Today, we had two guests to share in the fellowship, Coffee Cat and her friend Gina. They brought the idea of Contemporary Christina Music. I knew this type of music while I living in Canada. The music they brought combines the music style I like. I was totally enjoyed myself. Gina is planning to publish an album later this year. She said they pray more often than writing or record songs. I was really impressed. Their visit reminds me the days my friend and I having fun with songs...
Friday, March 30, 2007
Friday, March 09, 2007
0119. Mind Mapping
Last Friday and Today, we took a short training on Mind Mapping. Besically, it taught us to organize, record and express information via images. It can used at self-introduction, as well as meeting minutes. Here is the example of my introduction.
Thursday, March 01, 2007
0118. Visitation
I always remember the days that I visited Philippine workers. Someone mentioned that those Philippine workers who worked at nursing homes needs our visitation. They don't have holidays and their works are not easy. I was asked because English speaking was required. Every second Saturday afternoon, I would got and visit until my work required me to work on Saturdays. We usually sang some hymns, shared some God's word, asked what were their needs and prayed for them. Those days, God used the visitation to strength me and those visitations became my blessing. I never stopped my visits because of my personal reasons. Sometimes, I had things that bothered me. Another times, I was so tired. I got renewed and refreshed every time I finished the visitation. I am hoping I will have time to do visitations again, 'cause it is really a great experience.
Saturday, February 24, 2007
0117. Design and Living
My parents and I had a brief time with Uncle Yeh and Aunt Kong. We sat at their living room and found their apartment is well-used. They co-worked with the interior designer to design the living room. Uncle Yeh said "The interior designers don't visit the houses (or apartments) they did the design. Those designs are ruined after a few years. A lot of people don't live in the style of those designs." I totally agree. I have my own living style. If the house design is not fit to my life style, the design is pretty much useless to me. And very soon, my own living habits will turn the place to fit into my style. The original house design is just a waste.
What is my living style? I haven't figured that all out yet. But one is for sure. I would like to have a big study room - for computer(s), books, and crafts. The room will need a very good lighting, lots of shelves, computer desk/work table and maybe a nice couch. That's all I can think of right now :)
0116. Random Thoughts
I never thought of how I wear when I was at North America. It seems like most of people don't dress up for a casual out (e.g. grocery shopping), unless you always do. People, at least I thought, usually wear a pair of jeans and a T-shirt. Well, in Taiwan, people pay attention to the style even with jeans and T-shirt. I am used to think clean and neat are enough. But adding a little style is fun and enjoyable.
I often want to hide myself when I felt uncomfortable or not sure what to do. Partially, it is from my family. I also think I didn't have strong and frequent interactions with people in past. Coming back to Taiwan, under the strong and frequent people interactions, forces me to learn facing whatever comes to me. Good part of this is discovering ME that I don't know and the problems in ME. I suppose this is one of the reasons that God wants me back to Taiwan.
Wednesday, January 17, 2007
0115. Get on to the net
Tonight, I finally get my mac go online at home. Last summer, I went to get a 3G SIM card with GPRS enabled only. I didn't get the ADSL or Cable because I was about to move within a couple of months and I have a PPC from office which can be used as a modem. Also, 3G SIM card gives me the flexibility to move around. However, setting up with a Windows based PC or notebook is easy, but not with mac. After a few attempts, I still didn't successfully set up mac yet. I clean my office and found an ethernet line lying around, so mac now is connecting to web via my notebook and PPC modem. The speed is not fast as ADSL or Cable, but at least I don't have to do file transfer. I can also now post my blog online from home.
Tuesday, January 16, 2007
0114. New year resolution & other notes
(Notes during Bible Study 20070116)
. We should make new year resolution. Here is why: climb up whenever we can even though we often slide down. Don't just go down straight to the bottom. At least try to climb up every time we have a chance. And maybe one day we will reach the top.
. We can have a good habit by making it happen.
