Though many windows were closed but I thank God He opened doors for me!
Started “searching” for part-time job ~two weeks ago. Called and rejected by many, till I’m quite disappointed. Just when I wanted to give up, God showed up!
Like what Z Laoshi said, “Wait for His timing! He will give you the best! Believe!” This sentence came alive to me!
I went for an interview @ SP childcare which is located at Fajar. The interview went for like half an hour and IMMEDIATELY the Principal agreed to employ me. And then she brought me around and introduced me to her staff. She is also comfortable about me working for 6mths but of course encouraged me that if everything goes well, to continue. Thank God for the favor!
Just when I thought everything settled nicely, I had the chance to go for another interview @ another childcare. Thought no harm going and may can have another option. After a rather short time of interviewing, least did I expected - Principal said “Ok! We will take you on!”
I was shocked, real shocked as I was waiting for something like “Ok! We will look into your details and call you again!” cause when I told her I can only commit 6mths, her face changed so I thought chances not high.
It took me a while to decide between these two but I thank God good counsels from Da Jie and Da Da Jie ... and of course the peace of God!
It will be “luxury” if I don’t have to work during SOT-days but sad to say, I cant. Haha!
Nevertheless, thank God for His favor and opportunities! =)
Friday, March 25, 2011
Wednesday, March 23, 2011
24 wks - I am a student!
Three weeks into SOT. Still “so far so good”… probably cause yet to have assignments/exam. But personal engine more or less on already, adjusted to the momentum of a student’s life.
Just recently I had long waiting time before visitation. If it was last time, I probably will go for movie or maybe even arcade to kill time but… but… I didn’t this time. I went to the library! I myself cant believe it too! Haha! And whenever possible, I will be reading a book in the train too - haha… so not me!
So far @ SOT, we completed FT2 and in the midst of covering “Song of Solomon” by Pst Kong and "Going on to Perfection" Though completed these three books yearsss ago at personal/church bs but the receiving and impartation are definitely much different now. Everyday been like “information overloaded”
Woohoo! I enjoyed Pst Bobby’s teaching! He preached with enthusiasms and FIRE!
Just recently I had long waiting time before visitation. If it was last time, I probably will go for movie or maybe even arcade to kill time but… but… I didn’t this time. I went to the library! I myself cant believe it too! Haha! And whenever possible, I will be reading a book in the train too - haha… so not me!
So far @ SOT, we completed FT2 and in the midst of covering “Song of Solomon” by Pst Kong and "Going on to Perfection" Though completed these three books yearsss ago at personal/church bs but the receiving and impartation are definitely much different now. Everyday been like “information overloaded”
Woohoo! I enjoyed Pst Bobby’s teaching! He preached with enthusiasms and FIRE!
Saturday, March 19, 2011
How? Where? When?
“out yes, in no”
Haha! $$$ I mean…
Called quite a few childcare @ Jurong/Bukit Batok… hoping to get a part-time job. Actually majority of them sound positive, thank God for “bonus points” as I have experience and DPT cert.
But… But… But the moment they know that I’m still a staff at another kindergarten, they turned silent. Till today, I have yet to receive a confirmed call though I received one for full-time and one interview.
@ the interview - though I can only commit for 6mths but the Principal sound keen to employ (partly also cause they really needed staff). She was even willing to give me more pay than what I asked for. She got photocopies of my cert, shared with me a lot etc. She said cause I can only commit t 6mths and that I’m still a staff at another kindergarten, she need to talk to the management.
One week passed, no call.
Actually one of my friends told me that I actually shouldn’t have let them know I am still a staff at another kindergarten. Later I thought to myself, “Really?! Shouldn’t I?”
I don’t know, really don’t know. Cause they asked indirectly so I told them. Also need to fill up past employment details so don’t want to lie. Beside, since I need to be “registered” under MCYS if I got in, is better to say the truth just in case they found my name under MOE.
Quite disappointed actually, with the findings etc.
Seriously there were many thoughts that went through my mind as I sat through the interview:
“See la! See la! Why are you going through this again?”
“Aiyo! You don’t have to actually!”
“Haiz! Totally don’t like the feeling to start “afresh”?”
Got to keep searching… Got to keep asking… Got to keep calling…
Don’t want and cannot spend my 6mths being "jobless'.
But one thing that I am shocked myself too...
As I have no income thus I am actually living on my savings right.
Though not a lot but thankfully I am doing fine.
Thank God for self-control… Haha!
Whenever I got my pay, most of the time the amount will decrease pretty fast. Oops!
