Tired...

She's Eloquent

el·o·quent

–adjective
1. having or exercising the power of fluent, forceful, and appropriate speech: an eloquent orator.
2. characterized by forceful and appropriate expression: an eloquent speech.
3. movingly expressive: looks eloquent of disgust.

Eloquent??? Prior to yesterday... I dun think I've ever heard of this word... haha...

Before the interview session... she told me... "Show yourself being confident, eloquent!"

I juz took her word w/o understanding the meaning of the word eloquent... hehe...

I was the first to arrive. Then, the HR recruiter came in. Chatted with him for a while... then the manager & the team lead arrived.

The session went on pretty well... I did fumbled a little here and there when I spoke... hope they didn't notice.. haha! But... God was with me ALL the time... I was confident... =P

It took only 30mins for this session... this is supposed to be a pre-interview screening sessions... so, it didn't take long. Prior to this, I have done my test, some test on Excel, building pivot tables & waterfall charts.

I went back to my seat.. still very anxious. But I continued with my work... cuz there was so much to be done. Seldom u can hear the word "busy" tagged to me.. haha.. but this whole week, my schedule was really tight and many things are happening. New region to handle, new people to work with, changes due to the outsourcing activities, team meeting, new team alignment sessions... whoa!!! Pack... Pack... Pack! hahaha....

But I was happy being busy. =P

"You're weird!", my friend told me when I shared that I'm busy.. but I'm enjoying it.. haha!!

Coming back to THE DAY... I noticed her walking towards my cubicle.. then she stopped at the side of my cubicle... but I didn't lift up my head, I just continued with my work. From the corner of my eye, I noticed she was scribbling something on a piece of paper.

Then, she showed me the paper... I saw the word "CONGRATULATIONS!!!"

My heart beat so fast when I saw that!!!

She then sat beside me and told me the interviewer's feedback on my performance.

"They like you"
"She's eloquent!", was her comment, she told me.
"She was very surprised with your performance! You did very well today! Based on your performance during the last interview, she didn't expect it to come out so well today! She was impressed!"
"I was surprised with your performance too! You're eloquent!"
"Her comments on you - Mature, Intelligent, Confident!"
"His comments on you - from her sharing on the previous job, can see that she's a person who perserveres and don't give up easily!"

The above are some of the things she mentioned to me, honestly... I was flattered!!!

Now... I need to wait... wait for a call from HR to invite me for the official 4hr interview... a session which I am really anxious about. I've heard so much about it and honestly... I'm worried... nervous...

God... You've brought me thus far... I trust that You will continue to be by my side... I need your strength... it's been very draining throughout this whole process... But with You... I know all things are POSSIBLE!!!

Today is THE DAY!!!

I'm kinda anxious... nervous.... hehehehe....

130pm... test session

3pm... face to face session...

it's 12pm now... so.. let's see how things go later.. lol

Attention: This is Only a Test

by Proverbs 31

“For where your treasure is, there your heart will be also.”
Luke 12:34 (NIV)

Say the word “test” and most people cringe. That’s because tests bring undue stress and pressure that we’d rather live without. Nonetheless, tests have many purposes. They analyze our intelligence or skill; determine what we have learned, and reveal who we are. Then there are spiritual tests. They often try our faith and commitment to God.

Remember the story of Abraham and his beloved son, Isaac, found in Genesis chapter 22? Pause to read it if you haven’t. Through Isaac God was going to build a nation! Can you imagine the pride Abraham must have had for his son? Nothing makes me prouder than to see one of my children succeed, and Abraham knew God had great plans for his son. What on earth could go wrong—especially with a promised child?

You and I both know a lot can go wrong. We’ve probably stood in Abraham’s sandals once or twice in our life times too. And like Abraham, we’ve clung to the promises of God. Yet, sickness lingers, financial troubles invade, friends betray us, and eventually death calls. How do we respond?

