Good weather today..how I wish I am lying on my bed and sleeping now..

This weekend would be pretty busy for me again..3 dates with Doulos..
28.7.06 (Fri)-an event onboard (U can made a difference) during the last week of Doulos's stay a Westport..thought of going with sis but then she is sick now..don't feel like goin there alone..will see how then..
29.7.06 (Sat)-An evening with Doulos
Actually its a combined gathering (evangelistics in nature) between 2 cell groups. The Doulos crew members will be coming to share with us their stories/experinces serving onboard..I am the coordinator for this event, hence, lots of things to plan and settle..thanks to Steven, OSin, MYaw & Ester who had helped me alot..
30.7.06 (Sun)-Captain's dinner
I was so privileged to be invited to the Captain's dinner onboard...When May gave me the invitation card, I was so surprised..She told me that the Doulos line-up teams would like to thank me for helping with translation..Actually, if it wasn't for May, I would not have the opportunity to be involved..so thanks again.

This month, Rita, CSuan, EWah and myself are suppose to meet up for Rita's birthday..our 4th annual gathering..but due to everyone is busy, the gathering is postponed to August..Haven't been seeing them for the past 2 months (last gathering was during EWah's bday in May)..

I had started to read my CPA modules..so far so good, not to bored..However, it was quite tiring especially after a day long of working..I tried to stay alert and study for 2 hours each day..and had planned out my study schedule
August
Week 1 & 2 Module 1
Week 3 & 4 Module 2
Week 5 Module 3
Sept
Week 1 Module 3
Week 2 & 3 Module 4
Week 4 Module 5
Oct
Week 1 Module 5
Week 2,3 & 4 Revision+workshop
30.10.2006 (Mon)-EXAM!

Today a colleague commented on my hair..She said my current hairstyle didn't suit me, made me looked mature..should go for straight hair..(my hair was straight before it was permed)..Hmm..is that so? But then I liked it, so much easier to handle..Eversince I permed my hair, I haven't been combing my hair for 1/2 year..can you believe it? but I think its time for a hair cut already..Will do it next month ler..

Back to Studies life

Morning.. I am having nasi lemak+milo as breakfast now..haven't been eating nasi lemak for a long time..tasted good..
Yesterday, when I reached home, immediately I saw this BIG parcel of thing on top of the table..my CPA study materials had arrived! Didn't really feel happy about it coz I need to study again...my 'honeymoon' after the last paper (taken in May'06) had over..
After 'unloading' everything inside the parcel, as usual, the big heavy blue cover modules was there..this semester, I am taking Strategic Management Accounting..not an easy subject and require lots of analytical skills..altogether 5 modules and each module is more than 30 pages long..lots of readings to do..scary..and exam is so fast, 30.10.2006..which means 3 months from now..
This is my very last paper for CPA..I need to pass this paper..had enough of exams and stress..so my friends who are reading this, do keep me in your daily prayer..Thank you..

My stay on Doulos

During Doulos's visit to Westport, Malaysia (6/7-30/7/06), I had the golden opportunity to stay on board for 2 nights..(11-12/7/06)..let me first give you brief descriptions about this amazing ship..www.doulos.org
*Built in 1914, DOULOS is 2 years younger than the Titanic! *DOULOS is the World's Largest Floating Book Fair, carrying 6,000 titles of quality literatures across the oceans to reach different parts of the globe.
*Staffed by an all-volunteer crew of 320 Christian young people and families from 45 different countries, DOULOS seeks to bring knowledge, help and hope to the nations.
*Since 1977, DOULOS has visited more than 100 countries, welcoming more than 18million people onboard!

My cabin was cabin No. 265,a twin sharing cabin, small but confortable..Initially, May and I were given separated cabin, but because both our cabin mates were not around, so ended up, both of us got to stay together for 2 nights in this small little cabin..How small is small, well, there were a double decker bed, a wardrobe and a dressing table and limited spaces for you to move around..We were fortunate enough to have a toilet for ourselves..(the crew members shared toilets)..The cabin was actually better than what I expected..Thank God for that..

On the next day, we woke up at 7am because we didn't want to miss the breakfast (7-7.45am)..On the ship, all meals served are simple and light..more towards Western style..Breakfast: cereals, home-baked breads/loaves, milk; Lunch: eggs, salads, home-baked breads/loaves, tuna; Dinner: rice + one dish..take a look at those pictures..So , imagine 365 days on the ship, you are eating basically repeating/same meals..and most crew members served 2 years on the ship..haha..don't know how they survive..

