After 15 months of work and study with little time for anything else, I find myself not knowing what to do with myself now that it's all over. It's surreal!
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Friday, September 4, 2009
Graduated ... what next?
After 15 months of work and study with little time for anything else, I find myself not knowing what to do with myself now that it's all over. It's surreal!
Tuesday, February 24, 2009
Applying for a Job @ Hamilton Island
The video that never got uploaded due to the poor internet connections in Bangalore ... ok, it did make it through but the 2MB one that got rejected due to poor technical quality!
This was originally set to my favorite song - Somewhere Over the Rainbow/What a Wonderful World but when I uploaded it onto YouTube, there were copyright notices that suggested a replacement of the audio track... but of course!
What you will not hear is my intro to the video:
Hi, I am Michele from Malaysia.
Here's why I will be the best caretaker at Hamilton Island ... (music) ...
This was originally set to my favorite song - Somewhere Over the Rainbow/What a Wonderful World but when I uploaded it onto YouTube, there were copyright notices that suggested a replacement of the audio track... but of course!
What you will not hear is my intro to the video:
Hi, I am Michele from Malaysia.
Here's why I will be the best caretaker at Hamilton Island ... (music) ...
Thursday, February 12, 2009
It's been a hard day's night ...
6:00 am Alarm goes off. Eyes closed. "Good morning Lord!"
6:30 am Eyes half closed. "Kurabarashandarabashikara ..."
7:00 am
God I pray that this day will go exactly as you have planned. ... (nodding, nodding, nodding) ... Help me see life through your eyes and do the things that matters most to you ... but yet, there are things that needs to be done to get by ... (nodding, nodding, nodding)
7:30 am
Reading Leviticus 25:1-7 ... Leviticus 26:27-35 ... Leviticus 26:40-45 ... I believe God is saying to his people to let the land/servants rest from producing and labor. This is a commandment of the Lord, to practice the Sabbath. Rest.
8:00 am
Reading "Alliances ... MNCs must, therefore, maintain important relationships ..." (YAWN) ... ... ... ... off to work!
12:30 pm
Lunching ... and reading "Alliances ... MNCs must, therefore, maintain important relationships and build new ones ...." Finished my kuey teow noodle soup. "Oh hi Mala! So glad you could rush over to hand me my stuff ..."
7:55 pm
In front of the TV ... and reading, once again, ... "Alliances ... MNCs must, therefore, maintain important relationships and build new ones in times of crisis."
9:00 pm
Halfway through American Idol and still trying to read "Alliances ... MNCs must, therefore, maintain important relationships and build new ones in times of crisis. This may require compromising short-term profitability to facilitate the survival of allies, ..."
10:00 pm
American Idol ends. I am so happy that the final two blue collar workers pitted against one another and the both of them got in! ... Reading ... "Alliances ... MNCs must, therefore, maintain important relationships and build new ones in times of crisis. This may require compromising short-term profitability to facilitate the survival of allies, through channeling sales or resources to key partners, providing greater or more generous credit or long-term loans, and investing in partners."
Golly, after reading those couple of sentences for fifth time throughout the course of the day, I finally realize that perhaps God is trying to tell me something ...
1. That "resting" in front of the TV was much needed ...
2. that in times of crises, certain relationships are key to our survival - God tops the list.
3. Don't be judgmental. Be open to new relationships that come our way - not necessary the most obvious, perhaps the "obviously nots" ...
4. Your decision to befriend the "impossibles" or "the less likely" may set you back a couple, a few, many steps and not make sense in the eye's of the world, ... But it's the right thing, in God's eyes and for the longer term.
Why?
Because we don't necessarily see ahead but God does.
Well, very few saw this global crisis coming. God did.
God causes certain ones to make seemingly odd decisions, and surely those would prove to be the right and wiser decisions in the end.
The proud are humbled.
The humble are called to rise up and seize the opportunities.
And yet the God-fearing shall say, "Lord, not my will, but yours be done!"
Golly ... It's been a hard day's night, and I have been working like a dog
It's been a hard day's night, and I should be sleeping like a log ...
Lalalalalalala ... lalalalalala ... will make me feel alright.
6:30 am Eyes half closed. "Kurabarashandarabashikara ..."