Abraham responded with great love, trust, and commitment when God asked for his only son to be sacrificed. Don’t think it was easy for him. Just because you and I know the outcome of the story doesn’t mean Abraham did. He had to trust God every step of the way. Abraham’s mind must have been plagued with thoughts such as, “This doesn’t make sense, Lord.” “You promised, Lord.” “Help me, Lord.”

Determined to obey God no matter the cost, Abraham prepared to take his son’s life. In that dramatic moment, and just in the nick of time, God called from heaven and released both the child and Abraham from the test.

It was only a test. God never wanted the death of Isaac. He wanted the surrendered heart of Abraham. Just as God planned, the test revealed Abraham’s undying love and commitment to God. I believe that Abraham’s faith was expanded too that day in the sufficiency and care of his loving Father.

Unfortunately, this is an area God will always test you and me. More than anything God wants our whole and committed hearts. As painful as some tests are, God is using them to grow us into all He has designed us to be. When our trials don’t make sense, we can trust God. He has promised to set limits on our trials—to walk with us in the midst of them, and to bring forth good.

The question for you and me today is this. When God doesn’t behave like we think He should, when it seems like He has turned the other way and broken every promise, will we still love and trust Him?

When the pregnancy test is negative, will you still love Him? When your loved one dies, will you still love Him? When the job interview falls flat, will you still love Him? When no treatment can be found, will you still love Him?

Dear Lord, I’m guilty of chasing your blessings more than chasing after You. You are all I need. I recommit my heart to you and I will trust you in my present situation. May your will—not mine—be done, In Jesus’ Name, Amen.

Eat... Eat... Eat...

6.45am... Saturday morning, we were on the road... heading to Bentong/Bilut. For what? Durians!!!

We stopped at Bentong for breakfast. Had the famous "wan ton mee". I ordered double portion!! "pai seh pai seh..."(embarrassing)

And after eating... I saw someone at the next table eating "chee cheong fan", and the next thing I knew.. I went to the nearby market to get a portion for myself.

Double breakfast!!! Wow!!! Hehehe...

After breakfast... we headed to dad's hometown... "Bilut".. which is about 10mins away from Raub.

There.... we started our feast!!!

The starters... chinese tea( to reduce heat which will be caused by durians)

Starters #2 - Mangosteen



*Very nice!!!!*

Main Course - Durians!!!

*chuk giok*


*D 24*


*mao san wong*


*D 24 again*


*Yummy... *


*Size of the seed...*

With all the durians... auntie still prepared lunch!!! Vegetarian Yong Tau Fu... And we ate.. AGAIN!!

Field Trip...

*vege*


*Durian tree*

Our treasure.. hehehe.. whole car load of durians & mangosteen!!!

On way back from Bilut.. we saw this...

Using the above photo, I sms-ed a few friends... "Special delivery for u... all the way from bentong!!!" hahaha...

Then.... mum said... "I feel like eating ice cream". Oh!!!! eat again?? hahaha... but.. we still went. There's this little shop in Bentong where they specialize in ice cream...

There goes our stomach!

*The Shop*

*Double Scoop Special*


*Double Scoop*

*ABC Special*

Arrived home around late noon... rested for a while.. then.. the 'FUN FAIR' begin!! The durian fair! Hahaha...

Dad invited some of his durian 'kakis' to our house for durian party!

*Brought back 12 durians from Bentong*

*Frozen durians*

*Tiny seed*

*The "damage"*

My 3 very good friends and the durians...

The guys

*Allen*

*See Wee*

*Yaw*

The Durians

*Bitten by squirrel*
(Allen says, "This means it is good ah!")

Damage of the nite by Allen & See Wee

*Allen ALONE*

*Allen + See Wee*

*Allen, See Wee & Marianne put their creativity to "good" use*

*Another MASTERPIECE*


*Yaw's MASTERPIECE*

Great 'achievements'!

Great Relationships

by The Vine

"There is a friend who sticks closer than a brother."

