Wednesday, November 04, 2009
God dwells in light and holiness,
In splendor and in might;
And godly fear of His great power
Can help us do what’s right. —D. De Haan
"The fear of the Lord is the begining of wisdom...Proverbs 10:10" We bow before the God of the universe and by fearing God rightly, we can live wisely in an uncertain world.
Different perceptions to fear leads to differing outcomes. Does it come as a stumbling block or as a drive of motivation?
For Moses said to the people, " Do not fear! Stand by and see the salvation of the Lord which He will accomplish for you today; ...The Lord will fight for you while you keep silent.
ABUNDANT PEACE :)
8:03 AM
Friday, October 02, 2009
GREETINGS FROM NOTTINGHAM!!
It is back to Nottingham after a wonderful summer around. Good to be back and put the nomadic life behind me. Thank God for His giving-an awesome summer. Enriching towards both career and life!
My last few weeks at Grimsby was quite eneventful. Working at the hospital gives me the opportunity to witness various different diagnostic procedures explained in perspective by doctors. The most insightful one was the afternoon at the Children's Outpatient clinic! Thanks to the 2 pre-regs for the friendship and for making work fun.
The stay at Grimsby was short and sweet. Though being isolated gets on my nerves at times but still did have some pleasant memories. I do thank the Coulls for having me on Sunday afternoons between church meetings. They really inspired me with their passion and love for God's work. John gave up his job years ago to serve in the youth ministry. On my last Sunday, they took us to Immingham for a walk at some national trust. Pity the trail was closed. However, we still did get an amazing view on top of a small hill. I smack myself for not having a camera with me. Pics are with the Coulls. Meeting the students from New Tribes, awed by how God brings people from all different of walks of life together for a congruent purpose.
I was still on the move after getting back from Nottingham. 2 interviews on consecutive days; at different parts of the country. Glory to God that I got offers from both hospitals. Oxford and Sheffield. Tough time choosing the best choice. I've settled with Sheffield with the opportunity of a more varied learning opportunity. However, this also means, I'm stuck here for at least another year for my pre-registration.
A week into classes and 2 weeks back. A time of reconciliation with friends and lectures. =( The lecturers just won't make us forget that we've moved from the degree level to masters. Proactive learning required and have since been burdened with heavy dose of lecture material. Dreading the end of my student life which is near. Making the fullest of my final year, will seize every opportunity at activities which will be missed when we step into the brutal world of working.
ABUNDANT PEACE :)
8:29 AM
Saturday, July 18, 2009
Just living is not enough. One must have sunshine, freedom, and a little flower. Every man's life is a fairy-tale written by God's fingers.
I belief I indeed will have the fairy-tale life through God the Father. Not just yet, but soon to come.
ABUNDANT PEACE :)
5:51 AM
Sunday, May 24, 2009
"Let us seek the quiet heart in our prayers. Prayer must arise within us as a fountain from unknown depths. But we must leave it to God to answer in His own wisest way. We are so impatient, and think that God does not answer. A child asked God for fine weather on her birthday, and it rained! Some one said, "God didn't answer your prayer." "Oh yes," she replied, "He did, God always answers, but He said No!" God always answers! He never fails! Be still! If we abide in Him, and He abides in us, we ask what we will, and it is done. As a sound may dislodge an avalanche, so the prayer of faith sets in motion the power of God."
"Be still, for He will not rest, until He hath finished the thing this day."
Prayer: If this day I should get lost amid the perplexities of life and the rush of many duties, do Thou search me out, gracious Lord, and bring me back into the quiet of Thy presence. AMEN.
ABUNDANT PEACE :)
8:53 AM
Tuesday, March 24, 2009
On my way...
EK346 Kuala Lumpur Gate 219. 219...that's only a quarter of the gates they have. Imagine the actual size of Dubai International Airport.
