Of hope and love

I have heard stories about girls being kidnapped when travelling in taxis alone. Today, I had no choice but to take a cab to church alone.

Anyway, the cab ride turned out fine. The cab driver asked me where I was going, so I started telling him about church. It was not easy to try to communicate in chinese. There were so many terms that I was unsure of. He was asking me about different churches.. and I could only guess that he was talking about Catholic church and something else? I asked if he has been to a church before, and we lingered on the topic for a while. I really admire how Pastor can so easily lead a cab driver to Christ, while it is so hard for me to even get across the message.

*Mental note: must brush up my chinese language*

In the washroom in church, a woman talked to me.

“You member of this church?”

“Nope..”

“Oh, visitor? How long have you visited?”

“Five years…”

“Wah. How come still not yet become member?”

“I am studying here..?”

Sounded a little sad that I cannot really call myself a ‘member’ after all.

In the auditorium, I bumped into the three guys - David, Adam and Alvin. I thought yay, maybe I can hitch a ride back. Alvin rejected my request. You know why?

Starting from 1 Jan 2009, there is this ruling that requires everyone to buckle up. Yes, you need to use the seat belt even seating at the backseats. Of course, one might wonder if Shoobie requires a seat belt or not.. that, I shall touch on another day.

So, the thing was, Alvin’s car’s backseat only has one usable seat belt. So I assume only Adam can be the backseat passenger. Even Christine couldn’t go. What the!?

Fine. After all, I already planned to take the cab back alone. Just felt it would be a bigger challenge to travel back at night. I planned to get a cab back before it gets very dark.

But, guess what?

God is so good. Always planning pleasant surprises for me. I truly did not regret going to church even when most people think it is ‘unwise’ to go the weekend before exam.

I bumped into Wei Lin, Ee Leen and Fabian!! I got a free ride home on top of meeting two seniors whom I miss very much.

God is just so good.

I have this friend who did a degree in telecommunications. I thought it is quite an interesting feel. Telecommunication industry is one which has been sustaining throughout the years. No one can really live without communications being cut off.

Spectrotel Telecom. is one innovative company which offers great services for its customers. So far, it is the leading provider of phone and Internet service for small and mid-sized businesses. While some companies are trying to cut down in various measures, it is evident that Spectrotel Telecom is still marching on in its nationwide expansion plan. Just a couple of months ago, this New Jersey-based telecommunication company expanded its wings to Illinois.

Since 1997, Spectrotel has been providing small businesses and residential customers with the “Spectrotel Advantage”. It is a unique combination of advanced technologies which are flexible and attractive because of its low cost pricing plans. At the same time, it provides that high-touch customer service which typically seen for the largest enterprises.

My sis told me Roger Federer lost his first match of the year. 4-6, 6-2, 7-6 (8-6).

Yes. To this guy.

His name is Andy Murray, in case you are wondering. Wait. Is he wearing K-Swiss or Fred Perry?

Ugh. What a bad start to the year. Speaking of which, tennis is starting again! This Abu Dhabi tournament is an exhibition match. So, it would not affect rankings as yet. The only thing at stake is the prize money.

Speaking of which, Hopman Cup is also on now in Western Australia. I anticipate the mixed doubles of Marat Safin and sister Dinara Safina. Of course, when one speaks of Hopman Cup, how could anyone forget the long long time ago when Roger was still going around with the pony tail and partnering Mirka Vavrinec playing Hopman Cup? So cute. Go youtube those videos. Real cute.

Well, as tennis unfolds in the Middle East, I shall do some revision as my exams are coming so, so soon!

In certain customs, it is a taboo to talk about deaths. People believe that talking about it means you are expecting it. Well, I do not deny, I had some fears every time I think of deaths. There was once, I even dreamt that I died and was not in time to tell people around me that I love them. I was like invisible and just could not get the message across.

How odd.

Well, this Jagad Guru info has some other schools of thoughts about death. It is a different spectrum of thoughts and opinions on death. It is always said that there is a significant proportion of people who experience clinical death. Wow, this is something interesting, I suppose.

Today in church we were asked by Pastor if our lives were transformed after we accepted Christ. I realised mine certainly did. My view towards death has changed.

“For to me, to live is Christ and to die is gain..“

Well, sometimes I still cannot quite picture myself doing medicine. While I feel like I am a normal ordinary girl, others may not think so. Maybe it is the “Dr” in front of our names.

I also remember what my aunt told me. She says since the girls our generation is going do well in terms of education, we can go about not getting married. Survive on our own. Sounds like a good option to me. It is better to let people know you are capable on your own rather than the actual fact that no guys want you. Hiak hiak hiak.

Another aunt commented that as a girl advances higher in her education, fewer guys would pursue her. Wah. Sounds so scary. Maybe she was referring to herself. LOL! But seriously, I haven’t even gone that high up in my education, already no one pursuing. What more to say if I were to advance in my studies.. you know what I mean?

Conclusion is - be happy being free and unattached. It is the best time to live your life to the fullest, serve God and be a blessing to others.

To end this post, let me attach this chat log (with permission asked already )

vern
soooooooo happy to be home with my guitar
even for one day
hahaha

lynnx
ish make me jealous
i learn guitar dunno how many times also cannot play one song

vern
lol
relax la
you’re gonna save lives

lynnx
hahah i just hope i dont kill lives

vern
nawww
our local education isn’t that screwed up

lynnx
maybe i am screwed up

vern
hahaha
then you’ll just create another patient like you