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7月28日 Christmas in July... ^_^Hello! ^_^
I'm back very soon. ^_^ Tonight my care group has arranged a special event, Christmas in July, because now it's in winter. ^_^ The theme is about winter is never too cold with a warm relationship. The event has been well organized and we have had a great time together with roughly 40 guys & girls. Personally, it's quite nice. Thanks G for the committee ^_^.
Moreover, I'd like to testify God's blessings in my life through this week. From Monday to Wednesday I have classess in the evening and I've got 2 days off (a long weekend ^_^). However, it's not like u think because I have to read a lot. My point is that He has reminded me to reassess my timetable. I should have studied hard and smart but sometimes I've wasted my time by surfing the Internet, not reading. Though I argued that it's my leisure time, I spend too much on worthless task. Anyway, I've repented and changed my timetable. ^_^
As I mentioned before about how God has encouraged me, now I found myself happy with this program. When I read a textbook of marketing, I've got lots of understanding which I've never understood before. Working in the hospital, for example, it has a vision, mission, KPI, or any qualities measurement which I disliked them and didn't cooperate with them. At that time I thought it was useless to practice but after I saw the whole picture of marketing, I've realized it's essential for business. I'm so grateful to G who gives me insights into this discipline.
Lots of my new friends were surprised when they knew I'm doing in the business course which doesn't relate to my career field. I know ^_^ but I believe studying in business is essential for my upcoming future. Currently I'm really not sure my future plan but I have a draft plan. ^_^ Just pray for me and don't worry for my future. ^_^ If everything is on my track, it then should be ok. I've got some email from my friend and it said, 'no one plans to fai but fails to plan.' That's very true but no one could make a perfect plan but can it nearly perfect. ^_^
Finally, I wanna thanks G for he answered my pray. Last week I prayed to see 2 new friends joined us in a care group on last Friday but God has a better plan for me. Three guys came to join us tonight and we had a great time as well with one Japanese and 2 Thai guys. Thanks G for that. ^_^
OK. see u later, ^_^
May G bless,
chim 7月24日 school startsHello!!! Everyone ^_^
How are you? ^_^ I have several stories to tell u. ^_^
Firstly, let me first share u about the orientation week. I attended about 10 or 12 sessions for preparing myself. The sessions were about welcome new students, safety in Brisbane, health care and permission to work visa etc. My school, UQ Business school, welcomed new students with a warm welcome evening event. It catered us with some drinks, light refreshment and a speech from a succesful businesswoman to inspire us. This time was a good opportunity to make new friends because this event gathered all new students in this school. Most of them are from China, of course, and Taiwan. Surprisingly, I've met 4 Thai students studying the same school with me. During the orientation week, nothing was interesting, just general information. During the week, it was a graduation week too. JJ, Liwen and Julia are my churchmates.
Last Saturday I and some care members went to Byron Bay, which is located in NSW. We went to see a sunrise ^^. The reason was that JJ had to return Singapore on last Sunday. So his shepherd invited us to do a memorable activity. ^_^ And u can see lots of beautiful pics. In that evening we've arranged a farewell to JJ and encouraged him.
On Sunday G spoke to me a lot and encourage me to keep going on study which I'm on the right track. ^_^ He reminded me about walking in this way is not easy, yet he will be beside me. Also, a theme of sermon was about faith unleashed. The word was from exodus 5:22-6:8 which was about Moses reported to G. how terrible pharoah responded. The main idea was about 'perspective' that human being holds is different from what God thinks. When the situation is not what we have expected and feel terrible, we should realign to him and we'll be strengthened again. From that point of view I have been cheered up. ^_^
My class has begun already and I have to read a large number of books and journals. If I was not encouraged, I would go crazy about this study because not only readings consume a lot of time but I have to think critically, not remember, which is much much harder. However, I choose to believe that I'm on the right track. ^_^ Praise belongs to God forever. ^_^
7月15日 .... no title ....Hello! ^_^
I'm a bit exciting for tomorrow because it's the orientation week which the UQ has arranged for new students (domestic and international) to know the useful information about life in the uni. There are lots of activities on this coming week which I'll tell u later. ^_^
From last Monday to Saturday I didn't do anything special-- (traveling, surfing, working etc.), just read some textbooks and lots of surfing the Internet. :( I also found that UQ's library has provided many electronic materials-- Hollywood dvd movies, listening records, dvd or video tapes for education so I've borrowed some of them to watch at home.^_^
After the period of entertaining myself has ended, I have to prepare myself for the upcoming courses. I've planned to study in Marketing, e-Marketing, operating international business and international service operation management. However, I have to consult with my academic advisor tomorrow for ensuring that they suit me. ^_^
Thanks for keeping me in touch and praying for me. ^_^
May G bless,
chim 7月9日 Second week @ BrisbaneHello! Everyone! ^_^
How r u? ^_^ I hope all of u are fine. ^_^ I've been here for two weeks already, wow, time goes by so fast. ^_^ Indeed, I don't think that it's true for me at this moment. Some of you may don't understand 555555. The reason is my class is quite difficult. 55555 Of course, to study is not easy but it's not too hard. ^_^ Anyway, it's ok.