But this time I’m proud to say that a particular amount in my bank being “stagnant” for couple of weeks. Of course for now, other than for meals, got to be wise, very wise in where and how I spend my $$.
Haha! $$$ I mean…
Called quite a few childcare @ Jurong/Bukit Batok… hoping to get a part-time job. Actually majority of them sound positive, thank God for “bonus points” as I have experience and DPT cert.
But… But… But the moment they know that I’m still a staff at another kindergarten, they turned silent. Till today, I have yet to receive a confirmed call though I received one for full-time and one interview.
@ the interview - though I can only commit for 6mths but the Principal sound keen to employ (partly also cause they really needed staff). She was even willing to give me more pay than what I asked for. She got photocopies of my cert, shared with me a lot etc. She said cause I can only commit t 6mths and that I’m still a staff at another kindergarten, she need to talk to the management.
One week passed, no call.
Actually one of my friends told me that I actually shouldn’t have let them know I am still a staff at another kindergarten. Later I thought to myself, “Really?! Shouldn’t I?”
I don’t know, really don’t know. Cause they asked indirectly so I told them. Also need to fill up past employment details so don’t want to lie. Beside, since I need to be “registered” under MCYS if I got in, is better to say the truth just in case they found my name under MOE.
Quite disappointed actually, with the findings etc.
Seriously there were many thoughts that went through my mind as I sat through the interview:
“See la! See la! Why are you going through this again?”
“Aiyo! You don’t have to actually!”
“Haiz! Totally don’t like the feeling to start “afresh”?”
Got to keep searching… Got to keep asking… Got to keep calling…
Don’t want and cannot spend my 6mths being "jobless'.
But one thing that I am shocked myself too...
As I have no income thus I am actually living on my savings right.
Though not a lot but thankfully I am doing fine.
Thank God for self-control… Haha!
Whenever I got my pay, most of the time the amount will decrease pretty fast. Oops!
But this time I’m proud to say that a particular amount in my bank being “stagnant” for couple of weeks. Of course for now, other than for meals, got to be wise, very wise in where and how I spend my $$.
Friday, March 18, 2011
Thursday, March 17, 2011
24 wks - Sacrifice
Just when I thought I got to "sacrifice" quite a lot to go SOT, I was “hit” when I heard the testimonies and/or stories of my team-mates, especially those foreign students.
I always admire people who study overseas - how they have to leave their family/friends, their comfort zone and their familiar environment.
On the day of orientation, it was TeamMate ML’s mother’s birthday so as a team, we sang her a birthday song over the phone. As I listened to TeamMate ML cried as she talked to her mum (definitely home sick), it reminded me to appreciate that I am in my "comfort zone".
TeamMate SM…
He has the strong desire and determination to attend SOT but don’t have the $means to but with the support from his church and his savings, he fulfilled his dream this year.
We had a buffet spree on orientation day where he commented that was his best meal so far he was here for 3wks. That statement for a second almost brought tears to my eyes.
I’m challenged by his servant hood and brotherhood - his attitude and his willingness to serve/learn. He always avail himself to serve @ SOT classes and even church event etc.
Hardworking (foreign) students…
SOT - a place where I don’t only get impacted spiritually
I always admire people who study overseas - how they have to leave their family/friends, their comfort zone and their familiar environment.
On the day of orientation, it was TeamMate ML’s mother’s birthday so as a team, we sang her a birthday song over the phone. As I listened to TeamMate ML cried as she talked to her mum (definitely home sick), it reminded me to appreciate that I am in my "comfort zone".
TeamMate SM…
He has the strong desire and determination to attend SOT but don’t have the $means to but with the support from his church and his savings, he fulfilled his dream this year.
We had a buffet spree on orientation day where he commented that was his best meal so far he was here for 3wks. That statement for a second almost brought tears to my eyes.
I’m challenged by his servant hood and brotherhood - his attitude and his willingness to serve/learn. He always avail himself to serve @ SOT classes and even church event etc.
Hardworking (foreign) students…
SOT - a place where I don’t only get impacted spiritually
Monday, March 14, 2011
I miss them!!!
One (full) week into life of a student in SOT…
Two weeks away as teacher in LSK…
Quite “school-sick”… I miss all the little ones and big ones at LSK!
Two weeks away as teacher in LSK…
Quite “school-sick”… I miss all the little ones and big ones at LSK!
Friday, March 11, 2011
S.T.A.R.T
7 Mar 2011 - SOT orientation
Reached there rather early, thank God was with Efi if not will be "lost" after the registration. Haha!
