Waiting..

I just wanna to share of what I have read in Our Daily Bread devotion yesterday..... talking about waiting... and I think I have briefly scribbled about my situation, the waiting.. think I am always at this waiting season.. could it be for life? in different areas of life..... hehehe.. perhaps, that is some sense to that.. what do you think?

Anyway, I am going to do the cut and paste from Our Daily Bread... but if you wanna to listen to the audio version, click on the word "waiting" in blue in the above and it will bring you to the page of devotion.. click on the audio "Listen Now".. it is really good, to me it is.. hee..

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Waiting

Make haste to help me, O Lord!” the psalmist David prayed (Ps. 70:1). Like him, we don’t like to wait. We dislike the long lines at super-market checkout counters, and the traffic jams downtown and around shopping malls. We hate to wait at the bank or at a restaurant.

And then there are the harder waits: a childless couple waiting for a child; a single person waiting for marriage; an addict waiting for deliverance; a spouse waiting for a kind and gentle word; a worried patient waiting for a diagnosis from a doctor.

What we wait for, however, is far less important than what God is doing while we wait. In such times He works in us to develop those hard-to-achieve spiritual virtues of meekness, kindness, and patience with others. But more important, we learn to lean on God alone and to “rejoice and be glad” in Him (v.4).

F. B. Meyer said, “What a chapter might be written of God’s delays! It is the mystery of the art of educating human spirits to the finest temper of which they are capable. What searchings of heart, what analyzings of motives, what testings of the Word of God, what upliftings of soul. . . . All these are associated with those weary days of waiting, which are, nevertheless, big with spiritual destiny.” — David H. Roper

Be still, My child, and know that I am God!

Wait thou patiently—I know the path you trod.

So falter not, nor fear, nor think to run and hide,

For I, thy hope and strength, am waiting by thy side.

—Hein

God stretches our patience to enlarge our soul.

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I always like it when my deepest part of soul is being stirred when I read something or when I hear certain words or phrases... There are those sounds of clicking when that happens.. Just amazing how God always does that, particularly when the timing is just right!

Today, I just thought that ya.. think the truth is there will always be pocket of time of waiting in life.. In fact, there will be overlapping of pocket of time of waiting.. and it is good for our soul, my soul in particular because I recognise it for myself. He desires to enlarge our soul and our faith in Him.. To have faith is be able to wait in Him.. Hebrews 11:1 says "Now faith is being sure of what we hope for and certain of what we do not see." and there is the "waiting" bit somewhere inside there though not directly mentioned.. if we think abit further into the verse...

Hmmm.. Perhaps, I should even consider writing a book on "waiting" since I have gone through many stretches of waiting and am currently in one stretch? hehehe.. that is one of my dreams.. Dreams keep me alive! tee-hee-hee..

So.. what is God doing while I wait? and what am I doing while I wait? There are two folds to this.. and it is fun to discover.. to try things.. to do stuff... to meet people that I never dream of meeting.... Not because I am in UK but because there are more reflection moments in God to think about why I am doing what I am doing.. A new change of environment possibly grant me more inspiration to do that more deliberately especially being away so far... Having said that, this reflection moments is something which I hope to do even more in the days to come.. especially so when I am "really" busy.. I am reminded of again how Jesus always does it.. where in Mark 1:35 says "Very early in the morning, while it was still dark, Jesus got up, left the house and went off to a solitary place, where he prayed." Those are what I call reflection moments.. going to God.. talking to Him and listening to Him..

Talking about that, I realise that I can talk to God alot but do I listen to Him? Interesting perspective but it is there.. and in the Vine that I have read talked about that bit... where there is a phrase that says "Now, since God designed the plan for your life, don't you think it's wise to get quiet before Him so that He can tell you about it?" hehe.. very true, isn't it? that blowed me away when I read it yesterday... Click here for this devotion reading in the Vine.... I am sure anyone who read it would be encouraged as much as I have or even more......

Well.. I am waiting in the Lord (more willingly this time but there were many times of unwillingness in the past and that again showed proof that I am a needy gal who has got much to learn! hehehe).. and praying that I would be more deliberate in listening to what He is saying.. And, this is my prayer for everyone too... *wink*

Kinda cool...

what is kinda cool? well, being non leader at this juncture of life.. just enjoying being a member of the group.. Currently, am in a Uni students cell group with three cell leaders.. I am enjoying it.. tee-hee-hee..

Having said that, I am being appointed to be one of the student representatives.. haha.. still have some role of leadership nevertheless.. I am cool with that.

Great time of observing and learning from other leaders, especially in church context.. different leaders have their own preference of doing things.. I wonder, would I be in such capacity again later on? Only the Lord knows and He would guide and open door and responsibilities..

So.. yup.. cool time for me now.. learning from different perspective at this point of time.. yo-hoo...

Losing count of Days... BUT...

ya.. that's my feeling at this very moment.. Time flies by so quickly that before I know it, another day has gone or rather another week has gone by.. gosh... and what have I been doing? It is great to be able to come to such realisation and making full use of the time that I have here in Birmingham.. not sure I would be here for long.. but admittedly, I do like what is going on and want to get the best out of it.. especially stuff going on in church and even with my studies.. Wonder could I study longer?

Anyway, I have 8 months ahead of me now.. and the past 2 months have been wonderful!.. of course, there were down moments but like I scribbled before, the UPs outweighted the downs.. Am greatful to God for such precious opportunity!.. :D

Hearing about the change of visa in the days to come makes me wonder and worried sometimes.. and the question that I ask myself would be.. "Do I really trust God for my future?" "Really really what is in your deepest thoughts and heart?" You know, alot of times, we say we do trust Him.. or rather I say I do but when comes to things like this, I behave as if I don't trust Him.. "aiks!"... "No way!.. " but, honestly looking at it.. Actions and thoughts speak louder than the words we profess. That is human tendency, I guess.. and this is a journey of learning and of faith.. and even as I ponder, I am asking Him to teach me to Trust Him in all things!.. and asking Him to check my heart and my thoughts.. Anytime when I am down the wrong road of thoughts, I need to quickly pause and ask valid questions.. God has been so wonderful.. He prompts me gently.. and I am glad that I am not in denial but willing to face what is within me.. hehehe..

As Matthew 6:34 says.. "Do not worry about tomorrow for tomorrow will worry about its own things. Sufficient for the day is its own trouble." and seek First the kingdom of God and His righteousness, and all these things shall be added to you... (Mtt 6:33).. A timely reminder given about this last night.. Just loving it!..

God knows the best and in Him, we have rest and peace.... and that is where I want to be for the rest of my life.... I find myself running, with eyes fixed on the One and only.. Beloved Jesus.

The Rain has finally fully arrived...

think so.. coz it hasn't been raining that much since I arrived to Birmingham.. well, only the past few days it has been raining and even tonight, the very hour I am scribbling, the rain and wind splashing on the window of my room.. so freezing cold, I believe.. But I am in my cozy room with the heating on..

