24 March 2006

End of Quarter 1! What have I done during these past months? What have you done?

Time really flies. I notice that especially on Thursday, when I need to meet my PhD supervisor, Prof. Duncan. I feel a bit guilty for not achiving much during the week. But time really flies! Glimpse of eye, it's Thursday again. By the way, I've been in the 'head-damaging' process for 6 months, seems like the 'destruction' has not been really 'fatal' :P

I was worship leading in church last week. As usual, with my 'boleh-tahan' guitar skill. I tried my best through out the week, praying for songs, practicing myself, making sure they flows well. On the actual Sunday, just couldn't really bring out the 'power'. Received a few feedbacks, which somehow hamper me a bit. But I know, i need to improve and move on! Was quite motivated by what Aaron shared about the worship team in Bangkok, of practicing not less than 10 hours a week (both individual and team). How I wish I have more time :D

God has been really good to me, in term of my finance. I'm not waiting for the Yayasan S'wak scholarship money to arrive, and supposingly my bank account would be overdraft now. But surprise, surprise, it's still filled with some money, even without my saving. Nevertheless, money, please come ASAP! :P Back to how good God is :D Even without me asking around, I've been given several part time jobs. First is a tutor for a GCSE Math workshop for 3 days (£60 per day). Second, invilgilator for a Java test this afternoon. Third, Prof. Duncan offer me the marking job for his course student assignments. All in all, I have about £230++ extra income (after tax). Of course it will not occur frequently, but I know my God is faithful! I'll save part of the money for Euro Convention in August, while part of it will be supporting those in financial need to attend Easter Camp :)

Lately, I got a bit irritated by the house issue. I'm 'well-trained' back home: to be clean, tidy and organized (from both dad n mum). *sigh* not everyone like that .... so I got quite paranoid when I see the house in a mess (i.e. things not put back to the original place, dishes not wash, bathroom not clean, waste baskets not empty, dishes not wash .....) Late at night, walking and talking loudly..... I learn one thing: open one eye, close one eye and pray for them. I'll clean the house whenever I can. Hopefully, they will do the same too. Keep my fingers cross.

Oh yea ... we'll 'rugi' one hour this Sunday - daylight saving! At 12am, we'll move an hour ahead. So, M'sia - UK is 7 hours different starting this Sunday! It marks the beginning of SPRING!! Saw flowers start blossoming! It's such a enjoyable sight. The weather is still very cold though!

Anyway ... 2 weeks to go for Easter Camp. The church is on a 21 days pre-Easter camp fast journey. I fasted for 24 hours today ... don't feel the hunger. I also lost some waist size, which is good! I feel like i'm a ballon, can easily gain n lost weight (not too much of course) :P The Bible reading on 1 Corinthians now is so refreshing! Lots of reminders and lessons learnt.

Sorry, another long talkative blog! :P Will post some photos next time, if I've got any