After breakfast, we went shopping with Makoto (a Japanese guy who served about 1.5 years on the ship and he was the one that helped us to arrange for this 'vacation' on board) at Tesco. He is leaving for Japan on Saturday for his sister's wedding and wanted to buy some stuffs/souvenirs back home..
Later in the noon, we hang out around the book fair. I bought a book on David Livingstone, bibles and cassettes..The prices were really cheap. All books sold are in units..100 units=RM8.00..Bibles are hot stuff on board..worth buying.

At night, we joined their program-Reality Walk.,.and also helped out in selling the Doulos T-shirt..I bought 4 shirts for myself, sis and parents..and I got the chance to chat with some International crew members on board..they were all so friendly and especially the guys (Germans in particular), so cute and good-looking..

The next day after breakfast (cereals only), I have to 'check out' early to work..though it was such a short stay but I was really grateful..at least I get to know what is it like to serve on the ship, their lifestyle, their missions and whether or not I could cope with it if ever I wish to serve God on this ship for 2 years...

On the same night, May, Daniel and I went out shopping again, with Makoto and Sam..at Jalan Taiping..both of them were really good at price bargaining..Somehow rather, I felt when Malaysians met foreigners, they were kinda happy and excited..'wah, foreigners came to my shop and buy things.."and of course, they will mark up the price..after a fruitful shopping, we went to eat 'lut lut'..yummy..I asked Sam a question: Why is the color Orange, the favourite color of Netherland? do you know why?..coz the surname of the Queen of Netherland is Orange!

May, I knew you are reading this too..just wanna express my heartfelt gratitude to you, for involving me in this ministry, working hand in hand with the Doulos line-up teams..be part of them..and also inviting me to stay on board with you..muaks..

I pray that God will continue to bless this Ship, wherever she goes and in everything she does..awaiting for her 100th anniversary to come..(8 years to go)

Great story

A great note for all to read it will take just 37 seconds to read this and change your thinking

Two men, both seriously ill, occupied the same hospital room. One man was allowed to sit up in his bed for an hour each afternoon to help drain the fluid from his lungs. His bed was next to the room's only window. The other man had to spend all his time flat on his back. The men talked for hours on end. They spoke of their wives and families, their homes, their jobs, their involvement in the military service, where they had been on vacation.

Every afternoon when the man in the bed by the window could sit up, he would pass the time by describing to his roommate all the things he could see outside the window.

The man in the other bed began to live for those one hour periods where his world would be broadened and enlivened by all the activity and color of the world outside.

The window overlooked a park with a lovely lake. Ducks and swans played on the water while children sailed their model boats. Young lovers walked arm in arm amidst flowers of every color and a fine view of the city skyline could be seen in the distance.

As the man by the window described all this in exquisite detail, the man on the other side of the room would close his eyes and imagine the picturesque scene.

One warm afternoon the man by the window described a parade passing by.

Although the other man couldn't hear the band - he could see it. In his mind's eye as the gentleman by the window portrayed it with descriptive words.

Days and weeks passed.

One morning, the day nurse arrived to bring water for their baths only to find the lifeless body of the man by the window, who had died peacefully in his sleep. She was saddened and called the hospital attendants to take the body away.

As soon as it seemed appropriate, the other man asked if he could be moved next to the window. The nurse was happy to make the switch, and after making sure he was comfortable, she left him alone.

Slowly, painfully, he propped himself up on one elbow to take his first look at the real world outside.

He strained to slowly turn to look out the window beside the bed.

It faced a blank wall. The man asked the nurse what could have compelled his deceased roommate who had described such wonderful things outside this window.

The nurse responded that the man was blind and could not even see the wall.

She said, "Perhaps he just wanted to encourage you."

Epilogue:

There is tremendous happiness in making others happy, despite our own situations.

Shared grief is half the sorrow, but happiness when shared, is doubled.

If you want to feel rich, just count all the things you have that money can't buy.

"Today is a gift, that's why it is called the present."

have a good laugh

4 husbands were sitting at the waiting room in a hospital while
waiting for their wives birth giving.

Then a nurse came out and told to the first daddy,
"congratulation, you got twins!".
"Ohh.. maybe its a coincident" said the daddy. "I am working with
the Petronas Twin Towers ".

Then another nurse came out and told to the second daddy,
"congratulation! you have triplets!"
"Wooow!, this is a coincident too" said the second daddy. ? "I am
working for 3M Corporation"

Another nurse came out and told the third daddy, ?
"Congratulation! Isteri you dapat kembar empat,"
"Alhamdulillah! Maybe this is also a coincident". "I kerja di Four Season
Hotel!"

While, the fourth daddy-to-be were in uncontrolled worry.
All the 3 daddies asked him,
why are you seems so worry??"

He answered, "I am working with Seven-Eleven!"