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don't want this to be a boring entry. SO, allow me to talk about my
highly anticipated work/adventure for this summer - working at the B.C
Canada Pavilion in Beijing, China! This is a Provincial Government investment initiative that will hopefuly boost B.C economy and tourism. This is the first time we are doing this. So it's preety big. So my role is to promote the province of B.C, talking about resources, natural beauty, what to do in B.C and of course our 2010 Winter Games!!! I feel incredibly honored to be able to work with 3 levels of government - the City of VAncouver, Provincial as well as the Federal level. They are reallly friendly people!
This will be my work place people, for this summer. I can't imagine how many people I will see everyday...I'm really excited!! 
This is the interior..it's so nice...really well done. Don't you think? So
just imagine me as one of the hosts in front of these pictures you see
on the wall introducing, promoting to foreigners and to the Chinese
about our very own beautiful British Columbia. Each of these pictures
you see correlates with the five elements of Chinese philosophies:
water, fire, wood, metal, and earth. I
think I'm still in shock to the fact that I landed on this once-in-a-life-time opportunity. Chosen by God's Grace, not by merit. But He wants me to go, I can sense that He will teach me a lot. And I will meet a lot of people whom He wants me to meet..When I saw the posting, I thought to myself:
what an opportunity of a life time this is. So i took it without
thinking twice. When I applied, I did not expect to be chosen because
there were a lot of applicants from different schools. But I applied
anyway. And I'm sure many of them are more than qualified. It was also
really stressful getting the application in because I was going away on
a business trip during that time. There was just a lot of planning
involved which includes getting all my public services forms done for
the B.C Government, as well as immunizations done, plus attending all
the training. I had to do all this during school time. But everything
is worth it because I never imagined that one day I can be working for
the government! Neither have I thought of going to China for the first
time, and it's the first time that the Chinese are hosting the
Olympics! what a priviledge. I'm Chinese. So I'm really proud that I can be physically
there to cheer for Canada AND China!
Being a business student,
it has always been my deep desire to work with so many people and learn
from knowledgeable people. This summer position offers me an opportunity to
work with students, government officials and people from the business
world. This is it! More than what I hope for..I'm so thankful for
this...I wanted to travel so that I can experience different parts of
the world that God has created for us. There is so much diversity in
people, in different cultures. It is really fascinating to me. God's
creativity ^.~ I'm just so blown away by God's faithfulness and provisions again!..this is more than what I asked for..which reminds me of the verse in Psalm 37:4 "Delight yourself in the Lord and He will give you the desires of your heart". Honor God and He will honor you. I feel sooooo special., so loved! He always keeps me busy with life. TEaching me a lot and yet gives me wisdom to manage time well! So whatever your ambitions, aspirations and interests are, make them known to God, well He knows , but He would love to hear it from you. Ask God to foster them so that you can be a blessing to others and in return, honor His name. Thank You Jesus!!! 
Can't wait to party in Korea!! I'll be leaving in 2 hrs. I love going to the airport!! whether to be picked up or picking up friends. Just the excitement of an adventure waiting for me and the people I'm gonna see.
Thanks so much for the email Kristin. So sweet!! I promise to share with you when I come back. There is still a lot i wanna tell you - my testimony ^^. Love you girl..SHO much!! Glad we had time to catch up!!! I'll miss you tons...
Wishing you all great summer! sorry i'll miss all the birthdays in the summer. I'll be back mid-Septemer. Take care~
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| Merry Christmas everyone! May the coming New Year be a new beginning for y'all and a start of a new chapter in your life - filled with God's blessings ^^
A
letter from Jesus...
As you well know, today is my birthday. Every year there is a celebration in my honor and I think that
this year the celebration will be repeated. During this time there are many people shopping for gifts, there are many
radio announcements, TV commercials, and in every part of the world everyone is
talking that my birthday is getting closer and closer. It is really very nice to
know, that at least once a year, some people think of me. As you know, the
celebration of my birthday began many years ago. At first people seemed to
understand and be thankful of all that I did for them, but in these times, no
one seems to know the reason for the celebration.
Family and friends get together and have a lot of fun, but they don't know
the meaning of the celebration. I remember that last year there was a great
feast in my honor. The dinner table was full of delicious foods, pastries,
fruits, assorted nuts and chocolates. The decorations were exquisite and there
were many, many beautifully wrapped gifts.
But, do you want to know something? I wasn't invited. I was the guest of
honor and they didn't remember to send me an invitation. The party was for me,
but when that great day came, I was left outside, they closed the door in my
face .. and I wanted to be with them and share their table. In truth, that
didn't surprise me because in the last few years all close their doors to me.
Since I wasn't invited, I decided to enter the party without making any noise. I
went in and stood in a corner.
