Arrived in Qingdao on Sun 27Aug. Clean city, orderly & good traffic...can't believe i am still in china. Put down my bags (3 hand carry : laptop bag, handbag and mini projector) + 1 luggage checked in. Thank God I listened to Josh advice and checked in my luggage. There were hardly any elevators in the domestic airports...they believe wholeheartedly in walking! More walking and "transits" on the manual "sky train" that brings you from the checkin gate to the aircraft. Well, TIC = This is China. haha!
Shangri-la Hotel, 5-star but really in my definition : 4 star in terms of infrastructure & service. Shangri-la managed and run by local is a far cry in terms of service. My experience in working with them on this event ain't good. Lot's of coaching, guidance & yes, PATIENCE when dealing with them. Never assume and take things for granted. Josh always say "better confirm, be safe than sorry"...Never trust in vague information & poor description. Ya lah, "You think, I guess, who confirm?!" So better CONFIRM everything! Thank God for all the training and molding in having an excellent attitude, I developed an eye for details & I can be very meticulous! Almost very "cat" (keow - in hokkien), fussy in english! Guess I had it all trained in the inside of me being a CGL. The power of Pst Kong's strong, strict & hard discipleship! Even Shangri-la's management is asking me to join them as Events Manager - haha! Thanks but no thanks!!!
Went to checkout the dinearound restaurants in Qingdao for 31Aug. Went 8 restaurants in 4hrs, trying to negotiate and plan out the dinner menu with them. First thing to check in every restaurant : toilets! If toilets are clean, food is assured. Shortlisted 5 from the 8. Literally, blisters start to form on my tired feet....can't even bring myself to eat out. Dying to crawl back to the hotel, have a nice shower, plan on next day's event and order room service before catching up on my beauty sleep. Jo called when I was eating my shrimp dumplings & spring onion siao bing. I am almost authentic chinese now with the change in diet! Trying to lose some weight here...3-4 kg will be good!
Only Day1 and I am already exhausted....better go to sleep soon!
Sunday, August 27, 2006
Friday, August 25, 2006
lightning speed required....
This week just flew pass! what a week! Haven't complete my presentation...must complete it by 430pm TODAY!
Tuesday, August 22, 2006
Greater is He who is in me!
So much to do, so little time.... Gonna be brief today.
Dr Bernard is unbelievable! Watched all 3 services online. Amazing truths, fantastic revelation & Mind boggling truths. It seemed that I only got to know God a little bit more last week. I love the word of God. It is true, fresh & transforming....purpose in my heart to be devote more time to plough through the word. Has been meditating on Gen 3:5 and Gen3:8-11. ...
My prayer request (Thanks Lingkai for remembering me!)
1. Local church in Beijing
* Strong impartation of the word
* Relevant preaching of the word so that we can be fed spiritually
* Find a place to start serving actively in the local church
* Continue to yearn for the spiritual impartation and discipleship of CHC
2. My first CRM event coming up in Qingdao, 29Aug - 2Sept.
* The first CRM event for China Region in fact...My big break to present the loyalty program. 6 major dealers will be at the event. almost 70 pple, inclusive of district managers, reps & of course my bosses. Wisdom, understanding to prepare my materials. Clarity in thoughts & speech, ability to engage and facilitate discussion amongst 70pple. Audience are extremely seasoned CAT pple who are super familiar with cat machines, china market, engines & parts business....while I have no engine background, only 3 months in my job...I can list my inadequacies which I will not, but do Pray for confidence, faith, no intimidation. I was intimated when I thought abt the full works involved but I choose now to focus on Kristos kai Kosmos. I am planted here to bloom, to be God's light & salt. I can do it.
3. Breakthrough in my loyalty program project
4. Constant renewal of my mind and stay tuned with the move of God
Dr Bernard is unbelievable! Watched all 3 services online. Amazing truths, fantastic revelation & Mind boggling truths. It seemed that I only got to know God a little bit more last week. I love the word of God. It is true, fresh & transforming....purpose in my heart to be devote more time to plough through the word. Has been meditating on Gen 3:5 and Gen3:8-11. ...
My prayer request (Thanks Lingkai for remembering me!)
1. Local church in Beijing
* Strong impartation of the word
* Relevant preaching of the word so that we can be fed spiritually
* Find a place to start serving actively in the local church
* Continue to yearn for the spiritual impartation and discipleship of CHC
2. My first CRM event coming up in Qingdao, 29Aug - 2Sept.
* The first CRM event for China Region in fact...My big break to present the loyalty program. 6 major dealers will be at the event. almost 70 pple, inclusive of district managers, reps & of course my bosses. Wisdom, understanding to prepare my materials. Clarity in thoughts & speech, ability to engage and facilitate discussion amongst 70pple. Audience are extremely seasoned CAT pple who are super familiar with cat machines, china market, engines & parts business....while I have no engine background, only 3 months in my job...I can list my inadequacies which I will not, but do Pray for confidence, faith, no intimidation. I was intimated when I thought abt the full works involved but I choose now to focus on Kristos kai Kosmos. I am planted here to bloom, to be God's light & salt. I can do it.
