Hahahahaha... I don't know how to contain my joy now.
Well, about the job offer in the morning, i went for a brief interview at the recruitment agency in the afternoon, and guess what? The manager at the bank replied the agency and I got the job at about 5pm this evening! Quick huh? Couldn't believe it!
Starting work tomorrow morning. Actually the hirer was Standard Chartered Bank. Which makes me even happier, cos i had previously been turned down by them after an aptitude test. I guess this is really divine intervention that allows me to have a second opportunity to work for them. Praise the Lord! God is soo good to me this weekend, that i'm beginning to feel so unworthy of such an avalanche of favour from the Lord Father.
Psalms 37:3-5
Trust in the Lord, and do good; Dwell in the land, and feed on His faithfulness. Delight yourself also in the Lord, And He shall give you the desires of your heart. Commit your way to the Lord, Trust also in Him, And He shall bring it to pass
Monday, March 28, 2005
A job on the way?
Was woken up abruptly this morning by the ringing of my mobile phone. Feeling a little sheepish from a lack of sleep, it took me quite a while to walk over to my desk (which seemed like a mile when your eyes are half-shut). It was a lady from a recruitment agency asking me if i was interested in a position that they had. Wow, i never knew an adrenaline rush could be so rapid... from a 'half-alive' condition, i immediately sprang into life, and put on my 'chirpy & sunshine' mode.
It was for a temp position at a foreign bank.Now, there are quite a few things that i like about this offer:
1. It's for a foreign bank. Typically challenging but rewarding.
2. It's based in Tampines Central which means i can beat the morning MRT crowd since i live nearby.
3. It's temp, but the conversion rate to perm or contract basis is quite high at 80 - 90% (at least that's what the lady told me...)
4. It's involving Credit & Corporate Finance work. The chances of transferring to analysis dept is also quite high, depending on performance.
Almost everything i ever wanted so far. At the beginning of March, God had put in me a vision that He has the perfect job for me, and all i have to do is be patient and trust in His timing. Of late, i was quite disappointed with job searching already, owing to the poor response rate to my 'resume-shooting' frenzy. Then this offer came along. Is this God coming through for me?
It was for a temp position at a foreign bank.Now, there are quite a few things that i like about this offer:
1. It's for a foreign bank. Typically challenging but rewarding.
2. It's based in Tampines Central which means i can beat the morning MRT crowd since i live nearby.
3. It's temp, but the conversion rate to perm or contract basis is quite high at 80 - 90% (at least that's what the lady told me...)
4. It's involving Credit & Corporate Finance work. The chances of transferring to analysis dept is also quite high, depending on performance.
Almost everything i ever wanted so far. At the beginning of March, God had put in me a vision that He has the perfect job for me, and all i have to do is be patient and trust in His timing. Of late, i was quite disappointed with job searching already, owing to the poor response rate to my 'resume-shooting' frenzy. Then this offer came along. Is this God coming through for me?
Sunday, March 27, 2005
Enneagram Test
Saw the link on LC's site, so decided to give it a go as well.
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Saturday, March 26, 2005
Jehovah Rophe! God the Healer!
Halleluiah! Praise the Lord!
First of all, i must say the Easter celebration at Singapore Indoor Stadium is 'fanta-bulous'~! Praise God for the giftings and annointings that He has given to His people. I knew we had a great drama team and dance team, but they never fail to impress me time and time again. As i was watching the performance, what i saw was beyond what was on the stage. Rather from the whole cheorographing of the whole show, one can't help but to notice the spirit of excellence behind every worker, from drama, dance, makeup & costumes, sound, lighting, pyrotechnics, vocals, even the ushers & security people. This is what is would like to call, 'Pure Professionalism'.
Seeing the crowds that came forward to receive Christ into their lives never fails to bring a tear of joy to my eyes. When one person comes to Christ, the whole of heaven rejoice! Let alone half a stadium!? It's like seeing so many 'babies' being born at the same. Oh~, a tear...
You know what's particularly exciting for me? My Dad, who's deaf in one ear since young has had his hearing in the other ear reduced by half over the past 2 years. Towards the end of the service, Ps. Kong decided that we should have a time of healing. So the congregation did all we could to usher in the healing presence of God. As another brother prayed for my Dad, the presence of God came upon my Dad and restored hearing to his half-functional ear! Wow! God is so amazing!
First of all, i must say the Easter celebration at Singapore Indoor Stadium is 'fanta-bulous'~! Praise God for the giftings and annointings that He has given to His people. I knew we had a great drama team and dance team, but they never fail to impress me time and time again. As i was watching the performance, what i saw was beyond what was on the stage. Rather from the whole cheorographing of the whole show, one can't help but to notice the spirit of excellence behind every worker, from drama, dance, makeup & costumes, sound, lighting, pyrotechnics, vocals, even the ushers & security people. This is what is would like to call, 'Pure Professionalism'.