7:00 am
God I pray that this day will go exactly as you have planned. ... (nodding, nodding, nodding) ... Help me see life through your eyes and do the things that matters most to you ... but yet, there are things that needs to be done to get by ... (nodding, nodding, nodding)
7:30 am
Reading Leviticus 25:1-7 ... Leviticus 26:27-35 ... Leviticus 26:40-45 ... I believe God is saying to his people to let the land/servants rest from producing and labor. This is a commandment of the Lord, to practice the Sabbath. Rest.
8:00 am
Reading "Alliances ... MNCs must, therefore, maintain important relationships ..." (YAWN) ... ... ... ... off to work!
12:30 pm
Lunching ... and reading "Alliances ... MNCs must, therefore, maintain important relationships and build new ones ...." Finished my kuey teow noodle soup. "Oh hi Mala! So glad you could rush over to hand me my stuff ..."
7:55 pm
In front of the TV ... and reading, once again, ... "Alliances ... MNCs must, therefore, maintain important relationships and build new ones in times of crisis."
9:00 pm
Halfway through American Idol and still trying to read "Alliances ... MNCs must, therefore, maintain important relationships and build new ones in times of crisis. This may require compromising short-term profitability to facilitate the survival of allies, ..."
10:00 pm
American Idol ends. I am so happy that the final two blue collar workers pitted against one another and the both of them got in! ... Reading ... "Alliances ... MNCs must, therefore, maintain important relationships and build new ones in times of crisis. This may require compromising short-term profitability to facilitate the survival of allies, through channeling sales or resources to key partners, providing greater or more generous credit or long-term loans, and investing in partners."
Golly, after reading those couple of sentences for fifth time throughout the course of the day, I finally realize that perhaps God is trying to tell me something ...
1. That "resting" in front of the TV was much needed ...
2. that in times of crises, certain relationships are key to our survival - God tops the list.
3. Don't be judgmental. Be open to new relationships that come our way - not necessary the most obvious, perhaps the "obviously nots" ...
4. Your decision to befriend the "impossibles" or "the less likely" may set you back a couple, a few, many steps and not make sense in the eye's of the world, ... But it's the right thing, in God's eyes and for the longer term.
Why?
Because we don't necessarily see ahead but God does.
Well, very few saw this global crisis coming. God did.
God causes certain ones to make seemingly odd decisions, and surely those would prove to be the right and wiser decisions in the end.
The proud are humbled.
The humble are called to rise up and seize the opportunities.
And yet the God-fearing shall say, "Lord, not my will, but yours be done!"
Golly ... It's been a hard day's night, and I have been working like a dog
It's been a hard day's night, and I should be sleeping like a log ...
Lalalalalalala ... lalalalalala ... will make me feel alright.
Sunday, January 4, 2009
Glimpses of 2009
2008 has come and gone so quickly, and I finished the year feeling more tired than ever.
While I would have liked to have just slept right through the Christmas and New Year's break, I ended up meeting new friends and catching up with old ones. They were all fine and good.
I enjoyed watching lots of telly, something I don't get to do much when work and study schedules intensify.
As I move into the new year, I find my plate already full of to-dos. Several projects that have already marked my 2009 calendar will get done in due time. However, I would like 2009 to be different.
I would really like to inculcate the godly balance of work and rest - a necessary skill for survival.
I would like to ...
& SMELL the ROSES!
And more than anything, I would like to be found in the Potter's hand, journeying into His heart and seeing his goodness and faithfulness in my life.
The Potter's Hand
Beautiful Lord, Wonderful savior
I know for sure all of my days are held in your hands
Crafted into your perfect plans
You gently called me into your presence
Guiding me by Your Holy Spirit
Teach me dear Lord to live all of my life
Through your eyes
I'm captured by your holy calling
Set me apart I know you're drawing me to yourself
lead me, Lord I pray
Oh Take me, mold me, use me, fill me
I give my life to the potter's hand
Oh Call me, guide me, lead me, walk beside me
I give my life to the potter's hand
Through His eyes, it looks like the "world is my oyster" where the opportunities are vast, but also, it is the oyster, where I will venture in with sword in hand to battle for that pearl of great price!
This shall be my direction for 2009.
P.S. Many thanks to my friends who have continued to visit me in this space, to the anonymouses who say what needs to be said, and most important of all, may we all experience the grace of God in our lives in 2009 and live to tell of his goodness and mercy all the days of our lives.
While I would have liked to have just slept right through the Christmas and New Year's break, I ended up meeting new friends and catching up with old ones. They were all fine and good.
I enjoyed watching lots of telly, something I don't get to do much when work and study schedules intensify.
