3 months ago, I said I would try writing more often. But work's keeping me way too busy. I'm thankful 'cause life is as great as it can be - work, school, friends, new people, amazing and inspiring people.
Work is great - I'm learning a great deal at work. I can't possibly ask for more, the opportunities given, the assignments tasked, each and every one of them teaches me something new. I am so used to being in the pampered environment back in Singapore and Malaysia. It took me a little while to adapt to the work culture here. Many people are vocal about what they think. I am privileged to get to experience this first hand. There were moments where I took some comments personally, when I should not. But I managed to turn around very quickly, and look at things from another perspective. Having lovely coworkers certainly helps :) Also, I was in awe when some people actually believe in my work more than I do. It's the lack of confidence they say. I knew that I do not have the option to let them down. I need to grow much quicker, so that I can fulfill something bigger. Ultimately it's His grace and favor that I rely on.
The friends I made here are wonderful. It is important to be in a socially healthy environment. Having friends who would look out for one another, not forget to say many of whom are inspiring, these people become one of the reasons I cherish the days here. While I love for friends to have one another's back, I'm again and again reminded that friendship is a 2-way thing. I guess you will only try to reach out to someone for that long, if (s)he's not opening up, you'll probably give up at some point. I am glad that I get to talk to some friends whom I hold dear to my heart fairly frequently. Little things like saying goodnight to Devika would make my day too! :p
Oh and just recently my mom mastered the skills to make a video call on MSN. I like it that I get to talk to her quite frequently, but problem is - she would call me every morning. Yea, her every morning. She is just as funny and she still doesnt know what to do with my little brother. Ha.
The one thing I miss a lot is to worship back in New Creation Church. I have visited 4 churches so far, but I havent really decided which to settle down in yet. God's gonna show me His divine guidance in this :p When I first went to Singapore, I spent half a year visiting the churches around before I finally felt really comfortable in New Creation Church. I hope it wont be long until I feel really comfortable in a church here - so I can start joining their student ministry/cellgroup. It's the fellowship that I miss :)
But yea, things have been amazing so far. When pastor preached about the dektos year 2009, I believe it, I just believe. God's blessings have been overflowing and I know there are more to come. I just know that it will only get greater, and greater. So I am looking forward to experiencing even more - yes, be the captive of Hope.
ears breathing You Are Here by Hillsong London, Hail To the King Live Album