The weather has been cold... and I am still juggling with my clothes selection.. hehehe.. and the latest challenge that I have is my shoes!.. gosh.. my current shoes really do not go well with the current wet and cold weather.. poor old feet.. Have no fear.. I am on shoes hunt tomorrow afternoon.. wouldn't want my poor feet to be freezing and eventually my whole body would be freezing too.. oooh... that simply would not do, ya.. hehehe..

I really pray that tomorrow's weather would be good so that I could go out with dry weather and get my pair of shoes.. hehehe... Anyway, today has been an interesting day for me.. The Lord has surprised me with nice little things just when He knows I would be lifted up with them.. and I just want to Praise Him even more because He is so ever wonderful and fun!.. Being here in Birmingham, away from home, definitely has opened my life to things I never dream of and yes, they are in front of me now.. and I am so thankful that I am picking up good stuff along the way.. Just wonderfully fun and exciting! and more importantly, it is the new friendships that God has blessed me with, in the flat, in Uni, in churches.. and the list goes on and on.. hehehe.. coool....

Well.. I am off to bed now..... good night.... *smile*

Pictures of some Snow... in Birmingham...

Just wanna post some photos here.. :D taken from the window of my room........

Wonder it will snow somemore?? hmmm.... that is the waiting part.. hehehe..

SNOW!

Yes.. snow arrived to Birmingham today.. I was in lecture when it happened.. initially, it was raining flakes.. and then eventually snow.. If I was in room today, I probably would witness it better.. Anyway, it was interesting today as well.. hehehe.. and I heard that it hasn't been snowing for a long time.. so, perhaps, there is a significant indication here.. Hmmm.... what? I am still wondering too.. hehehe..

Oh yes!.. coming to an exciting news!.. I have finally narrowed down to a topic for my dissertation and I am excited about what I would be researching and writing about.. Hope it would be as interesting as I would hope it to be.. I know our good Lord would be guiding me as I research and write.. Looking forward to this interesting journey.. *grinning*

what topic would I be writing about??? check this out.. hehehehe.. the main focus, generally is this.. and yet focusing specifically on something interesting.. profound? hmm.. I am going to find out as this would be my sole focus for the coming months.. lets see what I would discover..

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Do remember me in prayers if God brings me to your mind, especially for the coming months.. I could feel in me that this research would be something very meaningful and fulfilling.. I am praying that I would be sensitive to His leading as I choose specific focus as well as samples for my empirical studies.. Step by step, prayer by prayer, I would be exactly where the Lord wants me to be.. *smile*

Photographed Meal...

hehehe...... wonder my parents would be proud of me... for doing so much cooking!.. here are two pictures of one of the many meals I have cooked!.. do they look yummy???

Nice??

here are the remaining photos in facebook...

Photographed meal! 23.10.08

Awesome weekend!..

I had an awesome weekend.. It was just one of those weekends that I would remember.. multiple encounters with God and it is so cool to be so loooved by Him..

I went for a Christian concert at St John.. called Worship Central.. and I was thoroughly blown away.. much to catch in the midst of all and was really enjoying the music.. it stirred much deep stuff in my heart.. lots of stuff which words just couldn't express them.. honestly. and it felt so warmth inside out.. which I long for and He knew.. *grinning*

Yesterday was awesome too.. with two church services at different church.. The Lord was ministering deep within me.. either I was rather sentimental yesterday or God touched at the right time, at the right spot of my heart.. ya.. think it was the latter..

"Patience trust in the slow work of God".. this phrase stuck in my little brain... Waiting patiently, with perseverance in the Lord.. because faith grows in the process of waiting.. This was spoken of at St John yesterday evening.. and who else was spoken about non other than.. "Joseph in the book of Genesis".. Joseph's story has been spoken of to me numerous times the past months.. I think I lost count!.. Is God making a statement loud and clear to me? *wink*

Well... more waiting awaits me.. think that rhymes nicely... hehehe..

"The Pressure's Off"

There's a new way to live... By Dr. Larry Crabb...

This is the book that I am currently reading.. Real intriguing and exploring.. I am enjoying it. I am quarter into the book now.. I highly recommend it to anyone, especially those who are searching.. and seeking; whether about life, what we are doing, anything at all... I think all of us do that lots but just that sometimes or rather most times, due to commitments and busyness, we put that aside..

Well, today, as I scribble, I just want to challenge everyone to pause a moment and to reflect.. I like doing reflection lots these days.. and it is good for our souls.. and, to go back on track of knowing who this God is.. who this Jesus is.. Knowing His Heart.. Knowing the giver.. spending time with Him.. It is just amazing in this relationship with Him.

Well, I am back to the book.. So, anyone care to join me? Lets journey together for that is how the Lord has made us to be, to be there for one another, encourage and love... So, my encouragement today is to read this book.. and be wonderfully blessed.. Never know, ya.. what God would be saying via this book.. but it definitely has some great effects on me!.. And I just want to share this.. *winking*

Full Day...

Yup.. this is my fullest day of the week with whole day of classes on Tuesday.. Hehe.. Now, stealing some time to scribble before lecture starts at 10am.. and it will go all the way to 5pm today for different lectures.. I would prefer some breather but then again, it is being timetabled such way.. Just have to have more energy for the day.. and I know exactly where to seek the strength from.. the Source, who else.. Our Abba Father who is my provider.. *grinning*

ooh.. lecture starting soon.. so I am off..............

Do Something with Nothing...

This topic (please click on the word "topic" to go to the website and be blessed), I took from Our Daily Bread devotion which was for the Monday 20th October 2008. I got to read this as it was encouraged in the student cell of BCEC to read it as a group and to share if anything comes up... Well, I really thought it was very timely for me even as I read and listened to it at this hour, half an hour after midnight.. "do something with your nothing.." Hmm.. I do have lots of waiting time.. hehehe.. whether it is a short time or longer time at this season of my life..

Ephesians 5:15-21 says, "Be very careful, then, how you live—not as unwise but as wise, making the most of every opportunity, because the days are evil. Therefore do not be foolish, but understand what the Lord's will is. Do not get drunk on wine, which leads to debauchery. Instead, be filled with the Spirit. Speak to one another with psalms, hymns and spiritual songs. Sing and make music in your heart to the Lord, always giving thanks to God the Father for everything, in the name of our Lord Jesus Christ. Submit to one another out of reverence for Christ."

The daily devotion ended with this phrase "When you find time on your hands, put them together in prayer" which has spoken to me deep, much deeper than usual at this time. God is definitely teaching me something powerful. He has always been doing that.. Just that sometimes, I didn't catch it.. well, He is super patient with me which I am thankful for. It is by His Grace... *smiling contently*...

Good night...

Energized...

so thankful that I am feeling energized today.. Sometimes or rather, lots of times, these moments do come.. that shows how fragile emotions and even energy level is.. or should I say how fragile a person is, particularly me.. hahaha.. maybe it is just me, eh? Hmm.. anyway, looking forward to some lectures tomorrow.. hopefully, I am able to understand the theory as well as the applications.. knowing a little of the right questions to ask and able to merge theory and reality.. in the sense of applications and practicality of things in the finance world, so to speak.. Am I scribbling "jargons"? hehehe..

