After every uni degree comes a career.
The past week has been hectic to say the least. I haven't been home for dinner for the past week. Each night I got home after midnight only to leave the house early in the morning to do it all again. My cat Mickey pee'd on the bathroom mat (much to my embarassment) for the first time in his life, because I hadn't even had time to clean the litter box. If he was protesting my lack of attention for him - I don't blame him. I felt like I was neglecting myself. I was like a hermit - but I had to just remember it was a season.
I have to admit I had been a bit stressed to say the least. I had two 40% assignments due in the same week - one where I had to make a interactive photoboard which I couldn't even comprehend how to do, and the other I had to make a Doom 3 single and multiplayer game level. I hated that Doom 3 assignment with a passion. It was not only boring and tedious, but the level of expectation the lecturer wanted was ridiculous. The amount of times I sat at my computer doing that assignment and almost cried. If it wasn't for God reminding me constantly that this was just a season I proberly would of had a mental breakdown already... Uni life what can I say?
This semester its really hit home. Another 6 months and I will (hopefully) be graduating with a Bachelor of Science in Digital Media. How crazy is that?! Anna Tsang Bsc... Has a nice ring to it! So another 6 months or so and its all over, its got me thinking: What on earth am I going to do for a job?! I have to admit I am looking forward to working - I'm so sick of being poor, and not having any money to do anything - having a decent income is sounding mighty inviting right now.
But the question remains: what am I going to do? I honestly don't know. There is so much I could do, there is so much I want to do, and there is so much I don't feel confidant enough in doing. I was looking at the career guide for my degree and it listed some possible jobs from studying my degree:
Digital Imaging Director
Digital Media Manager
Animator
Creative Director
Graphic Designer
Illustrator
Internet Consultant
Internet Project Manager
Multimedia Software Developer
Web Designer
Image Modeller
Cinematographer
I don't even have a clue on what half of those jobs involve! So if anyone knows what any of those job titles mean please let me know...
I have so many dreams at the moment, so many aspirations. Just thinking about the future, thought uncertain as it is, is gets me excited! I know God has an awesome plan for me, I'm just so excited to find out what it is! But right now I know I just need to focus on the task at hand. I need to focus on passing my units, I need to make the most of my (hopefully) last year at uni. I'll proberly never see some of these people again and I need to make the most of being a witness to God!
At the Beldivis Church's Womens conference I went to on the weekend with Ruth (as the offical Mercy Ministrys Advocate!), Penny Webb from Riverview spoke on having dreams. I've heard that same message at the Riverview Womens conference and I was inspired then, but yet again I was impacted. Dream big, expect big, believe big, we were born to dream with Him all of our days.
I have to admit I had been a bit stressed to say the least. I had two 40% assignments due in the same week - one where I had to make a interactive photoboard which I couldn't even comprehend how to do, and the other I had to make a Doom 3 single and multiplayer game level. I hated that Doom 3 assignment with a passion. It was not only boring and tedious, but the level of expectation the lecturer wanted was ridiculous. The amount of times I sat at my computer doing that assignment and almost cried. If it wasn't for God reminding me constantly that this was just a season I proberly would of had a mental breakdown already... Uni life what can I say?
This semester its really hit home. Another 6 months and I will (hopefully) be graduating with a Bachelor of Science in Digital Media. How crazy is that?! Anna Tsang Bsc... Has a nice ring to it! So another 6 months or so and its all over, its got me thinking: What on earth am I going to do for a job?! I have to admit I am looking forward to working - I'm so sick of being poor, and not having any money to do anything - having a decent income is sounding mighty inviting right now.
But the question remains: what am I going to do? I honestly don't know. There is so much I could do, there is so much I want to do, and there is so much I don't feel confidant enough in doing. I was looking at the career guide for my degree and it listed some possible jobs from studying my degree:
Digital Imaging Director
Digital Media Manager
Animator
Creative Director
Graphic Designer
Illustrator
Internet Consultant
Internet Project Manager
Multimedia Software Developer
Web Designer
Image Modeller
Cinematographer
I don't even have a clue on what half of those jobs involve! So if anyone knows what any of those job titles mean please let me know...
I have so many dreams at the moment, so many aspirations. Just thinking about the future, thought uncertain as it is, is gets me excited! I know God has an awesome plan for me, I'm just so excited to find out what it is! But right now I know I just need to focus on the task at hand. I need to focus on passing my units, I need to make the most of my (hopefully) last year at uni. I'll proberly never see some of these people again and I need to make the most of being a witness to God!
At the Beldivis Church's Womens conference I went to on the weekend with Ruth (as the offical Mercy Ministrys Advocate!), Penny Webb from Riverview spoke on having dreams. I've heard that same message at the Riverview Womens conference and I was inspired then, but yet again I was impacted. Dream big, expect big, believe big, we were born to dream with Him all of our days.
