Interests:i'm interested in anything! except for maths.. dunno lar..what ever comes my way, i try to handle it..but i LOVE music and i love talking to people..though i need my space at times. Expertise:expertise..erm..not sure la..
Well, my masters’ interview is over. But thankfully, my life isn’t. =)
I think I did relatively ok. I know I’ve been fretting and worrying about the whole interview for some time, because I really want to be in this program – clinical psychology. Studied like mad for it, and I know I have a lot to offer to this program. But I guess, sometimes, we can never prepare ourselves for what is to come, but to just believe that everything is in God’s Hands.
I know I did my best. In fact, I tried too hard (during my role play). I know I a more client-centered person (humanistic therapy) but it just didn’t happen that day. What upset me was that I KNEW what issues to explore, but I just couldn’t get the “client” to talk about it. I’ll be honest and say it was a major disappointment, coz its ironic that I could have done better, but I actually gave my best.. it just turned out wrong.
Anyway, i’m beginning to heal from this experience. Slowly, but surely. I’ve also prayed and reflected about this whole experience.. and I realize that I can learn lessons from this trying time. If everything was smooth-flowing during the interview.. I wouldn’t be down on my knees now, learning to humble myself to the Lord. I wouldn’t be reminded that my God is a Sovereign God and He knows all things. And what brings me comfort is knowing that He has my best interest in heart. So yeah.. I don’t know if I’ll get into the program, but if God wants me to be in it, I will be in it. If He decides to “close” this “door”, I know it’ll hurt.. but I truly believe the Lord will open other doors for me. I am relearning what it is like to have God’s Joy as my strength. I am learning to surrender, to submit my all to Him. Knowing that all things come together for good, because I love Him and I am called according to His Purpose. I will continue to be faithful to Him.
I really appreciate all the prayers, support and encouragement given to me by my dear friends and my lecturers/referees. I am very touched by your faith in me that I can be a competent clinical psychologist. I am truly blessed.
*As I was about to post this, something “disturbing” (to me) popped up. Its just one of those old issues that I’ve never really finished resolving. It hurts to remember it, and I honestly still wonder “why”. But then this prayer came to mind:
O God and Heavenly Father,
Grant to us the serenity of mind to accept that which cannot be changed; courage to change that which can be changed, and wisdom to know the one from the other, through Jesus Christ our Lord, Amen.
Ever wondered if you would have stories to tell your children/grandchildren about your “adventures”? Well, I’ve got one here.. a pretty hilarious MISadventure, actually.. but it’s a good way of explaining to the (possibly horrified) kids that senility and a bad sense of direction are hereditary. *chuckles*
… now.. what was I talking about? Hahaha.. kidding... I think..?
So here's the story:
One fine Friday night, two friends (Ally and Franky) aka proud self-proclaimed aunties decided to visit a friend who had just given birth to a beautiful baby boy a few days ago. Unfortunately for both of them, they were clueless when it came to directions. In total, they got lost THREE times.
1st time:
Ally couldn’t find Franky’s house (and that was due to Franky’s horrible directions). But finally, fate had it that they would meet halfway as Frances decided to get out of her and walk towards where she thought Ally’s car would be.
2nd time:
Ally and Franky got lost trying to locate Gleneagles Hospital. Franky was given unclear/wrong directions and they ended up being at the opposite side of the road. Finally, the duo got better directions from a kind stranger at a petrol kiosk, and off they went to search for the illusive hospital. (tip for Ally: follow your own gut feeling. don't trust Franky's "sense" of direction)
3rd time:
When they finally reached the hospital, they knew they had to head up to the 3rd floor – maternity ward. But of course, the “directionless” gene had to kick in. They ventured aimlessly around looking for their friend. A kind nurse then explained that they were in the wrong ward while the overhead speaker greeted them with something along the lines of “Dear visitors, visiting hours are now over… blah blah blah”. But did they heed that announcement? Of course not, thanks to senility.
Finally, they found their dear friend’s room. Only having to wait a little longer as the baby was having some bonding time with his mother...
To cut the story short.. We got to see Danya and her precious little baby boy. And we’re so thrilled to see that both mother and baby are doing well =) Congrats!
~Stay tuned for more misadventures of Ally & Franky, either that.. or more reports of senility or lack of geographical knowledge.
I'm just going to be as straightforward and succinct as possible.
Today, quite a few of us old girls of BBGS came together for a meeting. We're making plans to revive our Old Girls' Association, and we're planning to come up with a Fund. Also, we're trying to place some memories of BBGS back into Pavilion.
