Everybody's Off But I Gotta Work!!??!!!

Why la... Everybody's sleeping in... Even my mummy who follows Canadian Calendar also off. Then colleagues going holiday, on the way in saw people having family get-together dim sum breakfast... But I gotta work. Yerrrrrrr... And how I wish everydays traffic is like today :D Only took me 10mins to arrive MidValley!! Well, at least I'm on half day today hehe maybe I can do a little shopping around ;)

Oh! talking about shopping, I don't know whether its a good thing or a not so good thing to work in MidValley. Its suppose to be a girl's dream come true right? Can shop during lunch, shop after work, first to know when is sale coming...and if there's a sale, you'll get the thing you want cos you're the first to be there and really shop till you drop! But seriously, its not good to shop till I drop. Not good for my account ler... There I'm trying to save, here am I working in MidValley. And you know what, I MAY get sick of shopping / MidValley :p Do you think is a good thing???

Synovate Malaysia

One week had pass, and it was good :) The people are friendly, very down to earth. Not at all those 'high and mighty type'. Working environment is good. Office type. I like :) Smart casual dresscode makes the environment less stressful. I have quite a spacious cubicle. Still trying to find ways to decorate my workstation to feel more homey. Havent really felt this is 'my place' yet. I want my pillow!!! Cos sit until my back pain :( After 1, 2 days through the week, my right elbow and arm hurt too. Try holding the mouse for almost 8 hours straight, I bet you'll feel the strain. Transportation to my work place is good enough. Went to work with mummy, I have company and I dont have to run to chase train as she works early. I can just take my own sweet slow walk :) And the good news is that I found out that my senior and boss are Christians, I felt in a way more 'peaceful' :) Praise the Lord.

Well, so far so good here. Work is coming. And was told that I may not even have time to sleep :O Lord help! Pray that I'll learn fast, work fast, with accuracy and favor. And I foresee that I may be able to travel around the region too. I think I might like that ;) (but dono when ler...) Alright...back to work. Tata...

Next Phase Of Life...

Just 2 more days, and I'll be off to work. After having done few temporary jobs, gotten a small little taste of what people always call "the real outside world", this will finally be my first ever permanent full time job :) This time round, I thank God that I don't need to take 3 trains and walk 2 overhead bridges. Plus, with a sensible pay this time :p I have a variety of easy ways to work. I can either drive, or train, or bus! And its quite pocket friendly too ;) This is indeed a very good thing hehehe. People have asked me, "So? You all excited? :D bout your first job?" Well, honestly, I have more of mix feelings. After having a 3 months break, I suppose I kinda got used to being at home. Starting work means having to start my engine heheh. Just give me one week, I'll be able to VRROOOOOMM!!! hahahahahaha

Yarrr...yarrr...I should be showing more enthusiasm. Fresh grad should be all hyped up to work! Heheh I do try le.... On one hand I'm happy that I finally got a job, and finally am able to start work. But on the other hand, I'm thinking bout home, dad... I guess I just gotta trust God that dad will be more than fine in His hands. Though I've whined much, I've come to realise that maybe it is God's timing that I start work later. There are times that some one really needs to be at home. Y'know, just to make sure that things at home are in order. Arrangemnts, transportation, chores... Now that dad is feeling so much better and more mobile, guess I'm released :) Besides, I was able to truly enjoy my graduation and ball. Had the satisfying feeling of putting a fullstop to the phase of being a child and education. And to tell myself, "Erin, it's time to move on. An adult now." :p

In these 3 months, it is not at all a waste of time as some people may think. I've learnt many things. Going through DLS again is pure refreshing in building up my faith and firming my foundation again, trusting God in every situation, job finding, living according to His timing and stay in His plan, picking myself up after feeling down, having the courage and boldness to take up His challenges, be it in serving Him or just being bold to take up His offer instead of what I think what is best for me. Being able to let go, to release, being more independent, patience, healing, and the list goes on. I was told, and it was a revelation to me - always be grateful, giving thanks to God. That everyday daddy is alive, everyday is a bonus from God :) Faith is not a theory or just mere memory verses. Faith is a way of living.

My friend and I were the first few to join Monash Alumni on our graduation day. And we won a free ticket each to attend Monash Ball! ooooh nice! ;) Seems that its the biggest ball ever in Monash. There's bout 75 tables...more than 750 people! Lots of performances, fashion show, extravagant lucky draw prizes! mp3, mp4, ipod, sunway hotel freestays, lots of vouchers and home theater system!!! I didn't won any though :( But nvm nvm...compensated by the generous doorgifts heheheh

The ice carving of MUSA logo at the entrance. Ball put together by Monash University Student Associate.

One of the privileges of being an alumni...VIP table! Sat right at the front with a nice orchid corsage =) but it was too near the speakers. So everything was extra loud....

