wow hello again. I am here. I have to be honest, 99% of my posts never turn out to be what I planned to write about. Nevertheless, I post them anyway. so here I am again. and I am trying to figure out how to "make my pitch" for last minute internship applications - before you blame me for the procrastination - it is a weekend and it will not be seen till Sunday evening. so sit tight and read thanks.
so here I am. wow, just feeling so amazed and surprised that everything amounted to this. that everything amounted to a single piece of paper with all your qualifications on it (your résumé). how did we end up to be like this? how did humanity mutually agree that this single piece of paper should determine your career path, or to be more dramatic, your life. a career is no doubt a major life decision because it paves your life. having a career that makes one miserable can definitely make his or her life miserable altogether. so, tell me, how did we resort to this? I have always thought that life, today, is absolutely absurd. we study and work hard for a decade to get into a decent university. then, we slave even harder and pay fees that our parents can never afford. in return, we get a single sheet of paper in hopes of finding a dream job. so honestly, why does it have to be this way?
better yet, why do people who study business end up in engineering companies? why do people who are doctors, give the years of studying to paint? why do lawyers end up making music? so where do I fit in then? will I ever use my major? so many questions, yet I have never felt so demeaned, to have to want to make my pitch in hopes that someone will offer me an internship or better yet a job.
humans, maybe we should rethink what our system is made off. how does a single piece of paper control our lives? in the mean time, since this system has been running the world for a long, long time, I will cease with my absurd rants and live with the system - till I find one that works better.
why all these thoughts? I am so sure, I do not want a job that pays me well. I want to make my pitch, but not to multi million corporate companies who couldn't care more for the world's problems. I want to make my pitch, to this world, and the precious lives it holds. I want to make my pitch to the poor and hungry, the unloved and the ones searching for the real meaning in life.
oh well, I think it is time. to stop procrastinating.
till then.
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Sunday, 21 February 2016
Saturday, 20 February 2016
make your pitch!
wow hello again. I am here. I have to be honest, 99% of my posts never turn out to be what I planned to write about. Nevertheless, I post them anyway. so here I am again. and I am trying to figure out how to "make my pitch" for last minute internship applications - before you blame me for the procrastination - it is a weekend and it will not be seen till Sunday evening. so sit tight and read thanks.
so here I am. wow, just feeling so amazed and surprised that everything amounted to this. that everything amounted to a single piece of paper with all your qualifications on it (your résumé). how did we end up to be like this? how did humanity mutually agree that this single piece of paper should determine your career path, or to be more dramatic, your life. a career is no doubt a major life decision because it paves your life. having a career that makes one miserable can definitely make his or her life miserable altogether. so, tell me, how did we resort to this? I have always thought that life, today, is absolutely absurd. we study and work hard for a decade to get into a decent university. then, we slave even harder and pay fees that our parents can never afford. in return, we get a single sheet of paper in hopes of finding a dream job. so honestly, why does it have to be this way?
better yet, why do people who study business end up in engineering companies? why do people who are doctors, give the years of studying to paint? why do lawyers end up making music? so where do I fit in then? will I ever use my major? so many questions, yet I have never felt so demeaned, to have to want to make my pitch in hopes that someone will offer me an internship or better yet a job.
humans, maybe we should rethink what our system is made off. how does a single piece of paper control our lives? in the mean time, since this system has been running the world for a long, long time, I will cease with my absurd rants and live with the system - till I find one that works better.
why all these thoughts? I am so sure, I do not want a job that pays me well. I want to make my pitch, but not to multi million corporate companies who couldn't care more for the world's problems. I want to make my pitch, to this world, and the precious lives it holds. I want to make my pitch to the poor and hungry, the unloved and the ones searching for the real meaning in life.
oh well, I think it is time. to stop procrastinating.
till then.
