Sarah, 21. Part time pseudo university student, full time bondservant of the Lord. A walking contradiction. Strange and insane at times.
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See.. I told you the weirdest things happen at work. And it’s not even funny.
This morning, as I was enjoying my chicken pie (which i never got to finish because I lost all appetite), my other colleague strolled in and declared: ‘I have no seat!’
To which I replied: ‘Sit at someone’s table?’
Her: But my ID is not installed in other computers!
Me: Uh.. get it installed?
Her: But I’m used to sitting here! (Referring to my desk)
Me: Uh.. okay..?
Her: Yeah.. Do you think you can sit somewhere else?
Me: Uh…okay………………where?
Her: Other tables.. blah blah blahhhh
Me: ….. But i wanna sit here too!!
Her: Yeah but i’m used to sitting here…Could you sit outside?
No. Not really.
But someone has to give in right? Got annoyed, so once again… I’m evicted from my new seat. Blahhhh. I’m really trying to be positive. And pleasant. Didn’t want to argue or quarrel or insist on my way in the morning, so just walked away silently. Heh and now i’m complaining on my blog.
Note to self: 1 more month.
And then later I make a blunder on the stock market reports, and a reader calls the office to kick up a big fuss…. blah blah the drama starts again.
All on a Monday morning! Ugh nevermind. I do enjoy my job, really. I try to..
Ok i’m off. More later.
xoxo
10:40 PM | Comments (0) |While waiting for the bus the other day, at a rather unearthly hour of 5am, I heard God speak to me:
‘What kind of leader do you want to be?’
I was a little shocked, and I was searching for the right answer - The wisdom of Solomon? Uh… A fruitful leader? I’ve always wondered what I would answer when God asks me like how He asked Solomon what he wanted.
Then I heard a voice in me say: ‘I want to be a leader that loves You wholeheartedly and people fervently.’
And then it suddenly dawned on me that although wisdom and fruitfulness are important traits of a leader, all these will follow when we walk close to Him… I pray God will always keep me under His wings, and that I’ll never leave the presence of God.
It’s been a good week, I suppose, filled with sudden revelations, both spiritual and non-spiritual. I’m starting to believe that God placed me here to test my patience and character. And how Dr Kim’s message fits into my experiences this week - it’s all too scary (in a good way).
OK I MUST BE A PLEASANT INTERN. NO MATTER WHAT COMES MY WAY, JUST SMILE, AND MOVE ON.
Whatever happened to those moments before internship started where we were joking about being yes-people.. Being overly eager, extremely enthusiastic and cheerful. Haha that kinda disappeared when we were into the second month. Time to bring those good attitudes back….
Back to work. This morning I was fighting rather unsuccessfully with the zzz monster but now my energy’s back. What wonders blogging can do to me!! WHAHA
xoxo
09:52 PM | Comments (0) |Oh the weirdest things happen at work.
Colleague A questioned me today about changing her computer settings. The conversation went like this:
A: Sarah, did you change my computer settings, when you sat at my table? (Sat at her table last week cos she was on a holiday, and I was evicted from my table, as mentioned earlier)
Me: Yeah, but I change it back to the original settings at the end of the day.
A: Really? Why is my screen so small? I’m not even sure whether I have the correct settings now.
Me: *blank stare* Um, I am not very sure.. It could be someone else???
A: Oh really? Do you know who used my computer?
Me: No…….
A: But the settings are changed!
Me: Uh okay.. I read your note on your computer, and I changed it because I thought the screen settings were huge. (She has a note on her pc that state the rules - ‘do not change settings, download programmes, etc etc’)
A: Yeah? okay. Hmphf.
Okay. Longsuffering. Longsuffering. Longsuffering. Repeat 10 times. I’m a people’s person. I’m a people’s person. I’m a people’s person. Repeat 10 times.
Anyway it’s a slow news day today, so I can afford to blog a little today.