The beautiful Lady Carmen beside me that graciously fetch me to and fro is our very own hitsfm girl, myfm girl and astro girl! Oh yea! Btw, our emcee was the hitsfm duo. Lady Carmen was drooling all over Ian….haih… :p

This alumni 1998 guy (with wifey...) works in BMW. Wanna get 8% discount?? Say if car cost 200k, u get 20,000 discount! Thats a very good deal!!! :D But if rich enough to own BMW...no need discount ler rite... :p

Palace of the Golden Horses does really a palace. Cant see a thing from outside. Palace fort structure. But inside is like a huge mansion with many rooms and beautiful passage ways. When I was walking through these beautiful passage ways and big stairs, I was suddenly reminded of what Jesus said "In My Father's house are many mansions......" And I felt that next time when we go 'home', the mansions are going to be bigger, with many big rooms and more beautiful than this.

heheheh....1st time in Palace of the Golden Horses. So fascinated with horses everywhere. Just couldn't resist not to take this picture of the sign to the elegant toilet :p

Well, this is Monash Ball 2005 in IOI Marriott. It was almost exactly a year ago! Miss myD this year round...

I'm Approved! PRAISE JESUS :D

Been praying and searching for a job for some time. Interview here, interview there, turn down few, ouch! Lord, when am I going to get a job?? You said You have prepared a good job for me! People told me, "we cant even quit, and there you are so eager to work." Well, I am eager. I want to work. Because God didn't put me through university for nothing.

In class, we were taught to be specific when we pray. There's this pastor when she needed a car last time, her means to travel. She told the Lord, "Lord, I need a car. But I dont want just any car..." (she didnt want a VW :p) She went searching, and this blue car caught her eye. So she took the pamphlet home, lay it before the Lord, and point it to God specifically, "Lord, I want this car, this color that I like, and with everything inside." Everyday she just thank God for it eventhough she didn't have the funds to buy it. As time went by, God just blessed her with the funds to purchase it. When Jesus saw the blind man, He asked him "What do you want me to do for you?" Is not that Jesus didn't know that the man was blind, is not that Jesus didn't know the man wants and needs to be healed. But Jesus still ask him. Why? Why did Jesus ask? Because He wants us to tell Him what we want, that we should always bring our petitions before God.

So I told God, wrote down a list before Him, ok Lord, this whole list is what I want in a job. I prayed, my family prayed, MyD and mom prayed, HF prayed, and I got it! Oh thank You Lord!!! Went for the 1st interview, 2nd interview, then BAMMM!!! I felt as though the door was wide opened for me to go into it, then as I was about to step in, the door slam right at my face! All along I thought this was it. We've always prayed that Lord, if its Your will, open this one door and shut all other doors tight. Well, all other doors were shut tight. No news from all others that I applied. Lord, why shut the door at my face! It was all along positive, everyone says I'm going to get it, You asked me to tell You what I want, be specific in my prayers, gave me Prov 3:5-6, I did acknowledged You! I felt so positive, the interview ended on a good note, what happen??? I was confused, discouraged, disappointed, so down... It took me quite a while to pick myself up. Yes, I agree its not easy to get a job these days. But we have God! This differentiates us from others. 

Lord, You said I'm Your child and You are going to give me the best. You promised! You said You've prepared a good job for me! Ok Lord, I let go. Everyone including me thought that was perfect for me, and yet You think not. You said You have better things installed for me. So ok Lord, I let go. Whatever You say goes. So I begin to apply again. And ask Him for directions again. I got another :) Went for the 1st and 2nd interview on the same day, looks good... But lets not have too high expectations. Yes, when we ask God something, we should expect. Yes. I agree on that. But I also agree that high expectations will have high disappointments, I've told MyD this many times. This time round, he reminded me. I expected so much from the previous job, I was so disappointed. Now I'm not going to speculate and have all kinds of imaginations. Just commit it to the Lord. I got it. They're happy to offer me but they need HK to approve me. Standard procedure. Soon after that, the previous company offered me a job. Huh? Lord, what are You trying to do? Open door, close door, now open door again? God is a God of order. He does not bring confusion. The spirit of confusion comes from the devil. God tell us to let our yes be yes, and no be no. God works in that way too.

I waited. Lord, which one? Day after day they promise they'll let me know, while at the same time, the other company is waiting on me. Then yesterday, they called and gave me the good news :) Thank You Jesus, for Your blessing. You said this is good, so it'll be good. You saw what I didnt see, You know best. I also want to thank and praise God for all those that had prayed for me. Especially my mom and my dear D. Who interceded for me, be by my side to comfort and constantly encourage me. I thank God for you.

Thank You Father, for You are indeed so good!