Proverbs 18:24 NIV

Building great relationships takes time and energy. And you only discover how valuable such relationships are when they're tested. One author writes: "Contouring your heart to beat with another requires extensive whittling, to trim away self-centeredness. It's like riding the bus; if you're going to have company you must be willing to scoot over to accommodate other people and the baggage they bring. Your actions in doing this express the importance of the other person. One relationship becomes more valuable than others because of its ability to survive and endure realignments."

The qualities we value most in a friend are two-fold:
(1) The assurance that they won't bail out when the road gets rocky.
(2) The knowledge that our imperfections and scars won't change their level of commitment.

Solomon said, "A man of many companions may come to ruin, but there is a friend that sticks closer than a brother" (Proverbs 18:24). It's about quality, not quantity. That's why heart connections can be so much stronger than blood connections. Don't be too quick to discount someone's good qualities because they made a mistake, disappointed you or did something without thinking. You wouldn't haul your car to the junkyard because it had a faulty battery or a flat tire!

Love means risk, but the payoffs outweigh the investment. Behind every success story you'll find people who once felt so discouraged they wanted to quit, who fell and needed lifting when someone stepped in, picked them up and helped them to keep going. Life is not built on acquisitions and accomplishments, it's built on relationships. So keep yours in good shape!

His Wing Shelters You

It's 4.45am... what am I doin so early in the morning?!!! I was 'awaken'... Didn't proceed to go back to zzz... too many things on my mind... so, came online... and read this... hich encouraged me A LOT!!!

God... I know you've read the book of my life... those which I think are "bad" things... to You are good... It's really tough... really draining... while going through this...

But I know...

God uses struggles to toughen our spiritual skin.

by Max Lucado

“He will shield you with his wings. He will shelter you with his feathers.”
(Psalm 91:4)

My college friends and I barely escaped a West Texas storm before it pummeled the park where we were spending a Saturday afternoon. As we were leaving, my buddy brought the car to a sudden stop and gestured to a tender sight on the ground. A mother bird sat exposed to the rain, her wing extended over her baby who had fallen out of the nest. The fierce storm prohibited her from returning to the tree, so she covered her child until the wind passed.

From how many winds is God protecting you? His wing, at this moment, shields you. A slanderous critic heading toward your desk is interrupted by a phone call. A burglar en route to your house has a flat tire. A drunk driver runs out of gas before your car passes his. God, your guardian, protects you from

“every trap” (Ps. 91:3);
“the fatal plague” (Ps. 91:3);
“the plague that stalks in darkness” (Ps. 91:6);
“the terrors of the night…the dangers of the day” (Ps. 91:5).
One translation boldly promises: “Nothing bad will happen to you” (Ps. 91:10 NCV).

“Then why does it?” someone erupts. “Explain my job transfer. Or the bum who called himself my dad. Or the death of our child.” If God is our guardian, why do bad things happen to us?

Have they? Have bad things really happened to you? You and God may have different definitions for the word bad.

God views your life the way you view a movie after you’ve read the book. When something bad happens, you feel the air sucked out of the theater. Everyone else gasps at the crisis on the screen. Not you. Why? You’ve read the book. You know how the good guy gets out of the tight spot. God views your life with the same confidence. He’s not only read your story…he wrote it. His perspective is different, and his purpose is clear.

God uses struggles to toughen our spiritual skin.

Consider it a sheer gift, friends, when tests and challenges come at you from all sides. You know that under pressure, your faith-life is forced into the open and shows its true colors. So don’t try to get out of anything prematurely. Let it do its work so you become mature and well-developed, not deficient in any way. (James 1:2–4)

Trust him. “But when I am afraid, I put my trust in you” (Ps. 56:3). Join with Isaiah, who resolved, “I will trust in him and not be afraid” (Isa. 12:2).

God is directing your steps and delighting in every detail of your life (Ps. 37:23–24). In fact, that’s his car pulling over to the side of the road. That’s God opening the door. And that’s you climbing into the passenger seat.

There now, don’t you feel safer knowing he is in control?