so here I am. wow, just feeling so amazed and surprised that everything amounted to this. that everything amounted to a single piece of paper with all your qualifications on it (your résumé). how did we end up to be like this? how did humanity mutually agree that this single piece of paper should determine your career path, or to be more dramatic, your life. a career is no doubt a major life decision because it paves your life. having a career that makes one miserable can definitely make his or her life miserable altogether. so, tell me, how did we resort to this? I have always thought that life, today, is absolutely absurd. we study and work hard for a decade to get into a decent university. then, we slave even harder and pay fees that our parents can never afford. in return, we get a single sheet of paper in hopes of finding a dream job. so honestly, why does it have to be this way?
better yet, why do people who study business end up in engineering companies? why do people who are doctors, give the years of studying to paint? why do lawyers end up making music? so where do I fit in then? will I ever use my major? so many questions, yet I have never felt so demeaned, to have to want to make my pitch in hopes that someone will offer me an internship or better yet a job.
humans, maybe we should rethink what our system is made off. how does a single piece of paper control our lives? in the mean time, since this system has been running the world for a long, long time, I will cease with my absurd rants and live with the system - till I find one that works better.
why all these thoughts? I am so sure, I do not want a job that pays me well. I want to make my pitch, but not to multi million corporate companies who couldn't care more for the world's problems. I want to make my pitch, to this world, and the precious lives it holds. I want to make my pitch to the poor and hungry, the unloved and the ones searching for the real meaning in life.
oh well, I think it is time. to stop procrastinating.
till then.
Monday, 26 October 2015
Grateful
Hello,
after what seems like eternity I am back. Yes blogger I am back. I am still trying to figure a way to transfer previous posts to blogger but apparently all the free plug ins are not available. I will figure it out.
But again. Today Jesus has been showing off. He tends to do that cause he has every rights. But for real. This weekend and my Monday was my best days yet. (can you believe it keeps getting better?)
Being a sponsored student, money was a crucial concern. On the other hand, not getting money would be a worrisome ordeal. I manage to turn an email conversation (that sounded like accusations/blaming to and fro) into something positive. On top of it, I got both parties to benefit, and from the conversation, we resolved to solve our financial situation. This has been a great ordeal because we have not been able to contact the sponsors. Clearly, their cooperation was a blessing, and right now I can sit back and not worry.
So over the weekend, I lost my ID. It was probably the rain. The chaos of trying to keep dry and stay away from puddles left me overly concerned about everything else. Somehow, it was lost. When the weekend past and I still couldn't find it, I decided to go to get a new ID from the union. But some kind soul, a stranger, walked to the union with my ID and returned it. What were the odds? But guess what? Out of the thousands, Jesus allowed the person who actually bothered, to pick up my ID and return it to the Union. So. With that being said; I found my ID. I was ecstatic and I've never felt more loved or looked after.
Soon later, I found out the classes I was going to take over the break had dates that were perfect. School would not be interfered and that was such a "Told ya I can do it, Eugenia" from God. Classic.
So so overwhelmed. Felt so so loved today.
after what seems like eternity I am back. Yes blogger I am back. I am still trying to figure a way to transfer previous posts to blogger but apparently all the free plug ins are not available. I will figure it out.
But again. Today Jesus has been showing off. He tends to do that cause he has every rights. But for real. This weekend and my Monday was my best days yet. (can you believe it keeps getting better?)
Being a sponsored student, money was a crucial concern. On the other hand, not getting money would be a worrisome ordeal. I manage to turn an email conversation (that sounded like accusations/blaming to and fro) into something positive. On top of it, I got both parties to benefit, and from the conversation, we resolved to solve our financial situation. This has been a great ordeal because we have not been able to contact the sponsors. Clearly, their cooperation was a blessing, and right now I can sit back and not worry.
So over the weekend, I lost my ID. It was probably the rain. The chaos of trying to keep dry and stay away from puddles left me overly concerned about everything else. Somehow, it was lost. When the weekend past and I still couldn't find it, I decided to go to get a new ID from the union. But some kind soul, a stranger, walked to the union with my ID and returned it. What were the odds? But guess what? Out of the thousands, Jesus allowed the person who actually bothered, to pick up my ID and return it to the Union. So. With that being said; I found my ID. I was ecstatic and I've never felt more loved or looked after.