"Blessed are those whose strength is in God, who have set their hearts on pilgrimage." - Psalms 84:5
So if you're waitin' for love
In Missy Higgin's song The Special Two, I love the part that goes:
This year has definately been interesting in seeing romantic relationships developing within the people I know. And with so many weddings that have come and gone in the past few months alone, its definately been a mushy start to the year.
A friend of mine asked me once about how people in church 'hook up'. To him it seemed like in that enviroment it would be such a hard thing to do. This is coming from a friend who is so used to the secular world that the only way he knows how to 'meet someone' is by going to a club or a pub. I didn't really know how to answer him at the time, because in actual fact I didn't really have a clue how it worked either. All I knew was that at the right time God somehow, miraculously brings people togeather, it goes to show - just look at the amount of people getting married!
As for relationships, don't ask about me. I've come to the point where I couldn't care less. I'm happy as I am, and I'm focused on the task at I have in hand. Thats all I need to do right now, just focus on what Gods doing in my life right now. And as for relationships I'm patient, I know hes coming and I know God will bring the right person at the right time. I don't even have to worry about it. It is really quite easy: a guy needs to initiate and pursue, I just merely have to say: Yes or No. And as a wise friend of mine once said: If a guy can't lead (or take initiative) in the area of relationships when will he start to lead? Guys you need to take the first step!
My motto on the subject is (and Ruth would know this well, because I say it all the time...): If a guys not actively pursuing you, then he's just not into you. If a guy isn't showing any interest in you (in a tangible, almost obvious way) theres no point in assuming anything - assume nothing. The way I see it, is that if a guy likes you, and I mean really likes you, he'll show it. In other words, if a guy likes you but doesn't show it, basically it means he doesn't like you enough to do anything about it. He doesn't like you enough to get past the fearfulness or to take a chance. When a guy really likes a girl he will pursue her diligently, because in his eyes there is none like her; she is the helper most suitable - for him.
God knows my heart and God knows how I want to be pursued. I'm always reminded of that Jars of Clay song Sunny Days which goes:
...our hands will not be taught to hold another's...I always find myself crooning to it in the car when it comes on the radio. Theres something so romantic about the way she describes it. The blatant refusal to be with another person, the commitment they're declaring to each other. Its so poetic.
This year has definately been interesting in seeing romantic relationships developing within the people I know. And with so many weddings that have come and gone in the past few months alone, its definately been a mushy start to the year.
A friend of mine asked me once about how people in church 'hook up'. To him it seemed like in that enviroment it would be such a hard thing to do. This is coming from a friend who is so used to the secular world that the only way he knows how to 'meet someone' is by going to a club or a pub. I didn't really know how to answer him at the time, because in actual fact I didn't really have a clue how it worked either. All I knew was that at the right time God somehow, miraculously brings people togeather, it goes to show - just look at the amount of people getting married!
As for relationships, don't ask about me. I've come to the point where I couldn't care less. I'm happy as I am, and I'm focused on the task at I have in hand. Thats all I need to do right now, just focus on what Gods doing in my life right now. And as for relationships I'm patient, I know hes coming and I know God will bring the right person at the right time. I don't even have to worry about it. It is really quite easy: a guy needs to initiate and pursue, I just merely have to say: Yes or No. And as a wise friend of mine once said: If a guy can't lead (or take initiative) in the area of relationships when will he start to lead? Guys you need to take the first step!
My motto on the subject is (and Ruth would know this well, because I say it all the time...): If a guys not actively pursuing you, then he's just not into you. If a guy isn't showing any interest in you (in a tangible, almost obvious way) theres no point in assuming anything - assume nothing. The way I see it, is that if a guy likes you, and I mean really likes you, he'll show it. In other words, if a guy likes you but doesn't show it, basically it means he doesn't like you enough to do anything about it. He doesn't like you enough to get past the fearfulness or to take a chance. When a guy really likes a girl he will pursue her diligently, because in his eyes there is none like her; she is the helper most suitable - for him.
God knows my heart and God knows how I want to be pursued. I'm always reminded of that Jars of Clay song Sunny Days which goes:
So if you're waitin' for loveIf you have a desire to be married, that is a promise God will keep and honor. It doesn't matter when it will happen or how it will happen - but it WILL happen. I'm just enjoying the life I have now as much as I can, enjoying my time as Little Miss Single because this is the only time I have to do it - seize the day! Theres soo much other important things to be focused on, as for this, God's got it covered. Trust Him.
Well it's a promise I'll keep
If you don't mind believing that it changes everything
Then time will never matter
