2006 for me
Woohoo!! Finally I am able to post an entry! For the past one week, I have been trying to access Blogspot to post some entries. However, this situation ALWAYS happened >>> The webpage will hang after I have signed in to Blogspot. Initially, I thought that it was some technical errors as Blogspot might be migrating to another platform to enhance its features. ..but no...=SAnyway, I read one of my friend's blog and she did a '2006 for me' kind of entry...So I have decided to do mine too! Hey I ain't a copycat ok, she was 'inspired' by Glenn Ong and The Flying Dutchman...so who's the copycat? *giggles*
2006 For Me
Foray into the world of exhibitions
Many people view 'exhibitionists' having one of the most glamourous jobs in the world, all the glitter on the showfloor. Well, you are wrong if you think this way. You have not seen the unglamourous part of it >> the months of planning and late nights (and I mean really late such as till 3-4am in the morning in the quiet office). My friends will vouch that I was so busy during my stay in the exhibitions line that they do not even dare to text me frequently! As I looked back, I did not regret making the choice of joining the exhibitions line in 2006. Rewarding.Exciting though can be frustrating at times. I have learnt and 're-learnt' alot last year and I am grateful for all that has been taught to me. Sometimes I wondered how I had persevered on...
Getting fit
Having a pantry in the office that has delectable food and snacks can be both a blessing and a curse! I had gained 2-3kgs last year due to the frequent visits to the pantry. Thank goodness I joined a fitness club and have been consistent in attending their group exercise classes. Also, I have made some really good friends there. They are a source of motivation for me! By His grace, I have shed off 3 kgs during the past 2 months. =) The gym is definitely one of the greatest blessings in 2006!
Spiritual journey
I left my current church for another community church after being in the former since 1997. I felt that it was getting too big for my comfort. Spiritually, I wasn't progressing after I left. And as the Bible says, 'Faith comes by hearing the Word of God'. Constant absence in the church means not being fed well and this had affected my faith level in 2006. I was prone to wavering faith and disbelief in many things. That, I strongly believe, has led to my low level of confidence in many areas of my life last year. Now that I am back in my current church, I feel like the prodigal son in the Bible. Am so glad that He did not forsake me (He will never! amen) and had and will always be with me wherever I go. One year of absence and spiritual hunger made me realise that 'man does not live on bread alone but by the everlasting Word of God'.
Roppongi, Tokyo
Finally, I travelled on my own (partly, coz I was staying with a friend) to Japan. It was a really enriching experience. Japan,in my eyes, is really a cosmopolitan and vibrant country! She is at the forefront of cutting-edge technologies while at the same time, a leader in constructing eccentric bits of culture that's ready to be exported to other parts of the world. I would love to return again to the 'Land of the Rising Sun' and explore parts of the country in greater depth!
Marriage,graduation and dream came true!
I was thrilled to be part of the lives of my 3 good friends who experienced different forms of happiness in 2006. Sylvia got married in October to her boyfriend of 5 years.She was indeed a gorgeous bride that day,radiating pure joy in her eyes. Hueyling (affectionately known as HL to us) graduated in November with a Bachelor degree. I am very proud of her achievement and congratulate her on a job well done! As for the fashionista in our group, Miss Yiling started her candidature in the exciting and oo-la-la world of fashion! It was certainly a dream came true for her.
As pastor said during the New Year Eve's service, 2007 is a year of new beginnings for the church. 'New beginnings' mean differently for different people.I asked God for three 'new beginnings' in my life this year. Am unsure how and when He will answer my prayers. However one thing I know for sure is that, He is neither early nor late but always JIT (Just In Time). =P
Listening to: 'I'm Forever Yours' by Planetshakers
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