Welcoming Winter

I'm seated on my bed cuddled in my nice warm duvet, sleeping bag, thick ski jacket and nicely cushioned with at least four pillows by my sides...

It's not really that cold, is it?

Well, I'm once again embracing the Brissy winter - in which some has decided, is not really a winter. But for a tropical island girl like me, this season is definitely winter.

So as mentioned in my earlier entry, I was having my baby back. Ok, by this I meant my laptop - my baby. It was short lived. Right now, it's on its way back to Sydney to be re-fixed again. Suffice it to say, a poor job was executed and my baby needs to undergo another operation. Sob.

Well, so I'm living on this little netbook Jasmine has kindly lent me. It's pretty hard to type, but I cannot envision myself not blogging right now. For the 1st of June usually marks winter for me - officially. Although I must say that the few weeks before today did feel a lot colder.

To date since I last wrote, which isn't very long ago, I have had two job interviews and two other 'ex-employers' keenly creating roles for me in their companies. I thank God for such favour - I mean, this is amazing. I haven't had any concrete promises yet, yet holding on to God, I will trust Him.

I know the job offer in Sydney is so so so so tempting... lucrative job offer... but is this really what God wants me to do? Please pray for me...! I really hope to get PR sponsored by an employer... but anyway, I know God is doing something to shake my world so that the breakthrough of blessings may come!!! So I'm running this good race... without turning back. I just need to focus, and keep running!!!!

The prophetic word is coming to pass... and now it's part 1, before part 2. If you know what I mean, please pray for me along those lines.... too. :)

I'm determined not to be affected by SWS this year. SWS = Shannon's Winter Syndrome. God's peace upon me. I won't be mastered by my emotions. I will rise up above them and hold on to the Tower and Refuge. :)

Good night y'all...

May stone?

No.. it's not a 'maybe will stone' title. As my blog is always filled with 'faith stones', I thought I should pop in a 'Month of May 2011 Stone'!

So... now's just a word filled update... photos will follow next month when I get my laptop back!

'...life without a basic technology...'

I haven't written in a while. A lot has happened, and I don't have a laptop right now. But these days without a laptop has definitely drawn me closer to God, and got my body rested. Goes to show how much time I spend with technology!

But yeah, my laptop is repaired and I'm getting it on Monday. But I thought, till then, I should lock in an entry for this month of May, cuz I haven't!

So... a lot has been happening! What has been?

I don't know if I will ever be able to write it all in my blog! Maybe if I listed them, I would have missed some as well...

"...man will leave his father and mother to be united to his wife...."

But of course, I must write - TWO BEAUTIFUL WEDDINGS over the past 2 months!

Congratulations Veon and Derrick!
And... congratulations Elysaa and Puay Siong!! :)

These two sisters who have positively impacted my lives in the past 4 years - I'm really thankful and also happy to see them blessed and 'married happily ever after'!

'...Scene 1, Take 1!...'

I attended an awesome film director's course. Met some great people with the same passion. Worked with the director of Giant Vision Films - Chris Hobart. Over the short 6 days of this intensive course, he definitely gained my respect, and taught me lots of great skills... not just technical skills, but how to be a good leader.

To top this section off with some icing, I was complimented for good camera skills! :)

Well... I'm excited with what God has for me in the media industry!

'...embracing the storms...'

So, life's got its ups and downs... and in the midst of lots of great things, some difficult things have happened. So, I'm losing my job - was initially verbally guaranteed continuation for another year, but due to financial budgeting, the company realised they could not keep one full-time-employee, and chose to keep 3 part time employees to increase the hands.

When one door closes, another door opens. I know a lot of my friends at work have a lot to say about the decision made. Some of them even felt angry. But for me, I know God has the best and there must be a greater purpose in these all. So, I'm praying for direction and greater things to come.

Being in my current company has been a great blessing in my life. I've learnt a lot, both technically and in my character, and also learning to work with people who are extremely different from me. It's been great and I'm sure that as we look back to these years, we would have appreciated all the opportunities given to us by our company.

My current job had been a blessing from God. So as the song goes, "You give and take away... my heart will choose to say... blessed be YOUR NAME!"

I've already got invited for an interview on Monday (pray for me!), and also my ex-supervisor is going to have a meeting to try and give me a job for 6 months. Applied for three other potential job too! Doors are opening, and I'm leaving them to God.

Hallelujah! When one God shuts, another opens! So... I'm excited for what's coming!


'...conferences 1: Oceania Convention 2011...'

Bootcamp!

Had been great! Personally, a great breakthrough for me in the area of combatting discouragement. A breakthrough for me in the media as well. Shekinah performed a great stage play, and to top it up, I was invited to be a part of the media production, where I worked with professional stunt directors. The short film was awesome, and it also spoke to me deeply! Spiritual warfare? Look to Jesus. We have the victory!

'...conferences 2: ASCC Scientific Conference 2011...'

This year I was invited to attend a conference my company organised for all Stem Cell Scientists. It was hosted at Kingscliff, NSW. It was great... and I have the privilege to create a poster for my company, and present it.

I'm happy also to be able to sit through more talks without falling asleep (except for twice!), but for the rest, I was actually interested in some of the talks! I was speaking to Set Yen about it and she said it was normal... the first years in the Science industry is sometimes difficult to know what everyone else is talking about... And for me, the most difficult part is when things get too in depth with the combination of a speaker that drones.... in a single tone!