The day started with a great Word by Pst Tan which ended with him saying a powerful prayer for us. It definitely got us all charged up!
After which we had a time of briefing with the Dean of Students, Pst Bobby where the "Rules & Regulation" etc were set. After which we went separate way to meet up our team.
There are quite a number of foreign students in the team that I’m in. There are also people from Dialect Church, Children Church and BBG. Like what the pastors said, we will be “sticking” with one another for the next 6mths.
As for the outdoor activities…
One word - HOT!
Two words - super HOT!
Three words - really cannot tahan!
Haha! But the games at the different stations where our strength, mind, stamina & creativity were tested definitely a time of team building and team bonding.
The day ended with a yummy welcome lunch from SOT.
8 to 11 Mar 2011 - first week of official lesson
One session I love to the max - WORSHIP time!
There were days we spent 1hr plus in God's presence and I remembered one of the days we spent close to 2hrs in His presence and still it was like "Not enough!"
There were days when Pst Derek moved freely, so freely in the Holy Spirit - there were tremendous peace, joy & freedom!
Got to constantly remind myself - learn to be STILL in His presence, learn to WAIT on Him and most importantly, never to take His presence for granted.
24weeks in SOT ... 1wk down ... 23weeks more to go! =)
Reached there rather early, thank God was with Efi if not will be "lost" after the registration. Haha!
The day started with a great Word by Pst Tan which ended with him saying a powerful prayer for us. It definitely got us all charged up!
After which we had a time of briefing with the Dean of Students, Pst Bobby where the "Rules & Regulation" etc were set. After which we went separate way to meet up our team.
There are quite a number of foreign students in the team that I’m in. There are also people from Dialect Church, Children Church and BBG. Like what the pastors said, we will be “sticking” with one another for the next 6mths.
As for the outdoor activities…
One word - HOT!
Two words - super HOT!
Three words - really cannot tahan!
Haha! But the games at the different stations where our strength, mind, stamina & creativity were tested definitely a time of team building and team bonding.
The day ended with a yummy welcome lunch from SOT.
8 to 11 Mar 2011 - first week of official lesson
One session I love to the max - WORSHIP time!
There were days we spent 1hr plus in God's presence and I remembered one of the days we spent close to 2hrs in His presence and still it was like "Not enough!"
There were days when Pst Derek moved freely, so freely in the Holy Spirit - there were tremendous peace, joy & freedom!
Got to constantly remind myself - learn to be STILL in His presence, learn to WAIT on Him and most importantly, never to take His presence for granted.
24weeks in SOT ... 1wk down ... 23weeks more to go! =)
Friday, March 04, 2011
NEXT week!
From “Oh! SOT starts in March!” to “Oh! SOT starts next month!” to “Oh! SOT starts in two weeks time!” to now “Oh!!! SOT starts NEXT WEEK!!!”
For once I thought to myself - “Oh man! Cant imagine I am actually going SOT! Cant imagine I actually made the decision to stop work for half a year!
My 6mths journey in SOT will start next Mon.
Excited? Ok ah…
Nervous? Ok ah…
All ready? Ok ah…
Afraid? Ok ah…
It been a while since I was a student…
It been a while since I did readings…
It been a while since I did “homework”…
For the next 6mths, a student me will have to complete assignments (eg. 10 books review) and to finish reading (with understanding) the entire bible! Got to be ready not just physically, mentally but also spiritually!
Hmm.. recently heard some -_- remarks from friends:
“Hey! You SOT student lehz! Must come early to book seats for us!”
“Hey! Ask Yanni to do… She SOT already… Must do more!”
“Hey! You SOT student lehz! Of course must serve more & do more!”
Like hello.. SOT student not human?
Seem like “expectation” was set even before SOT starts, especially from my LSK Principal and some colleagues. Oops! Hmmm… can I take back my registration form? Haha!
Unofficially “graduated” myself 3yrs ago… =p
For once I thought to myself - “Oh man! Cant imagine I am actually going SOT! Cant imagine I actually made the decision to stop work for half a year!
My 6mths journey in SOT will start next Mon.
Excited? Ok ah…
Nervous? Ok ah…
All ready? Ok ah…
Afraid? Ok ah…
It been a while since I was a student…
It been a while since I did readings…
It been a while since I did “homework”…
For the next 6mths, a student me will have to complete assignments (eg. 10 books review) and to finish reading (with understanding) the entire bible! Got to be ready not just physically, mentally but also spiritually!
