Dua Jam Lehh.

By God's grace and favour, after 2 weeks of application I've already attended 3 interviews and rejected 3 interviews. I really thank God for these opportunities.



Boehringer Ingelheim

Today, I was interviewed for 2 hours in this company! Yes, two hours! Other than my interview with Dr Emily, I don't think anyone else will schedule such a long interview (oh how I miss that interview session with her).

I was first interviewed by the person who I was arranged to be interviewed by (he looks like Kenny Sia! I was so tempted to take out my phone to snap his picture but its quite inappropriate right? So I didn't la) for around 45 minutes and when I'm done, he asked me to wait for a while and he left that meeting room.

Then, he came back and I was asked to meet a higher ranking manager in his office before I proceed to be interviewed again by that higher ranking guy. As scary as it may sound, I thank God that this guy's very friendly and he taught me alot as he shared. He took slightly more than an hour with me before letting me go. I reckon this is a very good experience and I learned alot over here. I really really thank God for this opportunity.

Like said, I'm not waiting to be employed right now; I'm still studying. I just want the experience and of course all the better if they can wait till around March and I'll call it a blessing if they don't mind taking me in.

Its About Giving and Love; Its All About Jesus!

Christmas has always been my favourite celebration. Since young, I love christmas. You know, in shopping complexes they'll play songs according to festivals to create the shopping mood (marketing theory lol). I'm always annoyed by the loops of Chinese New Year songs or the Deepavali songs or the Hari Raya songs. I have high respects for the workers for having to bear with those songs whole day long.

But when it comes to Christmas songs, somehow I'll never be sick of them. They somehow bring peace, love and joy to my heart. In fact, I'll shop even more and I'll feel more generous and wanting to bless as many people as I can. I think that's because Christmas is all about love and giving. It's all about Him and Jesus is the reason for the season (take note: not santa).

It has been almost 2 years of blogging already and I thank God I grew with time. I'm sure by now if you've been following my blog journals for some time, you can tell that I'm a believer of Christ. I don't know how else to testify His goodness and faithfulness in my life other than sharing them here once a while. He has been so faithful everyday, and He was, is and will be with me throughout my walk everyday.

Reading from some of my entries, some of you might think that I'm quite a strong Christian and I must have borned in a Christian family right? Nope, I was not born in a Christian family. My family used to have an altar in my house and we visit the temple every Wesak and observe vegetarian on that day and on the first day of CNY. If that's not enough for you, I even held the joss-sticks before but I was never a believer in my so-called religion. I was just doing what I was supposed to do (asked or rather forced by mom) and its more of a routine?

And if you know me well, I'm someone very scientific and I need proof for everything. I need concrete reasons to whatever that has happened (like, why our body jerks backwards when a stationary car moves forward). So, even when it comes to religion, I demand proofs; I demand explanations.

I got the privilege to follow my cousins to Sunday School once a year --- that's during Cheng Beng (All Souls Day) when my parents need to go and visit the graves. Mun Wah and I were not allowed to follow, so we go to church. And of course, I won't remember what stories were told or what verses I've memorize in order to get those stickers but I remember there's something different in that place... an indescribable feeling. I somehow always look up to Christians and I always think that they're like some higher class citizen and I've been envying them without knowing. So weird right. I also always thought that its fated to be a buddhist and this cannot be changed since I'm borned into this buddhist family. How wrong!

I remember very vividly when I was in standard 6, out of curiousity during one of our annual visits to the temple, while holding the joss-sticks I prayed,

"Jesus, if you're real, just prove it to me by letting me get first place in the class. In Jesus' name, amen."

Mind you, I was holding a joss-stick that time in a buddhist temple praying to Jesus! I'm so weird la. And guess what, I got first place in the class.

That time, again I doubt. It could be my 'intelligence' you know, though I'm not that smart but who knows, luck? Haha! Then again and again I tested Jesus. I'll pray, "Jesus, the other time could be luck la. If you're really real, show me again by yada yada yada" and God never fail to answer all my prayers --- ALL my prayers!

