10 Things I am Thankful For..

I received the bookmark above during the Women of Destiny conference at church a few months ago. Looking at how it looks like, I know that it was a handmade. But put aside of that cause what important most is the content, the Words spoken there. It reminds me to always be thankful :)

So 10 things I am thankful for today;

1. I am thankful for the fact that I am still breathing at this moment.
2. I am thankful for my family who have been my great pillar of strength.
3. I am thankful for having a special someone who can tolerate with me through my ridiculousness
4. I am thankful for my current job.
5. I am thankful for my car.
6. I am thankful for being able to workout through Crossfit.
7. I am thankful for my friends who have been one of my source of happiness.
8. I am thankful for being able to shop things that I wanted.
9. I am thankful for being able to eat lots of delicious food.
10. I am thankful for being me.


What do you thankful for today? :)

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As of 10th April 2016

Greetings blogger! 

Finally, I updated my blog's template and arranged each item properly. Big shout out to newbloggerthemes.com for creating and designing such an adorable templates. I wanted to add background music to my blog but the thing is, I failed to do so. I've tried few steps that I google-ed but nay, it didn't succeed. Where do I get the song's URL which end with .mp3? I stuck there. Therefore, I decided to just arrange it some other time. Perhaps if any of you, who read this post can help me to resolve this matter? Just drop it at the comments area down there. Thank you in advance :)

Yes, it's 10th of April already! MIC new semester just began last week and as usual time really does flies if student's were around. My schedule for this semester quite pack but never mind I preferred going to class with the students rather than stuck with the office's work. I hoped and prayed that I'll get along well with my new students just how it works with my previous and current students. 

Spent my weekend by doing a revision for my upcoming exam. I barely able to finish 1 chapter within this 2 days and I still have 9 more chapters to go. Just for 1 subject. The other subject? No comment. My goodness, so this is how it felt to study and work in the same time. Just after I know that I've been accepted to pursue my study in Master, I am so damn happy and I thought it's gonna be cool and I can't wait to start. But then, the reality bites me. It's matter of balancing every single aspect of my life. I know I will survive, but how? The question remain unanswered.

And I have a new commitment again. Thank you bapa! I'll treat that as my advance birthday gift. I am excited but nervous at the same time. I hope it will lead me to become a more responsible person. At least, I'll know where my money will go every month and financial management it is.

So, as a conclusion for today's post, I'll summarized on what I've learnt about "Managing and Performing" in the Organization and Business Management Subject;

1. Managing in the new competitive landscape (basically this sub-topic discuss how it works on managing in different, latest situation in business world)

• Globalization
• Technological change
• Knowledge management
• Collaboration across boundaries

2. Managing for competitive advantage (this topic urged the manager to emphasize more their organization's specialty compared to their competitors)

• Innovation
• Quality
• Service
• Speed
• Cost competitiveness
• Sustainability

3. The functions of management (it discuss the basic functions of management and the managers need to mastered all of it)

• Planning
• Organizing
• Leading
• Controlling

4. Management level and skills

• Top-level managers (strategic managers)
• Middle-level managers (tactical managers)
• Frontline managers (supervisor/sales managers)
• Working leaders with broad responsibilities (interpersonal, informational, decision)
• Management skills (technical skills, conceptual and decision skills, interpersonal and communication skills)

(Bateman & Snell, 2013)

And, it's a wrap! Till next time. XOXO

Rowling Stones Team for Crossfit Games Open 2016 #673Jerudong (I'll try to find time to blog about crossfit)

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Lunch Box!

Lunch-box today :)

Hello bloggers, I'm sneaking out to update my blog for a while during office hours. Huehuehue. Well, I got full class this morning, so the rest of this afternoon gotta finished those paperwork. Back to topic, my lunch box. Haha, sudden urge to share this matter for today. I've been practicing to eat clean since few months ago. I disciplined myself to eat properly from Monday to Friday and Weekend will be my cheat dayssss. But still controllable amount of cheat. Haha. Therefore, as for today I packed white rice, boiled vege and boiled (then pan-fried with olive oil) chicken. Put a little bit of Heinz Bbq Sauces and sprinkles few black-peppers+salt. Done. Simple and quick and suited my taste.

Till then bloggers.
XOXOX

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New Commitment

Hello bloggers,

Last working day for this week, yayy! Few more hours then I'll fly back to KK again for my cousin's wedding. Uhh, can't wait..can't wait.. running away from this sick environment for a while. It's only the second week of 2016 and I feel demotivated already. 