My student life is going to start on 23 July. I asked myself whether I'm exciting, no, absolute not, because I've expected to experience the western education style which I never want to have. I wonder why I chose to study in business and the answer came up. To improve my English skills is the first aim and followed by gaining business experience & knowledge for future purposes. No one knows his or her future events, so we should prepare our best today to not regret what we should have done but we didn't do.
I have been discouraged from my study very much because I really have no idea anything in business, even though my class has not started yet. Many times I think I'd like to give up my studies. However, it's impossible. 55555 There are many reasons why I should keep going on. If I think I'm the only one who suffers, I'm definitely wrong. Everyone has its own difficulties but he or she never abandons what they are doing. Someone told me, "it (a problem) can be done (achieved), it will be done and it must be done." All I must do is to keep faith in God and pursuing my responsibilities. She also reminded me prolonged discouragement will paralyze my faith if I don't get them out. That's exactly true. What is useful if I believe but I don't practice?, I asked myself. No any options, then, are available for me unless keep going on. For me it's too difficult but I'm not alone. ^_^ Never alone. "The LORD himself goes before you and will be with you; he will never leave you nor forsake you. Do not be afraid; do not be discouraged." (Deut.31:8) is one of the several promises from God for anyone who believes. ^_^ I will. Bear in mind. ^_^
Finally, I'm sorry if u feel worried about me. ^_^ However, don't worry because in the real situation I (and my God) am able to achieve. ^_^ Cheers up!!!
7月1日 My first week in Brisbane.Hello guys! ^_^ I can see that His presence is clearly magnified among the venue all three days. Many of us have been healed on the spot and some have been relieved the pain. Also, some new comers made a decision to receive Christ as a personal savior as well. Praise God! I was fulfilled with His love and felt better. No one can love us as much as He does. Let us glorify Him in all we do and put every effort to trust in Him. Healing is a God's will, not suffering one. Wow!!! ^_^ We have the awesome God, haven't we? 555555 For those who are christians I just wanna use this time to glorify God's grace. He is so merciful for us. ^_^ Praise God. Let us put on guard against every evil thought and sinful habit to give Him glory. Amen. ^_^ May G bless, chim 3月27日 My testimony (IELTS)Hello! Everyone
I copied this testimony from my mail, so some of you have read it before. However, this time I've corrected some grammar mistakes but it still remained relatively unchanged. ^_^ (if u find my mistakes, pls feel free to give me some comments. It will be helpful for me. ^_^)
I've passed my IELTS exam. 5555 I've got overall score of 7 out of 9, with Listening 7, Reading 7.5, Writing 7 and Speaking 7. Oh! Incredible scores. 55555 God has blessed me so much.
I took this test last month (on 3 February) and at that time I got only 6 out of 9 in the overall score of IELTS test, with listening & reading 6.5, writing barely 5 and speaking 6. The minimum requirement of study in a university in Australia is overall score of 6.5 and writing must be 6. I was really desperate; however, I've put in a lot of effort to improve my writing skills. Thanks God because he's shown me the weakest points in some particular problems. Then I've reviewed my previous lessons as much as I can. On the exam day (10 March), I wasn't sure whether I could pass. When I did the listening and reading tests, I felt that they were quite easy for me. However, I'd expected that the most difficult challenge was waiting for me, writing tests. There are two tasks for the test. Task 2 is more important than the task 1, so I chose to write task 2 and 1 respectively. After the intensive test was a lunch break, I didn't have a real rest because I was really worried about it. However, I thought I dealt with the first task better than last time. (Thanks God about that) ^_^
When time went by, I took the last part of my exam, speaking test. I was neither so confident nor excited.
In fact, I'd not expected to get a high score in a speaking test which has three parts. The examiner looked pretty kind and she asked me some questions for the first part. I was inquired to talk two topics. The firt one was about weather which I was not familiar with. I thought I did not answer well. Nevertheless, thanks God, the another topic was about a language which I'd prepared some vocabularies. For example, "why do u choose to study English?", asked the examiner and I replied " I chose to study English becasue it will enhance my career prospects." Another question was "Do you think you are a good language learner?", asked the examiner and I answered that I should say that I am not a good learner because I am an introvert person and I don't like speaking English. However, I try to improve my listening and reading skills instead.
After the first part of the test finished, we turned into the second part, long turn speaking which I was required to speak alone with the chosen topic from the examiner. I felt no fear or exciting either because I didn't expect to achieve the high score. 55555 When I finished my talk, the examiner discussed some abstract questions with me. I answered the questions with the simple vocabularies and I was surprised when she used a range of adjectives which I should have said but I didn't. At the end of the day I felt desperate again. I prayed to God that I was wondering whether or not study in Australia is your will. I was in trouble with my depression. I tried to smile and give thanks to him but I couldn't do anything. The only thing I could do at that time was to stay calm with no tears. My christian friends asked me about the exam and I replied that it was not too bad. :( In fact, I thanked God for the easier parts, listening and reading, but what I was concerned was about the writing module. As I mentioned before I could not study in the university if the band of writing score is lower than 6. Also, I was worried about the overall score if it reached 6.5.
