If thats the case, then do you know what you want in life?
Do you wish to achieve fame? Or will it be money that will drive you?
Whats your ambition?
Does studying allow you to reach it, or is it merely a tool for you to start working?
If thats the case, then wouldn't you be working in an environment you will not be totally satisfied with?
Often people say that life is harsh, that reality is so much different from what we wish for. I know what I want, or rather, at least for now, I do. And I don't really care what the world things. Why should I? If what I set out to do is pleasing in God's eyes, there is nothing less I should worry about.
If I choose to pursue fame and/or money, then I believe, I have many many many worries to contend with. Like, how have I been spending my fortunes, why have I not been spending time with God,my family, love ones and my boys. Already these are things I'm grappling with.
Its funny when I see people asking for more time. If only we had 48 hours a day eh.
IF is a magical word. But then, things seldom happen when we say if.
Yup...sooo...
I'm gonna do what I can to attain what I believe are the goals in my life.
Guess some people may have heard that I'm about to leave school.
Why would I wish to do so?
If I had not woken up, I would have continued chasing this illusive dream, of living the high life, being in charge of a hotel's or restaurant's operations, entertaining, wine and dine with guests and flying all over. Heck. I still wish to do that. BUT... theres no purpose in it. I satisfy myself and my guests. But in the long run, what do I get out of it?
Nah... I'd rather live a simple life.
Hospitality and Tourism Management
Its a course I worked so hard for, prayed so hard about.
In the end, I got in through the interview with an L1R4 of 17 pts. On average others had abt 11-12?
HTM was something i was so passionate about. Well...i guess in the end, its more of HM and not HTM... the tourism part never really attracted me. And the reason why i'm here, is because of the influence of ppl like Fagan and Kai, and their passion for service. I love service...really...I do.
Well...after studying so much...in the end I realised that its all about money making. Marketing, accounting, statistics. Where's the passion? Yeah. Reality is indeed harsh. Well, try making it in the service line w/o genuine love for it. Sure, you'll survive alright. Yet its not something you'll really enjoy.
If I could, I'd work my way up the ladder. Its possible, and I know it.
If not, I know where my other directions are. It may sound crazy, but here's my 3 roads.
SAF
Social Youth Work
Missionary
Yeah... thing is, without a diploma, its going to be hard. Why? Though I may not be going after money, the harshness of survival in life made me realise certain things. And I've gotta thank my cousin for enlightening me.
W/o a diploma, my rank in the SAF will not be high as the chances of promoting and my starting pay will be minimal. Even a professional social worker needs a degree. As for missions, what I know is, if you have a degree, its easier to apply for a visa to enter into a foreign land (also know as tent-making ministry).
For eg, you can apply to enter into Iran because you're a doctor who wishes to volunteer in the Red Cross or smth along tt line. Why will the authorities reject you? SO, you get to enter into Iran and evangelise. Yet, if i'm gonna apply, and simply state my cause, to do evangelism, NO WAY will i get in.
Yeah... and I've gotta think about my parents...how am I gonna repay them... true, they won't ask for anything. But i'm their child, and i am who i am today only because of them.
Thanks Janice (my cousin) for letting me see that I can't be so selfish. Though i have my own goals, i still have to think of my responsibilities. As child and as brother. And of course, as a child of God, something which she will not understand.
My desires are not money, nor fame. Just a life pleasing to Him who reigns above all.
"I know the plans that I have for you," declares the Lord, "plans to prosper you and not to harm you, plans to give you hope and a future."
Jeremiah 29:11
Thanks Vanessa, Kim, Li Ping, my beloved YZ-ers, my blood sis and bro (if you're reading this), Pastor Kien Seng too.
We'll see how this chapter of my life goes k? Lets pray that it'll be an end of an ugly, tension filled introduction, and a start to a beautiful new chapter.
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