Sun, surf, sand and a tan.
Yep I think I'm in for one heck of a tan this summer!
Been enjoying our regular runs along the beach the past week, the water has been beautiful and the water perfect. People pay good money to come to beaches like the ones we have in Perth and we are so blessed to have it on our back door step!
Been enjoying our regular runs along the beach the past week, the water has been beautiful and the water perfect. People pay good money to come to beaches like the ones we have in Perth and we are so blessed to have it on our back door step!
Home is where God is.
"God sets the lonely in families..." - Psalm 68:6
You know that warm fuzzy feeling you get when you know all is well, and that all will be well? That's exactly what God has set in my heart right now for myself, and also for a dear beautiful woman I am blessed to know and see grow in the things of God.
Its amazing how God brings situations and circumstances together in ways that we can not see nor understand the possibility of. Sometimes we can get so stuck focusing on the smudge on the glass and not notice the beautiful view out of it. Yes we can experience hard situations but everything works together for the good of those who love Him; I've seen this so many times in my own life, and in the lives of others. His ways are higher and have always been... I am so in awe!
God has yet again demonstrated that again to me His power and sovereignty in any situation. He places the lonely in families and restores the years the locusts have eaten; He has done this for this beautiful woman just as He has done this for me.
I had such a lovely day today, spending time with her and the new family God has placed her in. We talked together, had dinner, hung out, listened to worship music and DVD's, and made crazy hats together like family. I felt so welcome, comfortable and at home and I know so did she - they embraced me into their family as much as they embraced her; these are the people who I am privileged to be a part of a church family with and with open arms we embraced her too.
As I drove home tonight I couldn't wipe the smile off my face. God is so good, so faithful and loving - Her life is going to change for the better. God has so much for her, I can barely wait to see the plans He has in store for her!
You know that warm fuzzy feeling you get when you know all is well, and that all will be well? That's exactly what God has set in my heart right now for myself, and also for a dear beautiful woman I am blessed to know and see grow in the things of God.
Its amazing how God brings situations and circumstances together in ways that we can not see nor understand the possibility of. Sometimes we can get so stuck focusing on the smudge on the glass and not notice the beautiful view out of it. Yes we can experience hard situations but everything works together for the good of those who love Him; I've seen this so many times in my own life, and in the lives of others. His ways are higher and have always been... I am so in awe!
God has yet again demonstrated that again to me His power and sovereignty in any situation. He places the lonely in families and restores the years the locusts have eaten; He has done this for this beautiful woman just as He has done this for me.
I had such a lovely day today, spending time with her and the new family God has placed her in. We talked together, had dinner, hung out, listened to worship music and DVD's, and made crazy hats together like family. I felt so welcome, comfortable and at home and I know so did she - they embraced me into their family as much as they embraced her; these are the people who I am privileged to be a part of a church family with and with open arms we embraced her too.
As I drove home tonight I couldn't wipe the smile off my face. God is so good, so faithful and loving - Her life is going to change for the better. God has so much for her, I can barely wait to see the plans He has in store for her!
From Sunrise to Sunset.
God is soo good.
Feeling so blessed and grateful right now, I have great friends, I belong to a great church, and I live in a beautiful city! Theres no one I would rather be than me, and no place I would rather be than here.
Been running at the beach in the mornings with some great company; when I am down there all I can see is the awesome beauty and peace that is God and all that He has put in my heart.
From sunrise to sunset, I will not forget all that You have done for me.
Feeling so blessed and grateful right now, I have great friends, I belong to a great church, and I live in a beautiful city! Theres no one I would rather be than me, and no place I would rather be than here.
Been running at the beach in the mornings with some great company; when I am down there all I can see is the awesome beauty and peace that is God and all that He has put in my heart.
Losing my voice, leadership and xmas partys.
The past week has been an interesting one.
I must of killed my voice over the course of the last weekend which in turn rendered me pretty much mute for the early part of the week. I didn't realise how much I would miss actually talking when I couldn't. My voice is back now, though a bit scratchy - I'm kinda enjoying the sound of it at the moment, its my husky lounge singer voice!
