Once again, I've fallen into the almost predictable sin of not updating this post regularly- so much that I had problems signing into Blogger.com and even loading the page that would have allowed me to pen this entry. I seriously hope my account hasn't fallen into the category of dormant. heh.
It seems only like yesterday that I experienced the sheer joy of knowing that I've been accepted into school and given the opportunity to read mass communications. It seems like hours ago when I checked out of the apartment room, ready to head back to Singapore after our church retreat- my last holiday before school begins. Now, I am typing this entry with a brand new identity- a 5 day old student in MDIS- still very much lost in transition and of course, excited at all that's gonna happen.
I must admit that I find it almost difficult to settle down in a brand new environment. The sight of many new faces and the unfamiliar environment certainly didnt help in easing my nervousness. I had a huge shock when I first stepped into class. I swear that there were more than fifty students- and it would seem that most of them were pretty well acquainted. I spent my maiden three hours wondering if I had entered the wrong class at all. Worse, I couldnt (and still cannot) make any sense out of that first lecture.
God works in mysterious ways indeed. He must have saw it important to attend to my social needs. On the second day, we were tasked with a short presentation of our cultures and religions. In that eventful day, I got acquainted with a group of nice Christian classmates, and we had tons of fun and laughs sharing all about the Christian Protestant faith the following day. It was a relief hearing others laugh, and being able to laugh along with the jokes, occasional blunders, and learn of other cultures. I have had the privilage of getting to know the class better on the third, fourth, and fifth day of lessons as well.
A big thank you to all of you who have shared my anxieties and nervousness. I appreciate your ears, prayers and concern for me. Its an ultimate blessing to have each and every of you journey with me, and I couldn't ask for anything more. (:
I must applaud my lecturers and some of my classmates for having the courage to share and present in front of a massive class. To date, I have yet to summon that amount of courage to be able to do anything like that. Our graduation project requires a presentation no shorter than three hundred seconds, and I am feeling the heat even as I work on it- since ideas are fresh and I could use the spare time to make changes along the way!
Of course, there are other areas in my life in which the good Lord has been dealing with me- and I am glad He is surfacing these issues one by one, and a little at a time. The past few weeks were chaotic and certainly painful, but the Lord has granted me immesurable grace and strengthened my faith even as I learn not to rely on my own will and strengths, but that of His to couragously battle the conflicts and pressures around me.
And this wraps up my long overdue post for today. There's a class outing planned on next thursday- and I can't wait! I'm sure it will be a great time.
Peace out.
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