Awestruck Wonder | Summer Break To Present

It has been a long while since I last wrote something lengthy, no? Here's another attempt, to share the stories that are stored inside my head, and letting people know the goodness that resides, and NOT JUST the badness that escapes(excessively). No, just joking there's nothing much about goodness. 

Is it true that people often reflect on their 20's as a time for adventure and self-discovery, an idealistic era when we are able to figure out the world, how we want to fit in? In my own tranquil moments, I stopped and contemplated about incidents that happened, wrong pick of choices, it leads to frustration. I was somehow annoyed at myself, hardly bringing anything decent I preached, to the table, to practice. 

It took me a long time to come to a realisation : Times are destined to be tough, it's totally important that you don't lose sight of your purpose, you can't forget about your dreams, regardless of how absurd they may be. It's easy to dream, but ain't seeing the dream through.

Cliques and life may tempt you into complacency. No, never let your goals be drowned in the voices of the crowd. Nobody ever says it is going to be simple, thus it is so important to cling on to the bible verses, cling on to Jesus. "This is my prayer in the fire. In weakness or trial or pain, there is a faith proved more worth than gold. So refine me Lord through the flames." With my own eyes, I've seen the deaf can hear, the lame rise up walking and praising God in the Healing Rally. I've also learnt that, when life comes swinging at you, stretching your tolerance and endurance quota, it is God the Father at work. Remember, Christ is the anchor of your soul. I'm also pretty thankful that God sent a brilliant god-bro from church, which happened to be a senior lawyer into my life. Nick never fails to provide thoughtful ideas, views and godly advice whenever it comes to the gist of legal studies and reality. All these little things, are just tip of an iceberg of how good our Father in heaven is!

In the other aspect of life, I'm pretty glad I moved on from the wrong ones. That was couple of months back. It hurts a little. Speaking about getting into sparks of chemistry and eventually, flourishes into a relationship, perhaps, above anything else, charm, eloquence or humor, I want a man who will ENLIVEN me. Certainly, a Christian who will yearn to God. 

Here's about travelling :-
I celebrated my birthday(s) in Hong Kong twice in a row. A city full of cramped high-rise buildings, overpriced property, spaces and rooms are greatly limited, huge boutiques filled corners of the bustling streets, and the unfamiliar faces are more likely, displaying impatience. I enjoyed standing still alongside Star Avenue Promenade, allowing the cold and strong sea breeze to seep through my pores, stopping all the mindless rushing.

The Hong Kong Convention Center's art exhibition didn't fail to amaze me either. I personally prefer taking double-decked trams,playing typical tourist. Trips like these does make a difference for the r'ship with my mumsy and I, as some of you may know, my parents works in overseas and K.L and I remained on this wonderful island, we don't communicate THAT often. 



Right after I sat for the 4 papers, Criminal, Public, Common and Contract Law, I went to ESCAPE Theme Park, again and again for the umpteenth times. Oh those glorious and victorious bruises, I felt real and accomplished! I outran most of my course mates, their responds be like, "Damn you woman, you hardcore maniac!" Radiant Victory GGWP! 

In the month of July, I spent a week of blissful, non-glamorous summer holidays in Borneo, Sabah, I felt refreshed. Though I was injured, that didn't stop me from thanking God for the wonderful travelling companions and adventures! 

I'm enamored by the scenery itself : the history of the skyline, silhouettes of sunsets illuminating the mountains, the blue expanse, small fishing boats that dotted the horizon, wooden houses built along the mighty mountain. The people here, extends their welcome with a friendly expression. The animated conversations bargaining goods with possible lowest price, showing kindness of locals towards foreigner like us. The photographs captured, tell stories in the most compelling ways. This journey unfolded a few things :- growth of bond-between the five of us, joint-tenancy spending (lol), being bold and ultimately stand as ONE in horrible tough times.



August

So here's the exciting part! My first participation in the Model United Nations, to simplify_ SMUN. I've never encountered anything like jumping into endeavors that are entirely alien/ foreign to me. 'Twas a mixed feelings and of course, I'd like to thank Joe for bringing me to such exposure. Without any idea how/what is it like, before even consulting the details with him, I was being YOLO, signed up in the crisis committee, English Privy Council. In the first day, I was mind-blown to some extent, intimidated at large, I lost my usual typical guts to speak and debate. Somewhat coward. Lol!

As times passed and assisted by the chairs, it gets slightly better, maybe? Aside from amazing and awesome, the experience was indescribable! This platform has enabled me to learn, so much! It truly brings my favorite motto to live - "The world is my classroom." Role-playing as delegates representing different nations, making new friends who are able to promote optimism and confidence, encouraging, a generation that has the ability to be authentic, real and ultimately, make a difference. I mean, why not? To sum it up, a very humbling experience. I'm more than thankful given such opportunity to engage myself in such an event. 

This was also a month, where our results were released. Although I didn't achieve the high hopes I've set, I want to praise Jesus! I personally think that, I do not deserve certain marks but I thrived through anyway.

So much to learn and looking forward with expectations, encountering Trusts and Equity, Law of Tort, Property Law and Commercial Law! Damn, this is when hopeful idealism meets hard pragmatism.Assessing those failing rates, flip through the pages of the new syllabus, my faith in doing this hasn't stumbled completely but shaken at large. This is when I could only cling on and be assured the Spirit will lead me, to trust in Him without borders. 

All in all, glory to God, who embraced me through the thrilling life adventures, ups and downs, and get back up once again! I want to stay obedient at such a time, be fully utilised for the extension of the Kingdom, be able to evangelise. Apart from that, I would like to be a catalyst for affirmative change, spark an impulse in others, remain authentic to my beliefs and those values I upheld. Feel free to confront me, if you care for me, if I'm falling apart from the Truth. xx