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I do have a lot on my mind now.
First of all, I've finally graduated from Singapore Polytechnic. It is a blessed release but at the same time it felt as if I'll miss the times spent with my classmates in between breaks, going for Korean with Alicia (though I am still stuck at it now), laughing, learning, and so on. One thing that I'm really thankful for is Miss Kwok. She made me realize the importance of presentation and image, and although the way she teaches is very intimidating, she really is a professional and I am in awe of her. I think I have a lot more to learn in terms of presentation skills. Her purpose of teaching has made me feel that instead of doing a project just for the sake of doing it, we apply it in a practical context in today's industry and learn from our mistakes through her observation. I'm going to have a big 'thank you' for her one day! I'm really glad she was my Liaison Officer for my internship. I'm also very grateful for my Bird Park supervisor, Jerrica - for her guidance all along. Although I have had some really tough moments during the five-month internship but all in all I found that it has been a joy to be able to work in the hospitality environment. The right attitude counts! So here I am, back at the park, enjoying work and most importantly, the people! It makes me feel happy to go to work everyday
But in a way, I'm beginning to feel if this is really how I'll be spending the upcoming months. I've applied for university for English Literature as the start of the path to journalism (pictured myself sitting in an office writing articles, reporting, interviewing people) but then again I'm not sure what I want. If I had the height I would have applied for a cabin crew position, but not now because its not suitable! Or else, I'm pretty sure I can do it well. I sometimes dream of being a sports professional, a lone backpacker, or maybe a financial consultant after hearing one share his experience with us at Suntec City Convention Centre the other day while I was there with Daniel. I guess it is the point in time where many would feel lost and wondering what to do next, but I believe my God will bring me through and guide me on what I should be doing, and living out the desirable life for Him. And yes, my backpacking dream's still very much alive! :)
I'm also really glad and thankful that I attend church regularly now, and having been on a missionary trip last December, has strengthened my personal walk with God. There is always something to learn everyday and quiet time with Him is the remedy! I hope to be able to improve myself as an individual and have a closer walk with God by being a good testimony for Him, and yet I know my flaws so I'm going to have to keep praying about it and that I keep a close watch on myself, in terms of behaviour. I've been reading a book by Stephanie Nolen, 28 Stories of AIDS in Africa. Every single story touched close to my heart, but there were two stories which particularly struck me the most - God's plan amongst all issues in Africa. Like the Bible says, do not look at matters from the eyes of man but of God. What we cannot do ourselves, in God we can. God gave man the wisdom, the knowledge, the skills to prevent death. The escalating issues in Africa could have actually been retreated if the right preventive measures were taken, especially when they live life in a communal environment. It is actually human issues that have resulted in what is happening today - a mixture of injustice, sexism, stigma, fear, shame that runs down from the past up till now.
Ultimately I do know that I am not afraid to die, because I will have eternal life, I don't want to die but I am ready to die. That sets us apart from many. This sentence has been etched on my mind for years from a talk i attended years ago by Nick Vuijic - Try your best, and leave the rest to God!
First of all, I've finally graduated from Singapore Polytechnic. It is a blessed release but at the same time it felt as if I'll miss the times spent with my classmates in between breaks, going for Korean with Alicia (though I am still stuck at it now), laughing, learning, and so on. One thing that I'm really thankful for is Miss Kwok. She made me realize the importance of presentation and image, and although the way she teaches is very intimidating, she really is a professional and I am in awe of her. I think I have a lot more to learn in terms of presentation skills. Her purpose of teaching has made me feel that instead of doing a project just for the sake of doing it, we apply it in a practical context in today's industry and learn from our mistakes through her observation. I'm going to have a big 'thank you' for her one day! I'm really glad she was my Liaison Officer for my internship. I'm also very grateful for my Bird Park supervisor, Jerrica - for her guidance all along. Although I have had some really tough moments during the five-month internship but all in all I found that it has been a joy to be able to work in the hospitality environment. The right attitude counts! So here I am, back at the park, enjoying work and most importantly, the people! It makes me feel happy to go to work everyday
But in a way, I'm beginning to feel if this is really how I'll be spending the upcoming months. I've applied for university for English Literature as the start of the path to journalism (pictured myself sitting in an office writing articles, reporting, interviewing people) but then again I'm not sure what I want. If I had the height I would have applied for a cabin crew position, but not now because its not suitable! Or else, I'm pretty sure I can do it well. I sometimes dream of being a sports professional, a lone backpacker, or maybe a financial consultant after hearing one share his experience with us at Suntec City Convention Centre the other day while I was there with Daniel. I guess it is the point in time where many would feel lost and wondering what to do next, but I believe my God will bring me through and guide me on what I should be doing, and living out the desirable life for Him. And yes, my backpacking dream's still very much alive! :)
I'm also really glad and thankful that I attend church regularly now, and having been on a missionary trip last December, has strengthened my personal walk with God. There is always something to learn everyday and quiet time with Him is the remedy! I hope to be able to improve myself as an individual and have a closer walk with God by being a good testimony for Him, and yet I know my flaws so I'm going to have to keep praying about it and that I keep a close watch on myself, in terms of behaviour. I've been reading a book by Stephanie Nolen, 28 Stories of AIDS in Africa. Every single story touched close to my heart, but there were two stories which particularly struck me the most - God's plan amongst all issues in Africa. Like the Bible says, do not look at matters from the eyes of man but of God. What we cannot do ourselves, in God we can. God gave man the wisdom, the knowledge, the skills to prevent death. The escalating issues in Africa could have actually been retreated if the right preventive measures were taken, especially when they live life in a communal environment. It is actually human issues that have resulted in what is happening today - a mixture of injustice, sexism, stigma, fear, shame that runs down from the past up till now.
Ultimately I do know that I am not afraid to die, because I will have eternal life, I don't want to die but I am ready to die. That sets us apart from many. This sentence has been etched on my mind for years from a talk i attended years ago by Nick Vuijic - Try your best, and leave the rest to God!