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Wednesday, May 06, 2009
Learning.
Considering career prospects, looking up jobs, and talking to people who are already in the working world sort of put me in a position to think a whole lot about this. I've been mulling over what I have learned in all my years of tertiary education that would contribute to my career and the organization to which I would belong. But how would you define learning? What sort of criteria would you need to safely say that you've "learned" something?
And then it took me back to my years in life - school, university, church, relationships. There were so many things that I learned about, but that I didn't exactly apply. Clearly, in this context, to learn about something simply means to become aware of something. It's quite sad to also realize that many of these things would soon be forgotten - sometimes even in less than a week. Like I was taught that using "I" messages would be more effective than using "You" messages, particularly when conveying feelings of frustration or anger. But I'm not quite sure if any of these theoretical ideas in my head would even be present when all I can think about is how upset I am because someone did something and blah blah blah. Or like in church, when we are taught time and again that He is all that we need. Yet many of us can testify that there was a time in our lives that we didn't trust that, only to find ourselves in a big mess that shouted, "Only God can fill this void!"
On the other side of the poll, however, would be learning in its truest of form. To take it on, remember it, use it when needed/where appropriate, even possibly expand one's understanding of it. Then I finally realized that what ultimately separates merely learning about something from actually learning is this...
Choice.
Have you let what you've learned merely increase your awareness? Or have you allowed it to change your life?
Posted at 5/6/2009 3:36:17 pm by esskay
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Thursday, April 23, 2009
Post Wisdom Tooth Extraction Update
It's been a couple of days now, and I must say, it's not as bad as I thought it would be. Some myths were indefinitely busted - at least in my case.
I didn't have to strictly survive on porridge and tou foo. According to the dentist, staying on a soft food diet also included being able to eat rice and noodles. Yeay for me!
The side of my mouth didn't swell up post-extraction. And again, I clarify... I'm only speaking with regards to my case.
No sign of any excruciating pain during recovery. I thought the dentist was lying when he said that all I would feel would be a slight discomfort. Haha! One side of my jaw felt rather sore for two days though - especially when I opened my mouth to a certain degree. I'm guessing it's because of the dentist's intense tugging when he was getting it out. But it's all good now!
And you can say that I'm getting my hopes up, but I'm still wishing that the other 3 wisdom teeth won't even come close to surfacing. The anxiety is something I can so live without. I was actually clenching my hands together really tight throughout the whole extraction process.
Only 5 more days till those stitches come off!
Posted at 4/23/2009 5:06:13 pm by esskay
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Tuesday, April 21, 2009
I was really glad that I only had to extract one tooth when I needed braces - in comparison to some friends who needed to get as many as 4 out. But the dentist had already warned that I would need to extract my wisdom teeth once they get out, because there wasn't enough space and it would throw everything out of alignment.
I really, REALLY hoped that they would obediently stay under my gums - as shown on the x-ray 5 years ago. Mum's never came out. Didn't mind inheriting that gene.
So anyways... That obviously did NOT happen! I had to get one of them out today. The rest still haven't popped through the gums yet. Didn't feel a thing during the process. Thank God for anaesthesia! But when I got home and wanted to change the gauze that I was biting on, I felt a tugging sensation and took a peek in.
And there it was. Part of my gum stitched to my inner right cheek.
Oh the horror! Eek!
Posted at 4/21/2009 3:42:54 pm by esskay
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Wednesday, April 08, 2009
So it's been a whole month since I've come home.
No, I haven't gone on a food excursion because I've felt so deprived for an entire year.
No, I haven't shopped till I dropped. This and the no-food-trips might come as a surprise to many.
No, I haven't started job-hunting (yet!). But I did find out that I'm worth between RM2200-RM2500 as a fresh graduate, should I decide to enter into the HR field. But that's another matter altogether.
Quite contrary to the many assumptions people have made of me since my return, I am actually on a break - and I'm loving it.
Some people may think it's a waste of time. Some may deem it unproductive. But I am certainly an advocate of rest and would much rather do this than rush into doing something I would eventually feel unhappy with. Plus, it's during these times that I find myself learning so much, figuring things out, and preparing myself for what's coming my way.
I love breaks. I may never get this fresh-out-of-university-yet-to-land-a-job phase ever again 
Posted at 4/8/2009 1:31:02 am by esskay
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Wednesday, February 25, 2009
I don't like saying goodbye! Not that I love anyone any less...
But can I just sneak off and not have to look like a doofus, tearing in front of everyone?! 
Please?
Posted at 2/25/2009 11:27:57 pm by esskay
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Thursday, January 15, 2009
I've never been a fan of cheesy, happily ever after, sappy chick flick movies. That's probably why I tend to overgeneralise when I see another lovey dovey movie hit the silverscreen.
But then I've come to realise that there are certain exceptional ones out there. Nicholas Sparks' works definitely take the cake for being exceptional. They're not cheesy or predictable. They're deep and moving. They take you to places that show you how profound love can be.
In A Walk to Remember, Landon does everything he can to fulfill all that Jamie has ever dreamt of doing before her life ends. In The Notebook, Noah spends his every day, reading to Allie the love story that she wrote of him and her - in hopes that she would, but for a moment, remember who he is. I'd recently seen P.S. I Love You, and I'm telling you, I don't recall ever tearing so many times throughout a movie before. Holly loses her husband to cancer, and finds out that before he died, he had arranged for a love letter to be sent to her every single day after he was gone.