Here's the thing, after postponing it for about a year, by the grace of God I became student again, another yayy! I've enrolled in MBA courses in OUM. Just registered last week at KK Learning Centre and I've attended the briefing for post-grad students as well. I've picked fully-online method to study because it'll cost me a lot if I have to go back and forth to KK every weekend to attend the lecture. Another reason it'll cost me a lot, I am paying all the fees by myself. I have to cut my budget on shopping and any unnecessary stuff. *menangis dulu*. Beside that, oleh kerana saya bekerja sambil belajar, I think that the fully online method is the best for me. So, how I'm gonna juggle my time? By having a proper and discipline time management. Have to endure it for 2 years. Oh God. T.T *demimu sekeping ilmu*. But somehow, I am happy  and simply grateful for this new commitment and can't wait to start cause I got all my textbooks already in this first semester. 

But that's not the reason I feel demotivated. It's a work related issues. Besides conducting lecture here in this college, I am grateful actually that they have entrusted me to get involved in implementing a new course in this college as a slide developer. The thing is, it is not easy. "This unit guide is crazy", as per my colleague. Since last week, I've been struggling to finish it and I have 6 topics over due. It's really really stressing me out till the point it affect my emotion and eating habits. I've to get ready for my lecture in class, then conduct the lecture, guide the students in their assignment andddddd get back into this slide developer thingy. Ohh, I need a refresh button. 

Hoping that this weekend getaway will refresh me. Enjoy your weekend :)

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H.a.p.p.y N.e.w Y.e.a.r 2016

Warmest new years' greetings for everyone! Wishing you all a fruitful and blessed year ahead. Finally I can spare some time to update my blog. Super tight and hectic schedule during Christmas. Gosh. How I wish I have a longer holidays. 

Well, what I can say about 2015, if I were asked one word to describe it, my answer would be 'DYNAMIC'. Yes, 2015 was indeed a dynamic year for me. Going through a long time awaited break-up, breakthrough at workplace and my personal life, done things that I never experienced before and so much more. Ups and down, that's normal I think.  

For 2016, I can just smile. I don't know how, but one thing for sure;

"God's blessings will overtake you- Deuteronomy 28:1"

Amen. 

New Year's gift from me to myself. 

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Broken Vessels (Amazing Grace)

Was listening to this song this morning. Such a beautiful song. 

"Amazing grace, How sweet the sound, That saved a wretch like me.."

Yes, this lines. Like an arrow going through my heart. Oh God, I am eternally grateful. Thank you for saving a wretch like me. Though I've failed You thousands, even millions time, Your mercy remain in me. 

XOXO,

~Jmarlyn~

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Even When It Hurts(Praise Song) - Hillsong United

Psalm 69: 29-32

"But I am poor and sorrowful; Let Your salvation, O God, set me up on high. I will praise the name of God with a song, And will magnify Him with thanksgiving. This also shall please the LORD better than ox and bull, Which has horns and hooves. The humble shall see this and be glad; And you who seek God, your hearts shall live"

Amen.

This song felt just near my heart tonight. Reflecting back all things that I've been through, I always realized that without God, I won't be here. Without Him, I won't get through it and I am eternally grateful. Taya Smith said, it is easier to praise God when everything was alright, like you are on the top of the  mountain, but when the circumstances is vice versa it was a sacrifice to praise God. But that's our prayer actually. No matter what your situation is right now, praise God. Even when it hurts. 

Take this fainted heart
Take these tainted hands
Wash me in Your love
Come like grace again

Even when my strength is lost
I'll praise You
Even when I have no song
I'll praise You
Even when it's hard to find the words
Louder then I'll sing Your praise

I will only sing Your praise
I will only sing Your praise
I will only sing Your praise

Take this mountain weight
Take these ocean tears
Hold me through the trial
Come like hope again

Even when the fight seems lost
I'll praise You
Even when it hurts like hell
I'll praise You
Even when it makes no sense to sing
Louder then I'll sing Your praise

I will only sing Your praise
I will only sing Your praise
I will only sing Your praise

And my heart burns only for You
You are all You are all I want
And my soul waits only for You
And I will sing till the morning has come

Lord my heart burns only for You
You are all You are all I want
And my soul waits only for You
And I will sing till the miracle comes

I will only sing Your praise
I will only sing Your praise
I will only sing Your praise

Even when the morning comes
I'll praise You
Even when the fight is won
I'll praise You
Even when my time on earth is done
Louder then I'll sing your praise

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Let the song talk~

We pray for blessings, we pray for peace
Comfort for family, protection while we sleep
We pray for healing, for prosperity
We pray for Your mighty hand to ease our suffering
And all the while, You hear each spoken need
Yet love us way too much to give us lesser things