I'm crying inside, and nobody know it but me.

*This is a 'cheeky' photo... *

anxious... REALLY anxious... =P

This is how I felt currently......

Yesterday... my fren (who helped me to submit my resume to the IT dept at her co) told me that she got the news from the IT manager. "He is OK with you" was what she told me... His only concern now is... the working hours.

During the interview, he has explained to me that they have 3 staggered working hours(7am-4pm, 9am-6pm, 11am-8pm which will be rotated weekly among 3 staffs) to cover the support for the rest of the Asia Pac countries such as Australia & Japan. I have mentioned to him that I'm ok for the 1st 2 working hours, but the 11am-8pm, I have concerns for Wed & Fri as I have cell group meeting and prayer meeting to attend.

Whoa... What have I got myself into?? Only a few days back did i shared about how I can't get over how things moved so fast on the interview opportunity, refer to the blogs "What have I got myself into??? OMG!!!" and "Interview Marathon".

And few days later.. I got this update.

Whoa!!! This is juz so eventful!

Deep inside my heart.. I've always wanted the permanent position which I've applied at my current co, or maybe the opportunity at Abu Dhabi. And now... this possible opening...

I'm REALLY REALLY anxious to know what God has prepared ahead for me... hehe...

The Animal's Field Trip

"kin la kin la!!!"
"Go!!!!!!!!!!!!"

Panda & Semut was 'forcing' Squirrel & Tikus to quickly log off and go home... cuz 1 is gonna take LRT, the other one need to reach home early so that he can pick up his angels in time for the animal's 'field trip'.

"U c la. Nw i kena wait for panda. For sure i am nt to b blame", Squirrel sms-ed Semut while waiting for Panda to pick her up.
"Haha! She yang late pulak! Lol", Semut replied.

"Baru pick me up. Hehe.. Tikus is d late punya la wa rasa.", Squirrel informed Semut after being picked up by Panda.
"Easy wat..tikus late..pay 4 all our dinner la! Simple! =)", Semut replied.

True enough... Tikus was late for the pick up.

This mark the start of the journey... the Animal's Field Trip... to............... where?

Let's find out!!!

Oh.. btw... here's the 4 animals...

*Semut*


*Squirrel*


*Panda*


*Tikus*

Arrived at the car park... looking for parking. They saw a couple walking towards a car... "Yes... this is it!". They laughed after seeing the condition of the car... it's supposed to be white in colour... but the rust on the car and condition of the car(bumper falling off, logo of car also went missing... ) shows that this car might not be able to 'live' long!

Just because of 1 car... it triggered the 'lung talk' conversation again... they really live up to the name... SSPT (Siao Siao People Talking)

"Eh... kin("faster" in hokkien) lah", Panda started with her trademark statement again when the couple were taking their own sweet time to get into the car and drive off.
"Aiyah... they can't move too fast... later the car parts drop off", Squirrel concluded.

Finally, the car park lot was ready for Tikus to park his car. The gals continued with their imagination of the parts of the car falling off... resembling a cartoon scene. Creativity were put to "good" use! haha..

Laughing and talking while walking towards the dinner place. Seated down... time to order food. The waiter brought them the menu and stood there waiting to take orders.

"Hmmm.... ", everyone looked at the menu and for a long time, can't seemed to decide which dish to order.

"Wat tan hor", Tikus ordered...
"Eh... what is nice here d ah?", Tikus turned to Semut immediately after placing order. Indicating that he has intention to change his order.
"Giong Chong Yu Pin Hor?", Semut answered and smiled.
"Oh! Tat one... ", Tikus smiled too! It reminds them of the incident which happened at the same location some time back... what's that incident? Ask Tikus & Semut if u wanna know more. =P

"Drinks?", the waitress asked.

"Peach Tea.", Semut answered.
"Errm... ", Squirrel was still lamenting on what to drink.
"Plain water la... U still coughing lah!", Semut proceed to order for Squirrel.
Panda & Tikus created much noise while ordering drinks. I bet the waitress must be wondering in her mind.. "Why is it so difficult for these people to confirm their orders?"