I very much realised that stepping out in faith really do me good.. it energizes me as I take steps of faith.. Hmm.. real cool.. and I thank God for His guidance and provision.. *grinning*

(Scribbler needs to fulfill her hunger spang... with potatos.. hehehe... )

Carried away....

Sometimes, I felt that.. just conveniently got carried away with things... thoughts... the "doing".. and then, it would be like "oops.." for me.. Then, looking back, I was aware sometimes (for a moment?) of what was going on but it slipped away rather quickly before it could be grasped and looked deeper into..

Complication? Hmm.. I wonder.. Anyway, currently, reading a book by Larry Crabb titled "the Pressure's Off - There's a new way to live"... It is a very interesting book... never thought anyone would be writing it but there it was.. And the way how I stumbled into it was rather interesting too.. hehehe.. Would I do a book review on it? hehehe.. that would take me ages to do, I think.. coz always got stuck somewhere along the process line.. needing to do it "very right".. see, think that is my problem.. Wonder have you caught that? Anyway, I am beginning to see some light to some things.. one step at a time, waiting upon the Lord, they are becoming clearer.. by His Grace.. If by my own, I would have messed it up.. Releasing them once again to Him who knows the best for me!..

(Scribbler has gone wondering off today.... in the depth of her soul....)

New batches of photos in facebook...

and.. it is true that pictures speak thousands words... so.. I shall let them do their job properly.. hehehe... Just click the below.. and it will bring you to the facebook pages... Mainly, photos taken during my recent trip to London.. a visit to my dad's friend and family.. I had a superb and lovely time there with them.. This time round, I had a new and different perspective of London.. a wonderful one and I just love it!.. the weather was so good.. God is good!.. *smile*.. Aunty Margaret said I brought the sunshine with me.. ahh... I was so lifted up!.. hehehe.. and the last batch of photos were taken yesterday as Lisa and I went exploring Selly Oak in Birmingham itself..

• Roomie Shots 29.9.08

• Journey from Birmingham to London Marylebone.. 10th Oct'08

• Greenwich GMT.. the exact spot!.. 10th Oct'08

• Golden Jubilee Bridges, pre-London Eye Flight.. 11th Oct'08

• London Eye Flight!... 11th Oct'08

• Post London Eye Flight Part One... 11th Oct'08

• Post London Eye Flight Part Two... 11th Oct'08

• Snap Shots of everywhere during London Trip 10-13 Oct'08

• First Exploration to Selly Oak 17 Oct'08

Before long...

it is already Thursday the 15th October 2008 now.. Should I be running after time eh? That is the question in my mind now.. Hmm.. if I am to do that, think it is rather meaningless.. Oh geez.. What is the right thing to do, then? Have anyone ever wonder about that? Or is it just something which people ignore even though there is that big question mark? Hmm.. I really do wonder.. In that sense, today, at this hour, at this moment, I am in such a state.. and in many ways, I am glad that I am not denying it but it is kinda weird to be asking such question at this time but yet, this is where I am.. Who has the answer? Would there be an answer anytime sooner? Hmm..

I know God has the answer.. He is our creator.. He knows the very core and obviously, the surface and any part of what is taking place in our lives.. In that very truth, is where my hope lies.. about life and about living.. Otherwise, it would have really been history.. for me, that is. This scribbling is kinda melancholically influenced, I would think and that is part of me which is such.. call it sentimental.. call it emotional.. it doesn't really matter..

but.. what am I scribbling about? Hmm.. what am I trying to say here? Oh...oh.. lets meditate on things.. that are true, noble, just, pure, lovely, of good report, praiseworthy.. (Philippians 4:8,9.. Viv's edited version).. to further enhance that, let me share this picture I have taken.. I thought I wanna end with this picture.. what does it means, actually? well..... lets all figure out together, shall we?

And.. Lets Rejoice in the Lord always.. Again, I will say, rejoice! (Philippians 4:4) It is matter of choice.. which is why I choose to put up this picture coz it is pretty with its bright color.. just the color I need to brighten my day a little bit.. and that matters.. zip-zap.. off I go now..

I'm back in Action Soon..

Hehe.. just got back from London today and well, need some time to settle down shortly.. and well, need to get ready for lectures tomorrow, ya.. so, can't blog much today but just wanna drop a big "HI!".. hehehehe.. I will be scribbling soon coz much to scribble about.. and photos too!..

Over and out for now.. momento... Be back soon.. hopefully.. hehehe.. ta...

The Capital of Britain..

that's where I am heading tomorrow in my first long distance train ride from Birmingham to London.. and it costed me 6 pounds and 60 pences.. with my student rail card and advance ticket advantage. Real cool, isn't it? I will be meeting my dad's old friend and family over the weekend.. It would be interesting as the last time I have seen them was when I was really small.. So, this would be a rather interesting visit and adventure..

I haven't finished packing yet.. and so, must do so tonight so that I would be all ready to go tomorrow morning.. hehehe.. My train ride is 1055am.. and I am looking forward to it.. hehehe.. Hope to take lots of photos as I travel.. which reminds me to charge my camera battery.. hehehe.. good thing!.. else, there won't be any photos taken..

kay then.. time to do some studying and other stuff too before my trip tomorrow.... till I scribble again.. which will be in a couple of days time....... ta.......

alpha.. beta.. returns, risks.. portfolio.. mean.. median... etc..etc..

and so much more.. hehehe.. those are some of the terminologies that I am using for my studies.. Reviving my statistics memory and finance memory.. hehehe.. which were nicely packed up somewhere in my litle brainy many years back now. Wonder how much I could actually remember..

Well, this is the initial stage of my study life at this juncture.. but what interests me the most is to be able to learn some cool statistical softwares.. I think this is what excites me the most! hehehe.. so fun!.. Gonna go to the computer lab tomorrow and have more fun with them!.. hehehe.. that shows where my interests lie.. don't you think so? I somehow think that being a researcher is kinda fun!.. Lets explore more and see, ya..

Currently, still thinking on the narrow topic that I could write on.. praying and asking God for clarity in this area.. Hmm.. Please do remember me in prayers about this.. I really want to write on something which could really excites me and I just love researching on it.. Wonder what that really is? Hmm.. I really do not know.. but then again, I cannot be in this "don't know" mode for very long.. Just got to decide on a topic and start on it.. gathering information... etc.. oops.. time is running out.. tsk.. tsk.. "God, please help!"...

Well, I better run along and do some reading and work.. cherrio... till I scribble again.. hopefully soon.. :D

Crossroads...

Before I go into the main topic.. I just want to praise God! Hehe.. I am so happy to see what God is doing in my search for a place to belong, to serve, to have fellowship... Obviously, you know what I am scribbling about.. hehehe.. And thank God for new friendships!.. and for kindness!.. :D I got a lift back home tonight without me asking for it.. I am so blessed!.. hehehe..

