Breakie before a change!

Three months past so quickly and my stint at this solution delivery company was over...... And i cannot thank God enough for His timely plans for me.... got an offered from a bank this time. Well, its still contract work, but i am alright with with it.

A decent break before i start work. Baking of course ! Trying this red velvet cake this week, hope to get good feedback and then will go into my little ordering book. And really looking forward to visit Penang and Ms Mount Fuji again in May... hope the shibazakura flowers are still looking good when i arrive :)

Embracing 2015

2014 passed so quickly.  Looking back, i cannot thank God enough again who sustained me during my unemployment time..  I recalled that the first two months after my retrenchment in June was  a bliss..  I travelled to Perth and Hokkaido for holidays.. August stepped in and i actively looking for jobs. After three months of hunting, rejection upon rejection... a little depression stepped in, but the new found baking spree keep me in a piece.

In November, a church brother approached me to help him out in his new food stall. I agreed. When i was prepared to lay my mind and soul as a helper of a food stall.. this door opened.  Very quickly , i signed the offer letter in December.  It came as a surprised and probably the best Christmas gift !!

2015 will be a challenging year with my new job. Though its a three month contract work, but i am really thankful. I choose to believe God is watching and He will provide everything in His time.

Back to reality..

A eight days in Japan helped me to forget about the job hunt... Went a few places to enjoy the beautiful momiji ....Arashiyama has the best view and Miyajima has the most yummy oyster.. A week went so fast and I am back to reality... Looks like all doors from banking industry are closed for me.I am like giving up to look for a job now ....A church brother got a stall to sell seafood soup, most likely i will  help him to run the stall.  Am I ready to switch line? I really don't know.

      

Job hunting continues ....and my new found new love ..

A couple of bank's job interviews went through past months. But still there was not much luck.  Job market in the banking industry is turning soft as year end is approaching.  I suppose all are waiting for their bonuses numbers.....

Did a week stint as a ATM ambassador at a local branch with a merely of 8 dollars an hour, standing full 7.5 hours till my back breaks....... I ask myself do I really come to this extent...

I am a little  depressed at times...that doors seem to be closed for what I have done in the financial industry for the past fourteen years in ecom FX....  Nevertheless, another door is opening that I picked up a new found hobby..... Baking !!  A few orders done in October and some new orders received for December too...

Well, in the midst of looking for a job, this baking frenzy keep me going and in the meanwhile have some small pocket money.....

Keep praying keep positive ! 頑張て！

A Family Trip

Finally, a trip to Macau with mum and the rest of the sisters.  This was our first family trip after decades!  We paid a hefty fare for mum on the logistics from airport to airport. Being wheel chaired bound, we seems to have no choice.  But i really need to compliment the crew of Tiger Airways and the Macau airport ground staff for all the arrangements done so that my mother has a smooth transition from air craft to the ground.

Mum is frail and easily got agitated. Although we were quite stressed up at sometimes, but in between, we have some good laughs and pictures taken.

I think this is the first air ride for mum at the age of 85.  I wish i could turn back the clock on those days that she was able to walk and to have holidays with her....But, back then, i was so........ sighhhh

She may not remember she had a trip with us though. But will surely recall when she see the pictures on our ipads.

My dear darling Doby

Today, i lost my darling Doby....13 years of company, in hardships and in good times...
he will be dearly missed by me and all who loved him .... Doby, i thank God that you did not suffer in pain and leaving this world with valerie jie jie patting you... Surely one day i will meet you again . RIP my dear Doby...

Job hunting season.......

Its mid of September, and i am still sitting at home.. Couple of interviews over the past 2 months after tens of resumes sent out... but was rejected.

A little depressed, yes. But i will continue to look for one.  I still have this positive mind set that i am still able to work for another 5 to 8 good years!

だから、rei-san,　がんばって！

Closing the chapter.......

Finally, the day has come.  Emotionally still mixed, but i am really thankful for the years.
Ten years indeed was a long time for me. But i thank God for keeping me there thus far, provided so many good things for me and for my kids. And of course, a bunch of crazy and wonderful people that i have worked with through the years...  i gonna to miss them......

Another year is over, and welcome 2014!

Its has been a busy year.....busy with my travels i supposed ha ha... The trip to Cambodia is interesting and inspiring. And the red leaves in Kyoto were so beautiful.... Completed my basic hair cutting course and hope to do some good during mission trips or in the communities here...

So, what is next?   Take up my japanese again.  I did not realize it was in 1999, i have my japanese class in JCSS.. I think back then, i have  too much issues in my life that i cannot concentrate on my study. But this time, after 13 years, i will do better with the language. I am sure i will :)

Really looking forward to be back to school in 2014 ha ha !

i have wronged him.........

Now i know why he behaves so unreasonable and temperamental.... until i put all the pieces of puzzles together... i found out that i was painted a picture that put him in a bad shape......

i felt that i have wronged him........ and i also knew that i cannot be like before now, empathizing with her.... Well its not for me to judge, only God knows....

and i always use this chinese saying to council myself when i think of both.....追球自己的辛福没有错。。。。

Japan again.......

The first trip of the year and its Japan again... I just love this country ...  this is the country where i feel safe and secure, not 100 percent, but at least 99.9percent.   i like the way i can roam freely without worrying my bags being snatched, dirty toilets, chaotic traffic.....

April, and the sakura blooming beautifully... Matsumoto is having her full bloom when we arrived.....

happy cny 2013!

Well, first post of the year haha...  yes, all done and ready for snake year...
just cant take my eyes off from these greens, but i dont have a pair of green hands...
All my plants at the corridor are taken by my neighbour who is very good at plants...

I am so so so blessed to have her.... watching over my kids and me, and my plants all these years hahah
i believe this little flat is what HE has planned for me.....

Goodbye 2012

Wow..its has been a while not writing on this page.  Too busy or too lazy i suppose.

Very soon 2012 is over, what have i done for myself this year? Practically nothing except a few travels made. This year is just play and have fun, i guess. Nothing done to improve myself in any ways......

New year resolution? Well, i dont want to make any more haha... But i really want to learn something next year... something that i like and want to do. Take up my japanese class again? or sign up a course on cantonese opera?  I love cantonese opera, maybe my past life is one of them , i guess haha.

Job is still fill with uncertainties, seeing colleagues from the old regime gone one by one, it hurts..

Seriously, i dont know what will happen next year..., but to count one day at a time and do what i am doing, and i loving it ...  

Both the kids are now young adults. Thank God for His mercy and grace. Without Him, i dont think i can raise them alone.... I pray to God for them, as they mature, may our Lord continue to guide and keep them.... and i pray one day, they come to know God deeper and set their hearts for Him.....

May 2013 be a year for me to be back in God's house and a fulfilling year.....

yo yo at dragon fly ....

it has been decades into this kinda of places... its not as bad as i thought.  infact, i did enjoy !

the green tea with chivas is just too good ! i love it !