Other than that been working, doing up my resume, job hunting, and hanging out with girls. Hmm gotta love leadership, exactly how Ruth explains it on her blog: its all about servanthood. Leadership found me in the emergency room, it found me on call late at night and it found my heart breaking over choices those dear to me are making. Though its been hard, I just keep thinking how I can serve these girls better? How can I be there for them more? How can I get them to catch everything God has for them and run with it? Its true leadership is all about serving; and that's good for me because though I'm not a natural leader, serving is one thing I know I can do - and enjoy.
I finished my last exam on Wednesday! So relieved and happy! I'm looking forward to this new season in my life, I know God has something totally awesome in store for me! Hes going to bring along the right job and the right people - I just know it. Till then I'm going to be working heaps till Christmas!
I can't believe how soon Christmas is sneaking up on us now - I'm really looking forward to it. There so many festivities going on to the lead up and then I'll be spending Christmas day with the people I love the most! This weekend just gone Ruth and I danced the night away at my Westfield state corporate Christmas party at Fraisers in Kings Park. It was so much fun and the venue was absolutely beautiful. We sat on the top balcony overlooking the beautiful Perth night skyline with candles, bamboo and hibiscus centre pieces. There were palms and hawaiian lays (inline with the nights tropicana theme) scattered around whilst people sipped colourful cocotions in martini glasses - for a huge company like Westfield, I don't think any expense was spared!
Christmas is going to be great this year! We have beautiful Carrie joining us, she is like another sister to me. Maybe Ruths mum can adopt her too like they had adopted me! I am so blessed and grateful for the generosity and love I receive from Ruths family, and I doubt Christmas would be the same without Mrs Robertson's chocolate ripple cake!!
I must of killed my voice over the course of the last weekend which in turn rendered me pretty much mute for the early part of the week. I didn't realise how much I would miss actually talking when I couldn't. My voice is back now, though a bit scratchy - I'm kinda enjoying the sound of it at the moment, its my husky lounge singer voice!
Other than that been working, doing up my resume, job hunting, and hanging out with girls. Hmm gotta love leadership, exactly how Ruth explains it on her blog: its all about servanthood. Leadership found me in the emergency room, it found me on call late at night and it found my heart breaking over choices those dear to me are making. Though its been hard, I just keep thinking how I can serve these girls better? How can I be there for them more? How can I get them to catch everything God has for them and run with it? Its true leadership is all about serving; and that's good for me because though I'm not a natural leader, serving is one thing I know I can do - and enjoy.
I finished my last exam on Wednesday! So relieved and happy! I'm looking forward to this new season in my life, I know God has something totally awesome in store for me! Hes going to bring along the right job and the right people - I just know it. Till then I'm going to be working heaps till Christmas!
I can't believe how soon Christmas is sneaking up on us now - I'm really looking forward to it. There so many festivities going on to the lead up and then I'll be spending Christmas day with the people I love the most! This weekend just gone Ruth and I danced the night away at my Westfield state corporate Christmas party at Fraisers in Kings Park. It was so much fun and the venue was absolutely beautiful. We sat on the top balcony overlooking the beautiful Perth night skyline with candles, bamboo and hibiscus centre pieces. There were palms and hawaiian lays (inline with the nights tropicana theme) scattered around whilst people sipped colourful cocotions in martini glasses - for a huge company like Westfield, I don't think any expense was spared!
Christmas is going to be great this year! We have beautiful Carrie joining us, she is like another sister to me. Maybe Ruths mum can adopt her too like they had adopted me! I am so blessed and grateful for the generosity and love I receive from Ruths family, and I doubt Christmas would be the same without Mrs Robertson's chocolate ripple cake!!
I'm sick and still careerless.
Argh. I can't believe I am sick! I can't be sick, I don't get sick, I don't have time to get sick!!! I guess I should be thankful I'm not bed-ridden or incompacitated, but I can hardly talk without loosing my voice and sounding like a pre-pubescent boy. Not to mention the niggling coughing - its annoying me as much as the next person.
Other than that my room is a mess, I need to study more and procrastinate less. Just doesn't seem to be enough hours in the day to do all I need to do. I just can't wait till this exam is over (its like hanging over my head like some ominious cloud...) and I can focus on what I really need to be focusing on. That is, the New Christian youth girls and finding a job.
In the case of finding a job, its not just a job I want but a career. I've already established that I will proberly do something in IT. I'm thinking maybe doing Quality Assurance as a starting point then sorta see where it takes me and if I like it. Systems Analysis or Instructional Design seems to be something to head towards. Thats about as far as I have thought.
