Year 2009
Ahh.. here am I again... have always wanted to blog about this new year... but never had a chance to do so as I just couldn't pen down my thoughts here just yet. I have lots going on my mind.. and I just couldn't find the chance to really put them in writing.. So, do bear with me if I go all hay-wire. :P
The year 2008 was a pretty good year for me. It's the first year that we (both hubby & I) stayed throughout in Spore and yes, we won't be paying Msian taxes anymore. Woo Hoo!
Just to re-cap...at the end of April, I have switched companies from AMD to Flextronics (HQ). So this is just for you guys who still thought I was in AMD, I have switched. It was truly God's timing and I guess His agenda for me to have switched. Also, it was also between this time till July that I truly cannot underestimate the power of prayer. :) Things happened and I believe, it all happened for a reason...
It was also our first time that we managed to attend the tri-annual camp by the church, and this year, it was none other at this place called Holiday Inn Cha-Am, Thailand...Not only we had lots of fun and getting to know each of our members better, but I believed we came back fully recharged and energised! And I thank God for a good boss (at that time) who allowed me to go off barely a month I started on the new job. Praise the Lord!
Besides all the exccessive food-eating we had throughout the year, I really felt so bloated.. Indeed I put on about 3kgs.. I was determined to lose them.. and so.. I followed my colleague to the gym for a couple of times.. and for the first time after that, joined the gym as a member! I would never do this in Malacca I guess.. Hahaha... and it was good.. I've lost the weight I wanted, and I'm currently at the weight I was on my actual wedding day, but I think I look "smaller" maybe because my body is slightly more toned. I just can't imagine myself being pregnant and piling up on all the kgs and fats again... oh no.. :(
Besides all these, I believe I struggled through my spiritual life while I am here... But it's still better than what we were at before, as in, we're more "committed" and getting more involved in the church and cell. Especially in serving. :P I guess I gave my cg leader a "difficult" time when I had lots of "why this, why that" ...Hehehe..
In terms of our marriage and life.. everything has its ups and downs.. that's an undeniable fact.. but I thank God for the pre-marital counselling that we went through about a year before we got married.. It helped alot.. We could fall back on on what was being counselled and all that.. Both Jason & I still do keep the "romance" in this marriage even though we may both lead hectic lives (...errr.. I think it's only him lah since he's the one having classes not me.. hehehe).. and most of all, I believe that because God is the centre of our marriage, He is the one that is binding us together. Also, another shocking news that I didn't realise that we're being taken as role models for good relationships by our peers (who are still single and not married).. Wow! That was really shocking.. all the more we both have to keep on our toes.. ehehehe..
What is in store in 2009 for us?
In this current situation that we're in now, especially in terms of work, jobs, and companies not doing well, with retrenchments on-going frequently, I personally can't deny that it does affect me somehow. My company is trying to retain the workers, by going on a 4-day work week, shutdowns during festive seasons and so on.. but how long can this last? I can only see what's ahead of me in the first quarter of this year. After this, I shall just need to rely on Him to guide me through as we really do not know what to expect.
AMD as I heard, will be going through another round of retrenchment in just a couple of days more. Hubby is asking me to be mentally prepared just in case...But I believe in Him that everything works together for good for those who love Him.... And I believe that God has greater things in store for us should anything happen to our "rice bowls".
Most of you have been asking us about the family planning thingy and all that.. well, there is a great number of things that both we have to consider.. Having a baby now, at this point of economic crisis is hmm.. the idea itself is being shun by most "normal" people here.. We have to think about getting a whole place by ourselves (either rent or buy) as we're now just renting a room. Also, who is going to take care of the baby here? I would definitely not agree to be separated from Baby if I have to leave Baby back in Malacca. All these are running through my mind day, and night.. Becoming abit stressed out.. But Jason always reminds me that I need to lean on God, that His ways are greater and not mine.. it's His plan and not mine...And so, yes, I surrender it all to Him on this issue.. or rather.. when the time really comes, then I need to pray harder... But all these while, since I was young, I have never failed to see His provision hands upon my family. They were hard times, but God really pulled us through.. (more of my parents la)... and at this point of time, I just want to put my faith and trust in Him that He will Provide!
I have come to realised that throughout staying here for 1 yr and coming to 9 months, there is nothing like the power of friendship. Hubby is my best friend of course.. but friends who are with us when we have nothing or nobody here. It really means a lot to us.. if not for Jason, then me. It was such a trying time when we first came here, not knowing what to do and do not have a sense of belonging.... But throughout this time, our friends have been really supportive and encouraging to us. And I would just like to take the time to thank my cell members (those present and before) that you guys are great! Especially to Jaena, (cg leader), my cg host, SG and the whole bunch of guys whom we always hang out with.... punchie,Clone,Ken,Mel,Kenny,Becca,PX,Zel,CC,Jon,Duns,YY, just to name a few.. and a whole lots more.. You guys have been a real blessing to us!
So, what's my resolution for 2009?
To enter into Abundant Living! In line with what Ps. Dom preached during the watchnight 2008 service.
So, till then, let's welcome 2009 with wide-open arms.. and believing that He has great things in store for all of us.. Amen!
