Now is the time...

Work, sleep, eat...work, sleep, eat...work, sleep, eat...that how it is when you start working. Well, pass few months has been like a rat race. Yes, I did do other stuffs too but I am beginning to feel that it is quite meaningless if I can only do those minimum things once I start working. Is this how life suppose to be? DEFINATELY NOT! I would never want to become someone who is too busy to give God my time! 3 months plus has already passed, I think that's more then enough time for me to adjust myself to this working environment and still continue to serve God effectively. Its normal, being all tired, working whole day and then when you get home you just want to rest and probably be fast asleep. That was how I felt each day, but then again I asked mysellf, "What am I here on earth then?"

Year 2006 is a new chapter in my life where new experiences are being brought into my life. It has strucked me much through the past year of 2005, especially going through the nomination for the AYA Award. The nomination was an eye opener as it has actually hit me to ask myself, "What have I done till today and how backtracked am I compared to the rest of the nominees?" I met different people from different walks of life, facing different obstacles but yet they did not let all those things stop them from achieving their dreams. Seeing many who are younger, achieving more then twice of what I have achieved in this 22 years has prompted me to start 2006 with a new challenge.

The theme of the Delirous latest album; "Mission Bell" was really inspiring as it goes very well with what I have put down in my resolution. Their new song "Now Is The Time" just strucked me as it was being introduced to us...(the chorus)

"Now is the time for us to shine,
Shine with the face of Christ divine,
No compromise, for all heaven cries,
Now is the time."

Having the theme reconfirmed again and again in my 2006 diary has cause me to start doing some things that I normally won't do in order to begin improving myself spiritually as well as physically. One of the example was this blog itself. Other where simple things like reading the papers, reading books, improving leadership and communication skill...I realised that I have to start somewhere and I believe that though I may not be so consistent yet, these are all my 'first steps' towards working out a dream...

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The road to Raub

Just came back from the Raub Mission trip. Went for a 2 days 1 night trip to Raub Assembly church. It was a good experience for me as this was technically my first mission trip. (Can't really say it's my first cause we are suppose to be missionaries wherever we go, right? :P )

It was more of a learning and experiencing mission trip as I was very encouraged to see the passion of the people in the small church, serving and worshipping God. The church is actually in an old banglo and the pastor, Pastor Eric, his wife, Elizabeth and their son, Isreal lives in that banglo itself. The spirit of the pastor himself, doing almost everything himself unlike churches of the cities reminds me of how sometimes I take for granted the convinience of serving in my church. It was not very encouraging for a pastor in his place, as Raub was a small town and every now and then people will leave the town for better choices in the cities. The congregation is small and the equipments were plain simple. But despite all those, what kept the pastor going on for God in Raub? I believe Pastor Eric sees the potential and importance of God's plan for this town itself. I was just wondering, if I was placed in his situation, will I still say 'yes' to carry on God's job? A very good thought to think about.

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It just happened

Started my full time job 3 weeks ago. Job was fine. Been abit of 'rush hour' experience in the office because I started the week before Christmas. I have never done so much cutting, pasting and laminating in a day. It was quite stressful at first as I have found out before hand that the girl that I'm assisting is good and fast with her work. I am quite slow when it comes to computer generated designs but I thank God the girl was very patience with me. She not only tolerated my speed but she was kind enough to even teach me new stuffs. It like I'm being paid doing my internship.

Apart from that, I was quite blessed with good meals during lunch times. Not that I really needed to have good meals, but once in a while I do desire to try them. Everyone had their "One day, when I can, I will do this..." The good meals were one of the "this" that I thought I won't be able to experience so soon because they were costly. Now, working in this office, I was indirectly given the opportunity able to try many of the different restaurant and do not need to worry about how much it cost.

All I did was hope that one day it would happen and God saw my heart desiring, He just granted them. Simple, small desires, He just made them happen...

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Beginning or the end?

Wuahaha!...Finally I’m officially having my break after all the assignments and part time job.

Finished college like 2 weeks ago but didn’t have a chance to really catch my breath yet because was offered a part time job right after the week I passed up my assignments. The job, something like a telemarketing job was obviously not something that I would ‘love’ to do, but thank God for the opportunity to earn some income. I was getting really broke that time and suddenly this job offer (which really pays high! :P ) came. I didn’t want to work long as Christmas was coming but in the same time I needed the money. The job was a so-called ‘fit to plan’ as it was for a short period and was able to get me the amount of money that I needed for December.

Anyway, the part time job ended two days ago. Right at the day I ended this job, another friend called me regarding a potential full time job in her office. Was told about it a week or two ago, not knowing if it was a confirmed offer. The call was to tell me more about the job and to confirm if I was really interested in it. Great isn’t it? One after another…Honestly, I haven’t even have time to send in resumes for the other companies that I was planning to. Praying very hard I have been asking God to open doors for me because if He wants me to serve Him still, He will have to make a way for me. I have heard many negative reports about people in the advertising line that has to work very late hours and I really did not want to be one of them. Normal office hours were never in a graphic designer’s dictionary and whatever my requirements for a job were almost impossible to meet. I don’t know if this offer from my friend would be the one that God has provided, but I believe some way or another, God will direct me…

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HIs Living Canvas...

Promise myself to start a blog once am done with my degree...and so, here it is! It's not going to be a daily diary thing but more of a periodical thing so don't expect to see new ones every now and then :)

Last week unofficially marks the end of my 4 year degree journey. I barely can believe that I'm done with the degree. Thinking back, those 4 years was crazy as well as fun. Met people from all kinds of background, learn alot about the design world and most of all, I have overcome much trying to living radically for God in the industry itself.

All this would never be possible if not for God's favour and grace. Truly it was ''The favour of God surrounds me like a shield...''
Its not easy trying to meet datelines while serving God but when you honour Him, He will honour you. As many of my colleagues has said to me,''...for Jennifer, there's no problem because she have Jesus...'' God has really carried me through stressful times.

Just want to thank God for opening the door and helping me finish my degree.

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