Last Tuesday the church held the prayer meeting in which I regularly participate. During the prayer a pastor sensed that God would like to drive the doubtful hearts out of us. "Pls feel free to offer yourself unto God and keep perseverance to believe in God", said the pastor. He continued to encourage, no matter how difficult the circumstances were, trusted in him. Consequently, I responded by standing in front of the stage and received some prayers. The day after the prayer meeting I still had doubts but I kept praying to God. I considered myself as a dead man. Only miracle from God could resurrect me. I know that my friends were praying for me. Thanks for that . ^_^ However, I 've plotted the alternative plans in case of failure but I have no longer ambition or attention to handle them.
I finished my English study on last Friday which I could collect my result. I walked to receive it with depression, mumbling to God on the way. Indeed, I'd prepared my mind to handle the disappiontment so that I would not give God my complaints. Unexpectedly, I opened the form and I've got overall 7.0 out of 9, with 7 in writing and speaking. I was shocked but I didn't act any kind of excitement. I didn't know where I should go first but I knew that my classmates were somewhere. Therefore, I went there and met one of my classmates. She asked me what about my results. Suddenly, I demonstrated the exciting actions I've never thought that I would do. Like a football player when he kicked the ball into the goal, he would manifest the extremely happiest actions. Afterwards, I kept going on to my friends and they all congratulated me. They know that I am not an extrovert person (talkative, cheerful or etc.) and they said they were proud of me. Thanks God. Only him that I could say.
I realized that I've put all of my strengths to shift the level of English abilities to higher but with my human power I could not cross the line. By God's grace I've learnt to humble and put my confidence in him, not myself. When I looked back, I found that he was shaping me in faith and godly characters as well. God has reminded me in Mk. (I could not remember the certain word) "for man is impossible but everything is possible in God". I believe in that scripture but I prayed to God that I couldn't increase my faith, God, pls help me to unleash my faith.
Finally, I hope that my experiences will encourage you in some ways. He is the faithful and trustworthy God. If you have dobuts, pls don't hesitate to ask him to get rid them of, and then you'll soar higher by his power of love and mercy like an eagle. I don't have any words to say unless "Thanks God". Everything I have to do will honor you forever.
May God bless,
chim 3月17日 Let me explain the pictures^_^ Hi! everyone! ^_^ : As I mentioned the topic, let me clarify the exact meaning of these pics. ^_^
The roma street parkland's pictures were taken by me on last Saturday, 10 March. I took these pics during the lunch break. Actually, I was very stressed from the morning tests. I had to wait to take a speaking test at 3.40 pm, so I had plenty of times to relax. ^_^
While I was walking in the roma street parkland, I noticed that the garden was decorated well, with several flowers and green plants. I thought that it maybe as beautiful as Thai's botanic garden. That's why I took these photos. ^_^
For the next album, I and my friends organized the memorable BBQ together, with the Korean style. All of us had a happy time and talked to each other so much. It would be the most interesting activity that we've had together. ^_^ 3月10日 The long journey is ending soon. (cont.)Hello! guys! ^_^ I'm back.
May I start my blog with my test which I took today? I guess I can. 55555555 Thanks God for the pretty nice day. 555555 I think I did my best on all of tasks. I really disappointed the writing tasks again. :( I could not finish task1 within the time limit, with no more than 100 words (I guess); however, it should be alright because the weakest points may become the strongest point if I do not give up. 55555
Also, I wanna thanks God for the reading part, which I think I did the best. ^_^
Let me continue the language acquisition tips. ^_^ (If some of you find my flaws, pls don't hesitate to correct for me. It would be great ^_^)
2. Reading : We should set our aims before we start reading. We should ask ourselves why I need to improve these skills. Is it important in our normal life? Am I willing to discipline myself to practice everday? If you say "yes", let's do it; however, if you just wanna read and don't practice, that's ok. ^_^
2.1 Reading for comprehension skill. In this section, you may be required to understand lots of vocabularies, but don't look up every word you don't know, wasting our time. I recommend to pay attention to read through one article in time limit. From BBC learning English, for example, you can read online news for free and learn new expressions. (http://www.bbc.co.uk/worldservice/learningenglish/)
Some friends suggest me to read newspaper; however, personally, I don't agree with it due to lots of informal languages and too many unnecessary vocabs. I used to read Bangkok Post or Student weekly, but I finally gave up because I found it was very boring. However, you may disagree with me. That's fine. When you finish the short article, you should ask yourself what is the main idea. Who are mentioned in the article and what they do, for example.
I think this skill require the ability to identify main idea and some details. You may be aware of the parallel expressions if you do some questions. For example, "the scientists found the causes of the existence of the wild buffalos" and I said " every wild buffalos had already completely disappeared in the world today." The question is "Is my statement true or false or not given"
If I said "the scientists didn't know exact reasons why the wild buffalos had gone." , with the same question. What do you think? This is a few example to help you be aware the accurate meaning.
2.2 Reading for increase of the speed. You should pick the level 5 or 6 for the graded book, reading 5 pages daily or even bible is also acceptable.
