Sunday, January 15, 2017

Dinner with new friends!!!

Yes yes yes, food again~!!!!!!
This time, with more people, we went to American honor for tonight's dinner. It is a nice Western restaurant and near our campus.
I love meeting new people, exploring their habits, characters, attitudes through conversation, and..... yes, food~
Meet some junior and senior students from international department, share about our own culture and  learn to respect other's culture. 
Meet a girl, Kang Moah, who is a Mong (来自越南的苗族), found out that we share the same interest and love same type of food!!!!!
(Such as love korean and Japanese food, she speaks Thai, she watch Korean and Chinese Drama....) I was so happy and full of excitement 
during the conversation, as if I found my long lost sister~~~ hahahahhahahah

A night with full of laughs and joy, and we went to Dilishi for frozen yogurt as our dessert of the night, what a great way to end our gathering!!!


15th January 2017

Trip to Charlotte with International students!


Went to international students' meeting in the morning and met some new friends who comes from Germany
and China. (Yes, international students from China!!! I was so excited and can't wait to speak Mandarin with them,
hahahahahah.....) During the meeting, in order to make the international students feeling welcome, someone
suggested to go and visit Charlotte, so we randomly decided to go Charlotte in the evening, and that's how our
trip started. *so random~~~*

In the beginning, we planned to go visit the "Paint and Play" art showcase, but out of our expectation, and
after 10 mins, we left......*if you want to know why, ask me privately~ hahahahah*

Went around and look for food, non of us familiar with this place, no idea what to eat here, in the end, we
stopped by a Mexican fast food and grab some taco and burritos, having a great time by learning different
culture, it is always fun and exciting!!!!

Walk around downtown Charlotte, enjoy the city lights, cold wind, tall buildings, bar music and street skateboarding,
simple yet fun! Know each other a lil bit more, and really hope they enjoy themselves, big thanks to Kristi, who
drove us back and forth, and be our tour-guide, yay!!!!!

13th January 2017

Thursday, January 12, 2017

我还是个有妈的孩子~~~

很多人很好奇我到底有没有和妈妈联络,因为基本上比较常和爸爸弟弟视讯,相对的,和妈妈比较少,呵~
放心啦,我有妈妈,之前比较不同Key,加上她对全部事情比较担心和紧张,所以未免她受到惊吓,所以
比较少和她聊近况,她都是看我的部落格才知道我大概干了什么事,惊吓程度减低不少吧~
哈哈哈哈,这是我们视讯结束前,我们彼此代祷的时候,偷偷拍了两张照片。
因为距离的关系,我们更加珍惜彼此,呵~

Lot of people curious whether did I contact my mom, because I video call my dad and my brother most of the time, and not my mom, hehehe~
Don't worry, my mom is still there, our relationship used to be a lil tense, plus she worries everything, so in order not to frighten her, 
so I usually don't update her too much or too details, so normally she will find out everything after she read my blog, and I 
think that reduce the degree of frighten to her~
hahahahahaha, this was taken before we end our video call, the time when we prayed for each other.
Because of the distance, we cherish each other more, hehehe~~


Back to campus~

Is time to go back to campus!!! ^^
Christmas Break is over, looking forward to Spring Break!!! *This called self motivation*
hahhahahahaahahha

~Have to enjoy whether having class or not~



是时候回大学准备上课啦!!! ^^
圣诞假期结束了,放眼接下来的春假!!!*这叫自我激励*
哈哈哈哈哈哈

~上不上课都要好好享受~

拳击日记



Always want to learn kickboxing~~~~
It was expensive to learn in Malaysia, and go to gym room cost a lot too~~~
Not because I want to look cool, or keep fit, but self defense, and to fulfill the
'secret agent' dream I once had when I was young~~~hahahahah
Wasn't able to find the punching bag in campus' gym room, but I realized my
friend's house has one, so after I get the permission, starts to practice, and
here we go!!!!!!
Oh yeah~~~~



一直都想学拳击~~~~~~
在马来西亚学拳击挺贵的,去健身房练习费用也不少~~~~
不是因为看起来比较酷,或是塑身减肥,但是为了自卫,以及一圆我小时候想
当'特务'的梦~~~哈哈哈哈
在大学的健身房找不到练拳的沙包,却在朋友家地下室发现他们家竟然有,在
取得允许后,便开始了练习,拍了一些照片作为证据(不是耍帅哦!)
Oh yeah~~~~~

Summer Mission trip: Application has been received!!!

Finished the application of CRU summer mission trip to East Asia, however, I'm still in the process of waiting 
for final approval then only I can raise fund for that, because the process of screening in pretty strict.

