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Lacking Zeal and “Umph”

‘Now, comrades, what is the nature of this life of ours? Let us face it: our lives are miserable, labourious, and short.  We are born, we are given just so much food as will keep the breath in our bodies, and those of us who are capable of it are forced to work to the last atom of our strength; and the very instant that our usefulness has come to an end we are slaughtered with hideous cruelty.  No animal in England knows the meaning of happiness or leisure after he is a year old.  No animal in England is free.  The life of an animal is misery and slavery: that is the plain truth.’

~The Animal Farm

As I read this quote, I thought “wow, that sounds like my life”.  Even though it really isn’t…and shouldn’t be. (Thank God, I wasn’t slaughtered before turning 1, and I get more than enough food)  The life of a regenerated person should not be thought of as miserable or slavery (at least not slavery in its negative implications).  But lately it’s been an uphill battle against feelings of tiredness, boredom, lack of motivation…I feel absolutely drained from the day in and day out working life.  Being used to change (which is usually something I hate) every 4 months, my I find myself always being…tired.

What is my solution?  I wake up and I don’t want to get up.  I look upon my tasks with dread (besides actual work - Work term report, studying physiology, grad school apps)  Why am I like this?  Is it the seasonal depression kicking in?  “I don’t wanna work, I just wanna bang on my drums all day”.

I lie down and sleep;
I wake again, because the LORD sustains me.
(Ps 3:5)

A day in the life…

Of yours truly, moi:

6:55am - Rise and shine…[ it's still pitch black outside ] Brush my teeth, wash my face, get dressed and grab my lunch/breakfast (thanks mum:P)
7:25 - Hit the road…Dad drops me off at the RT where I begin my journey to work (RT + 2 subways + walk for less than 5 min from the subway stop)
8:30 - Arrive promptly on time for work, if the TTC hasn’t been delayed (this is usually when I start actually waking up)
12pm - Lunch time. Fb. That sort of thing.
1 - Time to work again
4:30 - Home time…I begin my journey back (short walk, 2 subways, RT, bus, short walk)
6 - I’m home, if the TTC hasn’t been delayed…eat Salsa and tortilla chips, watch CSI on Spike and wait for dinner
7:15 - Dinner time
8 - I have 2.5-3 hours to 1) Read 2) Study physiology, 3) Shower 4) Clean my room or doing any other type of chores like dishes 5) Chat on gtalk/talk to friends 6) Spend time to family 7) talk to Gordon 8) Do some sort of physical activity (volleyball actually begins at 7 so i eat an early supper) 9) meet up with anyone
10:30/11pm - Hit the sack

So there you have it. Considering I need about 8 hours of sleep, and that usually I am reading/sleeping on the subway ride to and from work, I figured I have 4 hours in my day outside of work and commuting to do everything.

FOUR hours. Can you imagine if I had to make dinner and take care of kids?

The working life…it’s something we all look forward to. :)

全因為你 - All because of you

Today marked TJCAC’s 20th anniversary celebrations. It was really neat to be able to flip through the wonderful scrapbook and watch the DVD slideshow (2 hours long!!!). So many memories… Since I’ve grown up in TJCAC, I’ve seen a lot of people come and go. And having a bit of change-phobia, its nice to know that some people have stuck around. It will be neat to see who will be at Jaffray’s 30th anniversary banquet:)

Yesterday night was my 22nd birthday celebration. It was fun sharing a meal, cake and movie with a few of the friends I’ve made along life’s journey thus far…it meant a lot to me that you guys came out. Even though I often feel unworthy of your friendship, I thank God for you. I think it shows that you guys are graceful for putting up with me for X number of years:P

I’ve liked this Chinese song for a long time…finally got the chance to look it up. It talks about praising God giving meaning in life..I think. My chinese ain’t so great, but enjoy the funny youtube video:)

全因為你 - All because of You

English translation by Kenneth Leung and Jacqueline Leung:) (Copyright 2008)

常言道:人生像演戲,回看這生精彩:因有你,
There’s an old saying: life is but a stage.  Looking back, my life has become so wonderful only because of You.
 
人在世永恆何在?或如流星閃耀掠過,是你令我人生找到靠依。
Where can one find eternity? It’s just like a shooting star flashing across the dark sky.  But in You I find my hiding place.

死蔭幽谷中,你伴我過渡,歡欣裡,風光裡你共我同在;
In the valley of the shadow of death, You walk with me side by side; You celebrate with me in my rejoicing and good times.

當身處孤單傷痛,來擁我入懷,你是我神,是我奇妙救恩。
When suffering in solitude, you embrace me. You are my God, my wonderful Saviour.

全因為你,令我一生都佳美,你令我生命從空虛,化做傳奇;
All because of You, my life has become so wonderful.  You have turned my life from nothing to a miracle.
 
無論我壯如紅日,或如黃昏般漸漸老,是你令我如鷹般高飛。
Whether I’m  strong like the red hot sun, or fading weak in the evening dusk, You keep me soaring like an eagle.

全因為你,令我一生都佳美,你令我生命從空虛,化做傳奇;
All because of you, my life has become so wonderful.  You have turned my life from nothing to a miracle.

唯獨你是我拯救,我總不至死,直到永遠,從心底讚美!
You are the only one that provides me salvation, that I have eternal life.   I will praise You from the bottom of my heart, forever and ever.

Countdown

Within the next 2 weeks I have:

-2 assignments (Nutrition and Program Evaluation)
-1 seminar presentation (Nutrition)
-2 in-class finals (Program Evaluation and Health, Planning & Environment)
-1 essay (Women’s Studies)
-1 CCF grad dinner
-1 C4C EOT banquet
-2 COW shifts
-1 worship team shift

Omg. BREATHE.

T R U S T.

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