In order to get a better working environment as well as the job itself, I've decided to quit my current job..
So happened a friend of mine, Lina, told me that there's this hotel that opened job vacancy. I looked through it and I applied for the job (yeap, this is the one I was talking about before).. Then last week, I so happened again, bought a local newspaper (to kill the time during office hour on Saturday). Then I saw a job vacancy offered at Silk Air, but as an Accountant. Without further thinking, I was already planning to apply for this job. So this week (on Tuesday), I went to the Silk Air's office to give my CVs. But they closed already by the time I reached there, and the bell boy was kind enough to offer me help to give it to them on the next day. And again, without further thinking, I gave it to him (was a bit worried though if he was not going to give it. hehe. But still have to be positive.). And I got called on the next day (so he did give it to them =D) for an interview. And I went on day after. The people are friendly incl. the boss, who's a Catholic Singaporean Chinese. The interview went well and they seemed interested to recruit me (x kidding =D).
Anyway, they called me again on the next day for a second interview. Again, it went well except when it comes to the salary. I was kinda surprised that a company like Silk Air offers a low range of salary :|. We basically dealed with everything except for that.. but they'll to nego with the Singapore office (at least that's what they said).
OHh, before I went for the second interview, I actually called the hotel manager where I applied before :) And he asked me to come for interview as well. So yesterday, I had 2 interviews, airline vs hotel. I was offered a position as a GRO and it seems interesting as well, except the working hours. You know hotel = flexibility..
Haven't been sleeping well for the past 2 days because of this! :( cos I am afraid that I might make a not-so-right decision for myself.
Even after discussing with my parents, both have different opinions, OH! but basically, my dad also thinks that both careers are good. I got even more confused then..
I have told my boss about my plan to quit and he said he will get back to me next week (after telling the big boss first).
And while I was waiting for some interviewees to answer some questions on the paper (my company had interview this morning to look for a finance staff, that's why also I told him earlier this morning so that he could prepare for another one to replace me), I decided to pray Rosary. And while praying and asking for direction, I felt that hotel would be a better choice for me, despite all the over-time and flexible working hours. Although I might not be able to serve in the church, but there was this thought.. "I might not be able to serve in the church, but serving can be anywhere, including in my workplace. When I serve people with love, I serve God too, because that love also comes from God.." Is it right? Let me know if it's a wrong thought. :)
I hope if I am really going for hotel in the end, it'll be a better choice.. (although I'll miss those free tickets to Singapore! :(
Next Tuesday going to meet the GM of the hotel while the airline, will only be around Friday since the people in Spore are on holiday - CNY!
I am going to rest my mind for a little while during this weekend (hopefully) and just have fun with family and friends =D
Let the stress only come back next week! hehe.
Happy Valentine's Day and Happy Chinese New Year!!! ^_^
Go get lots of LOVE and lots of ANGPAO!!!!
God bless!
Friday, February 12, 2010
Monday, February 8, 2010
my God-mother
Last night I dreamed about my Godmother. It's been a few year since we last talked/met. In fact, there was a misunderstanding/issue going on between us. But honestly, I have a very little idea of what made it so.. we had not really talked since then..
In my dream, I put all efforts to talk to her and unexpectedly, she said that she thought I was the one making a gap between us and she was afraid to come to me and talk. -_-". After that, I was so relieved that nothing actually made her angry or whatsoever to me..
But in fact, I still think there was something that made her disappointed with me and therefore, she MADE that gap... And I am too afraid to start asking about it..
Deeply in my heart, I miss her.. even more, she's my God-mother, although she's a year younger than me..
Just wish her all the best and I pray that she may walk faithfully in God throughout her life journey..
In my dream, I put all efforts to talk to her and unexpectedly, she said that she thought I was the one making a gap between us and she was afraid to come to me and talk. -_-". After that, I was so relieved that nothing actually made her angry or whatsoever to me..
But in fact, I still think there was something that made her disappointed with me and therefore, she MADE that gap... And I am too afraid to start asking about it..
Deeply in my heart, I miss her.. even more, she's my God-mother, although she's a year younger than me..
Just wish her all the best and I pray that she may walk faithfully in God throughout her life journey..