'Cause what if your blessings come through rain drops
What if Your healing comes through tears
What if a thousand sleepless nights are what it takes to know You're near
What if trials of this life are Your mercies in disguise

We pray for wisdom, Your voice to hear
We cry in anger when we cannot feel You near
We doubt your goodness, we doubt your love
As if every promise from Your word is not enough
And all the while, You hear each desperate plea
And long that we'd have faith to believe

'Cause what if your blessings come through rain drops
What if Your healing comes through tears
What if a thousand sleepless nights are what it takes to know You're near
What if trials of this life are Your mercies in disguise

When friends betray us
When darkness seems to win
We know that pain reminds this heart
That this is not,
This is not our home
It's not our home

'Cause what if your blessings come through rain drops
What if Your healing comes through tears
What if a thousand sleepless nights are what it takes to know You're near

What if my greatest disappointments or the aching of this life
Is the revealing of a greater thirst this world can't satisfy
What if trials of this life
The rain, the storms, the hardest nights
Are your mercies in disguise

#laurastory

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Moving On~

Greetings everyone!

Another year has passed. Simply grateful for all the blessings from above. Decided to spend some of my time on blogging this afternoon. It's a been a while. Since this is my first post of 2015, entitled my post as Moving On~, oh yeah. Haha. How's life people? Mine? So far so good and blessed all the time. Spend most of my time facing my beloved students nowadays. Full class schedule from Monday to Thursday. Tiring but it is matter of enjoying what you love to do. 

Lecturer. Never thought that I will become one during this age. To be honest since I was a little girl, I never really know what I want to be, my dad asked me to be an engineer since I was once a science student. So as usual, I just follow everything he said cause I am daddy's girl. Haha. But things don't turned out as we planned. Well, that's life people. I am sure everyone of us have encountered it before. I suddenly became an IT student after the Matriculation Program. Pursuing my study because again dad asked me to just do it. I don't want to continue it actually, why? I am frustrated cause I am going back to Labuan again and I am leaving the science stream. But then I realized, there is no point pursuing without a purpose. So I planned to be a teacher after I graduated, I am aiming for the KPLI (Kursus Perguruan Lepasan Ijazah). But then, the environment during Uni's day changed my goal again. Miss Chin is our programming lecturer, she's is so good, pretty and smart! I love the way she dressed, do her hairs and makeup, her shoes and so on. Then I have this crazy thought, I want to be a lecturer like her, so that I can wear those pretty things everyday. Hahaha. Lame, such a kiddos thought right. So, that is my plan back then. KPLI, pursue study then lecturer. It is either two, teacher or lecturer. Soon after that, in 2013, I graduated. And that is the moment I am searching my pathway of life, that is also when I heard rumors, no more KPLI, I want to pursue my study but I am struggling with my pointer. Losing track of my life huh~

But I put all my hope and faith to Him. Then, He opened the door. Mid 2014, my friend contacted me about a vacancy in Micronet International College, IT college here in Brunei. Send my resume, got phone interview, went to Brunei for another interview and demo teaching, being accepted, undergo training and now Praise the Lord I can wear all those pretty things everyday. It's been 4 months already, learned a lot and still have a long way to go. Still working hard to improve myself even more. But I enjoyed it, living my life to the fullest. I promised myself to give all my best since I've received the greatest gift and blessing from above. 

Never give up and never ever lose hope!

Lots of love,

~JMarlyn~

Some of my students :)

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6-8/9/2013

This is my first time to join a mission like this and one word to describe all of this, BLESSED.

1. 2 trips from Labuan, morning and night trip since some of them still working during last Friday. 3 cars in the morning and night trip also the same. I'm in the night trip. Since I am staying in KK, they came to pick me up almost 12.00am on that day.

2. Safely arrived at Malangkap Homestay almost 3.00am. We're staying there for 3 days and 2 nights. Nice place with a river just next to the homestay. Puas kami mintolop! Too bad I forgot to take photos of the homestay and river. Hmm.

3. The next day, after briefing on what we gonna do that day, breakfast and so on we went to Maktab Teologi Sabah (MTS) Malangkap. To visit the school, teachers and students over there and the most important thing is to give away the donation. Most of the student are still young, age range from 16 and above. I am so blessed to see their passion towards the ministry. Running into what they've been called for in their life.

4. Then, straight from there, we went to church, SIB Malangkap Tiong for the sound check because we'll be doing the praise and worship there at night. We are rushing doing the sound check and rehearsal because we want to mandi sungai. Ohyeahhh. haha. Excited to the max!

