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i am t.h.a.n.k.f.u.l

Tuesday, June 30, 2009 |11:01 PM

just came back from a wake - a friend's father wake. received news today that his dad passed away yesterday thus, a group of us (friends) arranged and headed down to the wake today. we got to know his dad doesn't have any sickness but just passed away suddenly in the sleep. yes..many of these incidents happen in our world. it became such a norm, young people, energetic youths, 1 moment you see them running, another moment you hear that they faint and just pass away. i thought to myself...I am thankful to the Lord..I am thankful for many things:

1) good health. well i ain't very pretty. no hour glass figure, no cutie pie face. no x factor. but thank God i have good health.

2) a complete family. i ain't born with a silver spoon in my mouth. no ferraris parked @ my garage. but i have a complete family with a helper and a lovely dog.

3) my parents are still alive. i've heard countless of my friends parents who pass away but i am glad my parents are still alive. I am glad for every moment spend with them.

4) stable job. we've heard enough of financial crisis, pay cuts and the list goes on. i am thankful for my job stability. No pay increment for FY0910 but well no pay cut as well. Everything remains status quo.

5) friends around me. i am thankful for all who is and still going to be part and parcel of my life. thankful for making my life so colourful.

6) God.I am thankful for God Himself. For the unwavering love, grace and forgiveness. :)

Indeed...I am T.H.A.N.K.F.U.L.

Budi & Yulie's wedding - back from Bandung

Wednesday, June 24, 2009 |12:33 PM

Last weekend was a fun filled weekend. It was the 1st time stepping onto the land of Indonesia, not including Batam and it was the first time travelling with my whole CG to attend a dear brother and sister of ours wedding. Yes the whole trip was tiring. All the rushing here and there, being stuck in traffic jams and all the late nights but it was worthwhile to really be able to see this couple being joined in marriage. Enough of writing, as usual a picture speaks a thousand words so..let the pictures do the talking :)

ungentleman-ness & humility to be teachable

Thursday, June 18, 2009 |9:47 PM

anyone wondering the reason as to the title of this post is as mentioned above? yeap...the reason is because i met 2 people who are of the above criteria. let's go straight into these 2 personnel.

1) Mr ungentleman

The guy is called as such because he displayed this character. For people who know, i usually board bus 200 and head to work. While queuing for the bus and waiting to board it, this guy, whom i think is in his late 20s or early 30s PUSH me and SHOVE his way in from the side. Unbelievable! How can a guy be like that? Guys..please listen up..if you do read this post, please do not behave in such a manner. It's such a disgrace.

2) Humility to be teachable.

This is another guy whom i have been working with. He is a manager from one of the big 4 accounting firms. Let me put it straight i've nothing against the big 4 accounting firms but this manager *sigh*Being a manager, first of all his technical skills sucks and i mean BIG TIME. But then again, even if his technical skills sucks, the worst thing is his attitude. Being a manager, he printed the client's financial statements without the client giving the go-ahead sign and when the client asked he accused the client that they were the ones who gave the go ahead instructions. To make matters worst, when the client repeatedly told him that there are errors, there was strong refusal to change. (when i am talking about errors, it's fundamentally wrong errors in the concept). Double standards were applied. Well..even if he really made the error, the worst thing was the refusal to even apologize to the client but instead the attitude was one of accusing the client. Through this instance, it came across my mind..it takes humility to be teachable. If one ain't teachable, the person will not go far. Attitude is the most important.

church camp 2009 - heroes

Monday, June 15, 2009 |5:47 PM

Church camp 2009 has come and go in a glance. In fact, this year church camp is the best i have after being in hope for so many years - reason was simply because i really felt in the depth of my heart that i met God. Church camp 2009 started in fact on 1 June 2009 for me. During the last DMM (David's mighty men), we set our camp objectives and also agreed to pray and fast ( a meal for the day). Reason: all of us desperately wanted to hear from God. I set my objective as well and went on a prayer and fating for 10 days (1 meal per day). Instead of only praying for myself, i prayed for everyone as well and i am glad all of us have a breakthrough in one way or another.

This year church camp was quite different from previous years. First, i slept with someone from my unit but not close to me @ all. Thank God for it because i really got to know this sister much better. :). Another reason for a fantastic church camp was because i got out of my comfort zone. For those who know me well enough, i always felt i am a terrible speaker when i speak in groups. I think i can't do sharing and worst of all i really hate praying in a big group because of my own insecurity. I used to always think i can't pray well. But this year, jeremy made adrian, ledy and myself lead each day's devotion. Mine was on day 2 and i am so glad i managed to overcome and do it!! YEAH!!! Frankly, the night before and on that morning, i thought of every plan and strategy to cut down my sharing time. i thought."hmzz maybe i can purposely go up later, then sharing shorter?? or will anyone be late? then sharing shorter liao.." well its a thought but i didn't happen. I was on time so was the rest and you all know the story liao..

Another reason that church camp 2009 was wonderful was also because God spoke to me loud and clear in what i wanted to know. But the best of the whole church camp is this..on the very last night, during ministering time, Pastor Simon Eng talked about resolving conflict with someone in church. Immediately, i knew that was for me..that time i wanted to look for the brother to resolve it but i couldn't find him..but today.. i dropped him an sms and resolved it..Praise God for it!!