In the end of form 3, I finally gave my life to Christ and accepted Him as my personal Christ and Saviour. No one did any follow up on me but I know that He's truly the one and living God who conquered the grave and reigns forevermore.

Since baby, I'll always had this same nightmare. It was horrible and I'll wake up screaming with cold sweats and increased pulse rate. And for that, my parents and grandparents actually brought me to the medium and you know, did all those rituals and made me drink those burnt charm stirred with water. They never worked. I still get those nightmares and all. Other than that, my body has always been weak and I've this funny pain on the dorsal (the upper part, not the sole) of both my feet almost everyday!

There was once during a holy communion in church, we were given just ribena and 1cm³ of bread and I remember pastor sharing these: "If any of you needs healing today, just ask and believe that He'll heal you when partaking these breads and cups. Just believe and receive it." Again, silently I said a really simple prayer and only now that I realise, I NEVER HAD THAT NIGHTMARE ANYMORE SINCE THAT PRAYER! And even the pain, it's gone! How awesome eh? All glory to God! Actually there are alot more miracles that He has done in my life and I could not be what I am today if not for Him, seriously!

And today, we don't celebrate Christmas just because of the marketing gimics the malls are portraying or because its an event and its cool for everyone to hang out at StarHill or something like that but it's because of Jesus. He was given to us in a form of present out of love by God and that's the reason why people give presents on Christmas. Its all about giving and love.

MERRY CHRISTMAS PEOPLE!

We're All Recession-Proof!

"As beloved of God, we're all recession-proof"

I like how Pastor Kenneth and Pastor Prince aptly put these; very true indeed!

Just two nights back, I was gatal la, so I went and filled up my details into Jobstreet.com just for fun. I don't even have a resume; all I did was just filling up whatever columns they have there like my personal details, education background, co-curriculum and whatnot. And guess what, the very following morning itself (which was yesterday) companies started calling me up regarding my application.

I told them very frankly that I could not start working yet as I'm still studying. Today another company called me up to arrange an interview with them this coming Monday. I'm not expecting to get the job but I'm quite thrilled bout the interview for the experience sake. So fun la!

As you all know, its a real bad timing to graduate now. Though Asian countries are not very much affected by this, but I bet most companies would try not to take in too many workers. In fact, if they could they'd try to lessen the amount of employees.

But our God is the Jehovah Jireh! He's our source of provision, our provider! Imagine, my expected salary stated in my online resume isn't very low but yet employers are still considering it. So readers, let not be discouraged by the surrounding but be encouraged that He's with us at all times and He's our source of provision! Amen? =)

EDIT: 2 interviews on Monday. Another pharmaceutical company just called up. Gonna be a great time. All glory to Jesus!

Superhero!

We were at the hospital today to pick Mun Wah up besides inquiring bout vacancies' protocols and what not.

Guess who we met there when I was rounding to look for a parking space?







You're right, none other than our Cicak Man!

Omgosh, you know my car stopped at one of the junctions when Mun Sheung pointed out and asked, "what's that?"

And when we turned to look, we saw this red creature next to a tree and he scared us. Mun Wah and I were practically shocked and dumbfounded looking at him. Then he waved at us while smiling.

What a friendly superhero.

Happenings..

8th - 11th December 2008



Raub -- The TransformUs camp.

God's presence was so strong and evident in every session. 150-160 young people were so hungry and thirsty for His touch and He touched them in His very own way in every session.


part of the worship team

The praise and worship sessions were superbly awesome; the sessions by Pastor Gaious Lawrence, Pastor Steffen and and Pastor Benjamin were awesome;





the games (obstacles course, canoe-ing, high ropes and flying foxes, handicaps game and telematches) were also awesome.


Orange!

So much for being a 'camp doctor' so to speak, many unavoidable injuries took place too. Not to mention muscle-aches in everyone's not-so-fit body. Good experience I would say.



23 young people gave their life to Christ just an hour before we left that place. We learned how to discern and listen to the Holy Spirit and now most of us can listen! It is really awesome I tell you to be living in His guidance!

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12th December 2008

We had a combined cell Post Camp Celebration at Babe's house ala potbless. We all had our shares of the 3Fs --- Food, Fellowship, Fun!