Well, that is what I wanted to share and now, lets come to the title.. of "Crossroads"... I got this word from the service today.. from Jeremiah 6:16 that says, "This is what the LORD says: 'Stand at the crossroads and look; ask for the ancient paths, ask where the good way is, and walk in it, and you will find rest for your souls.'" Somehow, this stood out for me today.. Hmm.. Again, there are much truth in it.. What are the ancient paths? What is the good way? These are the questions that I have even as I ponder on this verse..

The above verse is where St John's Church, Harborne gotten the word Crossway for their community work and a platform to reach out and extend God's love to the community.. which I thought was excellent!.. It very much reminds me of DUMC.. hehehe..

Anyway, I very much feel that I am at the crossroad.. and what better time than now to ask what are the ancient paths and good way... Well, it is amazing to see God unfolding what He has installed for me, in His time and in His ways.. All I need is to be obedient and be patient too.. hehehe.. waiting, sometimes or rather most times can be kinda nervy and yet if it is meant to be waited, it is worth it to wait.. to wait upon the Lord who reveals the right stuff in His time..

Hmm.. I have been thinking.. and you know what? think all of us are always at crossroads in our lives.. Hmm.. I would think so and that makes life interesting.. hehe.. uncertain, yes but interesting to see what is installed ahead of us.. Well, time for me to snooze.. still need much sleep so that I can be totally and completed well from the cold.. Good night!.. *wink*

Split into half?...

What am I trying to scribble here with the topic above? I wonder too.. hehehe.. well, I guess it could refer to making decisions.. Some decisions are hard to make and there are procrasinations involved as to really decide which direction to take. BUT, can I split things into half? hehehe.. possibly works for short term but am afraid that would not work out in the long run.. coz the focus has been splitted into half as well.. we can't get the best of both worlds, so to speak.. eventhough we would love to.. well, I would love to be able to do that but reality is that it would be tough.. especially, the timing of things just clashing with one another and I would feel torn in-betweens.. this would not do..

Well, looks like I have to decide where to go and what to do pretty soon.. I think I have more or less decided but shall let it linger for a while before I have the final decision spoken.. Spending time with the good Lord is very vital and important.. Seeking His face.. and then with one focus in mind, to press on, regardless of distance, weather and so forth..

Geez.. the cold is still bugging me.. and I think I shall decide to stay in bed for the day and attend St John service at 630pm.. Shall take my morning medication and sleep a while more... I will be back!.. hehehe... cherrio..

1st Chinese Dish!.. ever..in Birmingham!

Hehe.. I cooked my first Chinese dish today.. hehehe.. It was a simple, cauliflowers, some meat, etc.. The past one month, been eating lots of other "western" food.. Finally, today, fried some vegetable dish!.. hehehe.. tasted not too bad.. Forgotten to take a picture though.. Will do so for my next dish..

And guess what!.. was looking for prawns.. and finally found some but of course, they are all frozen ones.. hehehe.. better than nothing, right? Well, hope to cook my favorite tomato sauce prawns soon.. kinda miss that.. hehehe.. but firstly, need to get one more ingredient.. in Chinatown, I suppose.. Hmm.. I need to figure out, what the ingredient is first.. I don't know what it is called in English.. must ask mom.. hehehe..

Hmm.. maybe I would get the hang of cooking as I explore possibilities of cooking variety food.. I shall invent some dishes.. hopefully.. hehehe.. but knowing me, I love the few favorite dishes of my own.. and loving the potatoes..

Conclusion is I am stacking up my food supply like nobody's business and also trying my very best in ensuring that I finish eating them too!.. Very vital, I would think.. else, I would go hungry... definitely not on cold weather... No wonder, people put on weight when they come to UK.. coz when it is cold, you got to eat to keep warm.. Hehe.. no fear.. I already have a remedy to keep warm during winter... hehehhe.. that is for me to know and for you to find out from me.. *wink* so naughty me!..

Ah-Tis-Choo...

*blowing nose*... oh dear me.. Caught the "autumn" cold or "british" cold as you may choose to call it.. and it is rather annoying to be in such a state, ya.. but what to do? Am tryin to make myself comfortable as much as possible.. hehehe.. I am like this now.. got the image from the net.. hehe.. but getting better today.. Yesterday was rather bad, actually.. my nosey was super block!.. Managed to get me-self some medication from the local pharmacy and think it is working.. so, today, am a good girl, staying home to get maximum rest and drink lots of water!.. hehehe.. Oh yes.. so happy to be able to get some sweet potatoes and cook some soup!.. hehe.. love that very much...

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This could be it!...

Hehehe.. think I could have found the church which I wanna stay on.. I am getting there now, i hope and pray.. Tonight, went for a "Way-in" course at St John, Harborne.. and the very words spoken by the vicar just somehow had the connections that I was praying for.. Hmm.. and I could really sense the passion that the vicar has for the church, the congregation and the community.... and He spoke about the church coming alive.. the breathe of God into the church.. and I thought that is so vital.. talking about the touching of the hearts of the people.. alot of times, truths stay up in the head and never really get to go down to the heart.. which essentially required so because that is where transformations take place..

Just like what was shared during last night meeting at Christian Union, the heart of the matter is the matter of the heart.. Interestingly how these come together so timely..

And, just a few seconds ago, I was reading this daily devotion from the Vine which I thought was great to cut and paste here as encouragement to all.. coz it has spoken to me rather timely and it is a wonderful assurance and reminder for me at this hour..

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One Day At A Time
Don't get worked up about… tomorrow. Matthew 6:34 TM

Max Lucado says, "Worry is to joy what a vacuum cleaner is to dirt; you might as well attach your heart to a happiness-sucker and flip the switch." Jesus said, "Don't get worked up about… tomorrow. God will help you deal with whatever hard things come up when the time comes." When it looks like things are falling apart, Paul reminds us, "Every detail in our lives… is worked into something good" (Romans 8:28 TM). When it seems like the world's gone mad, don't forget God "existed before anything else,… and He holds all creation together" (Colossians 1:17 NLT). When worry whispers, "God doesn't know what you need," remember God promised to "take care of everything you need" (Philp 4:19 TM).

Jesus taught us to pray, "Give us this day our daily bread." You won't get the wisdom or resources to handle tomorrow's problems till you need them. When we "go confidently to the throne… [we'll] find kindness, which will help us at the right time" (Hebrews 4:16 GWT).

Over a century ago Charles Spurgeon said: "Enough for today is all we can enjoy. We cannot eat, drink, or wear more than today's supply of food and clothing. The surplus gives us the care of storing it and the anxiety that someone might steal it. One staff aids a traveler; a bunch of staves is a heavy burden. Enough is as good as a feast, and more than gluttony can enjoy. Enough is all we should expect; a craving for more is ungratefulness. When our Father doesn't give you more, be content with your daily allowance."

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Tee-doo-loo... I am feeling happy today.. :D There is a progress of things... and it is great to see it coming to fruition.. much hope.. been praying and asking Him to direct me.. well, more updates coming up!.. hopefully and by the Grace of God.. one day at a time as how the devotion said it well.. *wink*...