As I move into the new year, I find my plate already full of to-dos. Several projects that have already marked my 2009 calendar will get done in due time. However, I would like 2009 to be different.
I would really like to inculcate the godly balance of work and rest - a necessary skill for survival.
I would like to ...
Regularly STOP from the flurry of activities
& SMELL the ROSES!
Go CLIMBING in and out doors
Be an ECO DIVER and
Scuba dive again
And more than anything, I would like to be found in the Potter's hand, journeying into His heart and seeing his goodness and faithfulness in my life.
The Potter's Hand
Beautiful Lord, Wonderful savior
I know for sure all of my days are held in your hands
Crafted into your perfect plans
You gently called me into your presence
Guiding me by Your Holy Spirit
Teach me dear Lord to live all of my life
Through your eyes
I'm captured by your holy calling
Set me apart I know you're drawing me to yourself
lead me, Lord I pray
Oh Take me, mold me, use me, fill me
I give my life to the potter's hand
Oh Call me, guide me, lead me, walk beside me
I give my life to the potter's hand
Through His eyes, it looks like the "world is my oyster" where the opportunities are vast, but also, it is the oyster, where I will venture in with sword in hand to battle for that pearl of great price!
This shall be my direction for 2009.
P.S. Many thanks to my friends who have continued to visit me in this space, to the anonymouses who say what needs to be said, and most important of all, may we all experience the grace of God in our lives in 2009 and live to tell of his goodness and mercy all the days of our lives.
Wednesday, October 22, 2008
Being Christian
I generally ignore and delete spam emails. This one, however, paints a true perspective of a Christian that is often missed.
The reality is we were born into this world just like everyone else. Along the way, we made our mistakes, picked ourselves up, and may even fall again ... but somehow, the divine encounters change us and continue to change us forever. During such encounters we humbly admit our need for Him and receive what we do not deserve. We commit to walk the straight and narrow path, though sometimes straying, we eventually make it back. Life is full of "sometimes it goes well, but other times, not" and requires our perseverance in the midst of great trials and testings.
BEAUTIFUL CHRISTIAN SISTER
by Maya Angelou
A woman's heart should be so hidden in Christ that a man should have to seek Him first to find her.'
When I say... 'I am a Christian' I'm not shouting 'I'm clean livin,' I'm whispering 'I was lost, Now I'm found and forgiven.'
When I say... 'I am a Christian' I don't speak of this with pride. I'm confessing that I stumble and need Christ to be my guide.
When I say... 'I am a Christian' I'm not trying to be strong. I'm professing that I'm weak and need His strength to carry on.
When I say.. 'I am a Christian' I'm not bragging of success. I'm admitting I have failed and need God to clean my mess.
When I say... 'I am a Christian' I'm not claiming to be perfect, My flaws are far too visible, but God believes I am worth it.
When I say... 'I am a Christian' I still feel the sting of pain... I have my share of heartaches, so I call upon His name.
When I say... 'I am a Christian' I'm not holier than thou, I'm just a simple sinner Who received God's good grace, somehow!
The reality is we were born into this world just like everyone else. Along the way, we made our mistakes, picked ourselves up, and may even fall again ... but somehow, the divine encounters change us and continue to change us forever. During such encounters we humbly admit our need for Him and receive what we do not deserve. We commit to walk the straight and narrow path, though sometimes straying, we eventually make it back. Life is full of "sometimes it goes well, but other times, not" and requires our perseverance in the midst of great trials and testings.
BEAUTIFUL CHRISTIAN SISTER
by Maya Angelou
A woman's heart should be so hidden in Christ that a man should have to seek Him first to find her.'
When I say... 'I am a Christian' I'm not shouting 'I'm clean livin,' I'm whispering 'I was lost, Now I'm found and forgiven.'
When I say... 'I am a Christian' I don't speak of this with pride. I'm confessing that I stumble and need Christ to be my guide.
When I say... 'I am a Christian' I'm not trying to be strong. I'm professing that I'm weak and need His strength to carry on.
When I say.. 'I am a Christian' I'm not bragging of success. I'm admitting I have failed and need God to clean my mess.
When I say... 'I am a Christian' I'm not claiming to be perfect, My flaws are far too visible, but God believes I am worth it.
When I say... 'I am a Christian' I still feel the sting of pain... I have my share of heartaches, so I call upon His name.
When I say... 'I am a Christian' I'm not holier than thou, I'm just a simple sinner Who received God's good grace, somehow!
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