Tuesday, December 30, 2008

Focal writeup

Oh man ... it's time to submit my focal writeup which overdue long time ago. For those not familiar with "focal", let me explain to you. Focal writeup is a writeup where you submit to your boss at the end of every year bragging about :-

1) All the supernatural stuff you've done the whole year. And mind you, it has to be really supernatural else you're the same like the rest. If you do what you're hired to do, then you get zero point. If you don't do what you're hired to do, then you get negative points. So, to get a point, you need to do supernatural things you're not exactly hired to do :)

2) How you did the supernatural stuff is equally important as well. You're no good if you can only brag about what you did but can't brag how you did it. So, still get no point. And when you brag how you did it, you're supposed to brag as if like you're the only superhero around with the most creative ideas that no one else ever thot of.

3) The impact of your supernatural doings are extremely important. This is like the icing on the cake you know. After all the bragging and without impact, all the efforts are gone with the wind. It is very important for you to brag at this juncture out loud as if like there's no tomorrow because everybody seems to have memory loss. Suddenly, they don't remember your supernatural doings for the past one year and worst some don't even remember your existance :) So strange isn't it.

You're suppose to brag minimum 3 to 5 supernatural doings in 1 page consist all the above. And of course this is the time where Oxford Dictionary will be upgraded to become best friend to vomit all the bombastic words to show how great are thou in bragging.

Oh my ... this is tougher than what i thot even after 5 yrs of bragging ....

L - It is easy to hurt people we love but difficult to heal the wound

Monday, December 29, 2008

Reflections ....

Few days to go and sayonara 2008. Looking back, it's been sweet and sour 2008 for me personally. The year started off with a great bang and ended with greater bang for me. I would say 2008 is a year where i experienced the most flavours in my life where i never had it in one go.

2008 is a year where I experienced God's love & faithfulness so real in my life.

2008 is a year where I found satisfaction in my job after so many years of working.

2008 is a year where my laughter can be heard very often.

2008 is a year where my tears can be seen openly.

2008 is a year where I "suddenly grow up"

2008 is a year where God removed all the unwanted things in my life.

2008 is a year where I "understand & accept" that God giveth and taketh.

I thank God for 2008. Eventhough it was not a honeymoon year but it was indeed a great year. I've learned to cling on to God during the stormy weather and place all my trust in Him. I also learnt that God needs to break me in order to mold me again. By breaking me, He had to remove all the "unwanted" things in my life. Every tear that came out from my eyes signified the love of God for me and I know He is mending my hurt. God allowed the hurt & betrayal to happen to grow me to be who He wants me to be.


To all my friends that stood alongside me all these while during ups and downs, I love you all. Only God can repay back all the goodness you've done. I appreciate the support, encouragement, prayers and love. I'm indeed indebted to God for bringing all of us together despite so many differences in us. And I know, this friendship will continue to blossom for many years to come.

And to you who hurt me immensely, I forgive & bless you. Eventhough the pain & hurt you caused affected me badly, I must thank you as it helps me to grow up and realized that only God is faithful. I have come to accept (with hesitation though) that when someone chooses to hurt rather than love, they will become ungrateful & merciless. Nonetheless, I sincerely wish you well and may your life journey will be a great one too.
Blessed 2009 to ALL .... I'm excited to see how God is leading me ... how about you?

L - Don't be bothered to touch a life if you can break a heart ... just don't

Saturday, December 27, 2008

About me

Hello everyone out there who is reading this blog. This is just a simple intro of myself before i start blogging. My name is Linda and you can address me as Lin.

I'm a simple not so young gal anymore. I love Jesus as He first loved me. Used to be a workaholic and now I'm learning to balance up my life. I love to travel, into sports and food. I've been thru many seasons of my life as a process of how God shaping me to be who He wants me to become. I praise Him for everything that He has done so far.

And no, this is not my first blog. Had one before this but due to lack of discipline, the blog RIP. Now, I'm creating this and very committed to blog to share my simple life journey with you all. Let's see how this goes ok :)

L - Love the heart that hurts you but do not hurt the heart that loves you