They were all drinking; there were some who were drunk and telling jokes
and laughing at everything. They were having a grand time. To top it all, this
big man all dressed in red wearing a long white beard entered the room yelling
Ho-Ho-Ho! He seemed drunk. He sat on the sofa and all the children ran to
him, saying: "Santa Claus, Santa Claus" as if the party were in his honor!
At midnight all the people began to hug each other; I extended my arms
waiting for someone to hug me and do you know no-one hugged me.
Suddenly they all began to share gifts. They opened them one by one
with great expectation. When all had been opened, I looked to see if, maybe,
there was one for me. What would you feel if on your birthday everybody
shared gifts and you did not get one?
I then understood that I was unwanted at that party and quietly left. Every
year it gets worse. People only remember the gifts, the parties, to eat
and drink, and nobody remembers me.
I would like this Christmas that you allow me to enter into your life. I
would like that you recognize the fact that almost two thousand years ago, I
came to this world to give my life for you, on the cross, to save you.
Today, I only want that you believe this with all your heart. I want to
share something with you. As many didn't invite me to their party, I will have
my own celebration, a grandiose party that no one has ever imagined, a
spectacular party. I'm still making the final arrangements..
Today I am sending out many invitations and there is an invitation for you.
I want to know if you wish to attend and I will make a reservation for you and
write your name with golden letters in my great guest book. Only those on
the guest list will be invited to the party. Those who don't answer the
invitation will be left outside. Be prepared because when all is ready you will
be part of my great party.
I Love you!
Jesus
A letter from me to Jesus:
"Heavenly Father, today I'm reminded of Your grace. About 2000 years ago, You came down from Heaven's heights, born in the most humble place - a manger, to save lost souls, save Your beloved children. I'm sorry when you were born, there was no room for you anywhere. You came down to serve us. Who are we to deserve this kind of love? What a wonderful, loving Saviour you are... Your grace and love overwhelm me...Father I pray that You will use me Lord to bless others so that they may know the hope and love that I have. As You said, the best gift I can give someone is the Gospel (the good news) of their salvation, to share the love from You. Lord, plz use me so that my whole family may know You. Now THAT will be my biggest accomplish in life. Thank You Father for the endless blessings You have given me. Let Thy will be done in me, Amen. Because of You, I not only have life, but have an abundant life. thank you Jesus. Forgive me Father for being so selfish and arrogant sometimes, not listening to You. Help me to love you and grow even stronger in my faith everyday so that I can do Your work Lord. I love you Dad"
So today as I was driving listening to praises, i reflected on the meaning of Christmas - the birthday of Jesus, and thoughts and emotions flashed in my head. God asked me to count my blessings. So I thought of my family and friends and my gifts and talents. I thought of all of the new friends I met this year. Some of them make me cry tears of joy, some of them make me laugh, some of them leave me reminisce for a while..some of them leave footprints in my heart. Indeed God has a good plan for my life, and I'm so thankful that these new friends are a part of Your wonderful plan.
Today, I was supposed to wake up to my alarm. but I got a phone call instead. It was from a friend from Korea wanting to wish me a Merry Christmas! I was touched! Well actually I was thankful to her b/c I coudnt hear my alarm clock, I was supposed to wake up to go to work. I dint hear my alarm clock  . Other wise I would be late for work!! I dint know I can get to UBC in half hour from my place haha. And I got there on time! Anyways, the point is that it really makes my day when friends call and tell me that they miss me or that its really good to hear my voice. Or when a frend told me in the xmas card that I'm such a special person...To me, that means more than "I love you". I love my frends!
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| World Financial Group Annual Convention in Kelowna 2007
This convention has taught me more than i can ever imagine...made me realize that successful people really think differently. They are open-minded. They never give up. When I stepped into the convention, surrounded by 2000 people, greeted by their warm smiles, and their passion, I felt that I so belong there. Being in business school and part of WFG made me realize that I've made the right decision to quit Social Work. Not that Social Work is bad, i think its rewarding too. but i just dont have the personality to do it. I thank God for bringing me into business in the first place. I dint know I have it in me..I've thought about business once in school and then I thought that it might be too hard..so I gave up on that dream...Then God brought me into WFG, knowing that my heart wants to help people, especially the ones who have been left behind by traditional financial industries..I dint know the means to do it. So i got into social work..then I dont like social work. I thank God that He brought me into WFG. I've never felt so "in the right place" b4 except for church of course. A quote I have learnt form one of the speakers is that: "Fear is temporary. Regret is permanent" Don't let fear overcome you, and make u think that u can't do anything. Dare to dream again, everything u have always wanted to do and accomplish in ur life. If you don't dream and take the effort to try, u will regret it and always wonder "what if". The leadership from this company is phenomenal..I see so much passion and energy in everyone in this company. And I see where the passion is coming from. I feel the same way. It feels like chruch..everyone is helping everyone. WFG made me realize that not all businesses are out there to get ur money ruthlessly. There are some good companies out there who actually care for the people. When i see so families struggling trying to make ends meet, how are they ever gonna get a head in life without any sound financial advice? It's not necessarily that the rich is smarter, just they have the right people working for them with their finances.