10th Month into Year 2008

Woozier! I remembered just around end July, I scribbled about reaching the month of August and blah blah.. and now, it is October! and before long, winter would be here and then 2009.. Am I speed tracking the time forward? No.. just trying to grasp some little understanding today. Hmm.. somehow, possibly, today, am abit little sentimental.. feeling a little "dizzy".. as how my Shanghai friend puts it.. hehehe..

Anyway, was reminded of Ecclesiastes somehow.. talking about life.. is there meaning? Hmm.. there is!.. and King Solomon ended Ecclesiastes with these two verses which I thought there is so much to it!.. that goes like this..

"Now all has been heard here is the conclusion of the matter: Fear God and keep His commandments, for this is the whole duty of man. For God will bring every deed into judgment, including every hidden thing, whether it is good or evil." (Eccl 12:13-14)

With God, there is meaning in life.. and yet so many do not know who He is.. Hmm.... Last night at the Christian Union of the Uni, the pastor spoke something.. and something stirred in my heart even as I heard the discussion among the young people.. There is this constant nagging.. Hmm.. or is it called "nagging"? I do not really know except to look to Him and ask Him what are all these? Hmm... where to go? what to do? how to say? so many questions..

And even today, as I woke up.. with the strong wind blowing outside my window.. what is it that has surfaced? Am I discovering something greater than life? Or Is there something the Lord wants me to catch and run with it? Hmm.. some things I still do not understand and actually wonder will I ever understand them.. Well, in Ecclesiastes 3, so much has been written about.. a time for everything, a season for every activity... Something to simmer about.. don't simmer too long though.. hehehe..

Have a great October month ahead!.. Have an Outstanding October!... I pray that mine will be so! I also pray that it is so for everyone too!.. Make the best out of it! *wink*

With Experiences....

it comes with more compassion.. understanding.. empathy...

Is that true? Hmm.. from my own personal experiences, this is very true.. especially, with experiences that turn one upside down and downside up; shaken a little left and right, right and left; every bits of every thing! But of course, that is with one condition that is the willingness and openness to learn from every bit of experiences of life.. whether it is wrong or right, it doesn't really matter.. I love this phrase that I once heard..

"Life is 10% what happens to you and 90% of how you respond to it"

I thought that was so true.. Lets ponder... I am pondering!.. *wink*

Ol' English Weather..

Heheh.. now, I can understand why people in England talk about the weather so much.. coz it is so unpredictable!.. Just a while ago, I went out to the Uni Library and I wore my open sandals, hehee.. wow.. it is getting colder as the days go by.. serious.. I could feel it abit colder than yesterday.. Hmm.. that is English weather for you!..

Well, I used my pink bag with wheels to borrow some books just now.. hehehe.. very handy.. as I don't need to be burdened with the weight of books.. Gosh.. all finance books are so very da heavy!.. hehehe.. So funny though that I was wheeling the pink bag everywhere in the Campus.. hehehe.. with my open sandals.. Uniquely different!.. well, no one is doing it!..

And you know what, I am feeling hungry way too fast!.. oh.. wait a minute, of course I am hungry, I didn't have a proper lunch today.. hehehhe.. so doink!.. but honestly, the weather does make one hungry faster.. Hmmm.. lets see if I would put on weight or not.. Actually, even if I did, I wouldn't know coz I don't have a weighing scale to weigh myself.. unless it is really drastic kind of increase which I am not looking forward to.. hehehe.. So, lets hope it would not be so... Wouldn't want to turn into potato face!.. *smiling cheekily*

Abit dibit bored for bein in the room whole day...

hehe.. so came up with this idea of taking photos of my room's current state of condition.. it is getting messie.. hehehe.. well, mainly focusing on the study table, the washing basin area and the noticeboard (love this! I decorated it at 430am on one of the mornings..) It shows that someone who is full of life is living here!.. hehehe.. well, that is what I am aiming to do.. to lead a full life as much as possible..

Study table.. hehehe..

this is the washing basin area.. and notice the pink bag with wheels? my lifesaver, a little.. coz I don't need to carry heavy groceries but can use this to wheel them back.. yippee.. very vital!..

Yes!.. this is my favorite piece of art.. haha.. an amateur though.. hehehe.. but kinda fun! just pin here and there and voila.. a piece of masterpiece! hehe..

Potato shot!.. hehehe..

Finally, able to remember to snap a shot of a hot baked potato! hehehe.. it was yummy, with cottage cheese and cream... slurpp...

Of course, there are some other photos that I snapped along the way which is in the following..

• Birmingham Chinatown.. mainly..

• St John welcom lunch; Harborne; Fire Engine in house; Bday party!
  (these were taken way earlier.. and in the various occasions.. we had the Fire Engine came over bcoz someone was meddling with the smoke detector.. sigh.. poor firemen.. )

More Freebies that I collected on 24.09.08..

Hehe.. another snap shot of the freebies I collected at the recent freshers week at Uni.. aiyo.. so much to collect and well, the rest of pictures of different angles taken is in my facebook.. Click the following for more photos..

• More Freebies on Student Union Info Fair on 24.09.09

Where to begin?

Hmm.. have been thinking and thinking.. and thought it would be great to link all my facebook pictures to my bloggie of scribblings.. then, everyone, especially those without facebook could get access to all my pictures.. hehehe.. But I wonder where to begin.. Here goes.. Click on the album title to go to the respective album.. hehehe..

1. Freebies on 17.09.08 from different angles..
2. Mixture of photos.. 14.09.08 to 17.09.08
3. 1st Saturday in Birmingham City! Fantastic! Part One
4. 1st Saturday in Birmingham City! Fantastic! Part Two
5. Friday @ Light Night
6. City again!.. this time, Museum... and some clear sky...
7. Pictures of Harborne
8. Accommodation Pictures
9. Birmingham City - First snap shots 9th Sept 2008
10. First Few photos...

These are photos I have taken from the day I left home... anything before that.. well, they are also on my facebook which I did link them up in my previous scribblings.. Hope to start linking all my recent photos as I upload them to facebook... then, everyone get to look at them.. and remember me!.. hahaha.. Enjoy ya.. I know some of you, I have emailed the links..

There are some most recent ones which I haven't done any uploading yet.. hehehe.. will aim to do so soon.. Now, need to get back to reading and figuring my way out on Modern Theory of Finance.. oooh....

Ice-Cream and Me..

the small ice cream and the big ice cream...

Look at how I was enjoying this.. hehehe..

Yes.. I wanna put this up in my little bloggie.. Just love the ice cream here.. It couldn't be compared to what is back home.. I wonder what it would be like to have it during winter. Would definitely wanna try that out in the coming days when I have the chance!.. hehehe..

Oh well.. been having one each time I go down to City Centre lately.. that shows how I love it!.. think if I am sad, it will surely lighten me up in a jiffy!.. hehehe.. and I know where to get a bigger cone at the most reasonable price.. hehehe.. found the place!.. who knows? may even find another bigger cone later as I explore the city further.. hehehe..

This is one of the joys of my life!.. the other joy of my life is my little nephew whom I miss terribly much.. He will be growing up so fast.. Well, I am glad that I spent as much I could with him when I was still at home.. *smile*...