Soon later, I found out the classes I was going to take over the break had dates that were perfect. School would not be interfered and that was such a "Told ya I can do it, Eugenia" from God. Classic.
So so overwhelmed. Felt so so loved today.
I want something more, a life worth fighting forI don't need a reason, to set the world on fireAnd burn a little bit brighter nowThere's something beautiful hiding in the shadowsSo set the world on fireLet's burn a little bit brighter now
Brighter, Against the Current
Wednesday, 4 March 2015
Phenomenal
(photo credits: theworshipproject.co)
so I just had to blog. It's 230am and I just had IHOP for the first time! Yeah Murica. Also, I've just had the best day yet.
Started off the day asking God for favor when we met with the bursar to try to waive our late charges. After class I headed over and kept asking God for favor. True enough when we met with Miss Janice, she immediately waived the charges and got our receipts in a second. I barely needed to explain why I needed the charges waived. I was so happy and shocked at how smooth the whole process went. Finally being able to pay fees was a huge relief off of my back. And on top of that, in faith I went to the bank the day before and took out the exact balance without the extra 1.5% and if they didn't waive it I would have to make another trip to Chase. Wow.
Then I went to the bookstore and got a shirt that was wrongly priced - but I got it for the cheaper price anyways! :) :)
But to top it all off - Encounter tonight was PHENOMENAL. No other word to describe what just happened. We spent the few hours soaking, prophesying and ministering into each other. Oh so powerful. God keeps reminding me how He has taken care of me throughout my high school/running days and He'll do the same here. Afterwards Rin and Chad prayed over me. Rin got a word for me about being a bright fire and Chad had a funny picture of me cupping water in my palms. Hmm I have to pray about that for sure. But man oh man.
It gets better.
I got to play foosball with the awesome bunch. And while that was happening, everyone was buzzing on about IHOP (cause international pancake day!). Then suddenly, OU texted/called that classes were cancelled for the whole of today!!!! Which means tests are going to be rescheduled but yay!!
So IHOP was a no go. Headed over to Hannah's to grab her laptop and some coffee. Then we went to the house Joel and Jarred stayed for a week / house sitting to have worship. Man! Greg was there too. It was so awesome. The word spoken over the group tonight:
- We are going to be excellent in sharing Gods love
- People are going to want to be near us and we are gonna make an impact on campus
- Greg said that worship was like the 7th walk around Jericho. We didn't need to do anything yet the walls broke down. All we needed was to praise Him.
Encounter and worship afterwards - was indescribable. God came down and poured out into so many hungry hearts today - surreal.
We did IHOP! And hence why I'm just writing this now. :) pancakes was good.
I'm so excited that good days like these are going to be a norm - and I'm claiming that. More favored days ahead!! :) :)
So thank You Jesus. For you tell us to worry not and rest in You. We know every good and wonderful thing comes from You alone. Lest we forget.
Monday, 2 March 2015
New seasons
It is about time I admit that it is a time of new seasons for me. Oh where do I start? It is going to be my second month here.
To be honest, it is after 2 months would be the longest I have been away from home. When I studied in Kuching (Borneo Islands) I flew home every other weekend lol - even for 3 days. I would skip classes sometimes heh. Realising I can't do that here is a little bit new for me.
Nevertheless, my time here has been nothing less than amazing. I have definitely had some ups and downs for sure, but this week has been overwhelming for me. I would like to remind my future self reading this to never look back again. This week has been a breakthrough for me. This is true in so many different ways.
I've had countless nights tossing and turning in bed and waking up before my alarm rings. Throughout the week I went through so many things that I had to constantly choose peace. Yes, you should agree that it is not easy. Often, the easier way would be to just admit defeat and start worrying. Anxiety. Believing in anxiety and worrying is a paradox to believing in God. This is a lesson I've heard countless times (especially during the Fullness conference) I know but never learnt to take heart (at least till now). I was so exhausted - the cold, the snow, cancellation of tests, every other reason. By Friday I was beat. Tired out, and suddenly I decided to listen to Graham Cooke's message from Fullness. Hearing it the third time finally struck me in the heart. I've had this gradual feeling of freedom, pure peace and just slowly feeling free again.
