The Intern and Parties, parties, parties

Man, the week begun on Thursday 15th November. It was just intense. AIESEC Prizegiving Night, which was, quite alright, and for the next few days following...every night we just partied at Andy's house (mainly to give a warm welcome & bonding with our new Brazilian intern, Cristiano) till 4.30 am...Random chats, games and food for the past few days filled up every night and I couldn't even stay home and sort my stuff out- which are piling up now... So finally the parties are over because its a Sunday and now as I type this, it is soon that I'm departing to Melbourne.

As always, I stay the night up just because am afraid that I won't be able to wake up for the flight and so.. its an hour's time and counting down..preparing my ipod, camera, etc and all gadgets and stuff ready for a holiday.

Something that I forgot to mention was that Canterbury Show Day Friday 16th November (a day for farmers to show off their herds and whatnot) was just average. This is going to be my first time and last time attending it. A day to see farm animals and random farm machines- just not my cup of tea. And it costs a flipping hefty $18 dollars. If it wasn't for Cristiano, I wouldn't have turn up. But on the other hand, at least I've gone to one, for the five years that I've been here and have absolutely no clue about this annual festival.

Will blog if I get the chance, otherwise I'll leave it till I get back -_-

Sunday's Testimony

It is indeed done ! Frankly speaking, I felt so unprepared and not knowing what to actually say but I am more prepared in mind than to actually speak through my mouth. Thanks to God, I am able to deliver the message (hopefully) to the others in the gathering. Haha, I sort of needed the reassurance from Jie alot the whole evening before my testimony. But it went well and am really glad at that. More even so that some of the people in church came up to me and thanked me for the testimony, and commented on how good and meaningful the message is. And even Pastor Jack- he himself said that he was surprised, that I am such a good talker. I think this must be due to me being reserved at times- I am more of a listener than a commenter. I have to say-- I feel awesome. My topic? Testimony on my journey of friendships: Eunice, and taking things for granted.

It is indeed that far too often we take too many things for granted until the verge of losing something or nearing the end, we will realise how important and valuable it is to us. Some of my very own personal experiences include;

University: I used to think that oh, 3 years is a long way away and didn't really enjoy university as a student which I should ought to. And upon the completion of my degree, I feel like I want to university- just a little bit longer and experience more, and getting the best out of it.

Work: Being told 3 days ago that Campus Computers in IT dept is closing down, hence losing my job soon and that previously I used to hate work everyday because of my work colleagues' mood swings. I should have treasured this privilege of working in University rather than be whining about human emotions.

Grandmother: I should have spend more time and talk to her more often before she passed away this year- even though she is in good health last year...

Friends: In this case, Jie... which I took for granted our friendship since we met in camp. It was about a year ago and she told me that she will be leaving NZ upon graduation or something.. But I was like.. oh that's still quite away... and time flew by, and now, as the date draws closer, I am sadden by the fact of her about to be- departure. I should have valued the time we had before and ought to spend more time with her.

There goes the saying that people come and go in your life; but I'll say; Sometimes people come into your life and you know right away that they are meant to be there; they serve some sort of purpose, teach you a lesson, or help you figure out who you are.- and that very person is none other than Eunice Ho Sze Hui.

Thank you for the light you have brought in my life and helping me draw closer to God. It had been a significant and impactful journey so far. Amen to that !

The Roxx really Rocks

So on Saturday, me, Mike (new guy met in church) and Benny went rock climbing at the Roxx (www.theroxx.co.nz). It was a flippin' fantastic experience. And also an excuse and opportunity to try out my new climbing shoes bought like ages ago. However, the charge was expensive though without equipment. $20 bucks without harness and without membership. Hmm... will look around to buy a harness if I can find enough dedicated people to go rock climbing with me. But definitely worth every penny for this day though.

Also met some of colleagues-acquaintance at rock climbing too... Hmm seems like alot of people are so into it...

That aside, I spent Friday evening-night and Saturday night at James' and Andy's place for welcoming AIESEC Canterbury's newest intern from Brazil, Cristiano. He's quite a fun guy to be around with and with the company crashing together at Andy's place. It was indeed fun, with all the random chats and Singstar sessions. Fun stuff Fun stuff.

Sigh... Made Redundant =(

So the day has finally dawned upon all of us at Campus Computers. The idea of closing an extension arm of the IT dept has never crossed my mind before, and this was a sudden shock. To all of us at Campus Computers. Sigh. So a proposal was put forth and it looks like its going to get the green light to enforcement... Sigh.. have taken things for granted too easily... So, soon I'm going to be redundant...

SO DISHEARTENED... i guess there's people worse than me in this situation, being my other colleagues.. especially my manager John and the other colleague Yolanda..she's been here for about 10 years, and is quite old liao.... and since everyone was so down today.. 3 of them just went home after the meeting 9.30 am and left me alone and manager to hold up the shop till the end of the day...=/

sigh.. i guess i'll stop sighing and space out....no mood...........