Getting lazy... getting hardworking..

hehe.. what a contradiction eh? well.. getting lazy to do some stuff and yet getting more hardworking to do other stuff.. coz I have many things to do.. hehehe.. partly, have to prepare my meals as it is more cost saving to do so.. and I can't be lazy on this else, will be hungry!.. hehe.. So, this one, I got to be hardworking.. this is one example out of many..

So, what is the thing that I am getting lazy to do.. i.e. to fb-ing.. and also blogging.. especially fb-ing.. I know I can't be lazy in blogging else, I would be out of touch with my fellow friends back home.. or rather, they would be out of touch with me.. Hehe..

Anyway, today, I did so many stuff.. went for an open day of a recruitment agency and to see if I could find a part time job.. then, went shopping.. for some mee-sua.. and some essential stuffs.. Also, went window shopping, on my own.. Thought it would be interesting to just wonder around in the city among so many people.. Yup.. seriously, there were lots of people in the city today and they were really into shopping and shopping..

An experience that I had today was to figure out my size for pants and even blouses.. hehehe.. so, I tried so many.. coz not used to the UK size as well as.. also found out that they have different length of pants too!.. wow.. so not like Malaysia.. Also, also.. the size of shoes is also different here.. hehehe.. I had an interesting time figuring these things out.. hehehe..

I had my ice cream again!.. so yummy.. Oh ya.. I haven't posted up my ice cream photo.. hehehe.. this is good stuff!.. Will do that in my next scribbling.. hehehe.. I have been having ice cream each time I come to the city centre.. hehe.. Just love it!.. so yummy yum!..

Hmmm.. tomorrow, gonna visit another church.. think that would be interesting.. oops.. I am yawning now.. time to take some rest after a long day.. hehehe...... good night.....

Student life.. enjoyment? hardwork?

Hmm.. think everyone has their own preference of this.. and this time round, I hope mine would be one that is balanced with enjoyment and hardwork.. smart work rather.. Would like and hope to learn as much as well as to see as much too.. See what? see the places.. see the different facets of life.. Being away has given me the time off to think and to reflect in such different ways.. Guess that is good for the soul..

Yet, of course, many would say they would love to do so and not able to due to responsibilities and many other reasons.. valid reasons, of course.. That is life.. and all of us just have different route to go and travel on.. Not sure where mine would lead to as yet, I am just walking, stopping to smell the flowers at this juncture of life.. I am off to another route as it were.. already?.. maybe.. I am not too sure.. but it is truly fun to be where I am now.. to learn.. to meet people..

Hope to make and keep some good friends along the way.. It is just 3 weeks and we shall see what develops in the days to come.. I am asking.. I am hoping.. and the thing I could do is to take baby steps,... it is comforting to know that time is not in my hands but in God's.. Hmm.. who knows? maybe pick up my mandarin? especially with at least two friends from China whom I am clicking with.. pick up German? hehe.. really do not know.. shall wait and see..

well.. I am off again.. need to get ready for classes for the week..

Ever feel this??

hehehe.. I have been scribbling many and I just realised that I think I don't remember whether I have scribbled certain things before or not.. Ehhh... how? hehehe.. hope I didn't repeat myself like a broken tape-recorder oh.. But I guess, even if I do repeat, my approach of scribbling could very well be different.. it could come from a different angle, perhaps.. hehehe.. Ah.. just take it as an additional reminder for myself and for everyone who read it..

And that is COOLLest........ *wink*

Comparison...

Eh... it just dawned unto me that it is very tiring when making comparison with others.. but it is so easy to fall into such trap of comparing self with others.. goodness me.. I have to put a "HALT" sign to my face! Thank God that was done in time, else, I would be travelling down the road to disaster.. The warning sign that I had is that I was feeling tired and tired... this simply won't do.. but am glad that I snapped out of it..

But just imagine, going through life, always comparing self with others.. Hmm... Something not right somewhere, I would think.. God has made everyone of us differently, uniquely different.. and that is something truly precious.. So, why compare with others? Hehehe.. is it out of "envy"? "greed"? Hmmm.. or just plainly not contented with who we are... ? wow.. this is serious stuff..

Well, there is this verse in the Bible where Jesus was talking to Peter, "... what is that to you?..." (John 21:22) when Peter asked, "But Lord, what about this man?" (John 21:21).. Isn't it obvious that Peter was comparing and Jesus asked him back, what is that to you?... Oops.. Anyway, it means quite clearly to me that Jesus said not to compare!.. This verse is very dear to me and a constant reminder to me not to compare especially when the temptation comes.. It will come.. coz the tendency is there to compare.. I am just scribbling out of honesty of what is really within me.. I would be lying if I say I am not tempted to compare myself with others.. Alot of times even, I naturally compared with others and only realised that I did that after a second thought or even after third or fourth thoughts.. hehe.. and I would be.. "oops.. I did it again!".. Do you ever feel that? I know I have.. zillion times.. hehehe.. that shows that I am very much human and well.. am and will always be on the learning mode.. realising stuff, discovering.. Ah.. that is part of life!.. hehehe.. or rather that is Life!.. always learning..

Well.. I have entered the third week of the new chapter of my life.. officially.. hahaha.. next week onwards, the study gear has to be moved up as there would be lectures to attend, tutor to meet, etc etc... Here goes Vivien... hehehehe....... zooooooom.............

Freebies... what are those?

I just simply wanna post this up here.. for the fun of it.. I have taken many photos of them yesterday.. hehehe... more angles in facebook photo album!.. hehehehe... I gotten all these from the information fair on 17.09.08... real fun.. I really like the green and orange furry cutey.. hehehhe.. it helps to decor my room now.. hahaha..

Birmingham City University...

This is where I will be for the coming months.. minimum 6 months.. thereafter? we shall see what happens then.. so, what is ahead of me during this minimum 6 months? Hmm.. till now, I still do not really know except that I have lectures to attend, books to read, tutors to meet, assignments to do, a dissertation to write.. all rather academically, I would say.. Other than that, well... I really do not know except to trust in God's guidance and His provision.. I pray and hope that I would be able to walk with the Lord's Word being a lamp to my feet and a light to my path (Psalm 119:105).

Timely spoken, Hebrews 11:1 was shared at last Sunday in church.. that says.. "Faith is the substance of things hoped for, the evidence of things not seen"... I am going by faith... with much hope in God.. walking the little steps that I know and trusting Him to know the bigger picture ahead.. hehehe.. so exciting!..

Even as I am here in Birmingham, I also heard much things taking place back home, about friends and even about the political arena.. and I thought to myself, well, all of us need to be strengthened in God at all times.. to press on! in spite of circumstances.. The vitality of being strengthened in God.. the importance of seeking God, spending time with Him... to live out this one life that He has given me, given us to the fullnest as it were.. for we never know what is going to take place.. truly, we do not know.. live a day each time!.. live the present, make the best out of what we know with His prompting and leading.. and with much much hope of what is ahead that He has installed for me, for us..