Yes, situations may not go my way all the time but Jesus is for me.
Also, this week so many people have ministered to me and I want to remind myself to be thankful for them. My parents have always been on Skype telling me to trust God in everything, and in life group this week we had a prophecy practice thing. It was so impromptu! Regardless, Jesus is always good and we prophesied over each other. The guys in my small group spoke three things over me: fruits I may not see, a calming sunrise and the word patience. (Yeah like, what?) But I have faith! To see all this things come to pass. Anyways back to the Friday. I purposed in my heart that I was so tired of living a tired life, I want to hold my ground and claim my rest back. To add on the whole process, today, Past Chris spoke about the "Change of Heart" in church. What are we living for? Because everything that we do springs out from the heart. Are we guarding it?
Nosi spoke a word over me today - it struck me so hard. I am not ready to share it yet. But I am so blessed. To catch a glimpse of what's in store for me.
Psalms 91 - a whole chapter worth meditating over and over again.
AH LIFE, SO MUCH TO LOOK FORWARD TO. Two more hours into a brand new week. What do you say Jesus? Ready? Well, if You are I am.
Have a great week ahead everyone! Remember to always be grateful for each day you live, live it to the best you possibly can. An ex classmate's sister passed away earlier today. It's always devastating to hear of new like this but Jesus wanted her home early. We can only live each day like it's our last. Only then we've really lived. :)
Oh. My old love for Switchfoot is back. I found this song ever so relevant.[youtube https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=p7JJWqr7Oes?list=PLC90792750749EF39&w=560&h=315]
To be honest, it is after 2 months would be the longest I have been away from home. When I studied in Kuching (Borneo Islands) I flew home every other weekend lol - even for 3 days. I would skip classes sometimes heh. Realising I can't do that here is a little bit new for me.
Nevertheless, my time here has been nothing less than amazing. I have definitely had some ups and downs for sure, but this week has been overwhelming for me. I would like to remind my future self reading this to never look back again. This week has been a breakthrough for me. This is true in so many different ways.
I've had countless nights tossing and turning in bed and waking up before my alarm rings. Throughout the week I went through so many things that I had to constantly choose peace. Yes, you should agree that it is not easy. Often, the easier way would be to just admit defeat and start worrying. Anxiety. Believing in anxiety and worrying is a paradox to believing in God. This is a lesson I've heard countless times (especially during the Fullness conference) I know but never learnt to take heart (at least till now). I was so exhausted - the cold, the snow, cancellation of tests, every other reason. By Friday I was beat. Tired out, and suddenly I decided to listen to Graham Cooke's message from Fullness. Hearing it the third time finally struck me in the heart. I've had this gradual feeling of freedom, pure peace and just slowly feeling free again.
Yes, situations may not go my way all the time but Jesus is for me.
Also, this week so many people have ministered to me and I want to remind myself to be thankful for them. My parents have always been on Skype telling me to trust God in everything, and in life group this week we had a prophecy practice thing. It was so impromptu! Regardless, Jesus is always good and we prophesied over each other. The guys in my small group spoke three things over me: fruits I may not see, a calming sunrise and the word patience. (Yeah like, what?) But I have faith! To see all this things come to pass. Anyways back to the Friday. I purposed in my heart that I was so tired of living a tired life, I want to hold my ground and claim my rest back. To add on the whole process, today, Past Chris spoke about the "Change of Heart" in church. What are we living for? Because everything that we do springs out from the heart. Are we guarding it?
Nosi spoke a word over me today - it struck me so hard. I am not ready to share it yet. But I am so blessed. To catch a glimpse of what's in store for me.
Psalms 91 - a whole chapter worth meditating over and over again.
AH LIFE, SO MUCH TO LOOK FORWARD TO. Two more hours into a brand new week. What do you say Jesus? Ready? Well, if You are I am.
