networking, credit control, financial management etc. These things do not come naturally to me. I started the job being uncomfortable with doing these things and over time I had grown to hate, loathe and despise them.
So on Sunday night, the day before the deadline, I quickly completed the application form, drove it to church on Monday morning, and started fretting about it for the next two days. Maybe I shouldn't have done it. Maybe I should have spent more time on it. Maybe they can't read my handwriting. Maybe I should have typed it. Maybe, maybe, maybe...
Tuesday, on the way to pilates, I received a call. She wanted to know whether I was serious, especially given the much lower pay of the job I had applied for. I had done my research and told her the range of pay for similar jobs. Having satisfied her, she said that someone would call me the next day for an interview.
The interview was on the following Monday, after work at 5:45 pm. Coincidentally, my boss had organised me to sit in on an interview with a lawyer for a position at our office on that same Monday night at 5:00 pm. I sat in on that interview until 5:30 pm, then rushed off to my own interview right after. I was keen to have my boss employ a lawyer, in case I was going to leave, and was relieved that this candidate was a decent one.
I had been in many interviews, on the other side of the table, and knew that there was nothing worse than a candidate who was nervous and not themselves. I resolved to be honest and open, to tell them anything that they wanted to know. I also wanted to ask questions about what I was required to do, particularly since I did not have relevant experience. And as interviews went, I enjoyed this one. Obviously the big question for the 3 interviewers was why did I want to leave my current job and why am I applying for this job in particular.
On Wednesday, I was called for a second interview and personality profiling over lunch. Typically, I knocked my orange juice all over the table and we spent a good 5 minutes mopping things up. *sigh* Despite that, I thought this interview also went well. I was told that I would be called on Monday or Tuesday following.
I hoped it was Monday and was disappointed when it wasn't. I was still checking my mobile phone at 7 pm on Tuesday to see if there was a call. By Wednesday morning, I thought that they weren't as interested as I thought they were. But right at 1 pm on Wednesday, HR called (they said they would call during my lunchtime) and offered me the job. The salary was not entirely unexpected, but I started to really worry about whether this would work for us financially.
This held the major factor in convincing me to take the job, a prophetic word to me in 2004:
"I feel that there is a direction coming, you’re going to be at crossroads and you’re going to find that Lord I’m confused, I don’t know whether to turn right or left, God says don’t focus on the path forward but on your now. Make the most of your now and God will unfold the path before you."
It is with faith that I took on this job. I have received much affirmation from friends and family whose input I value. And on Friday night, as I closed my eyes at the end of a worship session at lifegroup, I felt God reminding me of the time that Jesus was baptised. I felt Him say that he was pleased. I am certain that the path ahead of me will not be easy, but the important thing is that I am on the right path, the one chosen for me by God.
My heart hadn't been in my current job for months now. There were a lot of things that started to grate at me, things that I felt were not compatible with who I was or who I wanted to be. This affected the whole of me, which in turn affected everything else I was involved in or put my hand to. What broke the proverbial camel's back was when I became extremely annoyed at events and people for matters that were of little consequence, and for a while, I couldn't work through those issues.
This was about a week before the deadline to hand in the application for the job. During this time, one of my colleagues went on paternity leave, and the aspects of being a lawyer that I didn't like showed itself more clearly than ever. Without being conceited, I consider that I am a good lawyer, with solid skills at my chosen field, with great relationships with my clients and I care, perhaps too much. After all, I became a lawyer to help. For most of the seven years I've been a lawyer, there was also the expectation that I would do marketing, networking, credit control, financial management etc. These things do not come naturally to me. I started the job being uncomfortable with doing these things and over time I had grown to hate, loathe and despise them.
So on Sunday night, the day before the deadline, I quickly completed the application form, drove it to church on Monday morning, and started fretting about it for the next two days. Maybe I shouldn't have done it. Maybe I should have spent more time on it. Maybe they can't read my handwriting. Maybe I should have typed it. Maybe, maybe, maybe...
Tuesday, on the way to pilates, I received a call. She wanted to know whether I was serious, especially given the much lower pay of the job I had applied for. I had done my research and told her the range of pay for similar jobs. Having satisfied her, she said that someone would call me the next day for an interview.
The interview was on the following Monday, after work at 5:45 pm. Coincidentally, my boss had organised me to sit in on an interview with a lawyer for a position at our office on that same Monday night at 5:00 pm. I sat in on that interview until 5:30 pm, then rushed off to my own interview right after. I was keen to have my boss employ a lawyer, in case I was going to leave, and was relieved that this candidate was a decent one.