I was really encouraged by my lecturer the other day when I was discussing with him the ways of the 'working world'. He basically said that since IT is a male dominated field being a female has its advantages in the employability area. But not only that, also having a great personable 'can-do' attitude is a plus as well since alot of employers will look at how well you would fit in the dynamics of the team and sometimes will prefer that over someone who can do a perfect job but has no people skills.
Well, I'm female and I like to think that I am personable with a 'can do' attitude, so maybe I do have a chance here!
Other than that my room is a mess, I need to study more and procrastinate less. Just doesn't seem to be enough hours in the day to do all I need to do. I just can't wait till this exam is over (its like hanging over my head like some ominious cloud...) and I can focus on what I really need to be focusing on. That is, the New Christian youth girls and finding a job.
In the case of finding a job, its not just a job I want but a career. I've already established that I will proberly do something in IT. I'm thinking maybe doing Quality Assurance as a starting point then sorta see where it takes me and if I like it. Systems Analysis or Instructional Design seems to be something to head towards. Thats about as far as I have thought.
I was really encouraged by my lecturer the other day when I was discussing with him the ways of the 'working world'. He basically said that since IT is a male dominated field being a female has its advantages in the employability area. But not only that, also having a great personable 'can-do' attitude is a plus as well since alot of employers will look at how well you would fit in the dynamics of the team and sometimes will prefer that over someone who can do a perfect job but has no people skills.
Well, I'm female and I like to think that I am personable with a 'can do' attitude, so maybe I do have a chance here!
Blogthings!
This is soo much fun!! I should be studying, but of course I am procastinating and doing these little quizes...
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| You Can Hang With the Guys and the Girls |
 You've struck a good balance between girlie and laid back. You can keep it casual but when you dress up, you are as girly as the next girl. |
| The Keys to Your Heart |
 You are attracted to those who are unbridled, untrammeled, and free. In love, you feel the most alive when things are straight-forward, and you're told that you're loved. You'd like to your lover to think you are stylish and alluring. You would be forced to break up with someone who was ruthless, cold-blooded, and sarcastic. Your ideal relationship is lasting. You want a relationship that looks to the future... one you can grow with. Your risk of cheating is zero. You care about society and morality. You would never break a commitment. You think of marriage as something precious. You'll treasure marriage and treat it as sacred. In this moment, you think of love as something you thirst for. You'll do anything for love, but you won't fall for it easily. |
Don't drop the baton.
You know I really love Primal girls.
Primal is the 14-17 age group in our youth ministry. I was talking to my girlfriend last night about it, and it is such a key age. Its at that age where they are making choices and decisions that are going to effect their life not just in the present but in the future as well. Am I going to sleep with that guy or retain my purity? Am I going to succumb to peer pressure or make a stand for what I believe in? There are so many things in that age group that these girls need to make a decision and choice about now. And its what they are choosing now that is setting the foundation for the rest of their life. It is HUGE.
The devil knows this. He knows if he can sway them now half the work is already done. He knows if he can influance them to make the wrong choices or make them sit on the fence longer and not make that stand for God now, that it will have a effect. Fortunately my God is bigger than any screwup the devil will try to pull - but it breaks my heart when I see when a girl that isn't making great choices.
Sometimes I feel like scooping them up, locking them away and protecting them from the big bad world. They all have such a great purpose and destiny in God, I just want them to catch it! But I realise I can't make those choices for them (as much as I kinda wish I could!), they need to make their own choices and decisions for themselves. All I can do is walk along side them, inspire and encourage them to seek a relationship with God, guide them to make the right choices and pray for them.
I always see my role in Club180 (our new christians program) as a baton carrier in a relay race. I'm running with the baton that is God and every purpose and blessing God has to offer. As I run towards the next person (a new christian) I am reaching out the baton to pass to them and as I am running to them I am thinking in my head "Take it! Take it and don't drop it! There is a race to be won!".
In a relay race there is three things the other person is either going to do:
I know God has His hand on every single one of these girls lives, everything works together for His purpose and each race is run differently. I know they have so much in them and I just want them to see it - I love these girls so much.
Primal is the 14-17 age group in our youth ministry. I was talking to my girlfriend last night about it, and it is such a key age. Its at that age where they are making choices and decisions that are going to effect their life not just in the present but in the future as well. Am I going to sleep with that guy or retain my purity? Am I going to succumb to peer pressure or make a stand for what I believe in? There are so many things in that age group that these girls need to make a decision and choice about now. And its what they are choosing now that is setting the foundation for the rest of their life. It is HUGE.