Last Sunday's sermon was about knowing our destiny.. I thought that was really a timely sermon for me.. and it talked about two things.. Identity and Purpose.. Our identity in Christ and His purpose for us to do different things... It is our choice all the way whether we agree with God based on His Word and His promises.. wonder you would have caught what I have caught as I scribble about this.. Hmm.. think each of us really have different journey to walk, run.. but the main THING is still the same.. fixing our eyes on Jesus, seeking Him... trusting in His Words, knowing what He said and keep holding on to it in ALL situations and circumstances..

I just thought I want to leave my scribbling with this note above.. somehow, felt that on and off, we all need reminders.. He is constantly reminding me as well.. especially so when now, I am in a new country, meeting new people.. What is my choice.. Hmm.. I know what my choice is.. wonder do you? I pray you do!.. Lets all be again strengthened in the Lord!.. His hands are extended to all who choose Him!.. that is how Great He is... and how much He loves us, each and everyone of us... *smile comfy-ly and assuredly*

Comfy.. Is it important?

Hehe.. just felt led to scribble about this.. the comfy feeling.. hehehe.. I think it is important to have a comfy place to go back to.. and to me, having plenty of pillows adds to the comfy feeling!.. and that was what I did to my new place of stay.. hehe.. it is getting there now.. actually, it is already there.. I am able to just rest and sleep well.. and I know the Lord's presence is with me..

*yawn*... need to get back to bed soon.. as there is another session of orientation in a couple of hours.. hehee.. meeting my faculty people.. and I think that would be interesting.. also, able to meet my fellow coursemates.. already knew a few.. and there are some malaysians around, I think.. hehe..

well... I am going to dreamland again.. love to be able to just sleep away.. good night...

"Between the Lines.. "

Remember tat I mentioned that I went for a performance last Sunday evening in the city? Well, here is the flyer as well as some other stuff.. I found it to be very good.. I thoroughly enjoyed myself and I would say that it gave me a wonderful memory of the library which is superb.. I didn't take any photos during the performance but they are all in my memory bank.. hehehe..

And God is so good.. remember I mentioned that I was praying for safety and all..? well, when I was coming back to my accommodation place, I didn't require to walk that a distance after all as I hopped into another bus that stopped much nearer to my accommodation place.. hehehe.. Thank You Lord! He knows my every need..

Coming back to the performance.. I found it to be humorous and fun.. the actors and actresses are really good at their piece of work.. excellent piece.. and it just warmed my heart as I walk in the library.. Library is definitely my kind of place to be in.. with books and books.. I love it!.. *wink*...

Having Fun!..

Today is the first day of Orientation at the Uni.. goodness me, the long queue for registration was crazY! but it was kinda fun.. to observe and to see what were taking place.. The feel of becoming student again is pretty cool.. just enjoying the moments.. So, you can call it a Fun moment!.. hehehe.. well, before the lectures starts with plenty of reading and studying..

Though in UK but the feel is more Asian-ised... coz just way lots of students from Africa, China, India and some from Malaysia.. wonder they have any Singaporeans? I know they have some from Thailand.. Hmm.. very interesting to see this phenomenon.. to be part of it as well..

And I have more friends from China and Africa now!.. hehehe.. in fact, they would be my very first few friends from these countries.. and I think my "Pu-Tong-Hua" would improve much.. hehehe.. Never really thought about this.. and yet this is happening.. Anyway, shall just go along and see what happens next.. Oh yes.. got to know a girl from Taiwan too!.. at a place which I never really thought I would be connected to someone and yet it did!.. Hmm..

Having scribble all this.. there is this deep desire still.. for a local church where I could just be part of.. Hmm... praying and waiting upon the Lord...

Orientation starting tomorrow...

Before I know it, orientation is starting tomorrow in the Uni.. A week has passed and things are getting more and more REAL.. hehehe... Why real? Hmm.. don't know.. just felt that is the right word to use..

Even as I scribble now, I am wondering to myself.. Am I ready for orientation? hehe.. how to be ready for it? Is there such a thing? Hmm.. I wonder and wonder.. Kay then, think I have been thinking a little more than usual, as usual.. Should just take one step at a time, each day at a time.. not easy though coz I automatically go into the mode of planning so easily .. tsk.. tsk.. and too quickly some times.. or is it most times?

Tonight, will have a good sleep and then wake up fresh for tomorrow and the week ahead!.. :D That would be the best plan I could think of!.. hehehe..

Which church??

Hmm.. this is a rather tough question to answer, I finally and actually realise today even as I was seated in a church this morning.. Somehow, it just heavily dawned unto me that it isn't easy to settle in a church so quickly and yet it is needful.. Hmm.. In that sense, the urgency is there and yet, I just wanna hear what the Lord is saying to me, even as I ponder and reflect on these thoughts that I have at this hour..

Odd isn't it and yet, this is the very thought that I have today and it does feel abit heavy, ya.. maybe, reality is getting there to set in that I am really very far away from home, church, family and friends.. Wow.. it is definitely true, oh.. well, that is a thought!.. hehe.. I am just being honest about it..

Kay.. this evening, going for a performance in the city, something I just wanted to go for.. supposedly with a new friend but last minute, she backs out.. so, looks like it is going to be me alone.. Perhaps it is time to walk the place on my own since I didn't really have the chance of doing so, the past few days.. I do pray for protection and that each step I would be taking are all well prepared for and angels have been sent before me, to prepare the way.. this evening would be an interesting adventure too, I am sure..

Hmm.. coming back to the church... I really hope and pray that I would know deep down which one to settle into.. Do remember me in prayers ya.. hehhe.. this girl is excited about what is to come in the days to come.. May the Lord's strength be with her as she ventures.. explores.. Do pray, ya.. *wink*

Technically wrong??

Think.. something is technically wrong with blogspot today.. Been getting some discrepancies even as I scribble away.. well, really hope that they will sort it out real soon else, people would get real confused!.. rather, I am already confused!..

Wonder this scribbling would appear on the first page.. coz I realised that my earlier scribbling didn't appear at all.. unless I click on the specific months and etc.. so strange.. Hmm..... think it is a technical error.. possibly.. I am guessing.. hehehe.. Lets hope it would be fixed soon!..

Beautiful Sky..

Strange enough and yet true.. I managed to capture a shot of such beautiful sky in Birmingham on a sunny day yesterday!.. Never really done this before, ever, back home in Malaysia.. Guess, you could say that things just somehow are different when you are in a different country.. I realise that much even as I see things and observe people and sense the environment and all. Somehow, things that I never really notice before, I am beginning to notice more of them as I am in this new land and that puts me into wonder.. hmm.. do we have that back home? hehe.. it could have been there all the while but I never really bother to appreciate them.. It takes me to be out of the country, to come to such realisation.. Such a irony, isn't it? Well, guess.. that is what life is.. I suppose.. sometimes, ironic!..

Anyway, it was pleasant to find beautiful sky.. especially when the weather of the UK is rather well-known to be "gloomy" and well, "depressing".. I actually thought, "hmm.. the past two days have been really great.. I was blessed to see such good weather..".. Truly was blessed to experience that.. It was like having the best of both worlds.. coz it was cooling and yet sunny!.. Really great!.. *grin*..