Currently bumming at DIA halfway through my transit back to KL. It feels surreal to be on the journey back home. Birmingham International Airport made the 1st announcement that many changes have take place in the past 9 months. Shops available have been different. I got into trouble checking in at BIA as my laptop bag came to a whooping 10kg at weight. Imagine that weight on my shoulders for hours. It's beyond comprehension how a laptop and a document file could amount to that weight.
The flight attendant had no choice but to summon me to the side after vain attepmts to reduce the weight at the counter. It wasn't any much help as I have no idea what to take out neither does the check in luggage have any space to accommodate anything else. I ended up taking out a box of SL's chocolates to stuff the charger in. The 2nd check-in attempt on another counter, this time the weight is 8kg. Still overweight!! Lucky enough the flight attendant said it's absolutely fine as I was at the business class counter. Thank God for that.
Later I witness several gentlemen carrying their laptops 'naked'. They revealed they encountered the same problem as I did. Appearently the flight is fully booked and they are not taking any risk of overweight.
Security was very much stricter this time round. We were stripped down to just clothes on for security check. Check was also required during transit (1st time doing so). The newly built terminal at DIA is humongous and seems to be a shopping haven to many. The airport itself could boast of the wealth of Dubai.
In 9 hours time, I'll be back to the land where I belong. Couldn't wait. Long haul flight is a pain. But it's all worthwhile. Thanks to Emirates. The flight was made as comfortable as it can be in economy. Been well fed too. Toodles for now and my next post will be from a different country in different part of the world. :)
ABUNDANT PEACE :)
5:41 AM
Sunday, March 15, 2009
ThoughtsI can't believe that it's a month since my last post. Within a blink of an eye, I'm in my last week before Easter. And my dear friends, this means it's a week before I'm back to good old Malaysia!! Time indeed has passed by too quickly when I'm asked when was the last time I saw my family, I can't help but to start counting using my fingers.
As usual, much have happened within this one month and I once again am lost in what to say and present here.
Significant events are: Shrove's Tuesday (aka Pancake's day), Nottingham Malaysian Nite and the Spice event (my 1st event for PharmSoc).
I never knew about Pancake's Day despite being a Christian. Went to Globe on the Monday before and had my 1st try on making my very own pancake. Eventually the fun and crucial part is to flip the pancake in the pan which I skipped as mine got stuck and I almost burnt the bottom. =p
Volunteered once again in NMS for the Malaysian Nite. Started up in the deco department and moved on to dining in the night. A guy from the band they invited came up to us during dinner and spoke to us in Mandarin at a pace that I couldn't quite make out what was he saying. (He's British btw) His proficiency in Mandarin put me to shame of my own Mandarin standard. He then sat beside me for the play and sang along to the music of Michael Wong's 'Fairy Tale' (Tong Hua). I myself as a Malaysian Chinese didn't know the lyrics. A tiring day started from 8.30am straight till midnight. Had to take the cab back after that and MY! in one day, I find myself having communications problems in Mandarin and then English. Bahasa Pasar anyone?
Spice was just past Thurs and it was just an evening when the pharmacy students gather together to have food and fun. It was a cultural event with performances from the various cultural groups and societies.
This semester was technically more relaxing compared to the past 5 semesters we had. The pressure build up on the E08 Law and Dispensing module and the F02 Disease Management Module. The E08 module put our communication skills to test as we practise counselling and OTC sales each week throughout a 3 hours practical session. 2 Pre-tests each week for Disease Management and the motivation to study for it worn off soon after the 1st few weeks. Last one coming up this Wed. >.<
Swish...there goes another term. SH said she's 50% through her course and I'm nearing my 75%. Is it a good thing? Ironically, I wished it wasn't this quick.
ABUNDANT PEACE :)
5:11 AM
Saturday, February 14, 2009
H.O.P.E.DHope
is basedOn
Purpose
Equiped
withDirection
Remember of the times when you are disappointed with something, you either cry out or moan, deep in your heart: I wish...
When you yearn for something, you react: I hope...
Instead of defining past tense (hoped) and regret, equip it with purpose and direction. Move on. The world is full of miracles. Have a wish? Believe in it.