The devil knows this. He knows if he can sway them now half the work is already done. He knows if he can influance them to make the wrong choices or make them sit on the fence longer and not make that stand for God now, that it will have a effect. Fortunately my God is bigger than any screwup the devil will try to pull - but it breaks my heart when I see when a girl that isn't making great choices.
Sometimes I feel like scooping them up, locking them away and protecting them from the big bad world. They all have such a great purpose and destiny in God, I just want them to catch it! But I realise I can't make those choices for them (as much as I kinda wish I could!), they need to make their own choices and decisions for themselves. All I can do is walk along side them, inspire and encourage them to seek a relationship with God, guide them to make the right choices and pray for them.
I always see my role in Club180 (our new christians program) as a baton carrier in a relay race. I'm running with the baton that is God and every purpose and blessing God has to offer. As I run towards the next person (a new christian) I am reaching out the baton to pass to them and as I am running to them I am thinking in my head "Take it! Take it and don't drop it! There is a race to be won!".
In a relay race there is three things the other person is either going to do:
1. Not take it at all - they refuse to even take the baton, and the baton is dropped.As I am discipling new christians I am praying in my heart that they will take the baton and catch it, take hold if it, run with it and pass it on. There is so much potential in each and every single one of them, I don't want them to lose it!
2. They take the baton and as they begin to run they drop it. And what was meant to be a victorious race is lost.or 3. They take it and run with it full speed till they reach the next person and then pass that baton on.
I know God has His hand on every single one of these girls lives, everything works together for His purpose and each race is run differently. I know they have so much in them and I just want them to see it - I love these girls so much.
God is moving!
I am feeling so blessed! So soo blessed. Blessed beyond belief. I can't even explain how I am feeling right now. There is such a feeling of peace and expectancy in my heart I could run a marathon.I had such a wonderful day today - other than it being Sunday and being able to go to church and worship the living God and fellowship with those that I love; Ruth, Carrie, Marisca and I went down to Victory Life Church to support and watch Ruth's uni friend Edwin preach with the 'Magnificent Seven'. Got so much out of the message, it was stuff I really needed to be sowing into my spirit. It was such a fun night, I got to meet heaps of new people and was privileged to chill and hang out with the Victory Life youth leaders! Its kinda funny in christian circles; theres always someone who knows someone who knows someone that I know. Its totally six degrees of separation.
I also found out today that I will be taking a lot more responsibility for where I am serving at Club180. I am overwhelmed, scared and nervous yet filled with immense gratitude. I have to keep reminding myself that God will carry me through and that He has equipped me with everything I need to do this. I know I need to hold this carefully, I am replaceable and these are peoples lives I am accountable to God for! Its so crazy (actually this whole months has been a bit crazy for me), I keep questioning God "Why me? Why have you given this to me?". All I keep hearing is two words: Choices and Endurance.
I've had so much blessing and breakthrough the past month, I feel almost unworthy! I don't think I've felt Gods hand so prominently since my trip to Hong Kong. God is so GOOD. I regret nothing that has happened, I am actually grateful and thankful for it! Because I know it was through the endurance under pressure and the choice to love even more that has caused God to move.
"And we know that God causes everything to work together for the good of those who love God and are called according to his purpose for them." - Romans 8:28For every blessing you have poured on me Lord, all I can offer you is gratitude, thankfulness and humility.
Maybe it runs in the family?
My beautiful little cousin Honlia has her own blog! Haha, she is soo cute!
Reading her blog makes me miss my family again. Its weird, family will always be family no matter where we are in the world... But God also puts the lonely in familys and I am so blessed to be a part of Ruth's beautiful and generous family and also part of an awesome church family! I am so blessed!
Family is so important.
Dad, mum and Danny... I miss you and love you guys so much!
Reading her blog makes me miss my family again. Its weird, family will always be family no matter where we are in the world... But God also puts the lonely in familys and I am so blessed to be a part of Ruth's beautiful and generous family and also part of an awesome church family! I am so blessed!
Family is so important.
Dad, mum and Danny... I miss you and love you guys so much!
Club180 rocks the kasbar.