Have a great week ahead everyone! Remember to always be grateful for each day you live, live it to the best you possibly can. An ex classmate's sister passed away earlier today. It's always devastating to hear of new like this but Jesus wanted her home early. We can only live each day like it's our last. Only then we've really lived. :)
Oh. My old love for Switchfoot is back. I found this song ever so relevant.[youtube https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=p7JJWqr7Oes?list=PLC90792750749EF39&w=560&h=315]
Friday, 3 May 2013
GE 13.
 |
| Lately, |
I have been a little bit selfish and prayers have been revolving around me and myself heh. I never pray enough for the country, but today, a day before elections. I would just dedicate this post, to God. As a prayer, for the nation.
Dear God,
Thank you for the many years of protection and blessings that you have poured out on Malaysia. Protection from natural disasters, diseases and so much more. As the people, we ask for Your forgiveness fro taking what we have for granted help us all to instead whisper words of gratitude instead of murmuring complains all the time. Even as the results of the election will be out soon enough, I pray that the whole process will be smooth. And that this time, votes will be counted justly. Thank you for Your plans and purposes for this beloved country. Your will be done on Malaysia, and we surrender the ultimate fate of our nation; into Your loving hands.
In Jesus MIghty Name,
Amen.
MUM TIFF AND SAMANTHA ARE HERE to vote, and visit me, and mama too. I LOVE MY FAMILY, really. I missed them so so so much. Will update soon, but here's a thing to ponder on: WHAT HAVE YOUR THOUGHTS BEEN ABOUT LATELY?
YEAP I'M THINKING TOO
#571 Imagine dragons
[youtube http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sENM2wA_FTg]
This song, reminds me of Tiff. My best bud. I miss her.
But school life is getting easier to cope with, all I do is study, not to brag, or anything, but only dumb people do that. Ha, not saying I am, BUT IT AIN'T EASY. I need strength, in everything I do. Only leaning on God. With all happening around me, people just dying, on the streets, bombs, murders. Got me thinking again, what am I living for?
I just hope the answer can really and sincerely be for God.
When it comes to these matters, there's so much to say, so much to think. And today I had a great deal of time thinking about it. The recent bombings in Boston, a friend's mom's passing (due to robbery Read more here) life seems so fragile. And in Psalms 37:2 it goes like this "For like grass, they soon fade away. Like spring flowers, they soon wither."
So again, I ask, what am I living for?
#foodforthought
ps/ family is coming over in 10 days!
#571 Imagine dragons
This song, reminds me of Tiff. My best bud. I miss her.
But school life is getting easier to cope with, all I do is study, not to brag, or anything, but only dumb people do that. Ha, not saying I am, BUT IT AIN'T EASY. I need strength, in everything I do. Only leaning on God. With all happening around me, people just dying, on the streets, bombs, murders. Got me thinking again, what am I living for?
I just hope the answer can really and sincerely be for God.
When it comes to these matters, there's so much to say, so much to think. And today I had a great deal of time thinking about it. The recent bombings in Boston, a friend's mom's passing (due to robbery Read more here) life seems so fragile. And in Psalms 37:2 it goes like this "For like grass, they soon fade away. Like spring flowers, they soon wither."
So again, I ask, what am I living for?
#foodforthought
ps/ family is coming over in 10 days!
GE 13.
|
| Lately, |
I have been a little bit selfish and prayers have been revolving around me and myself heh. I never pray enough for the country, but today, a day before elections. I would just dedicate this post, to God. As a prayer, for the nation.
Dear God,
Thank you for the many years of protection and blessings that you have poured out on Malaysia. Protection from natural disasters, diseases and so much more. As the people, we ask for Your forgiveness fro taking what we have for granted help us all to instead whisper words of gratitude instead of murmuring complains all the time. Even as the results of the election will be out soon enough, I pray that the whole process will be smooth. And that this time, votes will be counted justly. Thank you for Your plans and purposes for this beloved country. Your will be done on Malaysia, and we surrender the ultimate fate of our nation; into Your loving hands.
In Jesus MIghty Name,
Amen.
