Banana Boat Pictures
These are not really something I should be proud of.. but since I want my friends to have a good laugh, here you go:
http://www.flickr.com/photos/71219990@N00/sets/72057594141876513/
Missing the simple things in life
I just realized that my posts about the ongoing CLP have mostly been negative stuffs. I guess that's what happens when I get so pressured by the many pressing things and activities that I am in. I tend to rant about the smallest misfortunes and forget about the blessings that I have been receiving.
Come to think of it, I have had some huge blessings to be thankful for. My wonderful family who supported my mission trip to Aussie (which I have not yet written about). Well, they really support me in anything that I get into. Then there's my new job. It was a timely change in environment which I really needed.
But what I really want to talk about are the little things that have been keeping me afloat despite all the craziness that's been happening in the CLP, and in my other commitments.
I am thankful for
- my girlfriend, Alaine, who has been the recipient of many of my complaints yet she continues to be very encouraging. Despite my grumpiness she maintains a positive attitude and keeps me going.
- my partner in the CLP, Dianne, who continues to be very supportive and patient with me when I get all grumpy.
- my chaptermates who always have some needed words of wisdom for me.
- those who took on the roles of DGL.
- those who helped me find replacements for the speakers.
- for so many more "little" blessings that I have been given.
I know that I'll continue to encounter some bad times, and I might rant about them here, but I also know that despite these, there are far more blessings to be thankful for. I hope I can rave about them more than I rant though. Hmmm... kinda like the dilemma about praying only when we have problems, but that's a whole new topic =)
Who ever said serving in SFC will make life easier?
Nobody!!! It's a good thing too because that person would have an earful of my frustrations right now.
Things have not been going smoothly at all.
- Low number of participants.
- Speakers pulling out at the last minute.
- DGLs getting too busy.
- ADGLs not wanting to take over.
I am just so dissapointed right now. Sure, the ADGLs are not really required to take over but it just makes me wonder whatever happened to being mission-ready. I knew I was not ready for this team leader position but I forced myself to step up to the challenge because this is what SFC is all about. Going beyond yourself to be of service to Him and to others.
There are other things that are frustrating me, but then again I have been pretty touchy lately. I've been spreading myself too thin lately (sorry for the term, I know "thin" it does not really apply well to me) and it's been causing some slight breakdowns =P
Blogging 101: Lesson #1
This is not something I read from an article but simply based on my experience as a neophyte writer.
Lesson #1 : When an idea pops-up, write it down ASAP! Be it a draft or a simple outline or else the idea might be lost forever.