Well, apart from that, I had fun! And was extremely blessed! You know... I was given such a beautiful room! I'll post photos next time.. but I had the sea view cuz I was on the top floor! And although some got upgraded to an apartment, they didn't get the nice view like I did!

I spent great time chilling with God... and also reading a book. :) Hee.. interesting book Maggie mammiee lent me. Cough - it actually belongs to SHIN YEE MAM!!! Haha.... yes, nice book.

'...hello - working adult synergy night...'

Alrighty, it's time to log off and go to Portside Wharf for our church's 'Working Adult Networking Night'!

It's going to be fun.

There is a NEW Thing God's doing

Not just in their lives... but in my life also.

But today marks the day reality sets in, but also a day many one embraced their journeys. I mark this day with bravery, confidence and courage!

I spent a bit of time overwhelmed by emotions this morning, crying in bed... sob sob. But on the other hand, God was keeping me brave... and here I am, conquering today!

A picture tells a thousand words, so I'mma let mine tell.

Many years ago, God had intended and prepared for great things. From my coming to Brisbane to meet people whom I never thought I'd meet... and God changed my life and touched me through great and wonderful people... I saw how things unfolded and how walking in Light can be so amazing...

There came one day when God being the rearranging again, and little did I know that was the beginning to His bigger movement. But little steps He prepared me... He took me to this year, and then today.

I can't count, maybe I should, the number of people whom has left my side this year. Evelyn, Jenny, Atieno, Siau Ying, Kuzi... and the people who've impacted my life so deeply, Jace and Alvin... and of course, the ones who have been not too near but not that far... my beloved Da Ge and Da Sao, today.

It's amazing but I'm taking it well right now... I had my struggles, but then when God showed me His vision and calling, I was utterly amazed and speechless. Knowing that for all these, there is a greater purpose... and we will meet again, near or far doesn't matter.

Happy 'Belated' CNY meal... hee...

(too bad I got no tripod so I can't be in there)

God's amazing.

I believe He's doing a new thing... and looking bad when I was going through a tough time, I felt God slap encouragement in my face endlessly... and I kept this in my heart for a long time, because I didn't want to write it... until, today. :)

There was a time I was going through and I asked God what He had in store for me now that once again, so many people are leaving my life. He was going on Gear 5, and I knew it had to be a good reason for that. I knew it was good...

During Touching Heaven Prayer Meeting, I was asking God endlessly.. why? Suddenly I realised the blessing I still had that and I learnt how to appreciate the goodness of God in my life that very moment. No one probably realised it but I did. And it may seem like something really small, but that touch and answer from God comforted me I could do nothing but cry throughout the whole P&W.

God kind of like gave me a 'tap' on my back and pointed to me that da sao was just beside me... and da ge was just in front of me. And because of the blood of Christ, we have this privilege to worship God, in the same place together. It might seem something small to you, but that day, I cried endlessly, encouraged and tugged deeply by God's love for me... and all that He's done in my life so far... I felt that comfort, surge through.

I don't know if I'm making sense, since it's already bed time... so I think I'll just go to bed... but I know, it's a new day, and God's doing a new thing...

And... a new season, has finally arrived.

Moving forward!

Tested & Stretched

A time of testing and being stretched.

I almost blew it a while ago.

Living for God and not the world... and not seeking acceptance from people is a difficult task. But God is determined to deal with that in my life.

I know everyone's tired, so am I. But I'll keep running. It's hard... but I know why I'm doing it. And God is making this even purer.

Can't fall back now. Pray more for fuel. Even if I have to crawl, I will..

If my friends don't understand, it hurts... but I will still choose to obey the Lord.

He knows where I'm heading, and has what I need that I don't know of.

Pray for me..

Unmask Preview

It's been crazy of late... but today I'm sharing in the joy with my Father God. This partnership and productions that blows my own mind....

I'm happy to present the preview of my FIRST short film production - Unmask Trailer.



Enjoy..
Looks like it's gone in 1:45 min... but that took a long time... but God showed up and made a miracle happen.

I wish for a MacBook Pro, or an Alienware... but God said He'll use the little that I have, and He'll take me through it... and He did!

I thank God for His providence... all the props, venue, sunshine, and the camera.. and the people and timing of the filming... the software... they were 100% provided...
God's amazing... as for the whole short film... Come to Unmask!

I'm just a simple 9-5 scientist, 5 days a week.. but God's multiplied my time and talents, for His kingdom.

It's a new season in my life.... with many changes... and many unknowns coming up...
It's also a season where I'm constantly drawn to praying more, falling back into God's embrace, because I can't do things for myself nor with my own strength anymore.

I know, to the world this sounds weak.. but I'm not living a life for the world...
The time is drawing closer, and believe it or not, Jesus is coming back real soon.

I'm sick of arguements and debates.... it's time to show love, grace and share about Jesus... whether or not people run with you, or appreciate, it doesn't matter anymore. Let us unite, and strive for the same purpose and goal. Stop arguing or allowing people to draw you into arguements. Love irregardless.

"By this all men will know that you are my disciples, if you love one another."

- John 13:35 (NIV)

It's not about us, not about me. It's all about God!

Run - with hearts aflame!