And life goes on

One major hurdle down - i.e. my graduand preaching.

Praise God, it went all right! Content-wise, nobody had any constructive criticism to give. It was praises all the way. As for my sermon delivery (i.e. preaching), one person commented that he loved my voice because it was so sweet, gentle and melodious - and how he would love to have me read to his kids, but I would lull one to sleep if I'm not careful (:P - so very tactful, I appreciate the trouble he took to put it so nicely). Another person commented that I would need to connect with the audience more - and be more conversational in my preaching. Pastor K, among some others, was very sweet to cushion minor discouragements (if any) after all that. He went, "Don't be discouraged by all they said... I thought it was a great sermon. What is your calling? Writer? Then you don't need to worry about preaching la!"

Hmmm. So wise. Haha. I have the most interesting experiences at the seminary indeed.

I hope to put up my sermon script on my blog soon (in keeping with tradition). 

Next on my list... a major paper on Doctrine of God and Children (yikes) and my OT theology paper on Israel's journey into the wilderness. By the end of September too. Oh Lord, help me!

Also, the Sacred Music Festival. Each rehearsal drains me more and more, as I have not been very well lately. The previous rehearsal got me so queasy that I had to eat roti babi right after. Yeah. Only roti babi could help. Sad.

Here is to some serious, back-breaking work.

How can 12 hours a day on average (minus the time for my beauty sleep, eating, exercising, teaching piano, husband, classes, etc) be enough? Beats me.

Let me not complain. My heart's yearning is to stay close to God and draw refreshment from Him despite all the busyness. Apart from Him, I can do nothing.