WOG - breathe it in

It's been a lethargic week for me since work started after a long break. Been having racing thoughts about the wedding planning and no wonder research says that marriage creates a rather higher stress level of 50. Not that I am already married but the wedding planning in itself was like whoa....I have a newfound admiration for people who have gone through it beautifully. Kudos to them.

The news which came last night brings back the energy in my work. Knowing that I will be promoted to the next level lift my spirits up 2 folds. It's no secret that my job has always been my passion and my calling I feel. This is a huge encouragement to me in my work being recognised these 5 years. God has His timing :) Sure, it has not been smooth sailing but at this jucture, I am certainly grateful for all that I have gone through and survived.

Started on my devotionals today and it was on learning from Mary's attitude towards God, how she sees herself as a servant. God's word was her command literally. What can I learn from her? A simple truth which is terribly hard to apply. I began work today with a prayer to God that in everything I do at work today, it is for him. I am merely His servant. I wish to be as child-like as Mary. No expectations and simple obedience. Ask and I will do. Send and I will go. It calm my heart much more than me trying to do all the right things for the past week.

This is the breather that I need. The word of God in my life.

The long awaited sunrise

I spent my free time in between work and other things today, dreaming about the sunrise I am going to catch in Cameron highlands! Yes, and that keeps me going ...

Beams for December

I am being headhunted today!! haha it's a good feeling because it makes me feel that I am still 'marketable'. Well, truth is, I am still bonded for another 1 and a half years. I wished that there will be a pay rise for next year, something significant to make me feel better and motivates me in my work here.

It has not been an easy year. As I read my past reflections these few months, there are so many times which I felt sick, was swarmed with work and did not wish to go to work and at an almost burn-out most times. I was left feeling emotional imbalanced yes that's right but pushing on, I continued. Social work is certainly a calling I must say. Without the passion, it is impossible to work. Without the emotion, you cannot excel in your work. With too much emotions, you get drained in no time and that's when the MC starts coming. I think I am talking about self-care. Not just the physical part but te emotional and mental as well. Once in a while, pat yourself in the back and be glad that you have done the best you can and move on from the bad feelings from your mistakes committed.

Looking ahead. I feel something bubbling inside of me. Something call excitement and anticipation. Going to be another kind of busyness next year after someone presents something shiny to me which represents his commitment to me. Well, I accept the challenge of this busyness. Once in a lifetime that is and doing all that you want to make that day all that you dream of.

Cool!

Looking forward to the short getaway this weekend and long break next week.

I am satisfied :)

Carebears

Bought 4 carebears for my rainbows kids, I feel glad :) Hope it brings sunshine to them :)

Also bought my mum's birthday present together :)

Romantic gesture

Thanks for the romantic gesture :)

It was a sweet surprise ;)