Merry Christmas 2015!

We started the celebration on Christmas eve each year, so the 24th of December is always a hectic day..
.. it wasn't always a good day though.


Yesterday morning as I was starting to prepare myself and everything I needed, things just went wrong.
I plan to go at 1 pm, I ended up leaving the house at 3:40. It was bad.
My laptop was acting up; it was a mess.

But nevertheless, once the first service began, everything just seemed fine :)
There was this peace that came, even though we had a real hectic first service, it felt like things went smoothly, and that we were getting through! :):)

Came the second service, I was a bit on the edge because there was a change in the service that I wasn't being told about! O.O
But things went quite smoothly, despite a bit of hiccup with the new sound monitor system...

Over all it was a good two-service day :)


But those were not the important things..

Here's what I really learn this Christmas:

1. It's all about JESUS, our wonderful Savior. He Who chose to came and be born as human, when He could just enjoy Himself as God. Him Whose arrival the angles proudly and joyfully proclaim to the shepherds. He Who, despite knowing the suffering He would have to bear, chose to be with us and love us, and 33 years later died for us on the Cross.
There is no other celebration in Christmas than a celebration of Jesus and His love for us.

2. It is truly a privilege to serve!
It's a joy to be around friends you'll have for life, play together but also work hard together to pull something as MEGA as this, AND at the same time sowing love for the people, opening opportunities for people to meet and feel the presence of Jesus Christ, TOGETHER :)
I was concerned a few weeks ago *Ha!*  about what I'll do on the Christmas services. Will I just sit down as a 'guest'? I was getting quite anxious actually :p Therefore I can truly say that it's a privilege for me to serve this Christmas :)


Merry Christmas to one and all!
May this Christmas we reflect back on what this season truly means :)

CHEERS!
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Anniversary Party - Results day O.O

Yesterday was an exciting day for 2 reasons!

Number one: we are celebrating my grandparent's 50th Anniversary!
I'm very fortunate to have witnessed 4 my grandparents (paternal & maternal) reached their golden wedding anniversary. They are all happy, healthy, and very much in love! Such a blessing & an inspiration ^^

We had a party in one of the nicest hotel in Semarang, celebrating with food, family, friends, and good music. It was a very special night! :) We also get to wear lush make-up and pweety dresses ^^ Ha!

I kept thinking, I haven't even lived to my twenties, but they've been together for 50 years. Wow. One day, I want to be like them, too.


But also, yesterday was (supposed to be) my Trinity results day!
The day I finally learned what how marks were.
But of course, with almost a thousand people tried to get into the system, it crashed. Brilliant.
Endless trials of refreshing that page didn't help as well, from (probably) 8 am to 12 am!

Luckily, this morning the system was restored and I got my results :)
Yay! Pretty happy about it, although some can be improved... :):)

PTL!

These shall be 2 good days in a row :)

Cheers!
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December 08, 2015 - Day 5 at home :)

I'm loving this weather!! :D
It's hot and shiny, and it rains sometimes..
Oh tropical weather, I adore thee.

It's been approx. 5 days since I'm back,
and I'm making the most out of every second of it :)

Hanging out with the family, seeing friends, baking!
Thinking real hard about stuff...
.. and eating tons of good food! :D


There's also something real strange about my bed,
I can't seem to get out of it! :p

I'm loving the opportunity just to lay back, read some good books,
thinking deep without having to worry about anything...
Wait, I do have small anxiety attacks though when I remember that I'm still waiting for Uni offers.....
hoping for the best!

I love this time of the year!!
There are lots going on, but they're all really fun :):)
Also, my brain is working so much better in this condition. Thought of lots of interesting things that will need some work, but that's going to be fun! :)


I baked cinnamon rolls, we took fun family photos, me and my sister watched the movie we've always wanted to watch...

Yay to being home! :):)

CHEERS!
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Finally Home 2015 :)

I'm so excited for this! As I'm writing this, I'm sitting in an airport Starbucks, waiting for my next plane that will take me home. 

Honestly, I could not believe I'm here yet. I'm still a bit concerned about my lil place that I'll have to leave behind for 2 or so months, yet I'm so happy to be here!

As I went out from the airport, I'm sweating straight away. But it's a good sign! It means I'm back in the a tropical climate :p

On the plane, I was reading a book by one of Indonesia's best (will talk more about that later), and in that book I found myself. I find a language like never before, and it encouraged me to just be me in my writing. 

Lately I've been thinking, and slightly concerned if my 'style of writing' is way too 'poetic' and makes it difficult to understand. Now I've found the answer! As long as I keep to my point and keep it clear, a little poetry can actually add humor, drama, or meaning to whatever it is I'm writing. 

I was also thinking about my Trinity journey, especially my tutors. I know, I've said this again and again, but truly I'm the luckiest! They are the best, every single one of them :)

I really hope I'll have just as amazing tutors next year in uni..

Which, by the way, is finally happening!!! Or, well, not yet. I'm still (nervously) waiting for the results & offers, which are due in the next couple of weeks. Yikkes! Nervous but believing for the best! :):)

But yeahh, I'm in a happy-scared position for uni! :) can't wait to learn all the new stuff in a new way, nervous about all the pressures, both in uni and in life, generally. 

But for now, I'll put those aside,

For it is 21 days before Christmas!

And,

For I'm finally home :)

CHEERS!! 

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November 2015

The month November could've been one of the hardest during the year :)
I have 7 exams during the month which could determine my next step...
But fortunately, that's pretty much it! :)


We celebrated an early Christmas here at church on the 22nd, and my mom came on the 29th :D

I had a lot and a lot of time off, which kind of good and bad,a bit boring at some point, but once I started reading Jane Eyre (one of the books I've wanted to read for a long time) I'm no longer in Melbourne! I was transported somewhere else :'D

The anticipation of going home was building..
Missing a few important events back home didn't help..


Oh, also, lots of 'goodbyes' between friends and tutors, which were bitter sweet :')
But uni life is waiting and I'm quite eager!


November had been a challenging, yet by His grace, it was doable :p

December will definitely be a bliss!
Started by the memorable valedictory, the long-awaited trip, family gathering, CHRISTMAS, New year celebrations.... I just can't wait! :D


Thanks November for not being super overwhelming :p
December, let's have the best time of the year!

3 days to home :) 

CHEERS!
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