Babe feels that Mun Wah was checking her out here.

Many shared their experiences and what they gained from this camp. Basically almost everyone shared including those who hardly open their mouth. I'm really blessed and encouraged by what everyone shared especially Alex's. God has definitely been so real to everyone in the camp!

I like how xuewen aptly put these; a pat on your back, Harvest Youth!

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13th December 2008

Monash Open Day --- I volunteered to be the student helper there. The expected crowd was around 2000 people.

It has been great just being able to talk to people or bringing them around Monash. It feels so good to bless them with what you have and what you're capable of and I received alot of comments from those people outside that Monash people are all so friendly.


Student helper team for Campus Tour

Thank you so much people for being a bunch of helpful and great team. This ever-ready-to-serve attitude definitely eases the role as a team leader. Thank you so much for making it a fun day!

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14th December 2008

MGS Primary Alumni gathering was held at Windmills, Aeon ala buffet.





Time really flies. It was 10 years ago when I was in Pn Peh's standard 6 class and now, even her youngest daughter has finished her standard 6. Amazingly, the teachers still look the same.

About 60 people turned up and it was a great time catching up with friends and teachers. Thanks for coming and making it a successful one.

p/s: And thanks so much, Jeff for crashing my party.

To the girl in the middle,

So much of packing and tidying room at 3am and washing my car at 12 noon all for you, I'm sure by now you can feel the love from the girl on your left and on your right. Although the time spent was just a short one, I think the amount of laughter I had sums up my whole month's laughter --- yes, that much.

Oh yeah, thanks so much too for those unwanted touches (eeww), you geek! Haha!

Be strong and you know we love you. Looking forward in meeting you once again. Hugs.

From the girl on your right, no, I mean left. Oh no, i don't know. I'm confused.

p/s: Will be away for youth camp from tomorrow on (8th - 11th Dec). Might blog bout it when I'm back. Stay tuned!

The Seed of Faith.

Next Monday's Hari Raya Haji.

I think many doesn't (or even bother to) know the significance of this celebration. As long as its a holiday right?

The Muslims celebrate this to be reminded of Abraham's act in sacrificing Isaac as an act of obedience (Gen 22).

Abraham believes that our God is a God who provides (Jehovah Jireh). Abraham believes that all he need to do is to obey. He knows that God can give and he could also take away if He wants to (Job 1:21b) but He doesn't. Abraham also knows that God has plans in our lives, plans to prosper us and not to harm us, plans to give us hope and a future (Jeremiah 29:11). So God definitely will not harm him by taking away his son.

The only difference here is that in the Muslim's context, the boy being sacrificed was not Isaac but Ishmael (more known as Ismail by the Malays). This is because they believe that Ishmael was Abraham's oldest son and hence the birth of the Muslim line. Interestingly, Nabi Muhammad was one of Ishmael's descendents, from the very line of the Muslim faith. Now, that explains aight?

Interesting uh?

Another name for Hari Raya Haji is Hari Raya Korban -- Sacrifice. So on this day, the Muslims will sacrifice a lembu (and not kambing, Amy! One mehhs and another mooos, they differ okay!). They believe that God's the provider and usually the meat of the slaughtered cow will be distributed to everyone in the village.

Ask me how I know all these. Maybe I was once there in the history? Haha jk.

Based On Observation..

I just came back from badminton.

Looking at my wet attire, I came to conclude that our dorsal (back) sweats more than our ventral body. I mean, comparing the whole length from shoulder to the sole of my leg between my dorsal and my ventral.

I supposed this happens to everyone as well eh? Have anyone wondered why? Maybe that explains the lesser fats portion on our dorsal body because they're all used up!

And the ventral part of body sweat lesser, no wonder la the presence of tummies and what not.

p/s: good news to those who doesn't wanna have big bumps at the dorsal side, they sweat more profusely! =)

Edit: Not sweat, but perspire. I got reminded when correcting Jo in mamak just now. Only animals sweat, and I'm not an animal =)

I Wonder Why!

Things that I should do, I didn't do. Things that I shouldn't do, I do.

Someone please tell me why is it always like that? Pfft.