What If?

I have already resigned from my current job. The question that I had in mind now is, what if I quit practice? A lot of people seem to think that it is a waste, because what I am holding is a professional degree. If I am to quit practice, what field should I venture?

From young, people predicted that I will be a teacher when I grew up. Even until now, people seem to think that I am a teacher. Perhaps I look like a teacher, more than a lawyer (confused).

I always have an interest in Human Resource, and even intended to take up the MBA majoring in HR. My alternative plan is to take a postgraduate on Counselling. My third option is to pursue the ICSA course.

A close friend of mine seem to think that I am being quite lost, when I told her of my intention to quit practice in a few years time. I wanted to be a lawyer when I was 13, with an intention to help those who are in need. However, my dream was crashed when I started to work in a legal firm back in 2006. The General Manager of that firm told me this, " The firm wants you to make money, and not to do charity".

Well, that is the reality, that is the world, that is the real world. I thought, perhaps the environment in the firm discourages me to enjoy practice, so I decided to move on to another firm to do my pupilage. At this firm, I was exposed to the other side of reality. Since it was a Christian firm, the approach was slightly different from the first firm. Nonetheless, due to the 'wide' exposure. I have decided to move on, and concentrate on conveyancing practice.

The third firm, a boutique firm. As time goes by, I figured that actually I do not really enjoy practice. Hm, how d I put it? It is like, I do not like the work, I do not like the nature of the work that I am doing. Hm, yeah..I think so...

For the first time in my life I am being so laid back about my job. I am not concerned whether I will be confirmed in this current firm. Prior to the Church Camp at Peacehaven, I told my Father in Heaven, "You are going to take care of this for me".

As for now, it is time for me think about moving on. Should I quit practice? I am wondering, what if I did not do law, and proceed into the education back then, would I be happier now?

Perhaps...

What if...

We often ask ourselves this question, but wouldn't it be more practical to think about the present?

Jesus, be my only satisfaction...

Peace & Joy from Within

Some people may not be able to understand this:-

When Christians face with adversities, we are still able to live like there is no adversity. It is definitely not that we are are being ignorant or indifference about it, nor that we are avoiding the problem that we are facing, but it is because ~ we have a BIG GOD =)

For instance:

I know of a family who often finds it hard to make their ends meet. Yet, they still go to Church, laugh and eat like normal people do; they also have no worries about their life. Once they were on their way home and had not enough petrol, they just prayed hard about it and there appeared an Angel to assist them.

I also know another family who lost their member of the family and yet, they do not grief much about it; because they know that their dear family member is in Heaven now.

These are just two (2) examples. There are more stories to tell but this is not my purpose today.

Of course, we as human, have our own worries too. Jesus says, to cast all our anxieties unto Him. We also have our own negative emotions to deal with, but when we cast everything unto God, things will never be the same again.

It is always easier said than done, as we tend to rely on our own up to the stage we no longer can handle it, then we seek God. However, God wants us to cast everything to Him from the very start.

Today I received a not so good news, a piece of news that I already known from long time ago, yet I still try to hold onto it. God has His plan and His own way to make things work. Amen?

I attended a Church Camp at Peacehaven recently, and I told God, “Lord, I am leaving all my worries behind and all I want to do at Peacehaven is to seek You alone. You are my Lord, I know You will take care of everything”.

I came back from Peacehaven and today I have got the Lord’s answer to my prayer. An answer that I knew from the very start. At first I was feeling a little down about it, but after moments of prayer, I could find myself smiling from deep inside my heart.

This joy, and this peace, we could not find it elsewhere but in Him alone. How awesome it is to know that God cares for us from head to toe. Imagine, He even knows how much strands of hair we have on our head. God is truly amazing, Amen?

Now that I need to move on in my life, I want to involve Him in every bit and pieces in my life; like what I have learned at the Church Camp, to connect with Him at all times ~ Kingdom Online…

2nd Anniversary

6th day of September

That was the day we first met back in 2008 and that was when we started this friendship...

Winni posted this on FB:

I got the post below from Alice's blog:-

winni -Posted Oct 03 2008, 12:39 PM
Hi, dear... :P

Finally opened ur profile and decided to drop u comment... haha... ^^ Knew this girl inside the "gospel van" and on the way to orphanage. She is so friendly and the one who initiative to approach me... Thx GOD, I did feel warm becoz of u ^^

Yea, the comment above was i drop to her almost 2 years ago. Without her, I think I wouldn't have a heart of serving God today. I'm still remember that day was my first time to join youth outing and I didn't know most of them besides one of the brothers who invited me to join their outing (only closed with uncle & auntie of that church during that time).

To put the long mother story short, I knew her on 06.09.2008 and she is the one who stir up my passion to continue to join them. I'm glad to have her in part of my life. Oh ya, she is not merely sister and best friend of mine, she is also my first spiritual partner.