When I sawthe leaders on the stage talking, they didnt talk like they were big shots. They were humbled. i mean they are millionaires. They don't need to work if they dont want to. Money is not worth a whole lot to them when they have it already, but everyday they are willing to help more families.
The President of WFG - He is my inspiration
The after party
My face was sooo red..  I wasn't drunk though hahhaha. i'm not a cheap drunk. My co-worker, so immature!
Car hunting
haha its sooo time consuming..i havent had time to look at many cars..i have a lot of expectations for my first car..hahahha It has to be white, japanese car with leather and moonroof, all power options, used. alrighty? if u know anyone selling , u know who to call
I was studying Marketing - consumer behavior and then i reflected on my behavior when I buy cloths haha. uh, i buy on impulse and attracted to preety cloths hahah, i know that says alot..BTW, i spent soo much money lately, i'm kinda broke..
I wanna go to the Fashion Show Kristin!! i'M SOOOOO looking forward to it. When When When!! I'm still looking for a nice sexy suit hahahahahha. kidding..doenst have to be sexy but has to be form fitting and elegant . i bought so much dress pants and dress shirts. Cuz for work, i only like to walk in and look preety lol. SO SHALLOW of me ^^ When are we going to Guu???? after finals? me wanna go since u and michelle went WITHOUT ME!! hahah,
Praise God that our church is expanding..so many people are wiling to come to chruch..I invited my friends and not only are they willing to come, they are willing to stay and bring their friends!! I watch them grow in their faith..My heart is overwhelmed with JOY! And JANY BECAME A CHRISTIAN!! Welcome to our family of Christ Jany Man! ur officially my sister in Christ. Does that mean I have to take care of u? hahahah. kidding. Girly, now that u are still a baby in ur faith, u need a mentor in ur life, a spiritual mentor..so u can ask anyone from chruch to be ur mentor, it could be a pastor, a friend or anyone alright? let me know if u have any questions alright? I was so touched. I thank God for giving me the personality to attract people to chruch. Tha'ts my passion is to share the gospel with them.
Prayer requests:
1. Please pray for me that I can go to the Western Winter Conference in Edmonton in Dec this year...tht my manager will grant my vacation or Leave of Absence..I really really want to go...
2. Plz pray that I can pass my probation period from the hospital. its 3 months..
3. Last but not least, plz pray that God can continue to use me to bless others and bring peple to Christ! either going on mission projects or doing missionary work here at home 
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| Summer of 2007 Well, i guess it's time to wrap up this summer since school just started yesterday. Although i'm not in the school mode, interestingly enough, i'm kinda excited about school...strange feeling...but still i feel like this summer has gone by TOOOO fast..maybe because i've been working lots or my cousin keeping me busy, i'm glad i still managed to spend time with my two other angels: kristin and michelle. we gotta start planning for Christmas break girls! haha, i will plan.  There is so much that went on this summer for me that i dont know where to start. Maybe pictures help haha. I had an awesome summer. This summer has been the most difficult time in my life but also the best time of my life so far. I have discovered my life's purpose!! Thank You Jesus for teaching me, loving me with an everlasting love. Thank You for using me Father to bring people to chruch, to You. Thank You for filling my heart with joy and peace and love. You're the greatest love I have ever known. Some people may see success as the career they have, the money they earn, or assets they own. Quite frankly, none of the above is everlasting, all these things will pass away as they are temporary in this world, but if you believe in Christ, He will provide you with more than you can ever imagine, whether it's your career or money, home, freindships, relationships so on. And most importantly, your salvation. He will bless you with all these things. One day the world will pass away, therefore none of the materialistic things man seek will have any significance. Therefore, fix your eyes on Jesus, because He is our only Saviour. Turn our eyes to the cross of Calvary and look at what He's done for us on the cross. To die for our sins...When He took His last breath on the cross with His arms stretched out, He said that's how much He loves us... Thank You Father, for what you have done. I dont' deserve your love, but still you continue to love me and bless me beyond my imagination. As I said, Jesus taught me sooo much this summer that sometimes i'm overwhelmed by His love and power. When there are storms in my life, He reminded me: "Do not be afraid as I have overcome the world, I have conquered the grave. Know who you are in me. You are who I say you are. You can do all things through me," As I look at the beautiful sky, clouds I am reminded how beautiful this world is. If Jesus can create the heavens and the earth, raise the dead, cure the sick, then is there anything in this world that He can't help us? No! all you need to do is believe! thinking of that brings