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| Dear friends
Updated from the bird without feet..
I am no longer in Mexico, and now settled down in NYC, my cousin's place. No worries!
Thanks God for caring this little bird throughout the journey. I have had a super exciting and extraordinary experience in Mazatlan, a super pretty beach resort on the west cost of Mex, n Guadalajara, the seond city of Mex.!! THough the journey has suddenly come to an end. I am really grateful for God's grace in His wonderful arrangement.
25/4/09
0600 woke up for morning bus for mex city
0720 ticket bought
0745 saw a cyber cafe and just "moliu" n checked emails. Opened a FWD email sent by my aunt just before I left for the bus. Saw the news of Mexico City. Shocked ! Checked Mex Yahoo, saw headlines with ppl wearing masks and 68 deaths.. Discuss over about if we should go.
0800 decided not go
0820 called Mandy and asked her not to go Mex City
0900 rushed to Airport and checked availability of flights for NYC, all flights full that day
1030 went back hostel and settled
1100 internet hunt in downtown
1300-1700 shittiest struggle with INTERNET, it's so bad there, I was so annoyed and frustrated. Decision making, Fly immediately with a new ticket? Penatly for ticket fly on tues? call flight center for booking due to online purchase time limit... GOSH>. so tiring
1700- settled with 250 US ticket and forgo 200 US for the previous ticket from Mex City to NYC
2300 - sleep but suffered from insomina due to party next door!!
After the hectic day, I strolled along the pretty plazas in Guadalajar.The sun shed its beams upon the peaceful city. It seems that nothing has happened here. People were enjoying their sabado outside in the nice weather. The plaza was filled with live music, laughters. The city itself was like an innocent kid, not knowing that the death devil was approaching and anytime ready for a disastrous slaughter.
I had a complex feelings, did not want to leave but I knew that there's no choice. the simplicity and kindess of people here has created a very positive impression for the pretty spanish colonial city..on the other hand, i was worried about their ignorance and low alertness to threats.....
26/4/09
0400-- woke up
0430- taxi to airport
0730- fly to houston
1145- fly to NYC
1635- touched down at LAG airport
2130- picked up mandy at JFK
Anyways, i am now in New York, the largerst city in the World. It's a total different world, no mre tocas, totillas, no more cheap and juicy fruits..
with news reporting about the most updated situation of the flu.. me myself is keeping my finger crossed and hope that I wont get a flu these days.. but really, my body was exhausted after the two hectic day. I know I need a good rest:) and I did have one with a 3 hour nap today.
Keep praying for Mexico and for the health of three of us :)
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| thanks Janice!! so much looking forward to seeing u !! well, i am again stuck with MIS, a textbook that I hate so much and which i bought it for 75 bugs,only textbook that i owned so must utilize n study hard!! Got distracted these days, thinking too much and well, stop daydreaming and back to reality lah!! Lost after the rush, have to pick myself up from the trash of notes, books, work... I wanna put back my sunshine smile under the bright sun !! hahaa!! I KNOW THAT I WILL BE FREE SOON | | |
| School started on 5th Jan, today is 5th April.. and 3 more days to go, I will be OFFICIALLY done for SFU!! My second exchange is going to come to an end in 3 days time officially???? haha. kidding me ?? it's so short that i feel I havent had done anything yet.. anyways, sitting in front of the stupid MIS textbook, reading the alien language about IT and IS, is not an exciting way to end the story.. i am sure this Crazy girl is gonna have loads of fun after Wednesday, i am so much looking forward to it.. after i hand in my paper, finish off my exam then I WILL BE FREE!!! (but i needed not say this in Sweden last year, coz everyday basically i am so free that i dont have that "free time" ..) SO much looking forward to free time ahead, the last chance for me to mingle with internationl firends i met here.. but well, noone here can replace anyone I met in Sweden.. In Uppsala, I met one of my most important friend for my life, but frankly, noone here can replace Janice's position ;) I am thankful though for what I am given, an internship is waiting for me. Counting my blessings, I hope I can find my way in Him and utilize my summer for Him.. No matter what I am going to do, but just let He lead the way.. . and hope that I can work with Him here in Vancouver, like those times I did in Xian, Uppsala..pray for that ..coz i know He is the one that makes my exchange bright and I want to shine His name here in SFU!! | | |
| havent had this unsecure feelings for long.. how come i have to type an entry just because of tomorrow's exam!! well, Operational Managmeent, open book open notes, open laptop.. ok well!! i hate this !! that's why this has to be noted down here.. when I look back some time, i will remember the stressful times in Canada.. engraved so to make the memory more comprehensive.. not only the fun times but also times that i work until I dont know what to do!!
well, i guess i am on the edge of going insane. better go to bed.. | | |
| Jubilization @ Richmond Ambassadors for Christ in Canada It's a worship concert, but on top of that, it's a good time for me to reflect on my current relationship with God. Frankly speaking, I m not very satisfied now.... I need to be more determined I guess... Well, going to Church is really a must.. I need more Christian friends to support. .. doing things alone is not gonna work for me here... Points for tonite message : 1. Am I calling for healing or am I just making noise ? 2. Do I want to be healed? (Healing is a painful process as it requires courage for a total surrender in front of God leaving zero comfort zone for retreat, a continue progress which God digs out all the dark side and ask us to face it) 3. Am I ready to be healed? Reflection: I stood up at the end like some of the rest who pledged to reconcile relationship and surrender .. well, for me, standing up isnt that "courageous" act for me as I am certain about it.. but well, I guess the challenge is more about sustainability... Can I sustain that good relationship/ or go further under all circumtances?? Exchange is always a time to reveal the worst deep down thoughts... without regular church life, can I still stand firm in faith and go some steps further???? My soul is willing, but my body is weak.. there're so many temptatoin for sundays..travelling with friends, check out new place.. and I know it's God plan for me to find my way in Him.!! which requires more effort, but I am taking up this challenge as this is all about growth! Pray for: Relationship with Him, I need soulmate here to support ... combine force is always better than fighting alone! What I can do for Him here in SFU?? Pray for 2 friends who used to go to church but then stopped, they are now seeking... hope that I can share with them more.. :) Pray for experiencing God! | | |
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