My first semester of university has just ended yesterday, and now, it is time for me to prepare for the upcoming exams. Talking about exams, I have not taken them for 3 years already!
I'm going to say this again. Time really flies! I mean it really does! One semester just done like that and a few months later, the year 2011 will be coming to an end!
Anyway, a couple of things had happened recently.
1. It is official that I have gotten an exemption of one year from University! That means that instead of graduating in 2014, I'll be graduating in 2013!
When I first received the news, I was neither elated nor depressed. It was a rather neutral feeling. The good part is that I can save up on a year of school fees which will sum up to about $12k. The bad part is that I have to venture into the working world sooner! =x
2. I've decided to take up Human Resource as my minor instead of my initial choice of Marketing.
It took me some time to come up with the decision because the rest of my kakis chose HR as their choice. Hence I had a little discussion with my mum and came down to the final decision. Something that she said made sense.
HR: People have to be nice to you.
Marketing: You have to be nice to others.
LOL! At once, I decided to choose HR as my choice. :P Well, I do not regret my choice though. As I know myself well, I don't like being alone. If I were to choose Marketing, I can foresee myself not enjoying school life in the future. HR seems like a good choice! :D
3. Dance
Grace & I joined SIM Dreamwerkz Hip Hop Junior Team! Initially we did tell one another that we did not want to join any clubs in SIM due to our commitments. Apparently, Dreamwerkz does not require us much commitment. It like a course that you take in a dance school.
Dance has been pretty fun. Having not danced for quite some time, I find it quite enjoyable. Moreover, we only have lessons once a week for just one hour of lesson. Not only that, we can learn different types of genres, depending on our instructor, Allegra.
For now, we have gone through a total of 3 lessons already. Another 9 lessons to go, and we have a presentation to do on the final lesson.
I'm back on the groove man! :D
4. Being a DGL
A couple of months ago, I was lamenting about how hard it is to be a leader. Now, I still think that it's hard, but honestly, I'm beginning to enjoy this role. I'm amazed at how God works. Some how or rather, though the kids maybe naughty at times, but at the end of the day, they will put a smile on your face lighting up your day.
I still have struggles with my role as a DGL. However something that Ching Kit said during Koinonia made a lot of sense. He said that leaders are not made leaders. They learn to be leaders.
It is a learning process to be a leader. I believe that this will be a fruitful journey that God has prepared for me. ;)
5. Personal Life
There was a period of time, not too long ago, when I was frequently upset and moody. I felt that I was facing a trial and it was a very difficult journey for me. I was wrestling with my own feelings and trying to learn how to trust fully in God. I kept praying and praying everyday asking God to help me and guide me.
In my previous post, I mentioned about taking an emotional break. I believe that it has worked for me. Through that break, I've learned to really focus on God and my own life. I was often affected by others around me.
Now, I don't know why, I feel exceptionally happy every single day. Has God delivered me? Have I overcome my trial? I believe that He has.
Though I expect more trials to come in the future, but I know that as long as I put my faith in God, He will deliver me.
6. Prayers
I believe in prayers.
Nowadays, I write down my prayers in books when I pray during my quiet time. I find it more efficient as I will be able to focus better and be less distracted. On top of that, I can always read through my prayers like reading a diary.
There was one day that I was feeling rather bored not knowing what to do. Then I looked through my cupboard when I found the prayers that I had written many months ago. So I began to read through them. While reading through them, I began to see how much God has worked in my life. Some of the prayers that I had prayed were answered without me realising! It's pretty amazing~
For example, there was a period of time when my dad had a medical condition causing him excruciating pain. I kept praying for God's healing to be upon him as it hurt me to see him in pain.
I forgot about this incident until I read that prayer that day. I knew that God has healed him.
There are times that we neglect God and forget about the wonderful thing that He has done for us.
Let us not forget that God is always with us, and we should always turn to Him at all times.
2 weeks of exam break, 1 week of exams, then 2 months of holidays! Woohoo! Cannot wait for November to come~ Then there will be RIBS retreat, family vacation, etc! Yipee! :D