tears to my eyes. What have I done in my life to deserve this kind of love. Jesus said: "It's not what you have done, not because of who you are, but because of who I am. I love you" What an honour and privilege to be God's children. He's always here for me 24/7, willing to listen to me. Without Him, i'm nothing. but with Him, I'm everyting He wants me to be. Praise You Lord! One day I was working at the hospital, and I saw this girl and said hi to her. She smiled the biggest smile and said my name. I was surprised she remmebered my name cuz I dont remember hers. She told me that I'm the only one who say hi to her...she is very shy and quiet. God reminded me that day that little things I do for people matter, it matters to the people and it matters to Him because Jesus loves them. That's the kind of love and character of Christ. That's who Im serving and worshiping. Do you know now why thinking of Jesus just fill my heart with love and tears of joy? When people ask me: "why do you believe in the Bible, does it actaully help you, i'ts just a lot of philosophies isn it?" I said: "It's not just philosophies, it's God's words, i'ts a life manual, it teaches me everything i need to know in life. I'ts encouragment when I'm down, hurt. I'ts answers from God when I'm confused, lost. I'ts blessings from God, it's God way of teaching Christians how to live a purpose driven life. Teaches us how to be a better person, not with the standard of the world, but with His standard. Miracles in the Bible are not merely historical, it happends to real people then, and it happends to real people now. I know it because I have seen it, I have expereinced it. All these things people won't understand until they experience it. The Bible also teaches us how to develop Christ-like character such as loving our enemies, loving the peole we hate, we love them because Jesus loves them. Reading the Bible gives me hope, give people hope which is why many peole need to know Christ. There are many peole in this world who are suffering who have never heard of Jesus before. The next thing we know is that they jump down the bridge and buildings...It's really pressing on my heart to let people know Him so that they will have hope. Call on Jesus, ALL things are possible =) Here are some of the pix for this summer, enjoy! ^^ 
My first time trying to skimboard!! fun! 
Me and Nicole..miss you... 
Me and Angel (from Social Work class) 
Me and Lara...(she is the kindest person I have ever met, one of the people I really admire, I met her in social work, we used to bus home together, talk alot about Jesus, i miss those good times!!) 
A gift from Lara and Adora...so sweet. I water this plant everyday.  
Fun time at the beach!    
My cousin finally left for France. He said he realy likes vancouver that he wants to come back.  . That means it will be another busy summer next year for me..Maybe next year I'll bring him to play water sports. cuz i love water sports. By the way, I got the job at UBC Hospital as an admitting clerk! haha, i'll be putting on wrist bands on patients admitted into the hospital, and also doing switchboard. It's the perfect job for me right now cuz it's only a couple hours on the weekend, plus i get to go to chruch in the morning!!! Only 2 days per week and I get all the benefits, plus my manager told me that i'ts easy on the weekend, not too busy. I can do my homework there! | | |
| Wow, I just realized I haven't updated my xanga for so long! people still read xanga? haha. I've been addicted to Facebook instead. How is everyone doing? I'm really good, just busy. This summer seems to be passing by really fast. This summer could be the most significant summer in my life. Jesus, I'm in awe at your amazing love for me. Indeed, when I call on Jesus, all things are possible. Thank You for teaching me so much... Your power is made perfect in my weaknesses. Thank You Jesus  . And I love this song by Nicole C. Mullen - Redeemer ~ Who taught the sun where to stand in the morning?
And who told the ocean you can only come this far? 
and who showed the moon where to hide till evening?
who's words alone can catch a falling star?
Chorus:
Well I know my redeemer lives
I know my redeemer lives
All of creation testifies
this life within me cries
I know my redeemer lives
 Praise you Lord And thank you girls for the birthday gifts and ur company 
One of my favorite movies - what a beautiful, dramatic story... 
Let's see what else I can update u guys on Oh i went to see the fireworks with the crew and my cousin and kristin, it was a whole lot of fun!! Fireworks are so beautiful, especially the big colourful ones. hehe. My cousin from France came over to visit so i've been really busy with him after work, bring him to differnt places. Spent some quality time with Adora, you're so sweet Adora
Jina and Anna called from Korea. I miss them so much!!! but i can't go to korea to see them this year.. I miss you so much Lara...i miss all of our conversations, on the bus, in class, i love you so much, you're the kindest person i've ever known...love you girl, thanks for the email. i feel so loved. hehe I'll be teaching sunday school soon. i can't wait! the kids are soo cute!! that's it for now, i want a vacation
Canada Day at the border - being silly
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