some snippets

it kinda just dawned on me, as i caught a glance of the computer calendar, that we've already entered into the fourth quarter of '07.

time really flies. but we all already knew that (:


thought i'll leave a few snippets of my life here before i actually forget that i have a blog.

*i'm into my fourth week of MOE submissions, and left with two more. the last four weeks have been slightly monotonous--attending weekly review meetings with MOE & other relevant stat boards, preparing for weekly submissions of materials to the above mentioned parties and returning home late from the office on more days than i wish. nothing too unusual, i guess, for this period. i'm really looking forward to the books getting published, cos it'll only mean the proofs will finally leave my table for good. (:


lessons learnt?

*working with government bodies is, to say the least, challenging. each meeting, a new 'surprise' awaits me. bureacracy at its most efficient is still not quite there. even after 3 rounds of reviews, 'suggestions' keep popping up. why, i wonder, when you've had at least 3 months to speak your mind. nonetheless, i'm not begrudging the reviewers--just a sobering observation of bureaucratic structures and its resultant constraints. maybe i just gotta learn to be more flexible.

*God's grace abounds in everything--family, relationship, ministry, work and review meetings. i ventured out in 'blind' faith two months back when i volunteered my cg to plan sep's open sunday (which happened 3 days ago.) but just prior to the event, i realised how there was so much to do in so little time. last week hit its climax with submissions, familial obligations, cg, and my band up for worship. i was very overwhelmed and started to doubt i made a right choice by getting my cg to plan the event.

needless to say, God held everything together. the event unfolded nicely, despite the last-minute scurrying and it seemed the youths enjoyed themselves despite the sun, rain, running, digging and mental gymnastics. little amanda commented during a bus-ride that she was really enjoying the event (melt-my-heart moments!) i'm so proud of my cg for making it happen, despite their 'O's, promos and 'A's prep. God honours faithfulness, and faith, even when it seems blind.

*God's grace continues to abound, as He provides strength and joy for every single moment. He has given me tremendous support through many lovely people--family, boyfriend, sisters, brothers, cg, pastors, colleagues, superiors. there is much to be thankful for!



on a lighter note...(or rather, heavier one)
i fear i am gaining a considerable protrusion around the region of my lower abdomen. sigh.
anyone has any anti-protrusion exercises to recommend?



You meet me at every turn.
what more shall i ask?

Lord, You are good.
so good. (: