Life is like a TV show

Half the time we are wishing we are or like someone else while others are wishing they are like us.

Why not accept the way you are, look at your weaknesses AS WELL AS your strengths. There must be something you are good at, realize it, admit it and work on it.

Be who you are. God did not create you to be someone else, someone else will be that.

And thats the beautiful thing about God, He loves you just the way you are.

Value.

I dont believe people are born failures or champions. But I believe the value that each individual see in oneself determines how they will turn out.

The value that you allow to place in yourself causes you to react, behave and think in that way.

So many are trying to prove that they are superior, stronger or better in one way or another. However, it just displays how vulnerable they are. Its not about proving, its about believing and be confident that you are worth so much, that you are so much more.

Proving suggest that you are also trying to tell yourself that you are so much. Your value is not determined by your dollar value. You may be wealthy but that limitless credit card can never buy you the value that you ought to see in yourself.

See and believe that you are worth so much more.

As we decrease, Christ will increase in our lives because "it is no longer I but Christ who lives in me".

Its all about You.

A prayer which I will make every morning - Take all of me in exchange for You. Because this life, this ministry which I have belongs to You. It will then be foolish to depend on man's strength to walk this walk.

Remind me O Lord every morning about Your goodness.

I was sharing excitedly about the plans only to realize that I was talking to a wall. Your blank face, expressionless, no response suggest to me that you were off somewhere else. I asked frustratedly "Are you listening to me?!" You replied "Ya, I'm thinking."

If you are thinking, then you are not listening. If you are not listening, then who am I talking to actually. If I'm talking to nobody, then why on earth am i talking in the first place?

Don't expect me to accept this because I have voiced this out that I hate to talk to a wall. It makes me feel like a fool, an idiot when nobody's listening and a waste of breath.

Don't fault me and get upset because I'm upset. Don't get angry when you realize I shut down from every conversation you were trying to start again (a way to make up for what you did). If you did, I think its too much because I really don't like to be ignored in such a way.

There are a few things which I can't tolerate and this is one of them. I'm upset, disappointed and frustrated.

Anyway, nobody gets more hurt when you hold onto such grudges than yourself. So I'll let it go soon.

Tomorrow will be a better day.

Alright.. Time to pen down some thoughts after working at this new place for a week.

Still, mom is expecting me to change my job position sooner than I expect myself to stay. I don't fault her, everyone's perspective of retail sales is not prospective. Shall see how it goes, I believe He has a plan.

I realise the team that my boss has chosen has many creative talents. While I say knowledge is gained along with experience, talents are gifts. Many are versed in design softwares, others are strong in language. This leave me thinking "So what am I good at?" I'm neither versed in design nor have the knowledge and experience.

However so, I believe my boss hired me because she believes that I have something which I could contribute to the team. There must be something which she sees in me, probably I didnt even realise I'm good at.

Well, I hope to find out.

Its a good environment to grow because everyone else is stronger than you. It creates many room for improvement.

Influenced by my colleague. Now I listen to Kings of Convenience too.

One thing I like about the genre of their music, its catchy and soothing. The kind of music which suits the working environment. It relieves whatever stress and intensity in the surrounding.

You should try listening to them on Youtube...

Same thoughts. You should give this a read if you are at your crossroads in your career path. http://hereisthecity.com/2012/09/18/confessions-of-an-intern-the-day-i-snapped-and-why-it-was-the-be/

While he left his banking world for the musician world, I ditched my 9-6pm job; a life in the corporate world to go into retail industry as retail sales for a start. Compromised my salary but not compromising my joys and satisfaction in life.

Kudos to those who had the faith to leave their stable job for something they enjoy doing...

"Buy me that Miu Miu bag please! Thank youuuu..."

Conforming to the style of high luxury fashion as I observe the amount of woman coming into our store to look at who? Celine? Prada? Bottega? Givenchy? Ferragamo? Tory Burch? Christian Louboutin? Lanvin?

Oh mine oh mine... Woman swiping their cards to pay bills like its $100 $200 or for some $1?!

Wow... Cant comprehend how much wealth can one person own. Cant comprehend how did that 9 digit entered their bank account.

