Still I need to be thankful.

I'm currently in a cab rushing down for cgm. I'm so angry with myself for oversleeping. So angry why I have to make myself so busy every week. So angry why I can't carry on sleeping. Then I was reminded how God has helped and blessed me this entire day..

I jogged with four P6 classes around the school today. I led and ran with all of them. God gave me the strength under the super hot sun.

After school, I got on a cab to rush down to Ubi driving centre. Just when I got on the cab, I realised I left my theory book in the staff room and I had to revise some parts. I got the cab to turn back and it was one BIG round around Circuit Road. Ubi is so close to my school, yet I spent $9. I was angry with myself. Still I thank God I was early.

Went to do the etrial test. After that I still had 20min before my final theory test. Took a nap. When I woke up, it was pouring outside. I thought I will be stranded at the centre. Surprisingly, the rain stopped when I finished the test.

So I did my test and passed. But there was some problem with the machine that prints the results. Waited pretty long for it to be fixed. Thank God I could queue unlike those who failed.

Took a cab home. There was a huge jam. I only had $5.60 left in my wallet. I had to stop 4 bus stops before my house to walk back. I was angry with the bad nan and the cab metre that jumps so fast. But thank God I could still walk.

A series of events today reminded me that I had to continually rely on God's strength and have thanksgiving in my heart.

Thank God I passed my final theory test!!!

Busy but fruitful day...

Yet another busy day for me. And I actually forgot that I did not have lunch today. Thank God I had a $2.50 McDonald's meal for breakfast, a chicken pie at 12.30pm and tea break to last me through the day.

Finally gave out the PE monitor wristbands to all the PE monitors and briefed them. We also had a wonderful sharing today. Thank God that everything went well. Another event down. Still so many more to go. One at a time. I believe we can!!

Hungry...

Hmmm..

I learnt and expensive lesson last Saturday. I'm not gonna respond the next time anyone sent me a wedding invite through facebook. I will only respond to traditional wedding invitation card. Not just that, if the card is received last minute, I will not entertain too.

It is more blessed to give than to receive... I wonder when that receiving will come for me this season. Although I am very thankful for the treats my friends gave me once in a while, I am waiting for one big blessing from God to come.

Anyway, I think I was a little too ambitious this year. Or rather there are lots of things to be done at the beginning of the year.

Wk 2: CCA assembly talk, CCA Day briefing for parents
Wk 3: Churning out results for CCA
Wk 4: YOG assembly talk, briefing for PE monitors
Wk 5: PE monitors duty schedule
Wk 8: First lesson observation
Wk 10: TTT sharing on teaching practices

I'm very drained by the tight schedule because on top of work, I'm still learning driving and giving tuition. And this Thursday is my Final Theory Test but I have not had the time to study and revise yet. Prayerfully I can pass my Final Theory Test. No wastage of money and time!!!

Today's to do:
1) Mark 2 stacks of hw
2) Prepare slides for tomorrow's assembly
3) Read materials for tomorrow's last minute meeting
4) Read my Final Theory Book and do some practices online

I think that's all. I hope I can complete all by 11pm.

Tiring Thursday...

I really dread Thursdays. With one recess break and lessons packed all the way from 7.30 to 1pm. Plus everyone seems to like to look for me during that one short period. So practically there's no break at all. It is killing me week by week.

My body seemed to be weaker than usual. Fever on and off and I don't seem to recover fully. Wanna take mc must consider if it will affect any school events. How to rest in peace? I'm gonna arrange my driving lessons on Mon and Tue only and leave the rest of the week for school activity. Really thank God I didn't proceed to go for audition. If not I will really die of exhaustion.

I'm just so glad that we are coming to the end of the week. I have netball tomorrow. I wonder if I can take the heat. Was having fever during one of the PE lessons today then the fever miraculously subsided in the midst of the lesson. I'm confused by my body.