2.3 Read it aloud, don't keep quiet.
2.4 If you need to understand new vocabs, pls take notes on your books. Draw a table , vocabs, possible word forms, meaning from English dictionary (don't use Thai unless you really don't understand) and make your sentences. Don't select every word but check the frequency from this website : "http://www.edict.com.hk/lexiconindex/frequencylists/words2000.htm".
2.5 Read everyday. Don't give up easily. 5555
I'll come back again. ^_^
Chim
P.S. Thanks for all comments, which encourages me so much. 3月9日 The long journey is ending soon. Hello! ^_^
I'm so excited to take an IELTS test again by tomorrow. This time I've expected to pass every part, especially the writing tasks. Indeed, I've not considered myself that my writing skills are the weakest point because I believe that I have the biggest problems in speaking instead. Thanks God, however, I finally found the grammatical errors are very common. Moreover, In writing task 1, which deals with describing the graphs or information provided in the table, is the most difficult to write about it. I could not understand at all or even interprete the distinctive feature. For example, the two pie charts below show changes in world population by region between 1900 and 2000. Write a report for a lecturer describing the information in these charts. (I could not show you the charts, I'm sorry about that. ^_^) You may think that interpreting or writing the information is quite easy, but it's a tough task because you are restricted to spend no longer than 20 mins with the minimum 150 words.
Oh! I suppose that you may feel stressed. Let me change the topic. ^_^ By the time I finish the test, I'll be definitely happy. Nevertheless, I'm supposed to study hard. Study in the tertiary education level is not easy to deal with, in particular, the English speaking environment. My ex-classmates, for instance, said that they have at least three individual assignments from three subjects and two more for group work. Each of the report must be minimum in 3,000 words in lenght, with 7 references from textbooks only. If you want to refer in the websites, you are allowed no more than 2 references. In addition, you have to take your responsibility to read two chapters before you go to the lectures; otherwise, you'll not understand at all. ^_^ It should be reasonable for the overseas students who are familiar with this education system, but it is very hard for me.
While you are imaging about my story, I just feel that I should not get frightened before I begin my study. Thanks to God's grace, I must put my hope in Him, continuing to improve all of my skills. If any one of us really needs to acquire English, you can start it now. These lists below are the lessons in which I've learnt from the English school.
1. Listening skills
a. You should become accustomed to native's accent. Australian, for example, speak quite fast and lots of colloquial languages, so you should listen to their accents via the radio, such as www.bbc.co.uk (British news) (choose study English) and www.abc.net.au/rn, where you can download the podcasts into your mp3 player.
b. Note taking is beneficial for whom really want to develop. From the transcript, for example, you may ask your friends to delete some words, you then fill the gap when you listen to.
c. Watch live news from the website or television is the pretty good idea too.
d. Some friends recommend me to listen to the music which you also learn vocabularies, pronunciation and idiomatic expressions. I couldn't agree more.
Well, I'm afraid the time is up, so I'll come back to tell you later.
May God bless you all,
chim
2月25日 Living in the world with the purpose. Hello! everyone! Long time I've not updated my news. 5555555 ^_^ Hopefully, everyone is fine. ^_^
Have you ever asked yourself why we live in the world or what I'm doing now? ^_^ Today I'd like to share some ideas about living in the world with the purpose. ^_^
I believe that most of you have asked this question before; however, it doesn't matter. ^_^ As for me, many times in my life I felt that I'm so tired to study or work everyday and sometimes I'd like to go away from the current situations. However, God always reminds me who you are doing for. If I routinely study or work without eternal purpose, it is useless. If I've been struggling many difficulties for myself reasons, I reap worthless results. In case of non-understanding, I mean that I should not live in the world with meaningless life.
How do you define by "meaningless life"? In my opinion, it means that everything you've done is for yourself not God. Even though it seems over-religious, it doesn't. I could witness many blessings from God. ^_^
In conclusion, asking ourselves everyday, every moment and turn back to God. Praise Him, worship Him and give thanks to Him. Everyday in our lives will be filled with peace and grace. ^_^ 2月4日 Today has none title (cont.)Hello! I'm back. 555555
We decided to ask someone and we found one person who was walking in front of us. He said "Umm... you should turn left at this junction and go straight on because this building is not far from here". We were glad to hear that; however, I really didn't agree with him because I looked at the map and guessed that we should turn right. We had walked as the direction the stranger adviced for half an hour. While we was traveling, we saw a map at a bus stop. Nevertheless, it didn't show the direction to our destination. We thought that we should keep going on the same way. As far as we passed on, we were tired and confused. God had reminded me again with the precede word, 1 Pet.5:7, "Cast all your anxiety on him because he cares for you." Thus, I was empowered and I believed that we would arrive that building punctually. I told my friend we should ask someone else.
We inquired an Australian man who was waiting a bus. He said that we came the opposite direction. Oh!!! God!!! Could you imagine our feelings? We were shocked; however, we asked how long we would take if we went there by walk. "15 Mins.", he said. Therefore, we ran as much as we could because we'd got 30 mins left. By His grace, I felt peaceful and thanksgiving to Him. I trusted Him with wholeheartedly that He was with me. Eventually, we arrived at our destination at 8.45 am. Praise God.!!!
