Alas, i've managed to find time to update my blog. For the past 3 weeks, I have been absorbed into a whirlwind of finding a place, moving, and getting furnitures. Busy is an understatement. Most of the time, I didn't even know what's going on. But one thing i'm sure is, moving house ain't an easy job. Now that I'm all settled down, I really thank God for my housemates. They're an awesome lot. :)
I'm still trying to figure out how to upload pictures on my blog. Will put my house pics online soon!! ~
School's just started this week. And i lOve my timetable. haha. There's lots of self-directed learning. Lectures only on mondays, so that basically means loads of free time. But that doesn't mean there's no need to do work. There's still a fair amount of readings that one has to be discipline enough to complete.
Anw, my school is abt 2 train stops away from school. My housemates and I usually walk to school to save on transport. I love my daily one-hour walk to school, surprisingly. I love the serenity it gives me as I take in the sights and smells of my surroundings. Just today, there was a hummingbird perching itself near a flower, and a tall lonely dandelion near a school fence. They're so pretty! haha it sounds odd but it kind of kick-start my day on a happy note.
Now that everything's more or less settled, it's time to get the priorities right. Fun is important, and what's more important is what i'm here for.
TO learn, to grow and to fulfil my purpose.
Jer 29:11 "For I know my plans and purpose for you, plans to prosper and not to harm you, plans to give you a hope and a future."
Thursday, July 31, 2008
Wednesday, July 9, 2008
new beginnings~
This 4 days in Sydney passed like a frenzy. All 4 of us - jas, leo, clara and me are just buzzing around, visiting real estate agencies to source for a rental houses. It's crazy but the property market are really scarce now. Especially now that the city is hosting its first World Youth Day. :(
Well, I wanna say a Big THANK YOU to those who sent me off at the airport on Sunday. My parents and family, evon, ziyu, charmaine, lynn, yizhuang, felicia, huijing, jingqi and jingyi! :) really appreciate you guys for making your way there to send me off. And the cards were zomb! (a zillion oh my gosh) i am really really touched.
Hmm yesterday night, my friends and I were waiting outside a station around 6 pm for a cab. The sky was already dark and was about 9 degree celsius! Brr... unfortunately, we waited for close to 45 mins for one cab. The wait was really freezing cold.. my teeth were clattering non-stop and my nose started turning red. hm I must really start to get used to the cold. :S
Anyways, I've realised that a patience and magnanimous heart is very important for being overseas. Everyone has their character and preference, so give and take is a must for peace-making. As i spent my tawg yesterday, i felt that God wants to use this opportunity to hone my independency. It's time to step out of my comfort zone, and venture into newer things.
As Psalm 91 from David writes,
"1 He who dwells in the shelter of the Most High will rest in the shadow of the Almighty. "
Hope we'll have more luck with house-viewing today! :)
Well, I wanna say a Big THANK YOU to those who sent me off at the airport on Sunday. My parents and family, evon, ziyu, charmaine, lynn, yizhuang, felicia, huijing, jingqi and jingyi! :) really appreciate you guys for making your way there to send me off. And the cards were zomb! (a zillion oh my gosh) i am really really touched.
Hmm yesterday night, my friends and I were waiting outside a station around 6 pm for a cab. The sky was already dark and was about 9 degree celsius! Brr... unfortunately, we waited for close to 45 mins for one cab. The wait was really freezing cold.. my teeth were clattering non-stop and my nose started turning red. hm I must really start to get used to the cold. :S
Anyways, I've realised that a patience and magnanimous heart is very important for being overseas. Everyone has their character and preference, so give and take is a must for peace-making. As i spent my tawg yesterday, i felt that God wants to use this opportunity to hone my independency. It's time to step out of my comfort zone, and venture into newer things.
As Psalm 91 from David writes,
"1 He who dwells in the shelter of the Most High will rest in the shadow of the Almighty. "
Hope we'll have more luck with house-viewing today! :)
Friday, July 4, 2008
pre-departure thoughts..
I guess everyone has their moments.. moments they begin to think of what the future holds. Well, now is my moment.
2 weeks ago, when i was packing my room of its clutter, the feeling of leaving home for a year, for the first time, finally set in. I was thinking, "SO, this is IT. i'm really setting off".
As i am typing this first entry, my room is stripped of its usual mess (haha..for once) and looks bare. My luggage is almost packed and i suspect it's much too heavy. I know i'm not a minimalist, waiye! but no worries, it's definitely not over weight. haha..
Honestly, I'm not an adventurous person.. and change is not my cup of tea. But i know this trip is filled of uncertainties and change. So i'm gonna brace myself for all things ahead. :)
I can do everything through Him who gives me strength. (phil 4:13)
Now as i begin to count down to the days of my departure for Sydney, i know that i'll surely miss home. Home with all the people I love and care for, with all its familiar sights and sounds.
Take care, my loved ones. :)
2 weeks ago, when i was packing my room of its clutter, the feeling of leaving home for a year, for the first time, finally set in. I was thinking, "SO, this is IT. i'm really setting off".
As i am typing this first entry, my room is stripped of its usual mess (haha..for once) and looks bare. My luggage is almost packed and i suspect it's much too heavy. I know i'm not a minimalist, waiye! but no worries, it's definitely not over weight. haha..
Honestly, I'm not an adventurous person.. and change is not my cup of tea. But i know this trip is filled of uncertainties and change. So i'm gonna brace myself for all things ahead. :)
I can do everything through Him who gives me strength. (phil 4:13)
Now as i begin to count down to the days of my departure for Sydney, i know that i'll surely miss home. Home with all the people I love and care for, with all its familiar sights and sounds.
Take care, my loved ones. :)
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