Finally... 2 hot chinese tea, 1 cold chinese tea & 1 warm water.

The drinks came... and Semut noticed the glass with the "Carlsberg" logo on it. "It looks like beer lah!", Panda mentioned. Semut took out her hp camera wanting to take the photo of the drink... then Tikus's hot chinese arrived.

"Eh... Mine look more like beer... with the bubbles on top!", Tikus shouted.

All the dishes arrived... but 1/2 way through... the animals decided to order another dish - "Pau & Curry Chicken"... cuz they felt that the portion of their dish were too small.

After dinner.. they proceed to the snacks stall to "smuggle" in some snacks into the cinema. Earlier.. Tikus has checked and confirmed that Squirrel's handbag is big enough to hold the "smuggled" snacks.

"I wan my corn in cup!", Panda keep repeating until they reached the level where the cinema is.
"Eh... no outside food la... ", Semut reminded her.
"Never mind... I got idea!", Panda replied, pointing towards Squirrel's handbag! Hehehe...

Ok.. time to go into the cinema.

Oh! BTW... they went to watch JTTCOTE, ie Journey To The Center of The Earth.

The Movie - Entertaining... Funny.. Exciting...
There's a few scenes where we were 'shocked' by the 'fish'... haha... nice show!

After the movie... in the car... tikus asked.. "Supper anyone? We shall 'celebrate' Semut's new employment in ADVANCE!"

Hahaha... belum dapat kerja.. but celebrating d? CRAZY!!! hahaha...

In the car, they were still talking about the movie they've just watched. The scenes... the characters...

Then Semut was trying to pronounce the word JTTCOTE in proper English. "J... T... T... COTE!"

Everyone burst into laughters... "CO-TE", "TE-CO"(sounds like underwear in hokkien) and all sorts of names... they juz can't stop laughing in the car.

Anyway.. they proceed to Rest. K.

While walking towards the supper destination.. the group were still laughing over the joke. Suddenly... everyone heard a squicking sound... they tot there's some Tikus around... then... they realised it really came from Tikus!!! It was his slippers!!! Somehow.. as he walked.. the slippers juz started squicking...

The gals burst into laughters again.. in the middle of the road!!! Some were bending down, some held on to their stomach, some just laugh out loud as Tikus tried to tip-toe to avoid making that noise again.

Finally... they settled down at a table and started ordering the food.

They ordered nan.. double cheese nan... yum yum..

Then... everyone (the gals) took out a RM50 note each and pass it to Tikus. And Tikus was talking to himself.. "Wow... I manage to take 3 gals out with me... and they PAID me for the 'service'!"

And he was showing off his RM50 notes...

We all had a good laugh teasing Tikus with his RM50 notes and his so called 'service' of the nite! It was supposed to be used to pay him for the 'damage' cost of the night... and co-incidently.. everyone only has RM50 notes!

"Oh.. I'm just so tired...", Semut leaned onto the chair... tired from all the laughing.

The chatting and jokes continued... until someone felt the rain drops dropping on their hands.

"Oh! Don't look up! It must be T-Rex!!", Tikus shouted. There was a scene in the movie where the boy was trying to hide from a dinasaur, and to his horror, the T-Rex was actually above him.. and the creature's saliva just dropped onto the boy! Ewww.... yucks!!!

More rain drops can be felt as time past. Tikus continued... "Eh! Must be Semut la... she caused all the water drops after she talks... and it causes her 'saliva' to spread out evenly towards Squirrel(who was sitting opposite Semut), juz like the filter of the shower!"

Everyone burst into laughters again....

Finally... all decided to call it a night when the rain gets heavier.

This blog titled was inspired by one of the scene in the JTTCOTE movie.. where the lead actor shouted, "I forgot to mention.. I hate field trips!!!" when he was chased by the T-Rex and almost fell into the ravine.