The room opened at 9.00 am and started the real test at 9.30 am. I was really nervous, even though I tried to take a deep breath. The test started with the listening part, taking 30 mins. for listening and answer and more 10 mins. for transferring the answers on the answer sheet. Before the listening test began, I considered that this part should not be difficult for me because I had spent a lot of time to improve listening skills. Yet, I found that the unexpected factor, panic attack, effected greatly to me. I missed few answers as I was listening and I couldn't find some answers too. From this view, you may think that it was very bad but I thought that it was not too bad. I did my best. 5555555
Following this test was the reading test, containing three passages. Each passage was not too difficult to understand but the problematic point was that the type of questions. True, False, Not given type, tricky question, was the most popular question in IELTS test.
Candidates might be easily confused. Overall for this part, I thought that it was not too bad again. 5555555 The most exciting test came after that the writing test. It has two tasks, namely task 1 and 2. The first task is to describe the graph or the table or sometimes it might be a process diagram. The candidates must pick the distinctive features to write and compare where it is revelant. Next task is the essay, asking for an argument or discussion from the students. In my opinion, the test was not too hard to write. However, I found that I couldn't select the main feature to write in task 1. In contrast, I thought that I did very well in the task 2, whose mark is doubled as much as task 1 is. I disappointed the task 1 so much because I had enought time to deal with but I couldn't do it well.
After the stressful period, I had a half an hour break. The speaking test was waiting for me at 1.00 pm. 555555 By God's grace, my anxiety had gone. 3 parts of the speaking test were conducted by a qualified examiner. For the first part is about the familiar topics in our life. For example, I was asked about cloth and film, such as "Do you like the film" and " Which kind of movies do you like most" etc. After that it is the long turn speaking, the candidate was given 1 min. to prepare to speak and start talking alone for 1 or 2 mins. When the time was ended, the examiner will move into the last part, the most difficult part. The abstract questions were raised and the candidate have to give an opinion or discussion. The questions are related to the part 2 topic. The skill and ability, for instance, was my questions. The examiner asked "What do you think which skill and ability are important in the future".
In my opinion, overall was not too bad but I really have no idea for the result which is released on Feb 16. ^_^ When I came back home, I addressed this story on my blog but I couldn't finish it because I went to play a chairball game with my church's friends. ^_^ 555555 I've got a fantastic period to release my stress and had a great fun time. 555555 Thanks God. ^_^ 2月3日 Today has none title.Hello! Good Afternoon everybody! ^_^
As I mentioned above, I have no idea to describe my experiences which occured a few days ago. Actually my experiences were not bad but I think that they are a mixture of being happiness and sadness. Why do I feel that? I don't know. 555555 Anyway, I am still OK. Pls don't think that I'm in trouble. God always be beside me, even though I couldn't see Him. 5555555
555555 I'd like to thanks God for today because I've finished my exam, IELTS. It stands for The International English Language Testing System which non-English speakers must take before they study in the USA's, UK's, Australia's and New Zealand's universities. Score of IELTS which is required from each faculty is different from other faculty as well.
Let me tell you my special testimony. ^_^ When I got up in the morning, I was really nervous. Even though I've prepared for the test for two months which some consider that it's quite long period, I was still worried it. When some people are in stress, they usually do something to relax themselves. So do I, 55555. I've prayed. Nevertheless, my concerns were still there. God has spoken to me, "don't be anxious because God is beside you." I realized that it was in the Bible, so I looked up and found in 1 Pet.5:7, "Cast all your anxiety on him because he cares for you." Peace from God has replaced into my mind and my confidence came back to me as well. ^_^
Basically, travelling from my place to the building which this exam was held is quite easy; however, it seemed not. 5555 To begin with, I should take a bus at 7.37 am to the train station. I nearly missed this bus because it came late. Actually, I decided to walk from my place to the train station but I prayed that God led me, please. I didn't want to miss any buses or trains. While I had a few steps, suddenly the bus arrived. Amazingly, I met my ex-classmate who was going to that place on that bus and I've also found that the fee was higher than I thought. Thanks God, eventually we arrived the station punctually. We took a train to the middle of Brisbane's city.
I didn't know the direction but my friend said that he has surveyed already. However, we've got lost. 5555555 This is the details. ^_^
My friend said that we should get off at "Central railway station" and walked to the building but when we looked at the map. We thought that if we got off at the preceding station, we would walk shortly. Thus, we decided to got off that station. Unexpectedly, when we were that station, we really had no idea where we should go due to unfamiliar station. We walked through the station and found a street. The street was not appeared in the map and we were getting lost. Oh!!!!!!!!! It was 8.00 am. and the test would start at 9.00 am. ........... So excited!!!! ......... To be continued. ^_^ 1月24日 blessings from God!!!^_^ Hello! everyone ! ^_^ I'd like to begin my diary with blessings from God to encourage all of us. ^_^
The blessings from God was on me last Saturday. I was asked to help one of church member moving out. The time began at 9.00 am. I used to help my ex-classmate moving out on two weeks ago and it took half and hour. Then, I thought this time would spend time as much as the previous experience. On the contrary, it was absolutely opposite. Her room was on the second floor of the apartment and fortunately an elevator is available there. When I saw her stuff, Oh! my God! it was a huge mountain. (Just kidding! not too much like that but I just want to compare for you understand) 5555555
We had 4 people; these were the room owner, her boyfriend who is my housemate, her neighbor and me. We started moving her stuff down and picked it up to a pick-up truck. It took 3 rounds for completing tasks. Of course, we were exhausted. The most heaviest stuff was the trade-miller, which is the equipment for running. Its weight is about 100 kg. I hardly ever helped my friend lifted it because I was exhausted. Anyway, I tried my best.
