Some people might say… sex
Some people might say… parents ask me to
Some people might say… politics
Some people might say… It’s just about… business
Some people might say… ’L-O-V-E’ … (whatever what they mean by this 4 letters word)
Some people might say… “because God told us to..”
Some people might say… dunno.. never really think about it…. maybe…
It’s because of the glam, the grandeur, the memory of the celebration itself?
It’s for the security… we’re getting old you know?
It’s for the pride (^^;;;;;)
It’s just for the heck of it @#$$%^#~!#….

Whatever the reason(s) is, different people might have different answer for this one (simple – maybe) question…

“what’s your reason for getting married?”

                So, what’s yours? =p

Disclaimer:
1. I don't want to get married yet as for now >.< in case any of you think so =p
2. This post have no relation at all with the things that I worried of in the last few posts >.< in case any of you think so =p

“

…

Salam sayang dari Calgary.February 14, 2007 Happy Valentine … You are not alone …God, His angel and many people will always love you. Everybody loves Raymond … “

It’s the end of a letter (e-mail) that I came accross when I was clearing up the company’s laptop from my personal stuffs. A letter full of love and wisdom. It once again reminds me how God loves me, His people loves me, and I also have to love others the same way He do. Dad, Mom, Sis, missing you all and I am looking forward to meeting you next month =)

 God Bless

There’s a saying (or a … “myth”? – well, that’s what we’re trying to find out now) that people who begin by learning piano can switch to organ (music) very easily while those who begin by learning organ can not switch to playing piano. Is this true? What’s the reader opinion on this? :)

As I promised in the previous post, I will sort of explain the reasons of what made me stressed out and reveal it as God shows me the way.

Last night (Wednesday night) I was supposed to teach two kids (6 and 7 years old) to learn piano. Their supposedly teacher is on a vacation to Indo so I took over the job for these 2 months.

At first I was a bit nervous, stressed out. Why? It’s been awhile (around 3 years plus) since I last taught children music. Well, I’ve taught some people a bit for this past few years (Clement being the last one during the ISCF camp last December – dunno whether it was beneficial for him though :p) but they are all grown up – at least uni students. Dunno why, I just lost my self confidence that time. That’s why I got the stress – that’s not supposed to be there actually =)

My worry turns to smile, when I see those kids, afraid at first but slowly beginning to feel comfortable with me (at least that’s what I feel). Yeah I love kids (doesn’t mean that I want to have children soon though… alright, ci di? :@) and I should have just think of it that way. This is just the first day though, no guarantee that everything will go smoothly for the next few more weeks. But I believe God will always be there to be with me and show me along the way =)

Yesterday morning I woke up late and rushed to work – without doing my daily devotion first. It was a stressful day, with works to do, and near-future issues that made my worried. I was stressed out until my friend said I looked “dead”… Ahahaha…

The good thing is, God gave me an enlightenment, let me believe again in Him and that I shouldn’t be worried – forgive me for not having enough faith >.<

He gave me this words,
“Who of you by worrying can add a single hour to his life?” – Mat 6:27 (NIV)

And there I realize. Yes, true, my worrying won’t help me anything. I’ve been through similar cases and I went through it. I can do the same thing now. And soon after, things are revealed one by one. Blurry visions getting clearer as the day passes. Plans were made.

Funny… Coz when I start the ‘make-up’ daily devotion that I did at the night the first sentence of the passage said,
“Do not let your hearts be troubled. Trust in God; trust also in me.” – John 14:1 (NIV)

Moral of the Story:
simple… heard this dunno how many times in Sunday school or church. Do not worry. God will show us the way.
However, don’t just sit idly waiting for foods to drop from the sky. A bird still needs to fly and look for food. The same with us. Work well while keeping in my mind that God will provide us with a bright future and fulfillment sooner or later.
 

