wrapping up 2007
I know I'm already late in wrapping up Year 2007, but better late than never, no?
I don't have a planner, and I usually don't remember much of everything because everything seems to pass by so quickly. But here are some events that are still fresh in my mind, and of course, some of my not-really-to-be-fulfilled new year resolutions. ;)
I started Year 2007 with a few more nasty insect bites from Marina Bay where the 1724 went to flew kites. It recovered soon after, but I remember being really anxious about it because it reminded me of the sandfly bites I had. I looked through the journal and came across the passage I wrote about Peaceful Anxiety. Reading it now, it still reminds me of how God blessed me with His grace each time I needed Him. I'm really glad to have Him in my life. :)
Year 2007 came and went so quickly for me because this is probably one of the most hectic and busy years I have ever been through. I had my exams soon after New Year's and right after that we were sent for attachment. My 12 weeks of attachment was a learning journey full of ups and downs. I learnt so much about being out there in the real world, all alone, with no classmates, no friends. It's like having to learn to stand on your own all over again. I also discovered that HR is not what I thought it was, which led me to having second thoughts on choosing my future career. Still, the experience has taught me to lean on God, and to always stay rooted in His words. I remember those times when I felt so helpless and frustrated and lonely, when I cried out to God in a way that only He can hear.
Right after my attachment ended, we went straight back to school. Everyone in school looked younger and many unfamiliar face. I also had my first blood donation, which really went to show how silly I was in thinking that it will hurt because it doesn't. Well, not as much as I thought, anyway. :p
More importantly, we started planning for church production and the whole production team put in a lot of effort. It was when the younger ones in SF really get to hang out with the not old, but senior SFers, which totally rocked. The production came along slowly but surely, not to say it was one smooth ride. We faced a few challenges here and there but we kept our focus on God's work and not each other's differences. I'm glad the people whom I invited came and were there to witness the sharing of QinQin's testimony. Thanks to YingQi and Jacklyn who have been great help in the production!
In June, I celebrated my birthday and was treated like a princess for the entire week! :P
In July, the projects started piling up, and so did the stress. I attended Karen's church youth camp and learnt heaps on Righteousness by faith. I felt like I'm starting to fall in love with God all over again and learning of His wondrous love in a new light.
Then came the exams (again!), followed by Sherman's birthday. :)
Shortly after, I started learning driving and went to the road. Speaking of which, I haven't drove in 3 weeks because I was in too much of a holiday mood. The other day, when I came back from Bangkok and finally decided to call my instructor again (after him giving me so many missed calls), surprisingly he didn't give me a hard time! In fact, I think he sounded relieved that his student (aka me) didn't change instructor again. Haha! :p
You know what? I can go on and on about all the happenings in Year 2007, but honestly, it doesn't feel like it's been a year to me. Has it really been a year? Really?!
Well, if it is, then my only wish for Year 2008 is that time would slow down just a little for me. I'm having trouble catching up! Just knowing that there are piles of projects and reports waiting for me when I go back to school in 2 days, really really sucks.
So what have I done to end the Year 2007? Well, I had a bob hair cut and dyed my hair dark. I had a yummy steamboat dinner at home with my family. I played Taboo and laughed a lot. I watched the crappy countdown show on TV.
It's been such a nice break the past few days. I feel a little more refreshed but not anymore ready to take on 2008. Ack, time waits for no man! It's true!
I don't have a planner, and I usually don't remember much of everything because everything seems to pass by so quickly. But here are some events that are still fresh in my mind, and of course, some of my not-really-to-be-fulfilled new year resolutions. ;)
I started Year 2007 with a few more nasty insect bites from Marina Bay where the 1724 went to flew kites. It recovered soon after, but I remember being really anxious about it because it reminded me of the sandfly bites I had. I looked through the journal and came across the passage I wrote about Peaceful Anxiety. Reading it now, it still reminds me of how God blessed me with His grace each time I needed Him. I'm really glad to have Him in my life. :)
Year 2007 came and went so quickly for me because this is probably one of the most hectic and busy years I have ever been through. I had my exams soon after New Year's and right after that we were sent for attachment. My 12 weeks of attachment was a learning journey full of ups and downs. I learnt so much about being out there in the real world, all alone, with no classmates, no friends. It's like having to learn to stand on your own all over again. I also discovered that HR is not what I thought it was, which led me to having second thoughts on choosing my future career. Still, the experience has taught me to lean on God, and to always stay rooted in His words. I remember those times when I felt so helpless and frustrated and lonely, when I cried out to God in a way that only He can hear.
Right after my attachment ended, we went straight back to school. Everyone in school looked younger and many unfamiliar face. I also had my first blood donation, which really went to show how silly I was in thinking that it will hurt because it doesn't. Well, not as much as I thought, anyway. :p
More importantly, we started planning for church production and the whole production team put in a lot of effort. It was when the younger ones in SF really get to hang out with the not old, but senior SFers, which totally rocked. The production came along slowly but surely, not to say it was one smooth ride. We faced a few challenges here and there but we kept our focus on God's work and not each other's differences. I'm glad the people whom I invited came and were there to witness the sharing of QinQin's testimony. Thanks to YingQi and Jacklyn who have been great help in the production!
In June, I celebrated my birthday and was treated like a princess for the entire week! :P
In July, the projects started piling up, and so did the stress. I attended Karen's church youth camp and learnt heaps on Righteousness by faith. I felt like I'm starting to fall in love with God all over again and learning of His wondrous love in a new light.
Then came the exams (again!), followed by Sherman's birthday. :)
Shortly after, I started learning driving and went to the road. Speaking of which, I haven't drove in 3 weeks because I was in too much of a holiday mood. The other day, when I came back from Bangkok and finally decided to call my instructor again (after him giving me so many missed calls), surprisingly he didn't give me a hard time! In fact, I think he sounded relieved that his student (aka me) didn't change instructor again. Haha! :p
You know what? I can go on and on about all the happenings in Year 2007, but honestly, it doesn't feel like it's been a year to me. Has it really been a year? Really?!
Well, if it is, then my only wish for Year 2008 is that time would slow down just a little for me. I'm having trouble catching up! Just knowing that there are piles of projects and reports waiting for me when I go back to school in 2 days, really really sucks.
So what have I done to end the Year 2007? Well, I had a bob hair cut and dyed my hair dark. I had a yummy steamboat dinner at home with my family. I played Taboo and laughed a lot. I watched the crappy countdown show on TV.
It's been such a nice break the past few days. I feel a little more refreshed but not anymore ready to take on 2008. Ack, time waits for no man! It's true!