After we finished this task, we had a rest. It was nearly 2.00 pm that we relaxed. I thought that we completed; however, thanks God! it had not ended yet. 5555555 When time passed to 3.30 pm, the real estate agents came and explored this room. They said the room was not clean although my friend had already cleaned. As a result, we had to clean again, such as rubbing the floor, cleaning windows, removing dirtiness in the kitchen. Not only did agents say this but they also required my friend to fix some defects on the wall. That is the coat of paint was detached and she was needed to paint all the walls. It annoyed her because its size was just about 3*4 cm and it was on the corner. I didn't know what you think but I agreed that they took advantage of her. During that time my friend argued against them. Eventually they said that they didn't want to make a deal now, so they would come back to check the room again around 4.30 pm.
By God's grace we worked hard to honor Him. When they came back, they were impressed and amazed how clean it was. They gave a compliment that we like a pro. Moreover, my friend negotiated to them again and they changed their mind. They said that my friend had to fix it and they would not ask to paint the wall.
To sum up, my points are
1. Even though I was tired, God was my strength.
2. Commitment is crucial because bible says that we should share our burden.
3. Hardship is the effective equipment that God has tested us what we response to unfairness.
4. The most important qoute I learnt is that "The difficulty which comes to our life is the lesson we should learn. It's not our burden but it's a lesson"
I'm sorry if you couldn't understand all of them. ^_^
1月16日 Normal day.... but not the same as everyday... 555 Wow! time is passed very fast. From the recent blog, it has been through more than 1 week. Wow! What have you done for 1 week or 1 month? ^_^
As I mentioned about my title, it was a normal week but something is special in each day. Why did I say that? Because Bible says the old things have passed and the new situations have come in each day. Also, God's grace is new for each day. 5555555555
Today I would like to share my last experience in God's lesson which he taught me last week. It was the first day that I came back to study after 3 weeks holidays. I studied in a new class, EAP (English for academic purpose) Advanced level (it seems Hi-so but it's not really).
^_^ I felt boring and thought that my main teacher was quite inactive. In fact, he is about 40+ years old, so it perhaps accounts of this character. Anyway, I talked to my ex-classmates and we gossiped about our teachers. Holy spirit reminded me that it was unrightoues to commit that; however, I still was stubborn to him. A day after that, I was convinced by a testimony from one of care group members said that he was exhausted from his work and sometimes he complained to God a little bit. Actually he didn't complain in the bad way but it was like a kind of not thanksgiving. As he was babbling or mumbling, God reminded him to Israelite's response during the exodus. He realized that he did mistakes and repented. Instead of complaints, he praised God for this wonderful job. When he shared his experiences to our group, God also took me back to my own situations which was similar to him. Consequently, I confessed my sins and developed to give thanks to him.
Could you imagine what happened to me for a next day? 55555555555 As a qoute " God's never changed any circumstance unless we've been improved ourselves " is true in my life. After I put my emphasis on thanksgiving, he blessed me. I've got two actively enthusiastic and funny teachers. In addition to this, my first teacher that he left me cold (=I felt bored) has taught a lot of strategies and practices for an IELTS test to my classroom.
God also renewed me on last Sunday and I've learnt that our attitude determines us in our life. Therefore, we should make an effort to develop our mind to imitate JC everyday. Keep going on pondering his word in each time. We should realize the value of time management. For example, each 10 mins. we should shortly pray, 10 mins. we can read a couple pages of book; 10 mins we practice our listening skill by BBC News website or 10 mins. each day to write an English diary. If we value it, I believe that we'll experience great improvement in our life.
God bless,
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1月8日 Gold Coast : Surfer Paradise Beach : The most beautiful beach Hi! ^_^ Everybody! I hope that all of you are fine. Right? yes, ^_^ I think so. First of all, I'd like to thanks for visiting my blog, which is the first blog in my life. 55555555 If I've done some mistakes, pls forgive me. ^_^
Today I'd like to share my experiences to visit Gold Coast, Surfer Paradise Beach. Basically, Gold Coast is the city, which is located on south of Queensland State. It's famous for beaches and surfing. In addition, there are some campuses.