Such beautifully crafted love stories they are. There is, however, one question that I never fail to ask when I get to the end of them all...
Do guys like that really exist?
Posted at 1/15/2009 3:28:57 pm by esskay
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Wednesday, January 07, 2009
I Can Officially Graduate Now!
Just got the grade for my thesis last night - after a ridiculously long wait! Yeay! Fell short by one mark of what I targetted, but my overall average is still good. Can't complain  Plus, it meets the benchmark of getting into Masters, should I decide to pursue that one day. So now that the "checklist" is complete, I can officially get down and dirty with all the graduation-related redtape.
I'm so excited! I think I now see how all my graduate friends felt when their time came. It's such an accomplishment. You feel a great sense of achievement. And I can't even begin to say how thankful I am! For the opportunities, the honour and privilege to complete this milestone. How He just took charge and made all things possible. How every need was met at a level which was more than I could ask for.
To more victorious journeys ahead.
Thank You, Jesus
Posted at 1/7/2009 11:36:12 am by esskay
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Saturday, December 27, 2008
Once was Lost, but Now is Found
Not me, silly!
The Friday afternoon before I left for the Young Adults Christmas party, I went to the library to use the internet. I kinda procrastinated a bit too much for my own good, and still hadn't sent the pictures from my Brisbane and Sydney holiday to Mum and Dad yet. Don't even get me started on why I can't use the internet at home. Grrr...
Man, the new LCD monitors they've put in there are huge! Even bigger than my tv. Which was totally awesome, but I felt like I was gonna eventually be blinded for sitting there too long.
Oh whoops, got a bit distracted there. Yes, went to the library and I had my external hard drive and earphones with me. Thought the earphones would be good if I wanted to watch videos on YouTube and not be a nuisance to everyone around me. And being the lazy person that I am, I just stuffed them both into my bag, causing their wires to get all coiled up. So you couldn't take one out without consequently fishing out the other.
Eventually untangled them, plugged the hard drive in, and left the earphones on the table - just in case I wanted to use them when I was finished with sending the photos. Gosh, the whole process took ages. By the time I was done with the photos, it was already time to go home and get ready for the party. Even planned on leaving at 3, but ended up rushing through it all, and still left at 3:20.
So yeah, went home, got ready, went to the Christmas party and had an awesome time playing mini golf. I won by the way! Haha, loved the look on the boys' faces when they lost to a girl. Anyway, I got home that night to call Mum on Skype and realised that my earphones were nowhere in sight. Checked my bag, the drawer I usually put them in. Couldn't find them.
Then I thought, oh maybe I left them at the library - which I seriously hope I didn't, because it would either mean that someone else could've taken them or the cleaning lady might've vacuumed it up if it was lying on the ground. Kept looking around the house, but still had no luck. Went back to the library the next day, but it was closed because it was a Saturday. It would normally be open every day, but because it's during the semester break, they close on weekends.
Darn it. Had to wait till Monday, and that would increase the chances of me not finding it. But I didn't have much of a choice so... Went back again on Monday, and there it was! Right where I left them! Untouched, unmoved. I would've skipped around and done a little dance, if it wasn't a library full of people who would think I was insane. Totally made my day!
I'm sorry if it seems like I've written an entire epic saga just on the tale of my missing earphones. But I think you pretty much understand how much free time I have on my hands now. Hehe...
Posted at 12/27/2008 10:42:41 am by esskay
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Tuesday, December 23, 2008
Yup. That pretty much sums up my current status. You won't believe how applicable it is to the many aspects in my life now.
I've gotten all my grades for my units already - except for my thesis. The official date for the release of results was actually December 10th, but now they're saying it'll have to wait till after Christmas. I was told that they've actually finished marking them already, it's just a matter of putting them up there - which will not be anytime soon because all the staff are off for their Christmas-New Year's break till January 5th. So yes, waiting around to see if I am officially graduating.
No news, unfortunately, from any of the places I applied to for a vacation job either. Felt a bit bummed out at first, but the free time has really allowed me to think through lots of things. Things I never even realised before. So that's been really good. But some extra cash to pay for the Christmas shopping would be great too! Guess it'll have to wait till after New Year's. All things work for good for those who love Him and are called to His purpose =))
Still waiting on further directions for where to head after this. Kinda involves a whole lot of variables, really. Like my grades. Finances. Doesn't help that I haven't actually figured out what I wanna do for the next few years either. Have never really had that problem before. Suppose everyone always has first's. But I'm also learning to enjoy the process of finding out, tuning into Him and relying on Him more and more.
Waiting around. Not such a bad thing, if you maintain the right attitude to wanna learn every step of the way. And I know that's one thing that never ceases in life.
But the meek shall inherit the earth,
And shall delight themselves in the abundance of peace.
Posted at 12/23/2008 2:03:10 pm by esskay
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Sunday, December 07, 2008
I Came. I Saw. I Conquered.
Hua hua hua!
Poor Nora 
Posted at 12/7/2008 11:48:27 pm by esskay
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