Tuesday, March 16, 2004

Sawadi Ka.

I'm back from Chiang Mai... oh sooo glad to be home!!! Miss my bed, miss my guitar, miss mummy's cooking, and miss arguing with my brother on who should use the computer 1st haha

this one week trip was long and tiring. maybe because I was there for work and not on a holiday but i did enjoy some part of it =) Reached Chiang mai at 10.30am and started setting up in the afternoon - the place was humid and full of mosquitoes! Surprisingly these mosquitoes are not as deadly as those blood sucking mosquitoes in Singapore. its either I've got thick skin or my blood isn't sweet enough! i think it's both...haHa... whatever...

Basically setting up new display every morning just to give the presentation a fresh look. (Setting up and packing took us 2 hours) and for the rest of the day I was attending to questions, questions and more questions about books. i know i'm talkative but i've never talked so much before...Developed a slight sore throat for talking too much, but it's worth it.
It's rather happening to see women of different nationalities gathering together for one purpose -building connections that change the world. It's the first for me to witness an international conference specially planned for women. God has brought together quality, creative, dedicated women from all over the globe to plan and execute this great undertaking. They have laboured long and hard to make this happen. I'm sure those who went will agree that it's in complete dependence on our Lord that this forum has become a successful one. Knowing that we should NEVER SETTLE FOR LESS THEN GOD's BEST. He has Great plans for us!

My greatest regret is that I could not attend any of their workshops. Reason being I was too busy at the booth. Hiaz..wanted to attend the development workshop -"Sharing your Ideas in a way you are heard" interesting topic huh? but I was too tired to drag my feet to the convention hall, even if i did i might have difficulties staying awake. On the other hand i'm encouraged to know that there are many out there who are hungry for Christian literature and materials. I've come to comprehend how God reaffirm me of His plan for me to be here.

The Celebration and closing nite was incredible, wish I could be there once more. There was global flag parade and most of them dressed in their national customs dancing and singing praises during worship.

there was also a rapid spread of Stomach flu virus throughout the conference. About 65% were down with diarrhea and cough. Thank God for His protection, at least I've sufficient strength to look after my colleagues when they were sick.

But I'm feeling dizzy and having slight flu ever since I touched down. I better rest. pray that i will feel better tml. gdnite

~~derek~~ at 3/16/2004 11:43:00 pm   

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