I went there with one of my classmates, YouXin. If you remembered, he was only one classmate that I usually go with him. It's not because I don't have many friends but he's always free. 555555 OK. let's skip that detail. I've planned to go to Gold Coast for a long time. In fact, I thought that I would be there during Christmas period but unfortunately, it rained for the whole week. As a result, I stayed at home and studied for a few hours and after that it was relaxed period. 55555555
We'd made this plan together and we finally decided to travel on last Saturday ( 6 Jan 07). We went there by train and afterwards we took a bus. Overall, it spent 2 hours and 40 minutes approximately. While we were on that train, it was cloudy and had light rain. In that time, we nearly approached to the terminal train station and I was so anxious about the climate. Suddenly, there was a song emerged to my heart. That was "With all I am", Hillsongs song. The lyric is " Into Your hand, I commit again. All I am, for you Lord. You hold my world, in the palm of your hand. And I am Yours, forever. Jesus, I believe in You. Jesus, I belong to You. You're the reason that I live, the reason that I sing, with all I am. .......... Thanks God for reminding me that He is the only one to control everything and I should put my burden down to him and trust in Him, so I gave thanks to Him and had faith. A few minutes later, the rain clouds were gone. Hallelujah! Prais the Lord. 5555555
Instead of rain, it became sunny. When we got off the train, a bus was waiting for us. 5555555 By his grace, we've got on that bus before it couldn't handle a lot of people. Everything followed our plan. Eventually, we've been there about 11.40 am. We directly went towards Surfer Paradise beach. ..............
Wow !!!!! Brilliant!!!!! Fantastic !!!!!! Wonderful!!!!! Oh! my God, I couldn't wxpress in English 55555555. Kidding!!! 5555555 The shore is very clean and sand is soft yellow. Moreover, tides are not too high to swim. I don't know how long the beach is exactly. In addition the wave, safegaurds limit zones to swim because they're afraid that people will be in danger if they swim in some deep areas. Banana boats, parachutes or any rides I couldn't see. I don't know why.
I should have swum but I didn't do it because both of us needed to swim. If we swam, no one would take care of our possessions. Another reason is that public bathrooms are not available, so I couldn't take a bath after swimming in the sea. I don't want it. We spent around an hour walked along the beach and took photos among the extreme UV. 55555555 Nevertheless, I've applied sunscreen lotion already before I reached to the sea. 5555555
When we were exhausted, we've had lunch in the park. I've prepared my lunch from home. 5555555 Of course, it's saver when you have a meal with yr stuff. 5555555 And after that we walked around the city and decided to go home very early, 3.27 pm. We didn't interest anythings there. Actually, Gold Coast is famous for shopping too because there are some factory outlets which sell some goods cheaper than in Brisbane's city. However, it's still expensive for Asian. 55555555
We took a bus at that time and caught the train back to our place. We arrived to our destinations about 5.50 pm. We were exhausted from exposing the great sun light. 555555555 1月1日 A day after new year's eve party^_^ Happy new year 2007. ^_^
How are you all guys? I hope you all are fine. ^_^ Yesterday (Sunday 31, December) I went to new year's eve party@Southbank, which is public park in the city. It began the party at 4.30 pm. onwards to midnight and it was sponsored by Wall Ice cream company (but here isn't called Wall). I believe that most of you need to know some details.555555 I don't know much about Southbank. It is located in the middle of Brisbane city and it's close to Brisbane river. In addition to a location, it has an artificial beach which many Australian families and others have a rest here on weekends or holidays.
OK. let's come back to my story.5555555 I've been there about 6.40 pm by Citycat, which is the transportation by boat. When I arrived there, I saw a lot of people there. I estimated that around 60% of people were families group and 25%, 15% were students and senior citizens respectively. There were 5 exhibition areas; these are 2 dancing areas, a mini concert, a firework area and an outdoor theatre. I chose to walk around and had a look. ^_^ Even though it was a city's party and had many interesting activities, nothing attracted me. 55555
Among participants, I noticed that there were about 60% were Australian and 25% were from Africa's continent and India. The other was China (include Taiwan). I was not only one who felt quite bored because I saw some slept, some played cards, and some had dinner with their families. However, some people were excited with dances and participated in that area.
