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It's CNY eve today and I am blogging in the office..As I stepped in to the office, all non-chinese colleagues were wondering why am I here..aren't I suppose to be at home, busy with CNY preparations..well, I told them I didn't take leave today so I am here, working..Later I found out why some chinese colleagues went 'missing'..and guessed what, they were informed by HR manager that all Chinese staffs are allowed to get a day off today!!! We (accounts department were not informed) were kinda frustrated..and according to company policy, each staff is allowed to get this special privilege once..so for last Christmas, I went off early (1 hour earlier) so by right, I gotta stay back till 1pm and not allowed to go off early..but permission was given by HR manager that I can go back..so I just did what I was told..heheAnother thing, those non-Chinese colleagues asked why I celebrate CNY? Am I Chinese?..huh? Why can't I?..I am 100% Chinese..though I am a Christian, but that doesn't mean I can't celebrate CNY..It's a festival celebrated by Chinese mar..just that the way we Christians celebrate is different from non-Christians..It's a time for gathering and fellowship with our loved ones..sigh...
Happy birthday to me Happy birthday to me Happy birthday to me Happy birthday to me
I am officially one year older..but then definitely I don't feel old myself..
To treat myself, I took
a day off from work and spent the day with friends..
Early in the morning, I followed a friend down to Seremban, wanted to perm my hair in one of her friend's shop..She took me to the morning market and guessed what, I actually did shopping there and managed to get a handbag, a pair of shoes and earrings..haha..then, she recommended me to eat the famous beef
noodle..hmm..I still prefer the one I ate in KL most..
Next, my hairdo..the hair stylist is very PROfessional..all I need to do is to sit there obedienty and she will know what to do.I was quite worry initially as this is the first time I am going to perm my hair..I am worry of the outcome..she comforted me with her skills and experiences..and there you go, after 4.5 hours I had a brand new look..well..to be honest, I don't actually like it because I looked so different..she said I will get used to it after 3 days when it gets more natural..
As I reached home, mum was so eager to see my new hair style..well, she gave a good comment though..and I decided not to tell her the price of it..to save my ears from all her mumbling..haha
At night, I went out with friends for dinner, and also to receive wedding invitations from Rita, one of my good friend..and the first among us to get married..It had been a practice for 4 of us, me, CSuan, EWah and Rita to meet up every 2 months..why?.to celebrate each other's birthday..mine on January, CSuan on March, EWah on May and Rita's on July..then for the rest of the months, once a while, we will also meet up for yumcha ler..
All of us had a good time chitchatting, and also we questioned Rita a lot on her marriage preparation and her wedding photo albums..so happy for her..may the Lord bless their marriage..
A story to share...A boy was born to a couple after eleven years of marriage. They were a loving couple and the boy was the gem of their eyes. When the boy was around two years old, one morning, the husband saw a medicine bottle open. he was late for office so he asked his wife to cap the bottle and keep it in the cupboard. His wife, preoocupied in the kitchen totaly forgot the matter.The boy saw the bottle and playfully went to the bottle fascinated by its color and drank it all. It happened to be a poisonous medicine meant for adults in small dosages. When the child collapsed the mother hurried him to the hospital. He died. The mother was stunned. She was terrified how she was going to face her husband. When the distraught father came to the hospital and saw the dead child, he looked at his wife and uttered just five words.The husband just said: "I am with you darling".The husband's totally unexpected reaction is a proactive behviour. the child is dead. He can never be brought back to life. There is no point in finding fault with the mother. Besides, if only he had taken time to keep the bottle away, this would not have happened.No one is to be blamed. She had also lost her only child. what she needed at that moment was consolation and sympathy from the husband. That is what he gave her. If everyone can look at life with this kind of perspective, there would be much fewer problems in the world."A journey of a thousand miles begins with a single step." Take off all your envies, jealousy, unforgiveness, selfishness and fears. And you will find things are actually not as difficult as you think.MORAL OF THE STORY:Sometimes we spend time in asking who is responsible or whom to blame, whether in a relationship, in a job or with the people we know. By this way we miss out some warmth in human relationship..
It's the 5th day of year 2006...life still goes on..during the CG meeting on 3.1.06, we were asked about our new year resolutions..most of the members have not actually think about it, some members decided not to set any goals this year because they don't seem to be achievable..as for me..well, it is always good to set personal goals/aims at the beginning of the year..at least there is something there that you know you gotta achieve for the year..or perhaps to evaluate for areas that you are weak on..Personally, I have not really sit down and think of my goals for this year.. as things come, then i will just face it and get through it...however, I do have few things to be done this year:-i) to complete my CPA program..2 more papers to go, one subject each per semester (May & Nov)..I really hope by this year, i can pass both subjects and need not worry anymore about exams..one of my biggest fear and burden...in order to do so, self- discipline is very important..one of the reason for failing the last subject was because i didn't spend enough time to actually study and prepare for it..so many things awaiting for me to settle, to plan and arrange...for the past 3 months, i faced pressures/tensions and was depressed..all of sudden, i felt so lonely...but thank God that He understand my problems and took care of me...ii) to complete reading the bible in one year..it had been a long time since i last finished reading the bible..God's words is the source of power and strength..again, self-discipline and good time management is important here..iii) to control my financial status, especially not to incur any unneccesary expenses..I have been working for 3 years but when i looked at my bank book, i was disappointed to see the balance...there's so many debts that i need to settle (study loan, personal loan, insurance...)and i hope that i can also support my family with a bigger portion of $ this year.iv) to have a balance life in family, friends, church minitries, career, social life..honestly speaking, ever since i started to work, i had neglected my role in the family...being the eldest daughter, my contribution to the family is getting lesser and lesser...i knew that mum was unhappy about it...even my sisters also grumble sometimes..i hope to have a change this year..parents are getting older, both sisters are not around (one is working in Singapore and the other will be away for studies)...it is going to get tougher...pray that i can manage it well.v) to find a life partner...age is getting older...its abou time to settle down with my own family as well...i knew that God will provide and make the best arrangement for all his children...will continue to pray for this...vi) to stay healthy and happy each day...Hopefully this year will be better and each day is a brand new day..we have to appreciate of everything that God has given us in our life..