3. Breakthrough in my loyalty program project
4. Constant renewal of my mind and stay tuned with the move of God
Tuesday, August 15, 2006
On the road.....
I've survived the 2nd day of the 5 days....has been so much rescheduling of the trips to the dealerships. Now it is 4 cities in 4 days instead of 3 in 4 days! Unbelievable but His grace is always sufficient for me. Gonna to be my big break to talk to Lei Shing Hong this thursday. The largest dealership in china and the most influential. And boy, i am all alone to handle this mega giant & district manager will be there....Grace grace!!! I know I can do all things through Christ who strengthens me.
Gotta get some sleep now. Flying hk to kunming tml at 1200hrs & Kunming to Shanghai at 2100hrs. Flying is now a big part of my life! Sweet dreams. God, bless me with a deep sound sleep & helps recuperate all the eye bags and saggy skin. My skin needs to drink! Gosh weather has been so HOT!
Gotta get some sleep now. Flying hk to kunming tml at 1200hrs & Kunming to Shanghai at 2100hrs. Flying is now a big part of my life! Sweet dreams. God, bless me with a deep sound sleep & helps recuperate all the eye bags and saggy skin. My skin needs to drink! Gosh weather has been so HOT!
Friday, August 11, 2006
TGIF!
i was so blurrrrr....thought the series with Dr Bernard will be this weekend. Got all set with going home early, eating dinner at home & all that jazz just waiting to login to watch service online tonight and tomorrow...only to realise that it is the week of 18-20th Aug! Anyhow, it is good news, cos I will be off this sunday so if it is this weekend, i'd miss sunday's service. Blessing in disguise! Praise the Lord!
Had some work to clear & prepare to take off on Sunday to Taiwan, Hk and Kunming...3 cities in 4 days. Quite a bit of travelling to do. A little apprehensive since it is the first meeting with the chinese dealership & in my opinion, the prep work can be more thorough, still it is beyond me to determine how much prep work goes in. So i just have to ride with the flow & trust God. Gotta find a way to squeeze in the discussion of the loyalty program into the visit with the dealers' principals! God, give me wisdom to do that!!! All things are possible, I believe!!!
TGIF! Happy!! Excited!!! Better start my reading tonight. Has been procrastinating.
happy weekend folks!
Had some work to clear & prepare to take off on Sunday to Taiwan, Hk and Kunming...3 cities in 4 days. Quite a bit of travelling to do. A little apprehensive since it is the first meeting with the chinese dealership & in my opinion, the prep work can be more thorough, still it is beyond me to determine how much prep work goes in. So i just have to ride with the flow & trust God. Gotta find a way to squeeze in the discussion of the loyalty program into the visit with the dealers' principals! God, give me wisdom to do that!!! All things are possible, I believe!!!
TGIF! Happy!! Excited!!! Better start my reading tonight. Has been procrastinating.
happy weekend folks!
Thursday, August 10, 2006
I love my nation
chanced upon the "History of Singapore" on discovery channel on sunday..a 3 part series. Never really knew the precise details of my nation. Unbelievable how much a nation so small & totally insignificant could transform itself given a short span of 40 years.
Interesting to watch those old black & white video clips with LKY talking about how he first got started, challenges faced & solutions that he put forth - mind boggling! amazed at how much wisdom, talent, creativity & productivity this man has in the inside of him...he literally built the nation from scratch. From nothingness to greatness. Causes me to think how much more talent & creativity God has originally gave to us ... each one of us to have that potential to expand on the inside & explode on the outside. Just by meditating on that excites me, boost my faith & make me so thankful to God & Him creating all things, including myself. All of a sudden, the sense of thankfulness that I am created, born in Singapore (I NEVER complain or despise my nationality...in fact I am always very PRouD to be a Singaporean! I've no hesitation to say that I am from the Lion City whenever pple realise that I don't sound, talk, act, behave like a local chinese! Everything of me gave it away i think!) and all that I am and have. I am eternally grateful to my Lord
This is just part 1 for today...just into the writing mood today! stay tuned!
Interesting to watch those old black & white video clips with LKY talking about how he first got started, challenges faced & solutions that he put forth - mind boggling! amazed at how much wisdom, talent, creativity & productivity this man has in the inside of him...he literally built the nation from scratch. From nothingness to greatness. Causes me to think how much more talent & creativity God has originally gave to us ... each one of us to have that potential to expand on the inside & explode on the outside. Just by meditating on that excites me, boost my faith & make me so thankful to God & Him creating all things, including myself. All of a sudden, the sense of thankfulness that I am created, born in Singapore (I NEVER complain or despise my nationality...in fact I am always very PRouD to be a Singaporean! I've no hesitation to say that I am from the Lion City whenever pple realise that I don't sound, talk, act, behave like a local chinese! Everything of me gave it away i think!) and all that I am and have. I am eternally grateful to my Lord
This is just part 1 for today...just into the writing mood today! stay tuned!