Friday, February 5, 2010
Lately..
Last night and today I finally have satisfied myself with the internet! After a long long while I couldn't go online with a computer. fiuhh, happy! ^_- Today my colleague was so nice to let me use the IP address of the other computer so that I can go online.
Anyway, it's been some time since I last blogged. And now I don't know what to write already..-_-"
Oh ya! Been so into Christian Bautista lately [hehe!]. A handsome, romantic, and talented Philippino singer who's so famous lately here since he comes here [Indonesia] quite often and has a duet with the local singer. Most of all, he's a Catholic ^_- . Hence, I've been browsing youtube, watching his performances, until following him on twitter [hehe!]. It's been a long time though since I last was a really big fan of an artist/singer.. (last was Westlife I think ;p)
Other than that, I was reading my friend's blog in multiply and I like to read her blog so much, the way she writes things is just simple and yet meaningful and really interesting. Reading blogs pushes me to the realisation that I gotta improve my english! esp. the vocabs. ;p that's something good, isn't it? Well, that means I HAVE to try to read books then. yes, I HAVE to try..
Ohh, just to let you know that I was badly sick last week! I was just lying on my bed for consecutive 5 days! It was THAT bad. I got what I think it was Vertigo. (Is it the same in English? I don't know). It's kind of headache where you feel everything around you is just turning round and round, happens when your eyes are open! So you can just imagine that I closed my eyes most of the time during that time. I couldn't even go to see a doctor since I couldn't even get up. However, on the 3rd day (Friday) I forced myself to go to see one since it didn't get any better although my mom did see a doctor, tell him what was happening to me and get the medicine. Thanks be to God I was recovering soon after the 2nd doctor. I managed to go for Sunday afternoon mass although wasn't so good in that Sunday morning.
Because of that, I failed to complete my 365 days daily reading + Rosary + Catena.. and not able to go for a Recollection with some Church friends :( But NO, I shall not blame anything for what had happened, for "Everything happens for a purpose". What's more important is that God is always by my side ;)
Now, about my job.. I was told by a friend that there's a job vacancy in one of the 4** hotels here. So I sent my Resume via email and though it was after the deadline, I still got a call from the HR Manager of that hotel and asked for interview. Unfortunately, he cancelled the appointment that time and asked if I could go on another day, but the day that was requested was during working hours, so I asked if we could reset the day & time. They said okay and would call me back, but until now they haven't called me again.
That time after he called, I was really confused.. if I'd like the job offered, that means I'd have to resign from my current job, and I just don't know how to do so, I mean.. you know I've just worked here for 2 going on 3 months. But the better thing is that I am still under probation and my contract ends this Feb 23rd :). And now, as we all know, time flies, I am really hoping to go for the interview and see if I would like it and if yes, I will soon have to tell my boss.
Please pray for me ya. Thank you so much in advance! ^-^
That's basically what's been happening in my life lately.
Take care all. God bless!
p.s: je vous presente Xtian Bautista ;)
Anyway, it's been some time since I last blogged. And now I don't know what to write already..-_-"
Oh ya! Been so into Christian Bautista lately [hehe!]. A handsome, romantic, and talented Philippino singer who's so famous lately here since he comes here [Indonesia] quite often and has a duet with the local singer. Most of all, he's a Catholic ^_- . Hence, I've been browsing youtube, watching his performances, until following him on twitter [hehe!]. It's been a long time though since I last was a really big fan of an artist/singer.. (last was Westlife I think ;p)
Other than that, I was reading my friend's blog in multiply and I like to read her blog so much, the way she writes things is just simple and yet meaningful and really interesting. Reading blogs pushes me to the realisation that I gotta improve my english! esp. the vocabs. ;p that's something good, isn't it? Well, that means I HAVE to try to read books then. yes, I HAVE to try..