We would like people to know/remember that this shopping mall used to be our beloved Alma Mater. And we've learned so much during our time there, we would like to pass on our legacy.
So, we'll be having a Fund launching on August 4th (its a Tuesday), with Ms. Cooke as the honored guest. Ms Yeap will be our honored guest during the night event. The launch will be held late morning, because we have to adapt to Ms Cooke's schedule. however, this is going to be pretty much a whole day event.
All this will be happening at the Concourse. We'll be selling BBGS souvenirs, we're trying to have an exhibition of everything BBGS, photos of the school will be shown, we've got an ex-bb girl who bakes, and she baked these GLORIOUS limited edition BBGS (with the school logo on top) cupcakes. and that would be sold on that day.
we'll be singing our School song in the Concourse, which means EVERYONE will feel our presence.
There'll be a small luncheon, and also a dinner. i'll let you guys know more about that once i get more information. coz we're at the planning stage right now.
What i'm writing about right now is really about CHORAL SPEAKING. we're hoping that old BB girls will step forward to do choral speaking again and we'll be performing during the Launch. think about it, we've always done choral speaking in our classes, with our classmates.. this time, we're going to do it with our seniors/juniors! how fabulous is that!
I've already gotten a conductress. She's from the class of '79. and we're thinking of doing the poem "The Sounds of London Town", and maybe do a little adaptation to it.
now i need BB girls to be part of this fabulous project. Our first meeting/practice for choral speaking will be held really soon. here are the details:
If you're interested in being part of this Choral Speaking Team, PLEASE EMAIL ME NOW (we've only got about a month plus before the launch). please give me your email address and contact number. and i'll give you my contact number and we'll work things out. Let's make this happen!
well.. its nearing the middle of the year.. its already May.. and there are still lots of decisions, important ones, that i have to make.
just recently, i attended a Youth Missions' Conference. it was part of the PITH (Partners In the Harvest) conference. i felt personally challenged by the message of Andrew Cowell. he didn't speak specifically on Mission work, but he explained that reason why people are not interested in serving/doing missions is because they're too self-centered, whereby they're only doing things that they want and not focusing on God's Will.
the title of the message was, "Don't Waste Your Life". he reminded us not to focus on earthly things that will fade away, but to work towards something important, to leave a legacy behind, to be a faithful servant to the Lord and help expand the Kingdom of God.
i have placed a lot of thought to be involved with missions.. but i have to admit, i've not put in alot of effort to participate in short mission trips. i really should. right now, i think i'm at the stage whereby i'm trying to equip myself. i was talking to my mom about what i can do. and i want to equip myself even more so i'd have a useful profession while i'm in the mission field.
i'm praying that the Lord will help me as i try to seek His Will.
so.. its been ages since i did something out of my routine..
but thanks to MingFoong, we went to Gasing Hill yesterday.. *pants*wheeze*. hahaha.. kidding.. i WAS panting.. but i didn't have an asthma attack, nor did i die there. it was pretty refreshing la. i have no idea if i've ever been there before.. but its just nice to get out of my normal routine, commune with nature.. and hang out with MingFoong.
i'm actually quite proud of myself.. *pats myself on the back*. didn't expect to last.. and i thought my knees would give way.. well, at times they nearly did.. but i guess with me chanting, "mental strength.. mental strength..*, helped quite a bit. hahahaha.. and i was back to sweating niagara falls. my entire hanky was soaked. my shirt was drenched and i looked as though i pee-ed in my pants. thankfully, i remember always to carry a towel with me, so i didn't dirty MF's carseat. but over lunch (mamak - banana leaf! mmmmm..), MF said i look much better than i usually do when we meet.. hahaha.. i guess coz whenever we meet, its after a hard day's work.. and i know i look like a zombie.
anyway.. on our way back to her place.. MF saw a certain familiar car.. and she said, "HEY!! THATS EE LING!!!".. so she sped closer to the car.. once we were behind it, she started honking, while i waved like a nutcase. then when we realized that the driver of the car wasn't really giving a response we had hoped (eg. wave back excitedly), we got a little worried. coz the person was looking through the rear mirror, looking rather confused and worried herself.. then realization struck us, "COULD THAT BE HER MOTHER???". aiyoyo.. dunno where to hide our faces. so embarrassing, but it was super funny. then i get an sms later in the evening, when ee ling told me that her mom mentioned that two girls were waving away at her.. and ee ling guessed it was mingfoong and i. hahahhaa..
now we're thinking of going Broga Hill (in Semenyih). from the pictures that MingFoong googled, the place looks gorgeous. she says it reminds her of the hills of the Sound of Music. hehehehe.. lets go!!!