I had been in many interviews, on the other side of the table, and knew that there was nothing worse than a candidate who was nervous and not themselves. I resolved to be honest and open, to tell them anything that they wanted to know. I also wanted to ask questions about what I was required to do, particularly since I did not have relevant experience. And as interviews went, I enjoyed this one. Obviously the big question for the 3 interviewers was why did I want to leave my current job and why am I applying for this job in particular.
On Wednesday, I was called for a second interview and personality profiling over lunch. Typically, I knocked my orange juice all over the table and we spent a good 5 minutes mopping things up. *sigh* Despite that, I thought this interview also went well. I was told that I would be called on Monday or Tuesday following.
I hoped it was Monday and was disappointed when it wasn't. I was still checking my mobile phone at 7 pm on Tuesday to see if there was a call. By Wednesday morning, I thought that they weren't as interested as I thought they were. But right at 1 pm on Wednesday, HR called (they said they would call during my lunchtime) and offered me the job. The salary was not entirely unexpected, but I started to really worry about whether this would work for us financially.
This held the major factor in convincing me to take the job, a prophetic word to me in 2004:
"I feel that there is a direction coming, you’re going to be at crossroads and you’re going to find that Lord I’m confused, I don’t know whether to turn right or left, God says don’t focus on the path forward but on your now. Make the most of your now and God will unfold the path before you."
It is with faith that I took on this job. I have received much affirmation from friends and family whose input I value. And on Friday night, as I closed my eyes at the end of a worship session at lifegroup, I felt God reminding me of the time that Jesus was baptised. I felt Him say that he was pleased. I am certain that the path ahead of me will not be easy, but the important thing is that I am on the right path, the one chosen for me by God.
Friday, May 16, 2008
Your work - it is the gift of God
"...enjoy good in all his labour, it is the gift of God. " Ecc 3:13
I've never truly understood this verse as much as I do now. Truly our work is a gift of God to us for our good and enjoyment =)Since tues, there weren't many kids in my school. They were either unwell or went for an overseas trip. Hence, we were encourage to clear our leave or if we're unwell to see a doc and get rest. Ok..I wasn't feeling too well rested the day before and the lunch that day made me felt sick too. I think I need a rest =) Went to the doc the next day and he ask if I wanted two days mc. Heh-"Why not..." at least if i'm not fully recovered I could still stay home. I messaged my superior and asked if two days were ok. And she gave me the green light.
I rested and rested till I can rest no more. Tidied my room. Washed my clothes. Jogged. Filed my notes. Practise my piano. Read my book. Read the Bible. Listen to sermon. Make some notes. Converted my sermon cds. Ate my food.
I could think of no other things to do. Stared at the picture on my desktop. It was a picture of my three boys. One boy I especially hold dear to my heart. He has a key chain on his bag with his name and the meaning 'A gift of God'. Boy, I do miss you guys very much. The more I looked at them, the more my heart sank.
I miss work. I miss my kids.
Today I woke up looking forward to work. Heh-. When I saw the boy, I hugged him and held on to him for so long. It was schoolhouse holiday today and only two kids turn up, so I had all the time with him. He sat on my lap while I played the piano. He came in with a low grade fever from his previous episodes at home, he's eyes weren't twinkling as he used to but when he left just now he was back to his usual self. Happy and well. I felt that way too at home. I saw my boss and I told her I actually miss working. She say I looked good. Heh-My superior asked me what I did. I told her I did all I needed to do till I had nothing else to do. Then I realised how much life work gives me when I dun have it.
Maybe that's why He ask us to work for six days and rest one day and not more. Heh-
June will be a happier month for me. Esther, as in the 'younger' one Heh...is coming to work with me for a month =D It's really amazing how our conversation strike just before she decided to take on another job. And if she had accepted it, she would have to give up many commitments. I've a full time teacher now to teach me piano. God is so good. I'm sure you'll love the kids as much as I do =D
Grace IS with us!
(boy in picture - 'gift of God' =))
Tuesday, May 13, 2008
Lisa Bevere's book for only $5! =D
Really thank God for such an awesome unbelievable buy =) $5 each! I had some free time today and decided to take a walk to SunPlaza while it was still raining before I head on to my destination. Yes, there's nothing much you could shop there except for some stationery in Popular. So after I top up on my stationery stuff, I remembered a Christian bookshop nearby. No one would have thought of one to be found in Sembawang right? Heh-
So I made a U-turn to the shop. The books here are unlike the ones you see in church where it has been 'filtered' and are safe for consumption. Just a very different selection of books. But what caught my eye was this section with the tag '$5dollars'. I browse through them hoping to find a good one, but to my disappointment I found none.
