Past, present, future

It's been about 2 weeks into holidays now, and I've been asked by a quite a number of people what I've been up to during the holidays...

I've been surprisingly busy during this period, although definitely nowhere as stressed as I was before the exam period. Today is perhaps one of the moments I have to do my own things at home.

Thinking back, it's been a rather long journey since the release of the A level results till now. Events ranging from the anticipation and uncertainty in the ACJC hall, to the hasty preparation of documents for NUS in the midst of the ever so demanding army, and then to the toughest time of my life (education wise). All this together with the occassional problems and newly found friendships - it's been quite a journey for the past 18 months. Happiness and sadness, stress and calmness, highs and lows, you name it, I've probably gone through it during this period.

Had a VCF gathering yesterday. That, coupled with my QT, led me to remember how God has been so faithful throughout my first uni year. Not only in that, but also in the path He has set for me to follow to this course even before entering uni, perhaps even before JC or even earlier - who knows. A night of thanksgiving, praise and worship... so much He gives to us, so little we can give back. Which reminds me how much more I should dedicate more time to Him even in the midst of the hectic school life, and especially so now.

Holiday plans... no plans to go overseas. Not much regrets there, considering the number of things I want to get done. It's kinda creepy to know that this will be the longest holiday ever in the remainder of my life, save for retirement =x Not like hearing stories from my seniors about their life helps in anything too hahaha. One thing is for sure though, this holiday is one that's to be treasured.

As always, the path ahead is unknown except for the rough idea regarding the challenges i'll be facing. My only source of comfort comes from Him who promises to be faithful, now and forever more.

I said to the man
who stood at the gate of the year
“Give me a light that I may tread safely
into the unknown.”
And he replied:” Go out into the darkness
and put your hand into the hand of God.
That shall be better than light
and safer than a known way!”
So I went forth and finding the Hand of God
trod gladly into the night.
M. Louise Haskins (1875-1957)