Travel is always my personal hobby, but mission trip is always God's calling to me, especially after I firmly believe this, 
travel no longer first priority when comes to my holiday plan. Through Lifegame and Gospel game, God challenge me 
to give my life fully to Him, live the life He wants me to live; go wherever He wants me to go; share whatever He wants me to share.
This time, He reminds me again to go mission trip instead of traveling during my summer break through videos and 
testimonies, and this time, going to the group of people whom I can reach them easily through the language I know, Mandarin.
Asked God, tried to skip Him, ignored and ran away from this calling, thinking, isn't that means I'm going back to my 
comfort zone? Using Mandarin to share Gospel won't be too challenging to me, maybe I should go to Africa or somewhere else.
However, God's calling stir up my heart and I can only choose to obey Him.

I know this is a risky way, plus I have no experience in fund raising, and I don't have much close friend, family, relatives, 
and church members like I used to have in Malaysia. Open my mouth and talk about money is super scary to me, so I once 
have the idea of not putting too much hope on it. But going on mission is the promise between God and I, I will go if He 
wants me to, and now I have to place the first step, which is fill up the application, I believe He will do the rest. Because of this 
reason, I filled up the application, but stuck before the application fee, even though it is just $25, but after I paid for text books, 
phone bills, and others, there was nothing left in my account....... Guess what?! God's timing always work the best, He allows 
angel mailed me a cheque money, not a huge amount, but enough to cover my application fees. Received it few days ago, 
deposited the cheque money yesterday and successfully completed my application including paying the application fees last night. 

I've nothing to show off, but if I have to, I will only show off how amazing and awesome this God is!
because I believe He will prepare everything, and His will is always higher than my wills, so I'm thankful for every step I walk.
CRU summer mission trip to East Asia will be on 13th May, and stay there 6 months for campus ministry, and the total 
cost that needed for this trip are $5500(US dollar), cost including accommodation, flights, food, materials, transportation and others.
Below is the website, you can click in to see the details:
I know that's a huge amount of money, since I choose to trust God, and I should not be worrying for it!

Thank you for spending time to read this, please keep in me in your prayer, if God moves your heart and you want 
to support me financially on this trip, please contact me through email, and I will keep you all update here too!
This is my email address: sophiacsh6508@gmail.com
Thank you all for you support!!!!




完成了申请去East Asia暑假短宣的资料表,现在要等被通知申请是否被接纳,才可以开始筹钱,因为筛选挺严格的。

去旅行是我个人的兴趣,但去宣教一直都是神对我的呼召,自从认定这呼召后,就把旅行这事放在第二第三位。
神透过生命游戏,福音游戏来去挑战我,将我的生命完全献给祂,活出祂要我活的生命;去祂要我去的地方;传讲祂要我传讲的。
而这次也透过影片,见证分享,再次提醒我宣教的使命,而这次去的地方,是我能用中文接触到的群体当中。
几次问上帝,几次逃避和抗拒,想说,那岂不是我回到我的舒适区吗?用中文传福音不会很困难啊!还是我应该去非洲那些地方呢?
但心里的那份感动是很强烈的,我只好顺服。

其实知道这个行动有点冒险,加上我没有筹钱经验,在这里人生地不熟,开口要钱真的心惊胆跳,其实有一度抱着能去就去,不能去也不要抱太大期望。
但想说:去宣教是我和神之间的约定,祂要我去哪里,我就去,但此刻我必须先踏出那一步,相信上帝必然会看着办的。
就这样心一横,就把申请表格填完,但我连报名费也付不起,虽然只是$25,但因为要预支付书钱,还有一些生活费,电话费等等,户口没钱。
上帝的时间刚刚好,正当我的报名表还在因报名费的事悬挂着,祂让天使将一张支票寄了给我,不会太多,但足够我支付报名费。恰好在前几天收到,昨天将
支票放入户口后,就把申请表完成,呈交了。

没有丝毫想要炫耀的心,真要炫耀的话,就炫耀这奇妙厉害的上帝吧!
也因为相信祂会预备一切,也相信祂的计划总是出乎我的意料之外,所以每走一步,都带着满满的感恩。
学园传道会前往East Asia 的暑假宣教将会在五月十三号出发,逗留6个星期,专做校园事工。
需要的经费是$5500(美金)
经费包括:吃,住宿,机票,材料,交通等。
下面这是网站,可以从这里看它们的资料:
其实,算起来真的是天文数字,但既然决定相信上帝的带领,也就不去担心了!

谢谢你耐心读完,请继续在祷告中纪念我,倘若坐在电脑/手机前的你有这个感动,想要支助我这次的短宣,
可以私下联络我,这是我的电邮: sophiacsh6508@gmail.com
我也会继续在这里更新最新的消息。
谢谢你们!!!

