in transit

I was at the airport earlier with the cell to send Joy off for her mission trip. And so I was early because I heard Alethea saying 2 o’clock instead of 3. It wasn’t her fault though. So I went up to the viewing deck to see the world go by and to complete my monopoly game on my Treo. And I was thinking on how often in the future I will have to step foot on the plane for a official business trip overseas.

Yes, I secured the job at Sony.  They called me last Wednesday and the lady asked, ‘what do you think of your interview and how would you feel if you are to get the job now? ‘ .. Think she was giving me a good surprise with the tinge of excitement in her voice.. *confetti and balloons drop down* But at the same time feeling the jitters from starting a full time job.. that feeling.. Haha..

So many things happened since Wednesday…

Thurs, Fri – Was in church for the prayer focus for Israel. And what a marvelous time in God’s presence – especially the first night. It was simply so refreshing.

Sat – Ubin with the cell.  Though I didn’t enjoy much of the cycling (I don’t like to perspire and not bathe straight after that), but it was really nice to be in fellowship with God’s people. And the games was really well done. The best part was the dessert at Changi Village and the teh peng – absolutely amazing stuff. It’s teh tarik teh peng at only $1.20.. and the nice chat with Newson back to Bedok on the bus. Funnily the cell was again trying to guess “THE” person… but I totally agree with what Newson said, start building a house and that person will come in God’s timing… So Gen3.2, stop guessing!

Sun – I had the honor to cover children’s church service. amazing anointing and service they had.. too bad multiply is down, else the photos will be up there..

3 more days to ORD.. and the camp indeed holds so much memories… well.. life goes on…

that rat race.. bahh..

washed out

Photography in the day these days are spelt as – t e r r i b l e. The skies were totally white or grey. The shoot on Wednesday was 1/2 baked – not so good as what I would expect. It rained in the morning, got humid, more humid and got hotter and hotter. Apparently I was scolded for asking to wear proper civilian clothing to shoot – and yes, I totally lost all inspiration in that coat of green. Perhaps it’s time to get additional filters for outdoor shoots – circular ones or ND filters.

Also I realised, with a huge screen your computer, you see more ‘errors’ and things you wish you didn’t wanna see. Say if I step down my aperture to F2.2, it goes abit blurry. Gee!

It was boss’ birthday on Wednesday as well and we threw a celebration for him. Funny how some uninvited guests turned up. A night of laughter and good talking to those guys up there in the organization. And they talk almost about work.

The retreat for the leaders in Generations was really good. Out of the grind of life and out of the busy-ness of work. The place at Kent Ridge was really peaceful as well. Clean facilities and reasonable food. Though I didn’t stay over, the sessions, games (yes I regretted not going earlier)  and the company was excellent. Staying in the west of the city state of Singapore for 10+ years, I didn’t expect that place to be that serene. It’s a perfect place for a getaway in Singapore.

Money makes the world goes round? I was talking to a Secondary School senior who has just ORD-ed from his national service and how desperately people are looking for work to sustain life here. My cousin was asking me what do I wanna do in university and when I said social work, he said the pay was low and all that. Glancing at my mom, she gave a look as if I wouldn’t be able to make it in life. I know my inheritance in life is not money but something else, something I know in my heart.  I was jokingly asking my friend how to get married w/o cash? And I answered my own question by telling him ‘Maybe I will do alfresco dining, wedding dinner at the basketball court. ‘

Worries worries and more worries. It will never cease to appear. 3 months, 6 days left to the BIG day. No photos as yet – at least for now.

“The plans You have me, will prosper me but not harm me” – For All to See (Alive! Conferences)

shoot away

I suddenly had the sudden urge to take my camera out to shoot..away my frustrations. Maybe it is the weather that is getting on my nerves, or it is the worries of not able to get into uniSIM or maybe it is the thought of the incoming boss that seems so unfriendly.
Flickr’s  7 days gives me some inspiration on how to take photos with better perspective and composition. I wished I had gotten my DSLR earlier. Like how I manage to get only blurry shots on my old camera because of the shutter lag during my days in school teaching.

Somehow my vision is blurred and I need to renew it. I ask, “How Lord?”.

Seriously, I need to drive away the blues.

“Jesus, You alone are my strong tower.“