Posting

2 days ago, I couldn't sit still because I was planning a trip to Cambodia with Jon, Siao Ping & Emm. Today, I couldn't sit still because I got my posting! =)

I was still talking to Scott about Cambodia today & wondering if I should go ahead & book the flight tickets when Yee Ling a coursemate smsed to say she checked the web & got Johor.

So, as soon as I arrived home, I checked & found.... Tahniah, anda telah ditempatkan di JOHOR! I couldn't believe my eyes!! The webpage is still open, after 3 hours!!

The news has not sunk in yet... and I'm tired from hopping around the house. Hahaha! Sent smses to so many friends. Now my phone's credit is critically low... 10 cents...

So many people replied & a few called. People who asked how I felt. People who said I'd do good. People who asked if I needed contacts in Johor. People who asked 'which town/school?', People who said they'd pray for me. People who said it'll be great to be a Johorean for awhile. People who said they must meet me before I go... WHOA!!! I'm keeping these messages so I'll have things to read on my phone when I feel discouraged, lonely or tired... at least for the first few months.

I asked my mum (who said her heart dropped when she heard the news), "when was the last time I went to Johor?" Then I realised. Gosh, I've never been to Johor... just passed through to Singapore got lah...

I did plan to go to Kluang, to Yu Pei's place. In fact, I'd be there now if things had worked out. But guess now I will have a few years to see Johor & Singapore. =)

Guess it's good timing too that Air Asia is introducing Ipoh-JB flights starting Feb. Will be convenient.

How do I feel? EXCITED! Yeah I am. After such a long wait, I'm glad I finally got my posting. My gang of coursemates were beginning to worry for me cos I was the only one among the 6 of us who hadn't got my posting. =) In fact, now, I'm the only one who'd be teaching in Peninsular. 3 of them (Lydia, Teorene, Addrienne) are in Sarawak & another 2 in Sabah (Soo & Lilin). I can't wait to go... & teach! I'm also very very glad that I don't have to give my resume to Uncle Kok Keong, something which my dad has been bugging me to do. Haha! (My dad's reaction was "at least not Sarawak or Sabah" =) )

So what if I can't travel to Cambodia. I got my posting!! Yay!

I so wanna go on a cheap air asia flight to borneo!!!!!!

ARGH! I want!!!

:)

National Conference 2005

I couldn't say this of my CF camps or of EARC 2005 or of Camp Cameron 2002, but I must say that NC 05 was a milestone in my life. NC 05 rocks! But more so, the God of NC 05 rocks!!

I named this bus stop... (a long one indeed) - where God promised "I'll fight for you. Only be bold, courageous & obedient to My Word." Also, a bus stop where I was challenged to stand up & speak out for those who can't do so for themselves.

A few highlights of NC 05 (for me):

1. Role call & Opening - It was a touching scene, where each participant marched in, in their different 'tribes' & more touching was the scene of others cheering them on. It was also nice to march in together with the working comm, though I had only begun helping a few weeks ago. The opening worship, keynote address, mime, delegation leaders breaking through the enzyme banner, the drumbeats & the hitting of the gong added to the excitement of the night.

2. Helping with the small group maps, banner, offering announcements & projections - Learnt some stuff along the way. Felt so good when things worked out right (the other way round, when things didn't ;> ).

3. NC Small group discussions - I enjoyed them very much! Felt belonged & challenged to go deeper when discussing about issues.

4. Theme talk 2 on transitions & Plenary 3 on bringing the gospel to the Muslim world around us.

5. How God moved people to give towards NC... the huge amount of money that poured in everyday...

The kids I chaffeur

They scream in delight each time I arrive at their doorstep. Their eyes wide opened & jumping with joy. They call me 'Anne che che' when they get into my car. Their mum comes along but she sits behind. Elijah, the eldest, sits in front. He often has to be reminded to put on the seat belt. He is the big 'ah-neh' who takes care of his sisters. Sabrina is the dreamer. Her eyes wander off to a distant space, but when she smiles, oh how my heart melts. Angeline, her sister, is the talkative one, my favourite, the bright one, who remembers every Bible story told to her during Sunday School. She's the one who thanks me non-stop, each time I send them home, the one who prefers the slide to the swing at the playground. Their cousin, Cherissa, often follows. Since she's on holiday, she's here in Ipoh. She's the youngest & quietest, & tags along with the rest. Joash, her brother, doesn't usually follow us. They say he's too naughty.

These are the kids I chaffeur to church. I'm beginning to love them. I took them to the Tmn D.R. playground yesterday & they enjoyed the time there, though cut short by the rain. There have been talks about another trip to the playground. Maybe next week. And they've also invited me to the Lost World with them on the 31st. We'll see...