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I suddenly realized that I havent updated my blog since ages ago…So today, having the mood to blog, here I am.

It’s my third week in Nottingham, and for those who dont know, I’m doing my medical degree, so basically I’ll be here for 5 years. Since I was here, there were many ups and downs. Ups - if I’ve had a good time praying and spending time with God, downs - missing my church back in Malaysia, and CampusCity terribly. I got to meet lots of people these few weeks. It’s very interesting to know that the people here are so diverse in culture. Oh, did I mention that Nottingham has one of the highest crime rates in the UK. We were warned a thousand times not to go out alone at night, etc. I was kinda freaked out when I heard all this, but took comfort from the fact that God is always with me, just as He had protected me when I was in Subang.

I took up latin and ballroom dancing!! It’s been something that I wanted to do since a long time ago. I’m so glad I have this opportunity. I’m even thinking of going further, like joining competitions and stuff. I also wanted to join other societies like gospel choir and street jazz. But I know I wouldn’t have the time to do so many things, especially in my course. So I had to put a stop to joining them. 

Lets talk about church! Well…the British culture of church is really really different from back home. That’s why I miss Acts church!! So to say, not as lively, warm, happening, and cool as Acts, hehe. But, above all these, I know that God has a reason for me to be here. So I’d better not complain and be thankful to be in line with where God wants me to be. I am sure that God has a special purpose of bringing me here. Because I see His faithful hand leading me to Notts all the way.

To be His salt and light in Notts is not an easy thing. I struggled a whole lot in my first 2 weeks. Just to remain strong, and not backslide was a challenge. But I am so so thankful for GOd’s faithful people — CC and Acts leaders, who gave me constant support and prayer. I was so encouraged by the emails and msn chat sessions with them. I knew I wouldn’t be here, still standing strong, without their support.

My spiritual life, can be described as going downhill in my first two weeks. But thankfully today, I can say that it’s going back up again. I desire more than ever, to just love God and know Him more. I desire to be in the centre of His will, to be doing what He wants me to do, to bring a smile to His face. I want to shine His light in this spiritually dark place, I want to ….. do so many things for Him.

Oh, I just came back from York!!! It’s such a cool place. I think I’ll blog about this awesome trip next time.    

So, that’s what I have to say for now. God bless and may you experience His glory day after day!!