. Pay attention to what is my opinions about God; meaning thinking of God
. Pay attention to the inner voice
Sunday, January 07, 2007
0113. Winter Conference Notes
I was asked to share my harvest of this winter conference at the last meeting before leaving Vancouver. Here is the summary of that sharing.
- Knowing God
This is a reminder. Uncle Martin mentioned this on the afternoon of the second day. We may read the Bible often, worship God and sing praises and songs without knowing God. When we turn those activities into routines, none of Bible scripture we read and the songs we sang come into our hearts. This is also the reason that the behind will catch up.
- Work on the problems in my life
Sister Gerta told a story of a minister. He was a good minister except he had a ill temper. He never worked on his temper. His ill temper could get him hit his wife so his wife suffered a lot. After their kids grew up, his wife asked for a divorce. What a tragic.
Past a few years, God has showed the problems in my life. I didn't pay attention to them. This minister is a good mirror to me. I have to start to work on the problems; otherwise I will regret when I grow old. - "I am fine."
Ask Sister Gerta her preference of hot or cold water. Her answer was both are okay. Sometimes, we should learn not to have too much of our own opinion. It's hard for those who serve us when we are so picky on everything.
- Verse of 2007
The verse of this year is Psalm 32:8.
I will instruct you and teach you in the way you should go;
I will counsel you and watch over you.
Several times in the past year, Pastor Tsao mentioned something like donot-move-till-you-are-sure type of message whenever I thought about job change. I felt confused. This verse comes as a comfort to me, knowing God is fully in control, instructing my walking and watching over me.
Friday, January 05, 2007
0112. Seattle's Best
I can't believe it! The website lists there are stores in Vancouver. How should I know they had changed ownership, not until I got there. Well, so of course I didn't get the best coffee T_T But we got chance to try Canadian's best - Tim Horton!!!
0111. White
This morning when I got up looking out the window, everything was white! What a surprise! The whole vacation was clear sky with a little rain but no snow at all. Perhaps this is the gift from God for Eva and me. Eva wants to see snow badly while I haven't seen snow for three years. And I got to do one of my favourite activities - shelving snow. Thanks, Big Daddy the God, nice gift on the last day of my vacation :) (I took some photos, which you may view in my album.)
Friday, December 22, 2006
0110. Almost going home with bare feet
I went to Vancouver, home sweet home, on December 20th. But before I went on to the airplane, I found one of my shoes is broken. The pair of shoes is from Clark and I had it for at least four years now. It is one of my favorite pair because it is good for both skirts and pants. It's a pity that the only broken area is the inner seamline of right shoes. There is no way to repair this shoe either. I was worried that I couldn't make it home. I didn't plan to purchase a new pair of shoes early. The only other pair of shoes I have is high heel. It's impossible to wear the high heel every time I go out. The good thing is at least I have a pair of hiking boots left at home. Now just wait for boxing day to get a new pair.
Wednesday, December 13, 2006
0109. Study Notes - 20061212
(This is notes jogged down during Bible Study at ShiLin Zion Church, Tuesday Dec 12th of 2006.)
- I shouldn't live like a begger when I am a son of God. God's characters and Power are on me and I can overcome my weakness!
- Only myself can make myself unhappy.
- Believe I have then I have. (Mark 11:24)
- Prayer is not for asking God to give. It is for us to understand that God wants to give us and we just need to stretch out our hands to take or receive.
Saturday, December 02, 2006
0108. Hospital visitations
Today, I went to see two elderly people with three sisters. The first one we visit was Stella's grandfather. Her grandpa is lying on the bed and unable to talk. Stella feared that her grandpa would pass away without knowing Christ at all. While we were there, we sang and talked to the old man. Because its closer to Christmas, we sang a song named "a present" to him in the middle. I thought he was touched by it because I saw tears. We are not sure how he felt and thought. But it touched me that he understood. Later, one of the sister said that my singing was like an angel and my prayer voice was soft and nice. Honestly, I don't know how to response to that. But thank God for the gifts of voice.