5. Done the ministry at night then went back to the homestay to take a rest. The next day, early morning we have a simple gathering, mandi sungai again, haha and then went to church SIB Malangkap Baru for the ministry. 

6. Packing, and then went back KK. For the rest of them went back Labuan. But before that, sempat singgah di Taginambur at one of our church member house for the famous mee sup kb. Sedappp.

Since I am updating my blog straight from the office, haha, I cannot cerita panjang2 here, the foods, the experience that I've gained and so on. Later I'll blog it. So here it is, some of the photos.

Took this from Wira Bandar Labuan FB.

Arrived at MTS Malangkap

Ogou & Me

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Home sweet home :)

This picture does not related any to my blog post today. Just want to share it. HAHA.
 #throwback #edited n design by Shelly Edna

Late night post, since I finally have the desire to open my lappy. Been home on last saturday afternoon. Quite a long journey from Labuan back to Ranau. Dad drove around 5-6 hours from Menumbok to Ranau. Poor daddy. They have to pick me up since I've got sooo many luggage and things. I can't carry it alone. Well, my 3 years stuff in Umskal. I didn't know I've got that much. HAHA. Trust me, it's too much. Koronob bilang mama sia! HAHAHA!! And I haven't finish unpack my things. Some of them still in the box. 

Anyway, I'm sooo happy to be back at home. No other place is better than this. I'm gonna have my long-longer rest before starting my practical on next week. I'm gonna appreciate this short break and use it wisely.   4 years staying in the Pearl of Borneo-Labuan, includes my matriculation year, there are too many bittersweet memories. I've been shape and grow continually through those years.  I'll blog about it later on, when I've got time. OK?

Huhhh I'm a little bit nervous toward the practical thingy, but I'm sure everything will be just fine. Sudden remembrance of  my friends back in Umskal. Now we are on our own ways, going to different places. A little bit sad. But I'm not gonna cry because I knew that we WILL meet each other sooner or later. This is a new beginning for us. Another chapter in my life has laid rested and a new chapter is about to begin. Ohh future, here I come! Thank You Abba for this great great opportunity. Maybe It's not too late for me to wish Happy Fathers Day to Papa J, my beloved dad and all daddys around the world! 

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Refocus.

source: spiritualinspiration

While scrolling down on my Tumblr account this morning, I've found out this picture. A simple yet attractive one. But what attract me the most is the word written in it. REFOCUS. I wonder what relates this word with the bible verse that also written in the picture. The bible verse is quite familiar, but why refocus? Then I end up reading it. Here, I share it with you guys. Readed, Copied and Pasted it from @spiritualinspiration

"We must take the opportunity daily to REFOCUS our priorities, intentions and desires. The bible encourages us in Matthew 6:33 to “Seek ye first the Kingdom of God and His righteousness and all these things will be added unto you.” Seeking God FIRST must be a priority for the believer. We seek God so He can bring us out of this world’s way of doing things and teach us how to live according to His way of doing things. When we seek God first we learn to FOCUS our understanding on the relationship we have with God our father."

Well, a great morning devotion for me today. I think I've rest and played enough after the FYP. The study week became a holiday and totally a crazy week. HAHA. It's time to refocus back on what is in front of me right now. Not only the final exam, ministry and so on. But things that way not too far ahead from me, the future. The last final exam and our first paper is tomorrow which is the Internet Technology. Watching The Voice USA 2013 while studying is fun. I enjoyed my study by doing so. Thanks to D I'm able to watch it.

By the way, I'm a fan of Danielle Bradbery! Go vote her! Just saying, ignore it. Haha. Oklah, few more chapters a waiting me to be readed. 'till then bloggers, Goodbye! ^_^

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What Faith Can Do.

What faith can do by Kutless. A song that had motivate me, strengthen me, inspired me and most important had blessed me. Worth to be listen! 

Everybody falls sometimes
Gotta find the strength to rise
From the ashes
And make a new beginning

Anyone can feel the ache
You think it's more than you can take
But you're stronger
Stronger than you know

Don't you give up now
The sun will soon be shining
You gotta face the clouds
To find the silver lining

I've seen dreams that move the mountains
Hope that doesn't ever end
Even when the sky is falling
I've seen miracles just happen
Silent prayers get answered
Broken hearts become brand new
That's what faith can do

It doesn't matter what you've heard
Impossible is not a word
It's just a reason
For someone not to try

Everybody's scared to death
When they decide to take that step
Out on the water
It'll be alright

Life is so much more
Than what your eyes are seeing
You will find your way
If you keep believing

I've seen dreams that move the mountains
Hope that doesn't ever end
Even when the sky is falling
I've seen miracles just happen
Silent prayers get answered
Broken hearts become brand new
That's what faith can do

Overcome the odds
You don't have a chance
(That's what faith can do)
When the world says you can't
It'll tell you that you can

I've seen dreams that move the mountains
Hope that doesn't ever end
Even when the sky is falling
And I've seen miracles just happen
Silent prayers get answered
Broken hearts become brand new
That's what faith can do
That's what faith can do

Even if you fall sometimes
You will have the strength to rise

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Welcome 2013

Just finished my second paper for this final exam this afternoon. Almost can't breath for this past few days. I didn't even feels like it's new year already. Came back to Labuan on 1st January and sat on my first paper on the next day. Amazingggggg..! 