Saw the most gorgeous oxford heels, complete with a t-bar strap at Aldo yesterday, and it was so comfy, although it must have been 4 or 5 inches high. And then the saleslady said she had no size 36 left in black!!!!! Ok that may have been a good thing because it’s not exactly cheap.
So recently, I’m totally into Indonesian songs by True Worshippers, especially this song:
Dalamnya kasih Mu Bapa
terlebih dari segalanya
pengorbanan yang termulia
selamatkanku
Dengan darah yang tercurah
ampuniku atas dosa
ku bersujud kepada Mu
oh Yesusku
Engkau kusembah Kau yang terindah
pulihkanku dengan darah Mu
Engkau kusembah Bapa mulia
seumur hidupku ku mau menyembah Mu
I may not understand what it means but when I hear it, I can just sense God so close to me. 
Ok i’ve got to go. This is my favourite time of the day!!!!!! 230pm. That’s when life starts man.
xoxo
10:31 PM | Comments (0) |I swear I am addicted to TVB dramas!
And what’s worse….I’m watching them at work! Bad. The other day I dreamt that my supervisor said I was a bad intern, because I was always watching videos and secretive about what I was doing!!! BAHHHHHAHA
Ok anyway it’s a slow news day, and I’m listening to soundtracks from… TVB dramas! lalala I want to learn Cantonese.
Yes this is a short update, just so that I will get used to blogging. Haha yeah people are looking over my desk so I have to go.
More later
xoxo
Ok. Hi.
Yes this blog is beyond mouldy, and despite countless ‘PLEASE UPDATE YOUR BLOG’ messages, I’ve been rather unmotivated to do so. Haha just too tired of writing sometimes. And I’m only updating because of the lack of stories coming in from the wires, and I’m sick of watching youtube videos. And I like the keyboard in the office.. Tipp tappp tipp tapp.
So many things have changed since my last update.. I’m almost buried under a whole truckload of work. I don’t know why I’m so busy and tired and why my day is always so short. Maybe it’s because I start early, and my nights are particularly non-existent. But I’m not complaining. I love being on attachment, and being able to return home after 230 to stone and sleep is much, much better than going to school! Yea. Anytime. And I have a great job! Although my brain is almost rotting because of inactivity, but i love the fact that I am given so much freedom and space, with no supervisors breathing down my neck. WHAHA.
CHILDISH RAMBLINGS AHEAD:
And yesterday I got ousted from my table in the office. I know I’m just an intern and I’m not paid much, and therefore this gives them the reason to kick me out (literally) anytime, but this new guy who took over my seat is really annoying. I see that he has moved in completely, changing the layout of the computers and the table, marking his spot with his personal items.. HAH I’m never going to move my things off his table because this is my table too. Ok. In the mornings. Childish, i know. But apparently he moved in because he was making so much noise outside, messing up other people’s computers… and so I think he got a table so that people will stop complaining about him. OK.. LET IT GO ALREADY SARAH.
Ok, anyway.. I was on the bus this morning and was just telling God how tired I was, and how much I wanted to go home to lie on my bed and just sleepppppppp… Complaining about how all the late nights are taking a toll on me, blah blah blah.. And suddenly I was just reminded of the verse: ‘He who loses his life for My sake will find it’. I really don’t have any regrets, laying my life down for God and giving my youth to the ministry of God. It is my greatest honour and privilege.. Thank you Lord, for reminding me of Your faithfulness in my life. I’ve found true meaning in Your presence, and I guess this is what You really mean about finding my purpose and calling in You when I lay my life down at Your altar.
Till next time. I promise to update more frequently!
xoxo
Yes. I know I haven’t been blogging as much as I should, now that the exams are over. I’m just bumming around at home.. I should do something more productive, really. Like looking for blog layouts and stuff. But I’m not really motivated to do anything. Haha! Just enjoying the free time while I can, before work starts next year. Time passes so quickly, and soon 2007 will be over in a flash. And I guess this year was good. I’ve learnt to take alot of things in my stride, and I’m one year older and wiser. Going through Bible School really changed my life - I’m a stronger person now. And the one thing that stuck with me even after graduation was this quote: “There’s nothing God cannot do with a heart that is totally for Him.” And yeah, all things are possible with God!