Then, we went to see grandmother of a sister. We had to speak Taiwaness, which I am not good at. She was tired when we got there. But before we left, she had smile on her face. And we all were happy because we had good time with her. She knows she is a child of God. That was wonderful. What a difference between two people we visited. One is full of hope and the other is not. I am glad that I am at hopeful side. Lastly, we all thought grandma is so wonderful. I am kind of scare to be with my own grandmother. Am I jealous? I don't know. But I do know I prefer to be a wonderful person when I grow old.
Wednesday, November 29, 2006
0107. What kind of life I want
Recently, I talked to some friends. It made me think what kind of job I should be doing. I never like those over-working hours, especially no rewards to those exra hours. Like now, I am still in office after ten PM just to talk to vendor. My friends pointed out that there are other ways to get myself support. What we talk about is that work doesn't have to be 9 to 5. Some has irregular hours but still making money, like selling over internet. Some works shorter but entensive hours, like stock brokers. I am not sure which way will work for me. In any way, I hope I will enjoy the life every day.
Friday, November 24, 2006
0106. Some crazy days
After a few months, I moved, my working items adjusted a bit, and decided going home for Christmas. Suddenly, I feel tired. Every one is telling me to go back but I haven't heard "yes" from above yet.
Well, even though my job has a big of change but still not quite in the right area. We all joke about it saying that we have three people but only one doing works related to Usability. Waiting for the day that I can really do Usability!
Thursday, August 31, 2006
0105. Me? Excellence? You gotta be kidding!
This is not the first hear people say I am excellent.
What exactly is the definition of excellence?
I never think myself as excellence
I just have interests in many things
took another degree
Anything I can do, from my profession, computer, playing piano, etc.,
I only know them half deep
Is this counting as excellence? Just because it looks like I know everything?
I believe a person with excellence
is a person who understand a topic or a profession
very well and deep
I am not that kind of person
because I am easily to change my focus
Therefore,
please don't say I am excellent.
Monday, July 31, 2006
0104. Heat and Wind
It is extremely hot in Taiwan this year. In fact, it starts from June and probably because two July in this year Chinese Luner Calendar. The temperature is upto 36 degree during day time. Gush, 20+ is already hot in Vancouver. What a difference! Without air conditioner, it's hard to sleep well. I wonder how much electricity I will spend at the end of this summer, especially now the electricity fee is going up.
Where I live now is really bad in terms of air flow. I asked Jesus to send some wind in otherwise David will have a hard to sleep. Even though it is extremely hot, we have winds come in from time to time. Thank you, Jesus.
Saturday, July 29, 2006
0103. Shoes
I broght a pair of shoes last year for a business trip. It only has quater inch pump, the colour close to skin colour. I didn't want to bring tones of stuff for just one week business trip. At same time, I knew there would be some walking. Hence, I was looking for a pair of shoes that good for walking and at work. I wear it almost all the time this past year. Now, i can't wear it for raining day. Looking down this pair of shoes on my feet, I think this is the fastest time I wore off shoes. Maybe I should buy another pair like this one.
Saturday, July 01, 2006
0102. Dress Style
More than one person said something about dressing to me. I am not good at dressing myself and so used to the same styles and colours. Finding out a different dressing style is fun. The other day, I found out a brand of jeans, which have some enhancement on the leg shapes. It looks great and I will find a time to try them in store. But since I can't stand the heat, so there is no pants in the summer yet. I hope I won't over doing this :)
Wednesday, May 31, 2006
0101. Little Brother of mine
My little brother came over to stay for a few months. I found out one thing, he is good at being lost. On the other hand, he lost the fun of being lost because of I am too good at getting around. It should be good to spend sometime with him after all these years. I can see myself being busier in the next few months.
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