To my family and friends, and you. Yes, you! hehe. I hope it's not too late for me to wish you guys HAPPY NEW YEAR 2013. Sorry for not able to reply all of your wishes and messages. Quite busy with the revision (kununlah haha). Final exam for new year, what a great starting for this year =.='

Well, year 2012, all I can say is I'm growing, growing, and growing. In all aspect of my life but still I am the same me. I am forever grateful. Uncountable blessings from God. Praise the Lord for all things that had happen to me in 2012, for I am not what I am today if its not because of You oh Lord. Wishing that all is well throughout this year. Always remember, life is a blessing, love life and be grateful. God bless all! 

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Merry Christmas.

Back to hometown on last Friday. Weeeeeeeeee....!! Feels so good to be home. hehe. Spending quality time with my dear family, celebrating Christmas at church, eating non-stop. haha. That's the point. I'm forever grateful and truly blessed. Have a blessed Christmas everyone and Happy New Year 2013 in advance. 

Remember, life is a blessing! 

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hellooo weekend!

Hello bloggers, how are you guys? I didn't even realize it's weekend already. Yeay! Counting days to go back home for Christmas. But before that I have to focus on things that I've to do on next two week.It's a presentation weeks,huhhh; Fyp 1, web programming, SAAD and MIS. Wish me luck!

Hmm, thanks God the "case" have been solved in a good way. I am officially, legally own the room I've been staying until now. The power of prayer, do believe in that. He'll give every things that we need :)

I'll give you guys a point to ponder tonight. Christmas, what is the meaning of Christmas for you? My bestie' asked me to listen to this song. The lyrics do touched my heart, miss Your presence oh Lord. 

Be blessed :)

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preparation

SIBBL pre-Christmas will be held on 24th-25th of November. Took some pictures during the preparations. Enjoy!

swollen eyes =.='

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Another blog Update.

Hello bloggers, how are you guys? Hoping that all is well for you all. 

Finished the FYP phase 3 presentation today. The interface and prototype of our system. Thanks God everything went well. Just few comments from the consultant to make it much better. Tons of assignments and reports waiting for me. Huhh, you can do it juji! 

im using the mockup builder for the interface. 

For the church ministry, been busy rehearsal-ing for the pre-christmas and caroling. For the first time ever, I've join the caroling's team here in SIBBL. Christmas mode activated! And now I'm thinking about my christmas's wish, all I want for christmas is/are ________ ngehehe :p

bestie. intoducting you my fyp's partner-esther.

Rainy Labuan, better sleep early tonight. Good night everyone! 

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Ohhh i miss blogging,huhu. And finally got a chance to write on something here. Actually there are stills load of things to do, but let me rest for a bit while updating my blog.ngehehe :p So, this is how a final year student life would be. The busiest, hectic campus life ever! *sigh. But i'll always be grateful for everything. Using my own strength to carry on this definitely would not never work. Lean on God for every single things will keep you calm and in track. Believe me! Beside, a positive mindset is also the main key. Motivating yourself by your own. I'm not gonna lie, of course the pressure and stress are still there, pimples here and there, hair falls and so on but you'll be OK and just fine. :)

Student ministry, youth ministry, dance ministry, PPK ministry - i'm forever grateful. SIBBWPL is growing and growing! Can wait for the coming church anniversary.

Today, finish our e-community project. Its our LI 1 actually. I don't think I can write the whole story one by one but let te pictures tell you the story. Thanks God everything went well. Thanks SKK St Anne, thanks to our supervisor and last  but not least to my team members a.k.a girlfriends, deffy, lala and lyn. Great job girls! I might be lost my temper sometimes, but still I love you girls! Muahhhxxxx xoxo. hehe :P

basically this is what we are doing :)

peace :)

us

adorable kids.

giving the gift from us to pk hem

with pk hem and cikgu laura

10/10/2012

"We are running, chasing after all that You are, We are running, cause all that You are is all that we want now! No matter what the cost, we give it all to go Your way!"

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