When the time had come to 9.00 pm, the fireworks started. Certainly, a large number of people might cluster when it was near to begin. Therefore, I've decided to stand at the riverside to watch the fireworks ringside at 8.15 pm. 5555555 Thanks God! The spot that I stood was in front of the fireworks stage which was another side of the river, so I had looked clearly. Unfortunately, my digital camera didn't work well in the night time, so I couldn't take some beautiful shots. It took about 10 minutes for that show and it was lovely. Nevertheless, I think that Thai's fireworks are much more brilliant than Brisbane's. 5555555
After the fireworks finished, I walked around again but I didn't join any activities. 5555555 There was another fireworks at midnight but I was afraid that it was too late to go home, so I went back around 10.00 pm. but I got on the boat at 10.20 pm. While I was getting on the boat, I recalled that there was a new year's party at one of church members' place. Thus, after I got off that boat, I walked to the house. 55555
Oh! I forgot to tell that I went there alone because I couldn't contact to my classmates and also my housemates didn't want to visit there. Nevertheless, I preferred to be private. 555555555555 Actually, while I was walking on the footpath, I didn't want to take part in that party. I didn't know why but I delighted to be away from people. In that time, it was about 10.40 pm. Whilst I was walking, I heard some laughing sounds and I knew that it came from the party, so I decided to join there. Amazingly, I met some members were going home and they told me that the party still ran on. I glanced into that house but I couldn't see anyone, so I thought that I should go home. 55555555555
I felt a little depressed during the walk, yet I still smiled to myself and considered many aspects in the past. I knew that this was quite normal in my life that some days I felt this. However, with God's grace I was healed by walking 555555. I was entering to my home; suddenly, I heard someone called me. I turned back to that guy. Amazingly, he was the same guy whom I met at that house and he was going to the party. He persuaded me to be there. 55555555 Thanks God! Actually, I really wanted to join that party after I felt better. 55555
Eventually, I was in that house but immediately I arrived, everyone was going to another house to watch fireworks. According to that house, we can have nice sightseeing because of its location which is near the river. Undoubtedly, I was in too.5555555 It was about 11.30 pm. and we sat down near the river and waited for fireworks at midnight. When the time passed to midnight, I heard loud explosions but I couldn't see anything. 5555555 Because the origin of fireworks was on another side of the river, we could see a few high fireworks. 5555555
Nevertheless, I still had a great time and "Happy New Year 2007" to everybody. ^_^
See you later, ^_^ 12月30日 A sports day Today, Saturday 30 December, many people do count down to celebrate a new year. Nevertheless, another part of the world, there is a normal guy who does not excite with a coming year. 5555555555 Just kidding ! 55555555555
In Brisbane, I don't see Australian are excited with this festival. Indeed, there are some activities held for celebrating new year but not many people interest in. Unlike Thai people, we really excite and are joyful for every festival.55555555 I think that I should do a diary after new year.
Now, I just want to share about what activites I did today. To begin with, one of care group's members asked me yesterday to help him move his stuff to a new house. So today I and other members went there and shifted a lot of furniture. It took two rounds for removing out and after that we went to a sports game.
Wow! 55555 So cool! Thanks God for blessing us the weather was very good. Actually, we had organized a sports game in the evening two weeks ago but it had a little bit rain. As a result, there were 3 people joined. In contrast, there were more than 16 players attended today. We played a chair ball game but we didn't use a really chair. The game began around 5.15 pm and we experienced a great time together.
Also, I didn't take photos because it was just an ordinary game, so I'm sorry if you expect to see some pics. ^_^
bye bye, G bless. 12月29日 Christmas party (cont.) OK. I'm back. ^_^ Well, I've had a memorial experience with this party. ^_^ Even though I didn't talk too much, I was still happy. ^_^
I went back about 10.30 pm on that day and arrived my room at 11.00 pm. Also, I had a nice sleep. ^_^
Next morning, one of my housemates was preparing a luncheon party, so I defenitely helped him. 555555 His recipes were superb, such as a honey and mustard-glazed big size ham, hot soup (mushrooms, dumplings, meat balls and herbs), hot plate (like "Moo-Ka-ta"). Moreover, he provided some special sauce for dipping (oh! very tasty 555555). Also, his friend, Allen, came in good time to arrange this food. Actually, he mixed many soft drinks to create "punch fruit", which was brilliant. 55555555
When the clock passed at 1'o clock, our guests had arrived. I had no ideas before who were my guests but eventually I met all of them, I knew all of them becasue all of them are church's members. 555555555 We had a great lunch time together. Afterwards, some of them stayed with us and played some games and some watched a movie which my friend rented. If you wondered what I had chosen to do, I suppose that you thought I joined games. Anyway, I didn't do anything because I was very tired from last night. As a result, I went bed. 5555555
While I was sleeping, I heard my telephone rang. Thus, I woke up and found that my aunt called me. Wow! So good! 5555555 After that, I went to another dinner party (pic No.2). I had an another fabulous celebration. 55555555 Even though I was full from lunch party, I could still have dinner. ^_^ There were 16 attendances on that night. When everyone was set, we watched a comedy movie, Cheaper by dozen 2, and then we went home. ^_^
You can see that I had consumed a lot of food because of Christmas celebration. ^_^ Nevertheless, I still be thin. 555555
12月28日 Yeah! Wow! So excited! This is my first time to address my own blog. 55555 Well, let me begin with a celebration of Christmas @ Brisbane with my friends. I had 3 Christmas parties on last Sunday and Monday.
First one was held @ one of my classmates on Sunday's night. I also cooked "Tom-Yam-Koong" for this party. ^_^ Actually, I can't cook but one of my housemates has taught me how to cook Thai food especially "Tom-Yam-Koong". ^_^ Well, let me come back to this story. ^_^ There were 17 guests on that day and they come from German, Holland, Mexico, Canada, India, Malaysia, Vietnam, China and of course, Thailand. 55555
The party began at 7.00 pm; however, most of members came late so we really started at 8.00 pm. 555555 In that time, we had hardly ever talked each other. We just sat down and were quiet. However, some house owners came and started talking. After that, we ate a lot of food, such as Mustard soup, which is Holland's recipe, my soup, a big turkey, salad, potatoes and pumpkins and some drinks. Unfortunately, I didn't bring my digital camera because its battery was low. If I've got some pics, I'll upload it ASAP. ^_^
Let me break & come back soon. ^_^ |
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