Wednesday, I was on annual/advanced leave together with my 2 other colleagues and we went to the Royal Copenhagen Tea Lounge. I love the dining-ware though I do not enjoy fine dining. It was exquisite.. At least, I love the pictures on it.. There were little boys/girls painted on it and on one cup, there was this sleigh too... It gave me a very Christmas feeling. Kind of reminded me of my childhood stories of the Snow Queen.. Reminded me of the many books that I used to read when I was young. Well, I was seated beside a HUGE glass that overlooked Orchard Road but that just doesn't appeal me as much as the exquisite porcelain. As I eat my scones & drank earl grey, I was totally absorbed in my memory of the scones I had at Dandelon (forgot how to spell) Forest at Melbourne.
Then after tea, we walked to The Cathay to purchase our movie tickets. Well, on Monday when we were discussing what movie to watch, we decided on Life is to Whistle. The part about having a Social Worker in the show sort of appealed to us. It was a Cuban film with Spanish language. Please trust me now.. DO NOT WATCH IT!!! And we were fooled into believing that it was about a Social Worker! We felt really cheated.. However, after the show, we went to Short Rd for a bowl of "Rochor Beancurd (dao huay)". That made my whole day much better.
That was my Wednesday. Thursday (yesterday) came and early in the morning, my manager told me that she and director wanted to meet me at 3pm. Sensing that something was not right (sensed manager giving me the cold shoulder lately), I was totally NOT anticipating for 3pm to come. Well, indeed, it was a time that I really dread. Things said in the meeting was (hmm...) really not nice. I do not wish to share too much over here but in short I felt accused & unheard. There were lots to speak up but I decided to keep my mouth shut knowing that anything said in anger will NEVER sound good. So Self Control! After the meeting, I didn't know what to do. I had so much to ventilate so I went out for a walk armed with my bible & my mobile. Ventilated it out to God and then ventilate to my friend.
That was only 4pm. From 4pm to my knock off time was literally painful. I was looking forward to Missions Prayer night. That was indeed the highlight of the day. When I stepped into Nexus Auditorium and when we started singing, I prayed for myself. I knew that my heart wasn't feeling good and I prayed that God will come and comfort me. I was VERY comforted when God prompted me to Zech 4:6 where is says that not by might, nor by power but by my spirit says the Lord Almighty! So, honestly, although there were still lots of ambiguities, lots of questions unanswered, I have also chosen to do my best at work and have faith.
During the prayer meet for the South America teams (Brazil, Chile, Peru and Equador), I felt this sense of passion rising up. 2 years back when I was working on the Missions video clip, I was totally encouraged by the missionaries lives. And I was gently reminded that before I can go out to the field in other countries, I must start locally. To love the people around me. To love the people I am reaching out to in my workplace. To love the clients whom I am servicing.
After that prayer for myself, I felt very refreshed! The prayer meeting came and it went and this morning when I woke up this morning, I recited that verse again to start my day. Today, I started my day at St Patricks!
Today, was my FIRST day as a Ranger at St Patricks. That's my first time stepping into an all boys school and controlling them was tough. Being NOT loudspoken and being NOT garang enough, it was really hard being a ranger. Thankfully, the fact that I am coming from my organization makes things easier. And I am known as Teacher or "Cher".. Basically, what we do is OUTREACH. Outreach through games. Character building games, teamwork games, etc. It's fun.
My evening ended at Hog's Breath! It was really last minute. I hooked up with my friend after work and we decided to go there. It was GOOD.. haha..! Upon its opening, I have already been there 3 times! My friend, being funny, tried to "BBQ" the fats over the candle. Haa.. It was nice to hear the crackling sound it gives out though.. (Photos not clear as it was from my mobile)
Yup.. That's my 3 days in a nutshell.
2 comments:
wow, interesting. Outreaching games? haha.. guess u are the new gamemaster for all events!!
The new cathy quite cool hor? though quite empty still (shops). I didn't go to the Picturehouse but went to Grand cathy. I also watched a low profile movie "Thank you for Smoking"!! haha..but i would recommand that though. but slightly unexpectedly r-rated (about 30 s)
Nay.. I really regretted Life is to Whistle. I shall not go for anymore films.. =)
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