CMF

So yea, I attended to my first Christian Medical Fellowship Conference on the 12th-14th February.

It was held at a small place called Swanwick, Derbyshire (go check GoogleMaps). It's where a whole bunch (more that 300) of aspiring Christian Medics ALL OVER UK gather once a year to learn more on life as a Christian doctor and to have LOADS of fun!

We had 4 seminars. Mine were:

Psychiatry

Contraception

Caring for Dying Patients

Answering other Faiths

Those who are conducting the seminars are the people with all the experience themselves. Christian doctors who are still in practice or have chose to serve God in their respective ministries.

It was a great experience! I learnt so much from this conference!

We didn't just have seminars. Of course we had lots of fun and games, including the Ceilidh (Irish and some others) dance! It was so much fun!

Met so many new friends from all over the UK and had great fellowship with everyone. We met more people during meal time because we get to sit randomly at 10 seaters tables. Oh yea, the food was absolutely DELICIOUS by the way =D

On Saturday (13/2) night, we all stayed up and talked up till after 1.00am. One of our friends, who stopped by London before the conference bought roasted duck from China Town and shared with everyone. It was our 'family reunion dinner' away from home. At the stroke of 12.00am, everybody (well, the chinese) started greeting everybody HAPPY CHINESE NEW YEAR! My first CNY away from home!

The next morning, my room-mates and I opened our door to see 3 decorated pouches with some sweets inside tagged with our name on it which said "HAPPY VALENTINES DAY!". Aww...

Didn't really get the chance to take so many photos because we were pretty much busy with our activities. Had to wake up super early, and by the time we ended, we'd be dead tired! Of course towards the end, we managed to take loads of picture (but still not enough for my standards) and posted them of FACEBOOK!

I'm most definitely going for the conference again next year!

Sekai ga Odoru

Well I came back from the CMF conference. It was a blast! Shall, write on it next time when I have more time.

Things have been very hectic for the past weeks. And now, it has just just gotten busier for me as we have to perform for the college's International Night on the 11th March!

Details would come in the next post when I have time!

Off to class I go!

London Ikuzo!

So I'll be leaving for London again in about 40 minutes.. Not exactly central London, but in a place called Derbyshire ^^

Will be going to attend the CMF (Christian Medical Fellowship) Meeting there. I'm really anticipating a great and fruitful time there~

And I get to ponteng one day of college! (like THAT'S ever a big deal for Joanna XD)

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Just trying out a new layout ^^

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This one or the one before? Can put less apps on this one though..

Amazing Grace

Went to the 1st CU meeting for this 2nd semester. We had MOVIE NIGHT!

Popcorn, sweets, chocolates, fruits, snacks and drinks!!! Not forgetting the most IMPORTANT element of movie night, that's right... THE MOVIE!!!

Title: Amazing Grace

As it's title says, it really portrays the amazing grace of God in the life of William Wilberforce in his fight to abolish the slave trade. Based on real historical characters, well, I can say that this is one of the most inspiring movies that I've watched ^^

Juuken Kekka!

So yea, a day before me results are said to be published, my classmate came BANGING on our unit door. Out of curiosity I peeked out of my room door to check out on what was happening.

"RESULTS OUT ALREADY!!!"

Seriously, my heart dropped. I felt the blood draining from my face.

She told me how to check the results, so I went to my computer and saw the link... It was RIGHT THERE! Just a click away for me to discover my bright or dark future lying ahead.

Before clicking, I prayed. Prayed REALLY hard. I was desperately crying out (in my heart) to God. "Oh God! Just let me pass this exam. I know that I did not do well this time so just a pass in all my modules would suffice"

I kept on praying as I clicked on the link...

The first word I saw...

PASS

"Thank you LORD!" I couldn't thank HIM enough! Gave a great sigh of relief and kept on saying "Thank You" while I read the details of me results.

Well, they weren't really that great of marks.. Just borderline pass. But I'm somewhat content. Will just have to work harder and smarter!!!

Manzoku

I feel kind off satisfied today. Woke up this morning on my own at about 9am thinking "Ah, just another day to pass by" then I started to continue reading a book I borrowed from Hosanna. My automatic alarm rang at about 10am. Then I realised that I totally forgot to switch off the alarm. Well, it was a good thing I forgot. If not, I'd be reading all the way till noon.

Kept the book and was about to mandi then I though "Since it's still early, should I go anywhere?". I realised that I have not been shopping as planned (one part of my agenda for the 2 weeks holiday). My broken pair of slippers needed a replacement. The 2 weeks is about to end anyway...

"Should I go shopping?"

"Un! Yes I shall!!!"

Determined, I got out off bed and headed to the bathroom. Had my breakfast (more of branch), drank a whole lot of milk (expiry date soon =S) and left for Dublin 1 (for those who are unaware, I live in Dublin 2 =D)

Bought a whole lot of stuff and paid a whole lot of money (I won't tell here. Too guilty). Oh well, at least I'm sort of satisfied from what I bought (went to the fitting room 3 times I think >.<). I shall try to refrain from any form of leisure spending for the next month (emphasis on the 'try to')

I suppose that's all for now.. Results tomorrow!!!

Matta?

Hello~

Missed me? Haha I was kind of busy for the past month (?). Well, exams are over. I'll just have to worry about my results which are by the way being released on Friday!!! Nerve Wrecking!

Did I mention that I had a White New Year? Haha YES I did!!! It was so snowy and cold in the beginning of the year. It's getting warmer though *joy*

I'm on my 2 weeks semester break right now.. Everybody either went back to their respective countries or travelling. Joanna wants to save money since she's going to UK for the CMF (Christian Medical Fellowship) meeting for CNY, so she didn't go anywhere. I'm sort of alone here la..

This week I've been pre-occupying myself with preparations for the Praise and Worship for this coming Sunday. I'm sure it's gonna be a great time for us and the whole service =D

Had our practice last night (ok, by nowit should be night before last =S)at Abraham's place. Will have our last practice at church on Friday evening ^^

Well, that's much of a brief update for now ne? Haha~