Ok my thoughts are all warped up. Everything is jumping all over the place. So it is time to sleep. Gdnite!!!

The song for the season.. a reminder for everyday

NOTHING IS IMPOSSIBLE

I'm not gonna live by what I see
I'm not gonna live by what I feel
Deep down I know that You're here with me
I know that, You can do anything

Through You, I can do anything
I can do all things
Cause it's You who gives me strength
Nothing is impossible

Through You, blind eyes are opened
Strongholds are broken
I am living by faith
Nothing is impossible

I believe I believe
I believe I believe in You

Updates...

Second week of sch had passed. I survived. It was a very stretched week as I was sick since last Sun. I needed much rest to recover yet I couldn't get mc as I had to give an assembly talk on Tuesday and a parents briefing on Friday. Really thank God for the strength every single day. Not enough rest plus no time to eat and go to the washroom is no joke. I really hope that this will not happen again.

Anyway, I'm really glad that the week is over and we are starting a new week. The parents briefing made me realised that, the more I am doing, the more I realised I don't know a lot. I guess I have to be more aware of what's going on in every cca. Will work on it. Also met some nasty parents who made the briefing tough going. I thank God that majority of the parents are nice and respected teachers. For the minority, I guess we are never good enough in their eyes, so I'm not gonna bother so much about them.

Gained an experience in dealing with a lot of parents. I pray that it will be better and I will be more prepared the next time.

Gonna work hard to finish all my markings today and plan for this week's lessons. I believe it will be an awesome week. :) Gonna start my first driving practical tomorrow too. I'm gonna do so well right from the beginning!!! Amen!! 

2nd Day of school

Well, I was really tired today. Slept at 12 midnight and woke up at 6.15am. Lack of sleep caused my eyes to be tired and painful. Nevertheless, still thank God for a good day.

After school, some of us went to Han's at Trinity Church for lunch and then I headed to City Plaza to book my driving practical lessons. Without thinking much, I actually paid a deposit for $200 and have to pay another $540 during my first lesson as I had signed up for a full course which consists of 20 lessons. My first lesson will start on 18th Jan and it will be pretty intensive for the month of Jan. Kind of nervous because I don't know what to expect.

Financial burden this month:
1. Overdue PUB bills
2. 2 Wedding dinner
3. High HP bills due to exceeding sms
4. Driving lessons

As a result of these financial "burden", I will be having lunch in school everyday starting from tomorrow. I WILL bring my own water bottle and stop buying drinks. I MIGHT postpone my singing plan as Jan is a busy month. I WILL control my spending. No buying of luxury items and wants. Only needs will be considered.

First day of school...

It's the first day of school.

I was so thankful that I managed to sleep at 11pm last night. However, my dog woke me up at 2am when she tried to pull my laptop bag down so that she could sleep on it. Nevertheless, I still caught a good night's sleep. Thank God!

Although it was a little messy in the beginning, I felt really good after half a day in school. This place is so cosy... Need to walk around a lot.. I guess I will be slimmer this year. =D

Last day of SCHOOL holidays...

It is the last day of school holidays today. Am I looking forward? No for sure. Most of us hope that the hols will never end.. So what goals have I set for myself this year?

1. Get my driving license (By June)
2. Sing as a living for the glory of God
3. Jog at least twice a week (Wed and Sat)
4. Help with the financial burden at home and still live in financial abundance

I wrote no. 2, 3 and 4 on my offering envelope today as I sow to God. Why is no. 1 NOT on the envelope?Cos it is not the most important thing on my list now. I no longer yearn to own a car. No. 2 requires the grace of God. No. 3 requires holy discipline. No. 4 requires the hand of God to provide for abundance.

So what can I do? I can only lean upon God for His grace and strength to lead me through. Especially need the wisdom of God this year to help me make sound and Godly decisions in every area of my life, be it in work, personal or family life.

Finally gonna commit 2010 into God's hand tonight. May He rule and reign in my heart, now and forever!