Blessings come in all shapes and sizes....so I came to realise yesterday.
It was colloquium...my maiden Colloquium presentation. For once, I finally understand how it feels like to be the one talking up there instead of listening to all the mind-boggling terms. But perhaps it is because of this knowledge that "Hello? Me first-year, me no understand" that I feel prepared for all the possible questions. (Like a question by an actual 1st year asking me what's counterbalancing....launched into PSY105 tutor mode...XD) Both presentations went well (at least, I felt like I gave it my best shot) and the later chairing sessions went on okay too. Ms. Winnee was right, I can always find questions to ask...to all whose sessions I've chaired or attended, hope I didn't scare you too badly. I don't ask for the sake of asking, just so you know. But the main point here lies in a few things....
Blessing #1: Ai Rene 'belanja' me lunch. This really makes me feel really blessed, coz I've hit total rock bottom financially. I came for Colloquium prepared to skip lunch and (hopefully) survive till 6 something when I reach home. But she offered to pay for my lunch, so felt blessed. Thanks, neon! XD
Blessing #2: I won one of the Best Speaker Awards! I admit that I hoped very much to get it, but I didn't actually thought I would. Thanks to the people who made me stay till 6!
Blessing #3: It was a Saturday...no bus = have to walk all the way home. Not exactly something I was looking forward to since I brought my laptop + I was in heels. I was anticipating (with no small amount of dread) the walk home, when Sebastian offered to fetch me home. Thanks!
To some people, it might seem like really small things. But for me, these things came when I was in need, so really felt blessed in a way. I don't know if it's because it's Arise & Build, or I was just being oversensitive lately, but really, I'm very grateful to all those little blessings I've been receiving...
Like all those people who've graciously lent me their laptops when I needed to finish my assignments...
Like every person who've sat down to listen to my worries...
Like those times when I needed transportation to CG and church, and despite how tired you were, you still fetched me....to this person, thanks lots...
Many times, we expect large, tangible blessings, but blessings can be something as simple as having people around you. And when you hit a rut, look at it again, and you might just find a blessing in it. Today was first fruits weekend...all I have in my wallet was my first fruits offering, which I didn't allow myself to spend because it belonged to God. I don't have anymore cash, and there's still another week before my allowance comes in. But I shall persevere and have faith in the Lord who is my Provider! This season is an opportunity to increase in faith, and I'm sure that even as I continue to give, He will bless me spiritually.
And a special thanks to Lynnette...I really didn't plan to talk about that topic...but somehow I found myself able to open up to you and confessed in you my insecurities. Thanks for listening.
Lastly, just to show you....
A Borders gift card! The prize from Colloquium~
Look! Twins!! Why do I end up with orange stuff? I'm not Naruto...