Hmm.. recently heard some -_- remarks from friends:
“Hey! You SOT student lehz! Must come early to book seats for us!”
“Hey! Ask Yanni to do… She SOT already… Must do more!”
“Hey! You SOT student lehz! Of course must serve more & do more!”
Like hello.. SOT student not human?
Seem like “expectation” was set even before SOT starts, especially from my LSK Principal and some colleagues. Oops! Hmmm… can I take back my registration form? Haha!
Unofficially “graduated” myself 3yrs ago… =p
Wednesday, March 02, 2011
I'm blessed!
Weeks passed very fast… the day I have to say “Goodbye!” to LSK.
Think about it.. Half a year = 6mths = 24 weeks
If you say is long, is not that long but if you say is short, is not that short either. Though just 6mths but I be away from my “comfort zone“.
ps: a little “pressure” added on me as “expectation” was set during the 6mths and when I return… haha!
I’m thankful for a group of very loving and encouraging Principal and colleagues who supported me in many ways.
28 Feb - Principal Mrs E Tan announced to the children about my move to God’s school. She led the children in a time of powerful prayer.
My touching moments…
As I stood infront, Little Child N walked over and stood beside me. Then Little Child K and Little Child J came too. They are the children from PreNursery - Little Child K and Little Child J are the one who usually I paid more attention to cause in term of emotion, they are still “adjusting“. And Little Child N is the one who “stick” with me since Day1. Haha!
The best came when after the prayer, Z Laoshi told me that she was touched too as when Principal Mrs E Tan led the children in prayer, Little Child N stretched out his hand to me for the entire prayer. I mean… he is only 3years old!
At the end of both sessions, I had ’final goodbye” to the children and they came to give me a hug. That’s the best present!
ps: even when I’m blogging now, I am missing them! Hee!
Received gifts…
from one of my last year K2’s parents…
from my colleagues…
Few days ago, my mentor told me about one of my strengths that she observed throughout last year and even this year’s short two months.
She said that I work differently from other LSK teachers… I don’t scold the children… And the way I establish relationship with them is like friend-to-friend and yet the children don’t “climb over my head”. =)
On my first “away day” from LSK, I received smses from my colleagues. And even from my principal too! =)
Still a bit not used to it ... these two days been looking at the clock and find myself "guessing" what the children/colleagues are doing.
"Oh! Is 745am already.. they must be having their morning worship!"
"Oh! Is 830am.. the first session children arrived!"
"Oh! Is 1145am.. the second session started!"
"Oh! Is Wednesday, they must be having their staff meeting now!"
Think about it.. Half a year = 6mths = 24 weeks
If you say is long, is not that long but if you say is short, is not that short either. Though just 6mths but I be away from my “comfort zone“.
ps: a little “pressure” added on me as “expectation” was set during the 6mths and when I return… haha!
I’m thankful for a group of very loving and encouraging Principal and colleagues who supported me in many ways.
28 Feb - Principal Mrs E Tan announced to the children about my move to God’s school. She led the children in a time of powerful prayer.
My touching moments…
As I stood infront, Little Child N walked over and stood beside me. Then Little Child K and Little Child J came too. They are the children from PreNursery - Little Child K and Little Child J are the one who usually I paid more attention to cause in term of emotion, they are still “adjusting“. And Little Child N is the one who “stick” with me since Day1. Haha!
The best came when after the prayer, Z Laoshi told me that she was touched too as when Principal Mrs E Tan led the children in prayer, Little Child N stretched out his hand to me for the entire prayer. I mean… he is only 3years old!
At the end of both sessions, I had ’final goodbye” to the children and they came to give me a hug. That’s the best present!
ps: even when I’m blogging now, I am missing them! Hee!
Received gifts…
from one of my last year K2’s parents…
from my colleagues…
Few days ago, my mentor told me about one of my strengths that she observed throughout last year and even this year’s short two months.
She said that I work differently from other LSK teachers… I don’t scold the children… And the way I establish relationship with them is like friend-to-friend and yet the children don’t “climb over my head”. =)
On my first “away day” from LSK, I received smses from my colleagues. And even from my principal too! =)
Still a bit not used to it ... these two days been looking at the clock and find myself "guessing" what the children/colleagues are doing.
"Oh! Is 745am already.. they must be having their morning worship!"
"Oh! Is 830am.. the first session children arrived!"
"Oh! Is 1145am.. the second session started!"
"Oh! Is Wednesday, they must be having their staff meeting now!"
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