MUM TIFF AND SAMANTHA ARE HERE to vote, and visit me, and mama too. I LOVE MY FAMILY, really. I missed them so so so much. Will update soon, but here's a thing to ponder on: WHAT HAVE YOUR THOUGHTS BEEN ABOUT LATELY?
YEAP I'M THINKING TOO
Thursday, 18 April 2013
HIKBYE
MATH?!
Today was a tiring day, but fun. Oh well isn't everyday.
Till then! God bless.
**
No trial has overtaken you that is not faced by others. And God is faithful; He will not let you be tried beyond what you are able to bear, but with the trial will also provide a way out so that you may be able to endure it.
1 Corinthians 10:13
HIKBYE
MATH?!
Today was a tiring day, but fun. Oh well isn't everyday.
Till then! God bless.
**
No trial has overtaken you that is not faced by others. And God is faithful; He will not let you be tried beyond what you are able to bear, but with the trial will also provide a way out so that you may be able to endure it.
1 Corinthians 10:13
Monday, 15 April 2013
COLLEGE,
WHO KNEW, so soon eh.
And here I am in the study room with Dilnah studying, and the first day was spent with a bunch of guys - literally, and this is because most guys do it, so I've heard.
So, I have these friends,
my tablemate; Kevin Robin, and Wan, Bongs too. SOYEA,
that's it for now.
HERES TO 6PM CLASSES.
GOD BLESS! :)
xxx
COLLEGE,
WHO KNEW, so soon eh.
And here I am in the study room with Dilnah studying, and the first day was spent with a bunch of guys - literally, and this is because most guys do it, so I've heard.
So, I have these friends,
my tablemate; Kevin Robin, and Wan, Bongs too. SOYEA,
that's it for now.
HERES TO 6PM CLASSES.
GOD BLESS! :)
xxx
Sunday, 7 April 2013
A whole new chapter;
I AM TRUSTING, HIM. For the best, in the midst of uncertainties;
Pray hard,
hope for the best.
HEH.
♥ ♥ ♥ ♥
But for real, this spoke to me today:
 |
Did you know that God chose you before the foundations of the earth? Before the worlds were ever formed, He knew you. And, He didn’t create you to be average. He didn’t create you to barely get by. No, He created you to excel! Not only has He chosen you, but He has equipped you with everything you need to live and thrive in this life. He has deposited seeds of greatness inside every person. But in order to tap into those seeds of greatness, you have to believe this and act on it. |
Hope you have been blessed; here's what I am grateful for today:
- Breakfast with the church friends, Phil, Jon, John, Clare, though I missed Kirsten
- 3 hour naps mhmm
- Sisters! To help organize all your packing
- Dad to choose luggage bags
- Shopping....
- Dinner with them "Bros"
- Shopping again... hehh
- Dinner with the family
Here's what I am grateful for this week:
- My job at true fitness. What an experience
- Fan girling here!!
Anyhows. What are you grateful for today? :)
A whole new chapter;
I AM TRUSTING, HIM. For the best, in the midst of uncertainties;
Pray hard,
hope for the best.
HEH.
♥ ♥ ♥ ♥
But for real, this spoke to me today:
|
Did you know that God chose you before the foundations of the earth? Before the worlds were ever formed, He knew you. And, He didn’t create you to be average. He didn’t create you to barely get by. No, He created you to excel! Not only has He chosen you, but He has equipped you with everything you need to live and thrive in this life. He has deposited seeds of greatness inside every person. But in order to tap into those seeds of greatness, you have to believe this and act on it. |
Hope you have been blessed; here's what I am grateful for today:
- Breakfast with the church friends, Phil, Jon, John, Clare, though I missed Kirsten
- 3 hour naps mhmm
- Sisters! To help organize all your packing
- Dad to choose luggage bags
- Shopping....
- Dinner with them "Bros"
- Shopping again... hehh
- Dinner with the family
Here's what I am grateful for this week:
- My job at true fitness. What an experience
- Fan girling here!!
Anyhows. What are you grateful for today? :)
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