Otherwise, it would be rather.. how do you say.. Hmm.. lets put it this way.. even the pictures taken in a "gloomy" weather would look dull too that reflects the weather.. It does reflect.. and know what, I actually didn't feel like taking lots of photos especially when it keeps raining and raining.. Having said that, I didn't really take lots of photos on a sunny day either the past two days.. Why? Hmm.. Perhaps, just too many things to see.. and well, I wasn't that well-versed with the directions.. getting better now, especially today.. could see some added improvements of understanding the transportation routes as well as the locations of strategic places in the City..

Well... though it may rain and rain in the days to come.. I would remember the few shots of beautiful sky that my eyes had drunk in.. it would stay in my mind.. and then, rain isn't that bad after all.. coz after the rain, there will be sunshine... it will definitely come!.. *wink*

First Scribbling in Birmingham..

Finally, able to sit down and scribble something.. after much going on the past few days.. So much to do, to arrive... to wait for baggage (ya-lor.. baggage was delayed till the following day and thank God that it arrived on Saturday), to shop for utensils, food... to tag along with my first flatmate to an African Church on Sunday (an interesting discovery I had).. to sort out accommodation matters... to meet more new friends.. so exciting!..

I am wondering what pictures I want to put here first.. hehehe.. but all of them, I have placed them in facebook.. via this link, you could see them...

Picture of part of Birmingham taken from the plane...

The very house I am staying for this coming 6 months...

my room is the toppest floor, the window number two from the left...

My room!.. hehehe.. taken on the first day...

That's me yesterday.. I love the weather yesterday.. no rain.. hehehehe.. do I look good? hehehe..

Snap shot of the University from far... from the shopping mall...

hehehe.. too many things running my mind.. that my little mind is so filled with much to scribble about that has yet been unravelled... Guess this is what you call transitioning moment!.. Aha.. this can be my new addition to my moment collection!.. hehehe.. Well, truly, there are many things to see.. many different mannerism of people of different countries to observe.. many things to learn about..

How should I end this scribbling? well.. I would scribble that it was a good beginning!.. I had a good start!.. even though there was a little hiccup of delayed baggage.. More importantly, everything else has moved smoothly and I am enjoying myself!.. Looking forward to today where I would be adventuring into the City!.. via Bus!.. hehehe.. let see if I may get lost in the midst of bustle of the city.. Shall have the most fun before getting serious into studying.. hehehe.. I am still wondering how I would start on that one. Oh well, I have prayed and left it at the foot of the Cross.. knowing that the Lord would grant me wisdom to know how.. hehehe.. to study and finish in 6 months with a Masters..

Adventure has begun!.. and more to explore!... yippee....

The Day is Here!...

Yup... it is finally here.. and this will be my last scribble from Malaysia homeground... wonder when would I start scribbling over in Birmingham.. My dear readers, do pray for quick and smooth internet connection and then I will be scribbling.. hehehe.. Am truly excited.. I am all packed up and ready to go.. Now, taking time to relax and cool down.. spend some reflective time..

Well.. Au Revoir Malaysia!.. hehehe.. goodbye and shall see you soon... All of my loved ones and friends... I am taking off in 7 hours time... (smile)...

New Month.. and nearer..

Wow.. I think I am like getting more and more excited as the time is nearing.. Just going wacko as Thursday approaching.. Why wacko? thought it sounds cool.. hahaha.. the right word didn't register as yet..

Today, did an interesting thing.. went for Mani and Pedi.. heheheh.. ladies, you would know what this is.. hehehe.. It is so interesting to have people painting your nails.. to draw flowers too.. rather luxury, I would think.. And, yet many are into this! Goodness gracious.. hehehe.. well, for me, it was for the fun of it!.. Anyway, it was pretty interesting to have people asking you, "what color would you like?".. I was like, huh? er... "don't know".. hehehe.. blurr me in things like these.. Anyway, after many rounds of trying, finally, found the color I kinda like..

And then I was ushered into "the" place where all the work is done.. hehehe.. I just continue chatting with my friend who recommended me to come.. time after time, giving a glance at what was happening to my nails.. and before long, voi-la.. I am done!.. all painted! .. hehehe.. I didn't go into details here coz then, I would be scribbling lots of procedures.. Me not working now-lar..

And, guess what.. there is the airing process.. to dry the painted nails.. first time ever my 20 nails got pampered so much and got "dressed-up" in a day!.. hehehe.. wonder how long it would last on my fingers and feet... Hmmm.. we shall see.. Anyway, my patience was slightly tested as I waited for the drying process to complete.. hehehe.. a lesson learnt after all... Cool.... and it was intriguing to find many spend much time doing this, part of beutification.. wonder, could it be a relaxing tool too? Aiyo, knowing me, just wondering about as I scribble about..

Kay then, time to scribble down.. coz am going out for another farewell gathering.. hehehe.. I am all blottedly blessed!! So loved!.. *wink*

Goodbyes....

Yup... saying my goodbyes to City-A-One.. which I won't be going back to for this coming 10 months.. Though I didn't really visit anyone particularly, except to be home with mom, nephew & niece.. and also sis in law. Time flies by so fast, eh.. I am now back to PeeJay.. and I have few more days left.. Wow..

Anyway, am glad that I will be going to good OL' church tomorrow, for the last time too.. I scribble as if I am not going to come back for a long long time.. well, I really do not know actually.. Would anyone know ah? Mm.. God knows!.. hehehe.. that's for sure.. :D

Oh Yes.. Just wanna put up a picture I took of one of my favourite food back in hometown.. hehehe.. I had them on Friday afternoon.. Just wanna do that before I leave..

You won't be able to get this elsewhere.. hehehhe..

Few more goodbyes to do.. and the rest of the time would be with family.. parents, especially... hmm.. amazing that it is so near now... Wow.. Hmmm... how things change.. plans changed... Only God knows what is ahead.. I have stopped figuring that part out and left it to Him to guide me.. Me just focus on the "present".. and make the best out of it.. with hope & dreams of what is to come and looking to Jesus!

Good night my all time readers... hehehehe...

Pendulum...

Why am I scribbling about this? coz this picture and word after being spoken of got stuck in my little mind for the past days.. the pendulum picking up momentum.. what does it mean to me? Mmm... I am wondering and placing this thought at the foot of the Cross, trusting that God will reveal in His appointed time and place.. *winking cheekily*

Another Countdown...

Countdown of days is here... it is so near now.. roughly seven more days before I fly.. Time does fly by fast, especially when so many good things are going on.. This countdown, to me, would be abit difficult to count and yet at the same time am looking forward to the day.. Guess it is pretty normal.. It is never easy for someone to leave a place where it is so comfortable and with loved ones and friends.. I am feeling that now.. Truly am.. and at the same time (it is like almost simultaneously same), am excited about going to a new place, new country... being at peace at the same time is very important.. In fact, I believe it is crucial to have the peace of God... relax yet excited yet sad for leaving.. are we capable of having all these different feelings coming together at the same time?? I think we are capable!.. hehe... gift of God? mm...