Fast forward

It's been a long time since I last updated this blog. Looking back my last entry was in July 09. Man....

Can't say I was busy..maybe I've lost interest in keeping this blog. Can't see anyone would be interested in reading what I do day in day out..or what I think.

A lot has happened though over the months. And mostly good things, happy things. The Lord has blessed us so far ;). Here are some highlights:

July '09

Celebrated my birthday at the Le Gallois. Posh french food curtesy of AJ. Another memorable birthday..

August - November '09

Worked through the summer, into winter. Enjoyed every bit of what respiratory had to offer.

December '09

Month of happenings.

Went to BTS Winter Meeting - 'tai ko loi' already when I ventured myself into London and had a wonderful shopping spree. I never quite understand how one can buy anything at all if one goes with friends or hubby (especially hubby). I love shopping..solo.

Celebrated AJ's birthday at the Crown, Celtic Manor. Another really ludicrously priced but worth every penny restaurant. We didn't take any pictures though as everyone was so posh that we felt 'paiseh' to take out our camera!! We were as pleased with the food and service as much as AJ's pleasure for his pressie.

Had another small Christmas do at our dinky little flat. Made my now famous turkey. You know you've reached 'si lai'hood when you've got a signature dish. Really glad the bros and sisters from Church joined us (and of course G).

Between December and January (Coldest winter ever since begining of history)

Snow...lots of snow...and bitterly cold. Driving to and from work was a nightmare. But (proudly) I was never once snowed in. Though I prayed hard every day not to be snowed out and get stuck at work!

AJ wrecked our new Civic while driving to work at night. Thank God he wasn't hurt. The Civic wasn't as lucky though. Went into Intensive Care for almost 3 weeks. Luckily it had some 'medical' cover.... else we'll be paying through our noses!

February - March

Month of blessings and thanks giving I'd say.

Went through my interview smoothly. Found out that I've been offered a registrar's run through job in the field I love almost immediately. I didn't pray for a job; but only prayed for God's blessing whatever comes my way. He knows my needs and answered as always... so yeah...in only 3 years I've gotten what I've wanted. Not bad for a 'kampung' girl with small beginnings eh? Truly I could feel His presence guiding me ever since I've decided to follow my heart (a.k.a AJ) back in 2001. It's been a long journey...the road ahead is still winding. But I no longer fear..

Also...I witnessed two miracles this time round. I witnessed the Lord's mercy and unending grace. I come to understand that He never forsakes those who believe in Him and serves Him with all their heart and soul. He is not only merciful, but also powerful. Nothing is impossible in His eyes...

March

PARIS!

For the last few years we've been busy with exams, job hunting, moving around all over the UK, house hunting...that we've never taken any holiday (going to Glasgow for PACES doesn't count, nor is going to Legoland a few hundred miles on the road, nor going to London for courses after courses). After painstakingly coordinating two rotas (arrgggh, think also frustrated), searching for the cheapest most 'tai' deals, surviving flight cancellation - we FINALLY ended in Paris on a cold end of winter's day.

And it was beautiful...tiring...but still a romantically pleasurable trip.
(More to come in the next entry)

April and beyond....NOW

I've just started in a new job and new hospital. Incidentally (God's planning, not mine), the same hospital I'll be doing my 1st year registrar's job. Four months is a good enough time to get used to the new system before 'braving the new frontier'. I do pray for wisdom everyday....for my IQ is now stunted and my EQ has always been of a 16 year old girl. And yes I still giggle...

What's positive over the months:

I've grown spiritually..I think. And I'm more committed in my faith. I've learned to let go and just trust in Him. I've learned a lot about my relationships with AJ and my family. Never perfect and never plan to be, I think I'm slowly changing for the better...especially in controlling my "Soon's family temper".

What's negative:

The 'little me' aka the 'siau chi', quick to anger and 'the worrying worm' part of me...still creeps up every now and again. Sighhhhhhhhh...... I believe that's why God gave me AJ. He balances me and surprises me sometimes with his words of wisdom (which doesn't come often but when it does..BANG).

Well...till the next entry. Hopefully will be soon...so many things to write about. About Paris, about my 1001 worries lurking in my little mind...