Ohh, just to let you know that I was badly sick last week! I was just lying on my bed for consecutive 5 days! It was THAT bad. I got what I think it was Vertigo. (Is it the same in English? I don't know). It's kind of headache where you feel everything around you is just turning round and round, happens when your eyes are open! So you can just imagine that I closed my eyes most of the time during that time. I couldn't even go to see a doctor since I couldn't even get up. However, on the 3rd day (Friday) I forced myself to go to see one since it didn't get any better although my mom did see a doctor, tell him what was happening to me and get the medicine. Thanks be to God I was recovering soon after the 2nd doctor. I managed to go for Sunday afternoon mass although wasn't so good in that Sunday morning.
Because of that, I failed to complete my 365 days daily reading + Rosary + Catena.. and not able to go for a Recollection with some Church friends :( But NO, I shall not blame anything for what had happened, for "Everything happens for a purpose". What's more important is that God is always by my side ;)
Now, about my job.. I was told by a friend that there's a job vacancy in one of the 4** hotels here. So I sent my Resume via email and though it was after the deadline, I still got a call from the HR Manager of that hotel and asked for interview. Unfortunately, he cancelled the appointment that time and asked if I could go on another day, but the day that was requested was during working hours, so I asked if we could reset the day & time. They said okay and would call me back, but until now they haven't called me again.
That time after he called, I was really confused.. if I'd like the job offered, that means I'd have to resign from my current job, and I just don't know how to do so, I mean.. you know I've just worked here for 2 going on 3 months. But the better thing is that I am still under probation and my contract ends this Feb 23rd :). And now, as we all know, time flies, I am really hoping to go for the interview and see if I would like it and if yes, I will soon have to tell my boss.
Please pray for me ya. Thank you so much in advance! ^-^
That's basically what's been happening in my life lately.
Take care all. God bless!
p.s: je vous presente Xtian Bautista ;)
Thursday, January 21, 2010
as day goes by..
My boss didn't come to work today and therefore, my colleague managed to get his internet IP address to be able to go online (smart colleague! hehe).
My colleague is now not in the office, so I got permission from him to use his computer :)
Currently I am sort of having dilemma about my job.. On one hand, it's a very relaxing job, I don't have overtime, even I always have time to play games while at work. (upps..). But on the other hand, I feel that I am not gonna improve myself if I am just stuck on this job. Basically what I do is sending mails, typing letters, requesting for tickets and such basic management tasks. I feel no challenges at all. And as an ordinary human being, I consider about the salary as well. Although there was an increase in my salary which I didn't expect before, it's still... you know..
2 weeks ago I was having this discussion with my cousin about opening a cafe where we'll have Bubble tea as our unique point of sales (hardly find bubble tea here) and other snacks/desserts. We're thinking of a more relaxing cafe as a place to chit-chat rather than a restaurant cause restaurant, we need more people and a cook, which means higher costs.
We were so excited when we were talking about it, we made a draft concept of how it's going to be.. I like those cafes in Kuching though :)
However, lately I was pretty busy with friends who came over for a friend's wedding and I fell sick days after even til now. Still having flu and cough. Haven't been in contact with my cousin again since then..
And in the next 1.5 years, which is mid of next year, there's World Youth Day held in Madrid,Spain - Europe. Really wanna be there, but with the Euros..
O well, I should manage my financial well. I am thinking that I can save more if I don't really eat out and stop taking guitar lesson.. But I am afraid that I am just gonna waste whatever I've started before in learning this classical guitar.. although if I still continue, it takes lots of efforts and courage to be able to 'handle' a guitar..
I am too much, ain't I? hehe..
My colleague is now not in the office, so I got permission from him to use his computer :)
Currently I am sort of having dilemma about my job.. On one hand, it's a very relaxing job, I don't have overtime, even I always have time to play games while at work. (upps..). But on the other hand, I feel that I am not gonna improve myself if I am just stuck on this job. Basically what I do is sending mails, typing letters, requesting for tickets and such basic management tasks. I feel no challenges at all. And as an ordinary human being, I consider about the salary as well. Although there was an increase in my salary which I didn't expect before, it's still... you know..
2 weeks ago I was having this discussion with my cousin about opening a cafe where we'll have Bubble tea as our unique point of sales (hardly find bubble tea here) and other snacks/desserts. We're thinking of a more relaxing cafe as a place to chit-chat rather than a restaurant cause restaurant, we need more people and a cook, which means higher costs.