Seeing the crowds that came forward to receive Christ into their lives never fails to bring a tear of joy to my eyes. When one person comes to Christ, the whole of heaven rejoice! Let alone half a stadium!? It's like seeing so many 'babies' being born at the same. Oh~, a tear...
You know what's particularly exciting for me? My Dad, who's deaf in one ear since young has had his hearing in the other ear reduced by half over the past 2 years. Towards the end of the service, Ps. Kong decided that we should have a time of healing. So the congregation did all we could to usher in the healing presence of God. As another brother prayed for my Dad, the presence of God came upon my Dad and restored hearing to his half-functional ear! Wow! God is so amazing!
Friday, March 25, 2005
The Easter Story 2005
Come join in the Easter Services and discover the Easter Story.
26-27th March 2005 at the Singapore Indoor Stadium!
Friday, March 18, 2005
Quietly shedding the kilos
Oh, somehow someone just made my day by sharing with me an observation that resulted in a smile that just wouldn't seem to go away.
Well, Planetshakers was in town for Synergiz Conference, so i invited a former housemate & her friend to come along for the night rally tonight. Turns out to be a short but enjoyable time praising God in the air-conditioned 'tentage' on the lawn of Downtown East. Well, the usual 'supper after some exercise' routine never fails to win me over, so we went for some roti john. That was when my nice housemate whom i have not met since September last year commented that i slimmed down. Ok, i'm a little vain (in a sense), so i was VERY happy. But then again, my face still looks like a mooncake. So i wonder if the comment was just another consolation... Nevertheless, it still perked me up, and made me even more determined to continue the good work & exercise. Even more so, when i look at my desk calendar and realised that i have only 9 months left to clear my IPPT for this year's window.
Ok, *kampate~!!*, *Jia You~!*
Well, Planetshakers was in town for Synergiz Conference, so i invited a former housemate & her friend to come along for the night rally tonight. Turns out to be a short but enjoyable time praising God in the air-conditioned 'tentage' on the lawn of Downtown East. Well, the usual 'supper after some exercise' routine never fails to win me over, so we went for some roti john. That was when my nice housemate whom i have not met since September last year commented that i slimmed down. Ok, i'm a little vain (in a sense), so i was VERY happy. But then again, my face still looks like a mooncake. So i wonder if the comment was just another consolation... Nevertheless, it still perked me up, and made me even more determined to continue the good work & exercise. Even more so, when i look at my desk calendar and realised that i have only 9 months left to clear my IPPT for this year's window.
Ok, *kampate~!!*, *Jia You~!*
Friday, March 04, 2005
1SIR 11th Mono-Intake Specialist ORD Parade
It's finally showtime. After many days of tiring rehearsals, 'burnt' leave and off days, many 'NG' attempts at what i would call military stunts, constant polishing of boots and bayonets, cleaning of weapons and ironing of parae uniform... Gentlemen, this is IT!We spent the night before the parade in camp, so as to facilitate the morning rehearsal and final run of the parade sequence. I can see that everyone had put in lots of effort and are determined to make this parade a good one to remember.
At 6.30am, everyone was gathered at the battalion parade square, ready for the morning rehearsal. Probably due to the previous day's fatique and the lack of sleep, it started off sluggish. But what really impressed me was that the regular specialists and CSMs were with us all the way from the 1st reheasal till the final run. Kudos to them. I'm really so touched by their commitement. By 8.00 am, we were all formed up for the uniform inspection and final touch-up. It's a first for many as not many specialists in the Army actually get to don the No. 1 dress, which is usually reserved for state ceremonies or to receive foreign dignitaries. 
At 8.45am sharp, the parade RSM marched onto the parade square and gave the command for the parade contigent to form up. As we marched to the drumbeat of the military fanfare, there was a subtle nervousness and excitement that kept our heartbeats racing and the butterflies fluttering in our guts. Somehow, the actual parade just turns out to be our best attempt. Everything just flowed so smoothly. The tempo was right, the placing and spacing were right, everyone marked time to the exact beat. Just perfect.
Once the parade was formed up, the parade sequence was handed over to the parade commander. The reviewing officers and VIPs began to arrive one by one. It was then followed by a presentation of arms upon the arrival of CO, and another time for the arrival of Brigade Commander.
The parade commander then invited CO to review the parade. Now here's the interesting part. Along with the military fanfare, the inspection was accompanied by a '21-Gun Salute' simulated by thunderflashes. It was followed by the recitation of the Army Specialists' Creed.
That was followed by the next highlight of the parade: the Fire of Joy, just like during the National Day Parade (Well, maybe the execution was a little poor, but the idea was there...) But it feels like as if it was NDP.
Once permission was sought & granted, the parade then proceeded to prepare for the ceremonial march-past.
To cap off the wonderfully cheorographed parade, we ended off with a slow march to the tune of 'Auld Lang Syne' while the principal staff officers and officer commanding of the respective companies sent off the specialists with a military hand salute.
The post parade festivities and photo taking was a scene of joy and excitement. Espirit d' Corp is how i would describe the feeling. ORD Loh~!
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