Saturday, August 05, 2006
JOY unspeakable
Nice Saturday morning in Beijing city. On the 37th Floor of my apartment, I was awakened this morning just feeling joyous!
Spent time with my Lord. I could feel His presence all over again and that is so wonderful & amazing. Countless days as i looked back, i thank God profusely for many things. Over and over again...Josh says I am a person that looks back all the time, i like reminiscing good old time for some reason. I am made this way and I like it this way. This is the day that the Lord has made & I will rejoice and be glad in it. As I read Joyce Meyer's book the joy of the Lord...i was immensely blessed. Thanks Gina for the book - eternally grateful ! It is the best book i've read in the last 2 yrs. So many truths, so many applications awaiting me to be a person of the word but boy! hard as it is....it is really something I should do - TO have the joy of the Lord. Joy ain't a result of material possession & acquiring more. Joy is an inward attitude. Joy is an outward expression as a result of how the Lord has blessed, endowed & poured His love upon our lives & mine. It is so amazing just sitting here to thank Him for this priviledge that He has graciously given to me....Unbelievable!
Let me illustrate...my beloved & favourite husband....Favourite = 1. There is no 2 "favourites" & 2 "best". It is ridiculous when people go about claiming "This is my favourite & that too..." Anyhow, I love my husband with all my heart. He is my only 1 & he is the BEST! Wouldn't trade him for anything in the world. So i have A Favourite husband...anyhow, back to the illustration of Joy. Josh bought me my dream Tag Heuer watch yesterday ....unexpectedly. He is wonderful with surprises! He bought me this watch just minutes before us running into the movies for Superman. I thought it was just browsing but he bought it! He is one sweet man. I was blown away. Sure! I was happy to own a brand new dream watch but I am filled with JOY because I know God has blessed me. Not with this watch but with this man who loves me wholeheartedly & unconditionally in many many ways. That is Joy. That knowing, that connection, that amazing relationship which the Lord blessed me after 3 yrs of waiting, seeking, putting Him first and everything else aside tells me one thing - those who trust in the Lord will never be put to shame. Always.
The Joy of the Lord is my Strength. He is my Help in time of Need.
I love the Lord regardless the season of time. HE is faithful when I am faithless. His amazing love makes me speechless. I am awed by Him......all the time. It is a previledged relationship ...just me & my Lord. He is good.
Spent time with my Lord. I could feel His presence all over again and that is so wonderful & amazing. Countless days as i looked back, i thank God profusely for many things. Over and over again...Josh says I am a person that looks back all the time, i like reminiscing good old time for some reason. I am made this way and I like it this way. This is the day that the Lord has made & I will rejoice and be glad in it. As I read Joyce Meyer's book the joy of the Lord...i was immensely blessed. Thanks Gina for the book - eternally grateful ! It is the best book i've read in the last 2 yrs. So many truths, so many applications awaiting me to be a person of the word but boy! hard as it is....it is really something I should do - TO have the joy of the Lord. Joy ain't a result of material possession & acquiring more. Joy is an inward attitude. Joy is an outward expression as a result of how the Lord has blessed, endowed & poured His love upon our lives & mine. It is so amazing just sitting here to thank Him for this priviledge that He has graciously given to me....Unbelievable!
Let me illustrate...my beloved & favourite husband....Favourite = 1. There is no 2 "favourites" & 2 "best". It is ridiculous when people go about claiming "This is my favourite & that too..." Anyhow, I love my husband with all my heart. He is my only 1 & he is the BEST! Wouldn't trade him for anything in the world. So i have A Favourite husband...anyhow, back to the illustration of Joy. Josh bought me my dream Tag Heuer watch yesterday ....unexpectedly. He is wonderful with surprises! He bought me this watch just minutes before us running into the movies for Superman. I thought it was just browsing but he bought it! He is one sweet man. I was blown away. Sure! I was happy to own a brand new dream watch but I am filled with JOY because I know God has blessed me. Not with this watch but with this man who loves me wholeheartedly & unconditionally in many many ways. That is Joy. That knowing, that connection, that amazing relationship which the Lord blessed me after 3 yrs of waiting, seeking, putting Him first and everything else aside tells me one thing - those who trust in the Lord will never be put to shame. Always.
The Joy of the Lord is my Strength. He is my Help in time of Need.
I love the Lord regardless the season of time. HE is faithful when I am faithless. His amazing love makes me speechless. I am awed by Him......all the time. It is a previledged relationship ...just me & my Lord. He is good.
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