Note:
I believe all the issues that made me worried will be answered and cleared one by one. Hopefully I can post each of them as they are over in the near future
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This post is a continuation from the post Lessons from work - 01 

Just had a “farewell lunch” which the manager arranged to send off the intern which most will be leaving by the end of this week (except for me and the Canadian). 9 people attended this lunch, 4 interns, 4 supervisors plus the manager (heard that there are two interns missing – sick). The first meal I had with my supervisor – she had never attend the past celebrations in this semester due to various reasons.

Quite funny actually, recalling that I just wrote something about this few days back =)

Friends,

I realized that I haven’t been really considerate in writing my post. Mentioning about other people and may convey different messages that may not actually true to what was in my heart.

I might still be new to blogging and publishing personal opinions and thought. So my humble apology to those friend of mine who might feel offended by my previous entry. I will learn from this and will make a better post and be as objective as I could.

Sincerely,

-Re-

At the first day of internship, my boss invited me to go for lunch together with some other employees and also interns. I rejected it. Instead, I went with those intern friends I know of from before we work at the company.

It was a mistake on my part. Honestly speaking. One simple “Sorry, I can’t” or “No” or “Next time” might means a lot for the long term. I didn’t grab the chance to know those people I’m going to work with from the first day, and in the end, I lost more chances at the following days.

No more lunch invitation afterwards…

until one moment…

another lunch invitation. And foolish me, again, I said “no, I’m going with my friend”. – text omitted on 4th June 2007 due to some reasons–

Then as predicted, no more such invitation until now.

…

My attachment period is ending soon, and yet, I don’t think I really know most people around here – well, some people may say that it’s not that bad since it’s just an internship. However I believe, it would not be good if I practice the same attitude again after I start working next.

I think what Prof Seah’s said that time was correct – and I actually agreed with him:
“… think of industrial attachment as you are really working for the company. Don’t think as if you’re just doing to fulfill your degree requirement” (adapted, since I can’t really recall the exact phrases)

It’s just that I only stops at “agreeing” and not “living” it.

…

There is a similar value that is actually very familiar, but yet, not many people (especially me) have actually fully integrate it into their lives. It says:

” Whatever you do, work at it with all your heart, as working for the Lord, not for men. “- Colossians 3:23 (NIV)

Although some may say, it’s for the company, it’s for the school, it’s for the club, the church, or even for myself, but still… do it as it’s for God – since He’s the one we are actually serving in this world.

continued to here

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    1 The proverbs of Solomon son of David, king of Israel:

    2 for attaining wisdom and discipline;
       for understanding words of insight;

    3 for acquiring a disciplined and prudent life,
       doing what is right and just and fair;

    4 for giving prudence to the simple,
       knowledge and discretion to the young-

    5 let the wise listen and add to their learning,
       and let the discerning get guidance-

    6 for understanding proverbs and parables,
       the sayings and riddles of the wise.

    7 The fear of the LORD is the beginning of knowledge,
       but fools [a] despise wisdom and discipline.

“

I am far from being wise, not worth comparing with those people of wisdom. However, I believe it never hurts to have a vision to look up to.

The phrases above are taken from Solomon’s Proverbs. They are actually the introduction to the long list of words of wisdom that have taught many people of all ages. Good writings, however simple, should be able to at least do some of the above things.

I just prayed that I can learn to do so – slowly =)

— SPOILER WARNING! — 

Question:

“Why does Ms Turner must wait for 10 years before she can bring the kid to meet his dad?”

Answer: 

1. Because based on the covenant, The Captain of the Flying Dutchman must spend 10 years at sea, 1 day at the land – possible

2. Actually in between this 10 years they’ve met a lot of times already. Say, by going to the flying dutchman every weekend. (it’s just that the director wants to make it more dramatic by only showing the meeting 10 years later – and making the audience test their patience by waiting for the epilogue XD)

3. Mr Turner is a very good worker. Doing his duty to Calypso for ferrying those souls lost at sea to the next world, so that he don’t have much time for his wife and son.

4. Any other reasons? =p