A wonders-filled and thus, wonderful long weekend...

I spent my Malaysia Day long weekend at the TRAC Young Adults Convention (YAC) this year. Words probably cannot adequately express how abundantly God has blessed me through the YAC... but I can confidently say now that any qualm I had about attending it has been in the end overruled! Some things that I especially appreciate about YAC 2011 are as follows:

• New friendships... Meaningful. 'Nuff said.
• The teaching sessions (which were conducted by Alvin Ung, co-author of "Taking Your Soul To Work") ... I liked them that they gave me a fresh and relevant perspective on work, fruitfulness and our attitude towards work that honors God.
• The opportunity to personally get to know Alvin and his wife - Huey Fern - over dinner... They were so gracious to share with Ben and myself about how they grew their marriage, among other things. Also, they blessed me with a good book through which I believe God will speak... especially with regards to discernment and choosing well in life...
• The sweet simplicity of chilling with my hubby at the beach/poolside on our 2nd night at Tanjong Bungah Hotel. T'was a beautiful night. There was even jazz music in the background to accompany the repetitive sound of waves crashing onto the shore. Mmm... We lolled lazily in our chairs - chatting, enjoying one another's company, watching other holidaying people strolling past us and eating ummm... cheezels and mini Snickers bars. How romantic that was! :D Absolutely lovely. I know that God's presence was definitely there with us. Our conversation was deep; I felt so much love for Ben; and I felt so loved by him.

Well... here is to a new week. I hope to:

• Be faithful with my QT's. 
• Finish at least 3 quarters of my online lectures (for Reformation History)...and answer all the associated questions...
• Practice, practice, practice speaking - so that when I attend my language studies on Wednesday, I will be able to speak like a native... :) - hehe... even though I am supposed to be introducing myself as a Malaysian foreigner. Oh well. I feel like I'm on a mission already!
• Finish writing out all the verb-stems...
• NOT procrastinate, NOT spend money unnecessarily and NOT sleep too late.
• Heal from my throat ulcer :S God have mercy!!!

And so.... let the week begin!

안녕히 주무세요..