Over around 10 months, due to I'd different calling with her and I left that church and served God in a new environment. Frankly, I didn't feel good in new church that time as I missed the day with her so much.

Even we started not that close (and even lost contact in a short time) after I went to another church, our friendship didn't end up just like that =)

Basically, this is not our first time to celebrate friendship anniversary. Some people may think that, what? Friendship anniversary celebration? Oh ya, i couldn't deny I had the same respone for our first celebration but weird i was still enjoy even we didn't talk much that time.

Why? Because I saw LOVE in her.

"There is no greater love than this than he who lays down his life for his friends
Now are you willing to lay down your life for your friends?" - LOVE by Ps. Jaeson Ma

I think she probably will do so. Why again? This is because the definition of love is Jesus Christ. He is love.

I could feel she loves me with love of the Lord =)

I'm not sure how our friendship will be going on, but one thing I'm sure that our heart of serving God will not be changed.

Let's continue to have PASSION for Jesus Christ!

Lord, Thanks for giving us such a precious friendship, love you so much Lord =)

Well, I guess I do not have to say much because she has already described everything. It is touching to see how our friendship grew. Life is strange sometimes, when there are ups, there are downs as well. However, love is the ultimate winner. Agree?

Frankly, this is the first time I actually celebrate "Friendship Anniversary" with a friend. We had our first celebration last year at The Mines, and I guess both of us felt weird doing that, so we did not have much to talk about. Hm, practice makes perfect? Since this is our second celebration, both of us felt more at ease and enjoyed the whole process :D

These were our activities for the day. We planned where to go and that took us few days because both of us were indecisive :p W decided from Full House, to Delicious, to KLCC, to Mid Valley, to Sunway Pyramid and the list went on. Finally we decided to go Mid Valley due to the variety.

We discussed about the date, at first we wanted it to be on the actual date but it would be a Monday, so it was not a good idea since there would not be enough time for us to spend together. Then we decided to have it on 4th day September, Saturday, but then we changed our mind again because both of us need to rush to church in the evening. Finally Winni suggested that we have it on 31st day of August, in conjunction of Merdeka Day!! Bravo!! =)

Next, we discussed on the time, and decided to depart at 08:30 from Winni's house. Hehe, I was late and we reached our first destination at about 09:10. Also, we planned to take lots of photos to make it into an album :p

Our first destination was a Dim Sum Restaurant at Kuchai Lama (oops, cannot remember the name :p). This was recommended by Winni. We thought we were early but to our surprise, the restaurant was packed like sardine. I guess we were too excited about the food and forgotten about the photos :p Actually, we were not too comfortable with the environment as it was too crowded and we even had to 'tumpang' with other people. We ordered our 'Kuk Po' tea but it came about half an hour later, that also after numerous reminders :S The food was not too bad and somehow we did enjoy the breakfast :D

Then we proceeded to Mid Valley. Again, to our surprise, the car park was FULL! Oh my, what happened to the people in the city? Why are they not sleeping at home? We thought we were early to secure a nice car park, but there were people who are earlier!!

After parking my Eagle at a nice place, we went to buy our tickets. I was hesitating to watch "The Expendables" or "Step Up 3 3D". I have forgotten that Jet Li acted in the former, so I bought tickets for the latter whilst Winni sms-ing with her member. Oh yeah, I like Jet Li, in fact I like actors with some martial arts background :p

We took some photos in the Cinema, but it was not so nice, so we decided not to post it on FB :p. I quite enjoyed the movie but when I looked at Winni, she was just sitting there, with not too much moves, I was a bit worried that she did not enjoy the movie. Phew, she did enjoy but due to some "special" circumstance she had to stay at the same position for about 150 minutes :p

Finally, after about two hours, we continued to our third destination. Lunch time!! However, we were quite lousy in making decisions, especially on food, so we walked around Mid Valley, then to Gardens, then we found Elianto. Winni made some purchase there and then we continued our search. We saw Delicious, but we decided to walk till the end of that row. Hey, Spaghetti Grill is offering RM9-95 set lunch!! Hm, not a bad idea. Since it was public holiday we hesitated because were unsure whether the promotion was applicable on that day.

Yes!! RM9-95 set lunch! There we go!!

 I had the Pizza whilst Winni had the Dory Salad. Yummy =)

Hawaiian Pizza

Dory Salad

 

Thereafter we had a good chat at the restaurant till about 17:15. I think we sat there for more than three hours chatting and chatting non stop. The restaurant provides bottomless drinks, so we had a good chat and good drink :p

Finally, we decided to leave. AGAIN! We remembered to take individual photos and photos of the food BUT we totally forgotten to take a picture of both of us together UNTIL we reached Winni's house.

Phew, we woke up at 07:++, left our house at 08:++, reached home at about 18:++. It was indeed a tiring day but definitely worth it =)

Looking forward to our 3rd Anniversary :p