"Hi, do you've a business card?"

Events, networking, PR, glamour, fancy dressing, high heels, alcohol drinks, smiles, cameras, music, DJs, bands, dancers were what I experienced during the event yesterday.

Everybody put on a different hat and mask when they attend such events. People of different background with different motivation, interest and purpose coming together to mingle around.

But I still feel more comfortable with lesser crowd, smaller groups. Maybe time might change me, who knows.

I hear it again and again.

Its not about the destination but the journey to the destination.

Work. As much as we complain about it, we enjoy it.

Relationship. As much as we are afraid of it, we need it.

God. As much as we fail and stray away many times, all the time we will come back to the place where we will seek Him. O, Your mercies are new each morning and Your grace is sufficient.


I heard what this show "就想赖着你" quoted. (something like that) Long Vacation says to take a break until you feel better, come back and start again.

Just like us, they need a little human touch...

This is a life of a Singaporean.

Playschool - Pre-School - Primary School - Secondary School - College - University - Executive positions - Managerial position

The typical route which many would choose to take because that's the 'right' aka most common career path, to be working in the office (that's where the corporate ladder exist) ultimately.

My friend once commented that I have a look of a career woman but never in my life (so far) have I wanted to lead a life like a career woman. Dressed in shirt and tight skirt with black high heels; rush for the public transport to work; clock in at 9am, settle down with breakfast as the computer starts up; finish breakfast, put on the blazer and start typing on the keyboard replying to hundreds of emails.

Mind you, I don't mean that this is a bad routine but I would prefer something else.

Working in the retail might ultimately lead to desk job depending on where you work, which concept/environment this company operates in, who you work with and what you do.

When I came back from Taiwan, I thought of trying retail sales and shared with a few people. I expect the usual reactions. Uni grad? Retail sales? Why? The pay is low?!

I dont mind being different and sometimes I enjoy being different. Because I would experience different, see different and expect different.

Will try and see if I have made the wrong decision. But I'm quite confident that I'm right this time.

There are moments of life which I would not want to miss.

Moments when you will see change, major change which will impact the future. Moments when you will see the hands of God moving. Moments when you will see people growing up to various stages of life. Moments when decisions made determines the specific course of life.

Moments are moments when...

Your friend told you that she is finally attached to someone whom you have always thought would be a good match to her. You kept smiling to your phone as your friend broke the news to you and you are finding out how he did it. You are just exceptionally happy for this great friend.

You made a decision to conclude the career path which you should take, which others would hope you would take for something else and start all over again. And someone believe you could make it and gave you a chance to try, starting from the bottom.

You have tried everything you could and there seems to be no result. A picture of hopelessness was almost painted when at that instant you receive a call and changed the whole situation a 180 degrees around.


Although the path may be difficult to walk, and you wont be able to see whats ahead as you will not know what will come next. But moments should not be missed as it depicts change. And change suggest possibilities and opportunities. Change is like a "Restart" button.

Just want to share the part which caused me to think preached by Pastor Dominic Yeo (invited speaker) last Saturday.

2. When its late, its time for breakthrough (God has His timings)

Pastor Yeo gave us a 2 reasons why God does not want to answer our prayers earlier.

a. We would steal His glory
b. We will try our own methods to make it happen ourselves. As a result interfere with what He would want to do

I think for me, the first point is not an issue, it is more of the second point which I ponder and think. I'm a person who would draw a defined line as to the basic roles and responsibilities which various people should assume. Hence, I'm a person who believes that we all should play our part to make something happen. I would do my best on my part and leave the rest to others, in this case, is God.

This point caused me to think whether sometimes the "part" which I contribute does interfere with His plan? After all, there are many times when I would not seek His voice and do what I think I should do.

I recalled about the farmer who sowed the seeds during the day and went to sleep during the night, woke up the next day and saw that the seeds have grown. We don't have to do anything to make the seed grow; there was no part to play in this scene because it was the act of God. Its the same for miracles and provision for our lives.

Sometimes, I just don't have to do anything except to hold onto the faith that what He say, He will do and expect it to happen. And one of those times, is this time.

NOTHING is impossible.

