Nothing beats HOME!

Its good to be home! You know you are home when you start to perspire the moment you step out of the cool shower. Ok, I've been home for close to a week and I am enjoying every moment of it. Not to forget, trying to nurse a cold and a cough that I caught on Saturday which does not seem to want to go away.

Have not been doing anything great but spend a GREAT day out with Miss Sophie yesterday which, at times, left me feeling rather exasperated. Ok, in fact, I really enjoyed your company, Soph! I am really amazed at how much our friendship have blossomed over the years. By the way, enjoy your trip to Taiwan and I look forward to the many future meet-ups!!!

An update on my life. Nothing much is going to happen until I start my vacation job at the Youth Health Division at Health Promotion Board, the week starting 11 Dec until 11 Jan'07. So, in the meantime, I reckon I am going to lose some weight! Alright till the next one...Cheers!

*Looks up and mutters, Lord, thank you for everything!*

Public Annoucement

Joanna will be returning to the little red dot on 23rd Nov 2006. She will be expected to breathe in the island's air at 1740hrs.

Sigh of Relief

At 10.15 am (Adelaide time) yesterday, my heart did a flip. Yes!The exams are officially over for my coursemates and I. A big pat on the back for making it through this year! We did it!!! Alright, now I shall work hard for my final assignment for Public Health and continue to pack my stuff where I can enjoy 3 full months of well-deserved break. *Hands crossed, looks up, smiles and mutters, "Thank you Lord for seeing me through this challenging year."

And, I have a piece of good news. I don't think it would affect anybody more than it would affect me. I received news yesterday that I will be doing my community placement at HPB next year instead of returning to Adelaide. This means that I will only be returning to Adelaide for 5 weeks of solid intensive from March to 6th May and then I will be back in Singapore for good until I graduate in Dec next year. This is a 97% chance that the timetable will not change unless something happen out of Iris's control. Haha.

Alright, enough of my blabbering. Look out for my return to the little red dot on 23rd Nov!

Sophie: we should arrange to meet after your exams!!I can't wait to see you! Study hard for your exams!

Exams starting tomorrow

"Eeeks!!Exams starting tomorrow for me!"
"Heart jumps another beat!"
Lord I need You! *Looks up and pray*

Strength for 'E' journey

Its amazing to note how the human mind can store so much information! In fact, the human mind is like a Pentium processor, storing all the conversations that one has had in their lifetime, scanning and storing jpegs of memories and people we've met, and even data that one needs to assist with the preparation of exams! While preparing for my exams next week, I experienced a mental block or rather, I started questioning my ability to pass this semester's exams! In actual fact, I am worried!

However, after reading Psalms 139, my fears are allayed. Psalms 139 talks about a prayer of David's invite to the Lord to search the heart of the hard drive. "Search me, O God, and know my heart; test me and know my anxious thoughts. Psalms 139: 23".

For those having exams, all the best! Remember to take small breaks to recharge yourself and encourage the Lord to speak to you and be with you through this period. Remember, "I can do all things through Christ who strengthens me. Philippians 4:13"

See you all soon in the little red dot!