'Therefore, having been justified by faith, we have peace with God through our Lord Jesus Christ, through whom also we have obtained our introduction by faith into his grace in which we stand; and we exult in hope of the glory of God. And not only this, but we also exult in out tribulations, knowing that tribulation brings about perseverance; and perserverance, proven character; and proven character hope; and hope does not disappoint, because the love of God has been poured out within out hearts through the Holy Spirit who was given to us.' (Romans 5:1-5)
ABUNDANT PEACE :)
3:06 AM
Friday, February 06, 2009
Results day tomorrow. Butterflies in the stomach as usual but there's always: Grace to you and peace from God our Father and the Lord Jesus Christ. Having the kingdom of God within, there's hope. I want to shine like the picture above.
ABUNDANT PEACE :)
4:15 AM
Monday, February 02, 2009
A week has passed since the end of our 1st semester examinations and we went back to lectures in full force straight after.
The 1st day of CNY marks the 1st day of our 2nd semester with a 9am class. Life's all work and no rest these days (exaggerating).
Flash Back:
The past 6 weeks were trying, and exhausting. Never in my life did I glue to the chair in front of my desk for this long. It was the longest study break I've ever had and it was torture. I miss the luxury of walking up and down when I'm tired of books. I miss the freedom of being noisy. I miss going out during exams. I miss the sun smiling down at me each day. I miss the chatter of my friends. The list of things I miss will be never ending.
Putting those to memories and shoving it aside as my past, I'm excited for the upcoming semester. 'Because of the hope laid up for you in heaven..' The modules that we are having will be more relevant to what we will be facing after graduation. Dispensing, disease management, quality medicines and so forth. It seems promising to be more interesting and better fun. Besides that, I can't wait till March when I'll be going home for Easter! Hooray! Kor is going back too! I've not seen him for like 2 yrs?? I can't believe how time flies...
The semester started off well I supposed. 1st CNY in the UK. We had steamboat dinner with fellow pharmacy BGP residents. The realisation sets in on how much we miss Chinese food. I wasn't too bothered by not having Asian food to our expense but that dinner reminded me of the goodness of M'sia which include the best of the whole world under one roof. On Wednesday, it was my 1st time worship leading in hand with Grace at CCF. Good turn-up with many new faces, having the exchange students from China in fellowship with us. Our prayers to them is to open up to Jesus.
Ward visit on Fri was a good experience. Thanks to the pharmacist Sarah for your time and pointers to us. Will love to have the chance to place my foot in hospital pharmacy one day. Dare to dream, I strive to achieve great heights.
*To add on the cheer: It SNOWED today!
Hereby, a bleated HAPPY "NIU" YEAR to all! May the year be filled with uncowntable blessings and be smoothsailing in studies or whatever you do.
ABUNDANT PEACE :)
1:21 AM
Tuesday, January 13, 2009
Give Thanks!
The Lord has once again showed mercy today.
Had my 1st paper of the exams this morning. Found the subject intimidating with scares from tutor, seniors and the lecture notes themselves. Hated memorising subject, drug names is a mystery to newbies...that is Molecular Pharmacology.
Panic-ed after reading the questions finding it hard to organise my thoughts and points to the respective questions. Took double-time then I'm supposed to for graph drawings. One question undone 15 mins before time is up. Suddenly, there was a commotion coming from my left side. Too busy focusing myself to finish my essay and had been ignorant. The next minute, we were granted extra time of 15 mins. Hallelujah! Saved by grace. At least had abit of time to get my answers in. Not much but still something. :)
Next up...Med Chem! Molecules, reactions...drug development histroy...argh...why did I choose Pharmacy?
ABUNDANT PEACE :)
10:17 PM
Results day tomorrow. Butterflies in the stomach as usual but there's always: Grace to you and peace from God our Father and the Lord Jesus Christ. Having the kingdom of God within, there's hope. I want to shine like the picture above.