Just as I was about to go, my hand reached out to a book unbeknown to me that it was by Lisa Bevere =) I couldn't believe what I saw and thought maybe they have accidentally placed it there. And it was the only piece. I asked the sales lady to confirm and she didn't believe it as well. Heh- She commented it was a very good book and shouldn't be there. She walked away with the book but turn back halfway and said since it's there, she'll give it to me for $5! Alongside that book was another very good book too =D I think she was quite stunt by my discovery. Even when she scanned the price, she was still in disbelief. "See it's $26.90". I just smiled. "Maybe it's the last piece", I said. "It'll only be 20% if it is or even if it's scratch", she said. Heh-
It was only yesterday that I asked one of my new colleague if she could borrow me some of her christian books while we were at the sleeping room. One of the privileges of my job is I get to read my bible or books in the room while the kids are asleep and that is at least for two hours. Surely He did know how much I wanted to buy but is beyond my budget for the month. Amazingly the pages that I flip to in this book which I've bought was something I read in my Bible yesterday and was an answer to one of the verses I was reading. And the two books seems to be the things I'm interested to read on.
I feel so loved. To find a good book to read for the season is to me a happy moment =D
So I made a U-turn to the shop. The books here are unlike the ones you see in church where it has been 'filtered' and are safe for consumption. Just a very different selection of books. But what caught my eye was this section with the tag '$5dollars'. I browse through them hoping to find a good one, but to my disappointment I found none.
Just as I was about to go, my hand reached out to a book unbeknown to me that it was by Lisa Bevere =) I couldn't believe what I saw and thought maybe they have accidentally placed it there. And it was the only piece. I asked the sales lady to confirm and she didn't believe it as well. Heh- She commented it was a very good book and shouldn't be there. She walked away with the book but turn back halfway and said since it's there, she'll give it to me for $5! Alongside that book was another very good book too =D I think she was quite stunt by my discovery. Even when she scanned the price, she was still in disbelief. "See it's $26.90". I just smiled. "Maybe it's the last piece", I said. "It'll only be 20% if it is or even if it's scratch", she said. Heh-
It was only yesterday that I asked one of my new colleague if she could borrow me some of her christian books while we were at the sleeping room. One of the privileges of my job is I get to read my bible or books in the room while the kids are asleep and that is at least for two hours. Surely He did know how much I wanted to buy but is beyond my budget for the month. Amazingly the pages that I flip to in this book which I've bought was something I read in my Bible yesterday and was an answer to one of the verses I was reading. And the two books seems to be the things I'm interested to read on.
I feel so loved. To find a good book to read for the season is to me a happy moment =D
Monday, May 5, 2008
Your strength guards your vision
The series, 'The Spirit of Wisdom' by Pastor Ashley Evans is definately one good sermon to listen to. There's a strong anointing carried in his sermons. I had wished to typed out every single detail of what was said and to make it easy for your understanding, but with the time I have now, this is the best I could do =) Hope you'll catch the revelation even in your reading.
I saw the truth in what was emphasized many times in his sermon, "Guard your strength" to be so true in my own personal life. How when bad circumstances, stomachache, emotional tiredness, mental fatigue drains my soul and subsequently making me feeling physically tired. Either things dun go well at work or with the people around me on that day.The days that I slept well, I am energized to stay awake even for ten sermons if need be haha~Wisdom as some said is by experience or well meaning advice.True to a some extend. But what better way to live life when we can go straight to the book of all wisdom, His Word that gives us guaranteed success! =D
(Part 2 of 3)
How God wants to come upon your life not just through accumulation of wisdom over trials and tribulation but to come into your life supernaturally by imparting into you the gift of wisdom. To gain wisdom gain over the years, you'll be old enough to have that wisdom but not the energy to do it.
When God gives you, you become a hundred years old over night. You can have the wisdom of the ages to help you become a successful person. Joshua had the spirit of wisdom when Moses laid his hands on him.
To those who lacks wisdom, ask God who gives generously, who doesn’t find fault.
Why do we need wisdom? To see the long term.
Wisdom understands that you add to what you got today. Wisdom builds her house Proverbs 9:1
You will reap if you do not faint (Gal 6:9) You decide you'll not quit even if someone hurts you.