We were so excited when we were talking about it, we made a draft concept of how it's going to be.. I like those cafes in Kuching though :)
However, lately I was pretty busy with friends who came over for a friend's wedding and I fell sick days after even til now. Still having flu and cough. Haven't been in contact with my cousin again since then..
And in the next 1.5 years, which is mid of next year, there's World Youth Day held in Madrid,Spain - Europe. Really wanna be there, but with the Euros..
O well, I should manage my financial well. I am thinking that I can save more if I don't really eat out and stop taking guitar lesson.. But I am afraid that I am just gonna waste whatever I've started before in learning this classical guitar.. although if I still continue, it takes lots of efforts and courage to be able to 'handle' a guitar..
I am too much, ain't I? hehe..
Legioners Christmas Celebration
Hi friends!
Gosh.. I was supposed to post this 2 weeks ago! but due to the facility limitation etc. I now only manage to post it :)
I had a great time last Monday (read: January 4th), for we had a Christmas party with all Legioners in Balikpapan.
My church was being the host and I was appointed to be the host with another friend of mine.
The simple celebration went pretty well and everyone seemed to enjoy both of the sessions and the food. I didn’t count how many people were present though, but I was told that they were about 70 people came. Praise God!
The sessions that we had were:
- Welcoming words by the MC and also the Father
- Christmas’ message by the Father
- Singing ‘Malam Kudus’ song
- Poem by our 2 friends on Mother Mary
- Sharing by a friend on her experience serving in Legion of Mary in Bandung.
- Dinner
- Farewell
I was planning to play guitar and sing along together, but due to time constraint, I couldn’t make it.. but anyway, I am thankful to God for I know it is not my time yet to serve through music, I am not ready yet, although I’ve practised night before... hehe..
God bless!
Saturday, December 26, 2009
Merry Christmas 2009!
I had a wonderful Christmas Eve this year.. This is the first time I shared my Christmas with my Church friends here (I didn't join the youth group years before)
And so I was serving for the First Christmas Eve mass through selling the mass textbook - with all Christmas greetings in it). It was really nice to see lots of people coming to the Church, and though many were mistaken by the mass time because there was a typo-error on the mass text week before.
Anyway, few things that made my Christmas Eve beautiful were.
I saw my very old friend (who used to be a Moslem) in the Church, with her husband. I thought it was because of her husband so then she converted, but she told me that she followed her grandma before she got married and her husband followed her as in being a Catholic. But of course, before that, they went for Pre-Baptism classes (In Msia we call it RCIA). I was a lil surprised but i was really glad to know that :)
Next, it's kinda silly, but it did make my Xmas eve full of joy. haha..
I saw a Bule (white guy) in the Church! haha. Hardly see them in Church back home. Good for Eyes refreshment =D.. I don't actually know where exactly he comes from, but I guess he's a francais :p I can tell it somehow.. hehe.
Last but not least, spending my Christmas Eve with family which I didn't do last year cos I was in Taiwan. The Choir was beautiful, too. Love it.
On the Christmas day itself, we had Open House and families and some friends came over, too. It was nice. My cousin played guitar and we sang songs. She's really good at playing and singing though she never takes any music lessons. Unlike me.. hehe..
Anyway, Merry Christmas friends.
Hope you had a blessed, beautiful, merry and joyful Christmas with your loved ones.
God bless! ^^
And so I was serving for the First Christmas Eve mass through selling the mass textbook - with all Christmas greetings in it). It was really nice to see lots of people coming to the Church, and though many were mistaken by the mass time because there was a typo-error on the mass text week before.
Anyway, few things that made my Christmas Eve beautiful were.
I saw my very old friend (who used to be a Moslem) in the Church, with her husband. I thought it was because of her husband so then she converted, but she told me that she followed her grandma before she got married and her husband followed her as in being a Catholic. But of course, before that, they went for Pre-Baptism classes (In Msia we call it RCIA). I was a lil surprised but i was really glad to know that :)
Next, it's kinda silly, but it did make my Xmas eve full of joy. haha..
I saw a Bule (white guy) in the Church! haha. Hardly see them in Church back home. Good for Eyes refreshment =D.. I don't actually know where exactly he comes from, but I guess he's a francais :p I can tell it somehow.. hehe.