I wondered why did I have to cry when I make the decision to trust God again.

It was tears of courage instead of fear. I was making a decision in spite of my fears.

It was tears of joy as I decide to leave an environment which does not agree with my principles and values.

It was tears of sacrifice as I chose to leave my comfort zone into a zone of unknown.

It was tears of love as I chose to obey His voice "trust".

It was tears of humility as I humbled myself and surrendered to His will.

I recalled crying at the dining table in front of Mom and Dad over dinner saying "God says trust Him one more time. This will be different, it will be alright."

I was sharing with my parents about what was going on in Revo. I battled with my conscience on the topic of integrity and honesty over business dealings everyday. I wondered if this is right although deep in me I was extremely sure this is not.

I prayed and told God, this is not supposed to be; I do not want to compromise my principles and values for the sake of "profit". Tears kept flowing as I could not control my desperation to get out of the situation. I knew this was all beyond me. Until a soft whisper spoke "Trust Me." 

I knew what this "trust" meant.

Last year, I struggled through 6 months (the duration which IDA gave to find another employment) to get another employment (at Revo) to complete my IDA bond. During that time, I prayed, trusted and applied for as many jobs which deemed to be acceptable by the IDA requirement. Dont mention offers, there was not even a single call for an interview during the long 6 months. It was really bad as it tested my persistence and endurance in my mental, emotional, spiritual and psychological being. I trusted but it did not happen so quickly. It was a very long wait which calls for much patience. It felt like God has forgotten about it, abandon me somewhere and left. On the last week of the 6 months, I got a call from Revo to go for an interview and got a direct offer at the instant of the interview.

Will it repeat? I was afraid that its going to be another desolation experience which I had last year. I was very afraid. 

But I knew He will never fail me. With that assurance I had from Him, I decided to leave the company. I spoke to my parents over dinner about my decision as I wept. I tendered and left, traveled to Taiwan the next day for 2 weeks and came back. Applied for as many job posting as possible which deem to be relevant to what I would want to do and got 2 calls for an interview in less than 2 weeks.

The first interview was with Prestige Products and I was given a direct offer at that instant but I requested for some time to consider. I had another interview with Laprendo the next day. I decided to turn down the offer from Prestige Products because of the challenging job nature which the Marketing Manager painted to me. Besides, I like the concept which Laprendo had and was very keen to join them. But I had to wait for their call (if there is any).

The interview with Laprendo was on Wednesday. I waited till Sunday and told myself to wait till Monday. This morning there was still not news from Laprendo. I thought there is no more hope but I was not ready to give up just yet. So I picked up my guitar and prayed (for my family which was totally irrelevant).

At that instant, at 11.55am, there was a call from an unknown but familiar number. I answered and was glad to hear a familiar voice. I got an offer from Laprendo!


Indeed it was getting late but You fulfilled Your promise right on time.
"it will not return to You void."

Moments and opportunities are times which I value and treasure in life.

I once heard "If money can settle the problem, it is not a problem. But if money can't, thats when the real problem lies."

Money cannot buy many things. It cant buy time, health, character, mindsets, values and principles. And of course, money cannot buy anything to substitute you to walk your journey of life.

To me, moments are cherished because it might not occur again. This places exponential value which we ought to recognise.

What are my moments? Some are captured on photographs while others are archived in my library of memory.

Trip to Taiwan has once again reminded me to slow down my pace.

I appreciate every moment when I am there. I was exposed to their lifestyle, culture, language, social values, their environment, their atmosphere/climate etc.

I was quite impacted by their excellence of customer service. They have this sincerity to help those who approach them. This includes those whom I met at the hotel receptions, store sales personnel, tourist centres etc. I get to experience the warmth through their service and actions.

With this, it sparked an interest to do the same which they did for me. Making a difference to those whom I have a chance to meet.

But retail sales, is it something which I should pursue now? What will my future be? Or should take the simimlar route which my peers are taking (herd mentality)?

应该追求梦想吗?

Above all, doors got to be opened.

我在期待什么?

How should life be now that I have a choice? Or rather, a choice which must be blessed (approved) by God.

What do I want in life?