I'm back from having a two week break from my leadership commitments and I am feeling so refreshed!
Tonight was my first night back to Club180 our new christians program since my break and boy, how I love it and the privilage of being able to serve there. Tonight as I gave the offering I stared out to all the new faces in that pack room and it hit me. Peoples lives are really being changed here! Each person has a God given destiny and calling and they are on a exciting journey to discover it!
Its serving in places like Club180, seeing peoples lives being changed, seeing lights go off in their eyes as they start to understand God better and seeing friendships forming that I can see clearly in action what this whole chistian walk is all about. Lives are being transformed there - its truely amazing. I love it so much!
I'm so glad to be back from my break - I'm so glad to be back serving God and being an active part of what God is doing here. I just want to give God my 110%, serve Him faithfully and love others more.
Lifes too short to be hung up on the things life throws at us, and too short to be sitting on the fence when theres so much blessing!
Tonight was my first night back to Club180 our new christians program since my break and boy, how I love it and the privilage of being able to serve there. Tonight as I gave the offering I stared out to all the new faces in that pack room and it hit me. Peoples lives are really being changed here! Each person has a God given destiny and calling and they are on a exciting journey to discover it!
Its serving in places like Club180, seeing peoples lives being changed, seeing lights go off in their eyes as they start to understand God better and seeing friendships forming that I can see clearly in action what this whole chistian walk is all about. Lives are being transformed there - its truely amazing. I love it so much!
I'm so glad to be back from my break - I'm so glad to be back serving God and being an active part of what God is doing here. I just want to give God my 110%, serve Him faithfully and love others more.
Lifes too short to be hung up on the things life throws at us, and too short to be sitting on the fence when theres so much blessing!
Can you believe it?
I can't believe today is the 1st of November! I have one more class on Friday, one assignment to hand in and then thats it! THAT IS IT. (Well there is one exam but I'll worry about that later... hehe)
I think the finality of it all is starting to hit me. No more late nights at uni trying to finish assignments, no more threatening to drop out of uni on the verge of tears because the assignments were to hard, no more lunch time and dinner 'feasts' with Drew in the computer labs (seriously, we would have a mini buffet going...).
No more turning around and starting a conversation with the (unfortunate) random person who ended up sitting next to me in the lab because I am bored, no more getting away with returning the camera equipment late and getting free printing credit because I am cool with the IT guys. No more sitting and laying on the desks, feet up on the chairs like we live and own the place, no more getting hassled by Matt the Guild Guy about what I am wearing (I have never quite gotten over that 'Canadian Tuxedo' comment...) and then hassling him for wearing brown all the time.
No more spur of the moment "lets go shopping instead of doing our assignment!" days with Drew, no more having those long talks with Steve about why not ALL girls are evil. No more adding the combination of pink and floral designs (a womans touch!) to my computer science assignments much to the disgust to my lecturers. It was almost 'computer science blasphemy' to them - I thought it was better than the boring yet functional interfaces my male counter parts were creating! Oh, and no more being the only female in a 100 meter radius!
I have no idea how I managed to never fail a unit and been able to retain a 70% average to date, have all my church commitments AND support an active social life (just goes to show you make time for whats important to you!). I have no idea how I managed to get a High Distinction for Java Programming and still not know how to do it.
Wow, its been a crazy 3 years - I have had alot of fun times and memories I'm going to miss...
Its bittersweet. I almost don't know what to say to some of the guys because I may never see them again: "I'll see you later!" - but I may never will or "Have a great life!" - I should proberly slip in there "You should come visit me at my church too!". I don't know, it seems so final.
Its sad because I am really going to miss university life. I have had it so good and there was always someone to help me with assignments - In the real world I know I won't be able to turn to Drew or the (random) person next to me and ask "So how do I do this?". I'm going to have to figure it out by myself. Thats a bit scary, yet also exciting!
But in saying that I am also really excited about this new season in my life! I'm moving on, I'm on a verge of a career (what exactly I'm not sure, but its definately not going to be web development!!), I'm going to meet new people and establish new relationships, I'm not going to be broke all the time and I can actually afford a decent wardrobe (more shoes??), pay off my credit card, get a decent car, I can give more into Gods House and bless others more - its going to be great! So excited!
I'm getting all butterflies in my stomach thinking about how close the end is - I can't believe it! Anna Tsang Bsc, here I come!