Last but not least, spending my Christmas Eve with family which I didn't do last year cos I was in Taiwan. The Choir was beautiful, too. Love it.
On the Christmas day itself, we had Open House and families and some friends came over, too. It was nice. My cousin played guitar and we sang songs. She's really good at playing and singing though she never takes any music lessons. Unlike me.. hehe..
Anyway, Merry Christmas friends.
Hope you had a blessed, beautiful, merry and joyful Christmas with your loved ones.
God bless! ^^
Saturday, December 19, 2009
Family reunion
My big family gathered last week for my cousin's wedding.
It was a joyful moment as since we are all grown up, we have never been gathered again. Everyone is busy with their own things and some even are not living in Balikpapan anymore. That's why we really appreciate the moments we had last week..
Thank God for the opportunity to have the family reunion, after some time...
It was a joyful moment as since we are all grown up, we have never been gathered again. Everyone is busy with their own things and some even are not living in Balikpapan anymore. That's why we really appreciate the moments we had last week..
Thank God for the opportunity to have the family reunion, after some time...
Wednesday, December 2, 2009
My first Charismatic conference here.
Last saturday was an awesome night, because God was so merciful through the Charismatic Prayer led by Mr. Benyamin Ratu. He is an evangelist from Jakarta. Came along with him was Amazing Grace worship team. That night was like... answering my longing for such worship and prayer (I think I am kinda a Charismatic now). The theme was 'Mujizat menjadi nyata', translated to be 'Miracle comes true'.
Anyways, days before conference, I was thinking about my little cousin. She's having some kind me attism. I prayed for her healing. Knowing that fasting usually works for prayer, I decided to fast..
On the day itself, so happened that my another aunty celebrated her birthday. I know that I wouldn't be able to join, but I prayed to God that my aunty whose the mother of my little cousin and my uncle would be able to come and would open their hearts to God. And Praise God, although they came 2 hours later, during the healing session in fact, and thank God, my lil cousin still had the chance to be prayed over. I was and I am still thankful to God for that. :-D
There was also a lady who prayer over her and she told my aunt that her son was once deaf and mute. But Praise God, her son has been healed and now he goes to a normal school. He's about 13 years old now. Her testimony gave up, especially my aunt, the strenght, courage, and motivation to keep on praying, seeking, and asking God for her daughter's healing. The lady also told her about some prayer which she prayer last time.
I believe that God has a great plan for my lil cousin, and By His grace, she will be healed. For God will never put us into test that we can not handle..
I also shared with my aunt / uncle about my experience of praying through Novena. I hope this will strengthen her hearts to continually seeking, asking, trying. And most of all, believing. Amen.
Some of the Bible verse that I refer on:
>> Mat 7:7
>> Mark 11:24
>> 1 Corinthians 10:13
God bless.
Anyways, days before conference, I was thinking about my little cousin. She's having some kind me attism. I prayed for her healing. Knowing that fasting usually works for prayer, I decided to fast..
On the day itself, so happened that my another aunty celebrated her birthday. I know that I wouldn't be able to join, but I prayed to God that my aunty whose the mother of my little cousin and my uncle would be able to come and would open their hearts to God. And Praise God, although they came 2 hours later, during the healing session in fact, and thank God, my lil cousin still had the chance to be prayed over. I was and I am still thankful to God for that. :-D
There was also a lady who prayer over her and she told my aunt that her son was once deaf and mute. But Praise God, her son has been healed and now he goes to a normal school. He's about 13 years old now. Her testimony gave up, especially my aunt, the strenght, courage, and motivation to keep on praying, seeking, and asking God for her daughter's healing. The lady also told her about some prayer which she prayer last time.
I believe that God has a great plan for my lil cousin, and By His grace, she will be healed. For God will never put us into test that we can not handle..
I also shared with my aunt / uncle about my experience of praying through Novena. I hope this will strengthen her hearts to continually seeking, asking, trying. And most of all, believing. Amen.
Some of the Bible verse that I refer on:
>> Mat 7:7
>> Mark 11:24
>> 1 Corinthians 10:13
God bless.
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