Saturday, January 7, 2017

Winter Wonderland

早上一起床立即走到窗前,差点兴奋地喊出来,像是进入了另一个世界似的
一个充满迷幻,未知,神秘的白色世界。
以前看的 Narnia 的冰雪画面盘旋在头脑中,一幕幕的场景仿佛和现实分不清,坐在窗前看了好久,
看着雪花随风飘落,被白雪覆盖的树枝,对这画面很陌生却又很喜欢,突然觉得世界好干净,
吃了午餐后迫不及待,换上衣服,换上鞋子,就出去玩啦!!!
身上穿了三件衣服,三件裤子,外面不会太冷,但自己硬要拍照,所以手套其实挺不不方便的。
跑出去像是踏入另一个世界,跪在地上摸了摸雪,边走边赞叹着这奇妙的创造。
除了玩丢雪球,还在雪地上滑滑板,还吃了天然吃冰棒。
好喜欢下雪天!!!




初雪~

生平第一次接触雪,兴奋不得了!
还以为下雨,跑出外面,看着雪花飘,忍不住蹲在门前看了好久。 


Friday, January 6, 2017

Community gathering~ hahahah

Thursday night having a great community time together with Denisa, Melissa, Rachel, and Tania, 
girls that go to the same church, and grab the opportunity to hang out before my classes start next week. 
Having some cheese cake, sausage cheese rolls, fruits, babka and some meat as dinner, we
enjoy the moment sharing our goals and new year resolutions,
and there are some debate on different point of views....Hahaha....
*we even close all the door as if we are having top secret discussion...LOL!!!*
I'm glad and thankful at the same time to have these girls being supportive in spiritually and physically. 
Can't wait for the next gathering!!! yay!



Thursday, January 5, 2017

Coco and the director

I love visiting coffee cafes,
get inspirations, enjoy great coffee, love being surrounded by the coffee smell, chill, and explore.
Used to explore and discover nice coffee cafe every time when I travel, because that's where you can
meet new faces, have some unexpected conversation, or even just stay there for hours just to read or 
have some quiet time. Often get mind blowing ideas in those cafe.... isn't that cool?!

I'm currently in US, wasn't have much chances to go and stay in the cafe as long as I want to, but 
still try my best to visit around, and enjoy some great coffee.

Stop by Coco and the Director cafe located in Charlotte, a modern city-styled coffee cafe, that 
actually delighted my day. With cool seating design and arrangement, yellowish light that perfect 
for coffee cafe, and more space for private meeting. There are some fun items such as cards, midori
bullet journal, homemade soap, leather bag, water bottle and more items are arranged nicely 
along the shelves for people to purchase. This reminds me of the cafe I've seen in Taiwan, love it!
Ordered cafe mocha with reasonable price, my friends and I decided to go to the loft, and surprisingly 
see the artworks by local artist, and chalk drawing that mixed well on the wall. Wasn't able to spend 
long time in the cafe, but we love it.....what a blast! Definitely wish to come back, but I do love to 
visit more nice coffee cafe around the town! hahahah....

Operation hours: 6am-10pm 
(Monday-Sunday)
Location: 100W Trade Street,
Charlotte, NC 28202


Valuable cards!!!


回大学查信箱,没想到却收到一些意想不到的人寄来的卡片,像是收到惊喜似的,尽管圣诞节已经过了,但是心中依旧满满的感动~~~

感动身边有许多的人在祷告中纪念我,感动收到满满的祝福与问候,感动距离并没有影响我们之间的关系。迫不及待要回大学宿舍,将这些有纪念价值的卡片挂在墙上。

谢谢你们,有你们的陪伴,是幸福的。

Went back to campus to check my mailbox, found out that I got some mails without notice, even though Christmas was over, but still feeling thankful~~

Heartwarming to see there are people keep me in their prayer, heartwarming to receive their blessings and greetings, heartwarming to know that distance didn't set our relationship apart. Can't wait to be back to my dorm and place these commemorative value cards on my wall.

Thank you all, blessed to have your company.

5 January 2017

Blessed~


I'm so blessed~


Few weeks before Christmas I was still window shopping in the craft store, looking at these drawing kit and thinking maybe I can wait to get it when the semester starts. Told myself I'm not rushing to get one for now.

Who knows......I received these as Christmas gifts!!!!!! I Can't believe it~~~

Too happy and amaze to see how God provides everything for me through the angels around me, as long as I trust in Him and be patience, so thankful!!!

Drawing kit and sketching pack are getting ready for coming semester!!!!

Thank you <3