If you can't see your troubles it's for a time and you want to hop off, ask God for wisdom to show you the long term plan
Life of Samson
Jdg 16:5 And the lords of the Philistines came up unto her, and said unto her, Entice him, and see wherein his great strength lieth, and by what means we may prevail against him, that we may bind him to afflict him: and we will give thee every one of us eleven hundred pieces of silver.
The devil has a place to subdue you to a place of impotence/powerless.
Jdg 16:16 And it came to pass, when she pressed him daily with her words, and urged him, that his soul was vexed unto death.
What made Samson gave up the secret of his strength - emotional tiredness. Emotional faitigue is one of the greatest killer in the world. You underestimate the value of God's gift in your life. When you are tired you don't think straight. You start questioning yourself why you had given up on the job or marriage.
Even the greatest driver in the world, when he is tired, his great skill will not help him. What do you do, pull over and rest.
Never make an important decision when you are emotionally tired.
The gifts/strength of God in your life are the key to your success.
No one can take away the strength of God in your life, that was design to protect you.
No one could take away Samson's strength but he could lay it down. Under tiredness, he gave it.
He did not appreaciate only after he has given up. Many people after they have given up, think back about what they have, looking back with fondness of the past.
Your strength guards your vision.
Your vision gives purpose to your strength.
Strength without vision is purposeless.
When Samson lost his eyesight/vision, he could only think about the past. He walked in circles without his strength and vision thinking about the days he did mighty things for the Lord. The devil will cause you to look at your past.
Your strength is worth fighting for. It holds your vision,
Once you lose the ability to see God's plan in your life, you lose everything.
The devils tries to stops us from what God wants us to do by tiredness.
How to guard your strength
1) Decide to stay strong
2) Get some sleep
3) Diet that gives you energy
4) Find friends that re-energizes your heart for the Lord
Get away from critical people = a legless who teaches running
5) Enough celebration to keep you strong
Eat the food that you enjoy. The joy of the Lord is your strength.
6) Devotions to keep you sharp.
7) Do not let your mind go into analysis that goes into paralysis.
Saturday, May 3, 2008
Free hair coloring =D
Friday : Decided to give a trim to my hair…along the way to a salon, I remembered one near the place I used to work in Stamford House where the students cut for you. After all, I remember the times where I spend so much in cutting my hair, my frens hardly notice it, but the two times I saved on paying the extra, once in Ipoh and another time a free trial, I received good comments =) so that proves the point. Expensive does not mean good. Heh.
“So how do you want me to cut your hair”,she asked me. “I dunno, as long as it looked cut…just cut of all my layered hair. I’m just bored of it.” I have every intention to try out short hair but the thought of not being able to tie my hair, I could not.
Along the way, her colleagues capture a few pictures of me and after the finishing touches, she took a picture of us together. haha. I felt like a guinea pig. Oh well, whatever, as long as it looks good and I get to save my money, I’m fine with it. At least it turned out good and I love it. And people DID actually notice my cut and said it looked good =)
Next, I decided to go for a highlight. Made the appointment the next day.
Saturday : The person in charge told me the gal that cut my hair wasn’t here and refuse to let me do it with other students. Haha. He said the lady that cut my hair yesterday was especially good with coloring. Another colleague agreed. She was not really a student, but worked in London
I walked to the nearby perfume shop to pay a visit to the lady I used to spend time with. Love to hear her stories. So this time her sis-in-law was there talking about her experiences working in the Oncology clinic and their friends who were going thru terminal illnesses. At that moment, I realized how important and precious my health is and may have sometimes taken granted of it.
Sunday : I was serving at Pastor Ashley counter when two of my frens persuaded me to get the 2 set of sermon cds that were left. One of which was the last piece which was used as a sample during service. I was really so tempted to buy both as it was a topic I would love to know more about. I calculated the cost for 2 sets of sermon cd = the cost for my color highlight on tues. I contemplated awhile and decided to get it. “There goes my hair coloring on tues”. I decided not to spend beyond what I’m supposed to for this month, and decided then that I’ll do it the next month.
During 4th service, my friend felt led to sponsor me for it! Haha…Pam & Joan will be so happy that I’m going to highlight my hair. Wonder how it’ll look =) faith always pleases God. Heh.
It’s been a happy day today =)) truly when we seek His kingdom first, ALL things shall be added unto us.