So.. Happy holidays!
I never know how to end my entries.
11:14 PM | Comments (0) |Omg. Please. PLEASE. I beseech you my brethren, to watch the above video. Speechless.
I have one more paper to go, and it’s the worst paper ever! I haven’t done maths since secondary school and I desperately need a tutor right now. 
Ok i’m going back to study.
10:59 PM | Comments (0) |Whee! I’m an adult now, and will remain forever 21. Haha. I hope.
Anyway… birthday celebrations started on Thursday, where I had dinner with Melia, Pril and Ling at Holland Village. Really enjoyed catching up with the girls. It’s strange how there’s this strong affinity between us. We can be miles apart in distance but whenever we come together, the same feeling of familiarity and closeness makes it so easy for us to connect once again.
Friday night was the biggest highlight though. Was taken to PS Cafe at Dempsey, and it’s a really dark place. But a great place to chill, and stare at trees. Think secluded area. Lots of trees and alfresco dining. Was there only at about 11-ish, and was greatly surprised when a whole bunch of people gathered behind me and shouted ‘happy birthday!’ at 12 midnight. GASP! Haha. Many thanks to all those who dropped by! We stayed there till late, sharing about our dreams and visions - till the people at the cafe chased us away.
Went to CG and to church on Saturday. It’s really a privilege to be able to worship God and lay my life down at the altar once again and say, “Lord, take all of me for all of You.” I saw a vision during worship today. It was a huge wall with fierce waves beating on the outside. There were holes on the walls too. And He said, “I’ve made you a mighty fortress. Stand strong even in the midst of difficulties, for I am with you. No eye has seen, nor ear heard, the things that I have prepared for those who love me.” Immediately that Word shot into my heart. Truly, a word in season does much good.
Ended the day with a balcony seat at Cantina with Sihui, Jo & Shing. We spent the rest of the night after dinner enjoying the sea breeze and taking silly photos, which will soon be uploaded. Maybe on facebook.
ALL IN ALL..
I’m really, really, blessed.
A big shout out to all those who SMSed, MSNed and to those who celebrated the day with me.
My room has new additions because of what you’ve given. Haha. And I have new memories to keep too. THANK YOU SO MUCH for making my birthday a special one that I will not forget.
Um. Hi.
I had the sudden inspiration to blog while I was in the shower. And I thought, why not? I haven’t blogged in 2 years, despite all the demands that I revive the blog.
So here is the obligatory reflective entry just before I turn 21, and embark on my journey as an adult. Ha. It’s funny how God always reminds me of things when I am in the shower. Haha.
The past year has been eventful. Won’t go into the details. But I remember God telling me that it was going to be a rather trying year, and I had to make many decisions. And I think I’m a stronger person than I was last year. Which is good. I haven’t had so much fun like I did this year, really! Am so blessed, and so thankful - Just counting my blessings.
“For You, O God, have tested us;
You have refined us as silver is refined.
You brought us into the net;
You laid affliction on our backs.
You have caused men to ride over our heads;
We went through fire and through water;
But You brought us out to rich fulfillment.” - Ps 66:10-12
These are some verses that will always have a special place in my heart. And i think this is a good place to end. Till the next entry…
xoxo
Sarah
Gosh, this is a very VERY stale blog. I’ve always wanted to write in here, but I’ve been procrastinating.. Du du du.. what’s new.
Can you believe it? It’s Novembre (yes, try saying that with a French accent) already. 2006!!!! Noooo. Today I am home at this hour because i am editing my newspaper. YES YES YES we are all made to revamp our school newspaper. I hope i’ll do alright for this project. 
Du du du.
ALRIGHT that’s all for today. i’m not really in the mood to update right now. Till next time, ya.
07:23 PM | Comments (5) |