Everything will work in favor for you when you entrust every detail of your life to Him. Even where and who to cut your hair =D For more enquiries on this salon, feel free to drop me a message. Haha~
Free hair coloring =D
Friday : Decided to give a trim to my hair…along the way to a salon, I remembered one near the place I used to work in Stamford House where the students cut for you. After all, I remember the times where I spend so much in cutting my hair, my frens hardly notice it, but the two times I saved on paying the extra, once in Ipoh and another time a free trial, I received good comments =) so that proves the point. Expensive does not mean good. Heh.
“So how do you want me to cut your hair”,she asked me. “I dunno, as long as it looked cut…just cut of all my layered hair. I’m just bored of it.” I have every intention to try out short hair but the thought of not being able to tie my hair, I could not.
Along the way, her colleagues capture a few pictures of me and after the finishing touches, she took a picture of us together. haha. I felt like a guinea pig. Oh well, whatever, as long as it looks good and I get to save my money, I’m fine with it. At least it turned out good and I love it. And people DID actually notice my cut and said it looked good =)
Next, I decided to go for a highlight. Made the appointment the next day.
Saturday : The person in charge told me the gal that cut my hair wasn’t here and refuse to let me do it with other students. Haha. He said the lady that cut my hair yesterday was especially good with coloring. Another colleague agreed. She was not really a student, but worked in London
I walked to the nearby perfume shop to pay a visit to the lady I used to spend time with. Love to hear her stories. So this time her sis-in-law was there talking about her experiences working in the Oncology clinic and their friends who were going thru terminal illnesses. At that moment, I realized how important and precious my health is and may have sometimes taken granted of it.
Sunday : I was serving at Pastor Ashley counter when two of my frens persuaded me to get the 2 set of sermon cds that were left. One of which was the last piece which was used as a sample during service. I was really so tempted to buy both as it was a topic I would love to know more about. I calculated the cost for 2 sets of sermon cd = the cost for my color highlight on tues. I contemplated awhile and decided to get it. “There goes my hair coloring on tues”. I decided not to spend beyond what I’m supposed to for this month, and decided then that I’ll do it the next month.
During 4th service, my friend felt led to sponsor me for it! Haha…Pam & Joan will be so happy that I’m going to highlight my hair. Wonder how it’ll look =) faith always pleases God. Heh.
It’s been a happy day today =)) truly when we seek His kingdom first, ALL things shall be added unto us.
Everything will work in favor for you when you entrust every detail of your life to Him. Even where and who to cut your hair =D For more enquiries on this salon, feel free to drop me a message. Haha~
Friday, May 2, 2008
Wisdom from mommies
Two days back, while I was doing my work in the pantry, one of the school Directors walked in to have a chat. She was the previous Principal of this school. A warm lady I would say, well at least I know everyone who has worked with her loved her. I once caught a glimpse of her giving a hug to one of the caregiver asking her how she was. I'm sure that lady must have felt so touched.
"How old are you? Are you sure you want to be in this profession for long?"
She then started telling me about her life, mostly revolving around Pat's Schoolhouse per say. She has been around since 1992 and has spent most of her life here - courtship, marriage, pregnancy & children growing up there as well.
Hearing her share her life to me from her courtship days to imitating her 2 year daughter and how it made her laughed that morning gave me a sense of peace and love. A sense of security.
That night I went for class and had a good time of sharing with one my new lecturer for that module during discussion time when I sneak our to eat. Was too hungry. Haha. Her centre was called 'Praises...' I was right that she must be a Christian to have named it so. Heh. Our conversation then drifted to more personal topics.
Yesterday, I went out to meet a parent and she too shared to me about her daughter and her mother in law! Haha...
In all our conversations, I realised that Jesus was always in the picture. The people who I enjoy spending time listening to. To my realization too that they are all mothers =)
I find a different spirit of wisdom carried by them and in the words spoken different from that of my peers. Just something about mommies =) and that got me started looking out for Christian sites by mothers. In their daily experience, I draw strength for my daily needs and wisdom for my future. The other related issues are just as good. Here are the few sites which I've found =)
Girl Talk
Christian Mommies *monthly columns
Gateway to Joy
Mother Wise *daily devotion
Christian Women Today
Proverbs 31 Ministries
"How old are you? Are you sure you want to be in this profession for long?"
She then started telling me about her life, mostly revolving around Pat's Schoolhouse per say. She has been around since 1992 and has spent most of her life here - courtship, marriage, pregnancy & children growing up there as well.
Hearing her share her life to me from her courtship days to imitating her 2 year daughter and how it made her laughed that morning gave me a sense of peace and love. A sense of security.
That night I went for class and had a good time of sharing with one my new lecturer for that module during discussion time when I sneak our to eat. Was too hungry. Haha. Her centre was called 'Praises...' I was right that she must be a Christian to have named it so. Heh. Our conversation then drifted to more personal topics.
Yesterday, I went out to meet a parent and she too shared to me about her daughter and her mother in law! Haha...
In all our conversations, I realised that Jesus was always in the picture. The people who I enjoy spending time listening to. To my realization too that they are all mothers =)
I find a different spirit of wisdom carried by them and in the words spoken different from that of my peers. Just something about mommies =) and that got me started looking out for Christian sites by mothers. In their daily experience, I draw strength for my daily needs and wisdom for my future. The other related issues are just as good. Here are the few sites which I've found =)
Girl Talk
Christian Mommies *monthly columns
Gateway to Joy
Mother Wise *daily devotion
Christian Women Today
Proverbs 31 Ministries
Warm Fuzzies, Cold Pricklies
When I was a little girl, my dad told me that life was not really all that complicated. The sun came up. The sun went down. And people were people. He said that the world was basically made up of two kinds of people - warm fuzzies and cold pricklies. The secret to finding joy, as he saw it, was figuring out which was which, surrounding yourself with warm fuzzies, and avoiding all the cold pricklies.
There was a lot of wisdom in that view of things, keeping it simple, and spending your time with nice people. But the problem is the figuring. How do you decide who the warm fuzzies are? I like to think of myself as one of those warm fuzzies, though sometimes I feel more like a cold prickly, all grumpy, cranky and annoyed with life in general. So I guess I am left wondering where I fit into the mix, and why folks would want to be around me at all.
Three days before Thanksgiving, I spent the day at the store, trying to beat the rush, avoid the crowds and stock up with my Turkey Day fixings. I guess a lot of people had the same idea since the aisles were full.
I also had three of my kids with me. Like ducklings they waddled on behind, maneuvering in and out of other people’s carts, trying desperately not to knock down the cranberry sauce display.
And each step of the way, I grumped, “Stay with me…let’s move it!”
As I walked along checking off my mental shopping list, I began to break a bit of a sweat. It might have been that I was walking rather fast, pushing a loaded cart, or simply cranking my neck every few seconds to make sure my brood was still there.
I wasn’t feeling all that warm or fuzzy for that matter.
When I was two items away from being done, and almost felt like I could touch the finish line, I saw my dear friend, Lisa, sitting in a booth at the Subway with her son. They were enjoying some lunch and conversation, and sure seemed a lot more joyful than I felt at the moment.
When our eyes met, her smile gave me goose bumps. She jumped up out of her seat with a laugh, and I walked over to hug her. We talked for several minutes and tried to catch up on life as my kids wiggled, giggled and I prayed desperately that they didn’t knock down the beverage display nearby.
When we said our goodbyes, I headed for the checkout, feeling so much better than I had. I was suddenly content to walk more slowly, smile at the good people I passed, and the kids seemed better behaved than before.
Yep, Lisa is definitely a warm fuzzy in my life. In fact, I think I have been blessed with more warm fuzzies than I deserve. Usually, in my haste to breeze by the chaos that is my life, I may sometimes treat them more like cold pricklies.
Maybe the world is not all that complex. Maybe we all need a new perspective on things. After all, you know the sun will set tonight, and it will rise in the morning. And people will be people. All types. All kinds.
Everyday, you will inevitably run into some warm fuzzies and some cold pricklies. But I’m not sure the secret to finding joy is figuring out which is which, surrounding yourself with warm fuzzies, and avoiding all the cold pricklies.
I think the secret to true joy is becoming the kind of person that can turn any cold prickly into a warm fuzzy with a smile, a nod, and a fuzz ball of warmth. (taken from Christian Mommies by Trish Berg)
I love being around warm fuzzies people. There is joy in their presence and naturally just brings a smile to me. Sometimes just having one of them around eases me when i'm caught with a multitude of people. How nice if every of our frens were like that. But somehow we were not made that way either. Her coldness to me is to someone else warmness. Just like a cup of water. Some like it cold, some like it hot. There's nothing wrong with the water in itself. I was sharing with Joan something along this line while walking home. We are not made to be close to everyone in church. It's very tiring if we are! spending time talking with everyone. Haha~ And this illustration shows that there's nothing wrong with the water itself - community of beloved in church. It's just that we are made differently - cold or hot. When brought together, we warm up or cool down =) wonder if this even make sense. haha..
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