a colored spectrum

Pac Friday

went to IPS for interview today with Dr. Lai. waited from 9.15am till... 9.45am.
didn't do too well i think. another Pol Sci girl got the IPS stint. that's definite.
i was only shortlisted. now awaiting them to comfirm my internship by next Wed.
= sigh = tentatively is to be posted to Sociology Dept to be research assistant.
project's on Christian religion's structure, with Prof Tong as my mentor..
hopefully can squeeze in another project with IPS still. i really want to work under Dr Lai too.
her project is on community / social services offered by Christian churches. interesting.
praying hard that everything goes well. Lord Jesus, please bless me and help me do my best.
i am keen to learn. Lord, please humble me. Amen.

then went to Hai Tien Lo with my doggie.
check out the pix lah.

then Dr Lai called me at 1pm to call me for a sudden meeting.
to meet her at East Coast Park Mac Cafe at 2.30pm for briefing!
thank God Doggie was driving today. huggies!
met up with the other research assistants working on this project.
least now i have an idea of what they're doing and what's the scope of the project.
coincedentally, we're all Catholics. hahah. it was fun and enriching talking to them and knowing what they have done for this project. i am really excited, really hope to be aboard their ship!
there's so much i can learn! i want to learn!

the thing with social research is this. you have to enjoy your work. enjoy what you are doing.
then you can endure through the whole gruelling research journey. without the interest, you can't sustain through the commitments and await your rewards. same for studies, and alwiz take a break, indulge in hobbies along the way. you never know what new perspectives may hit you.

after that... waited for one whole hour before Doggie picked me up.
finally got to see Ryan Tan the Mad Army man in real life!
he's tall, dark, well built and smart! only 24 years old and finished Masters already!
got a career path laid out in military service... perfect! throw in a cute face altogether!
i'll try to catch a photo with him so keep checkin out!

did i mention that Josh and i cannot talk about religion?
despite both of us belong to the big umbrella of Christianity.
our interpretation is different. we're also equally defensive.
my advice? marry someone from your own denomination.
makes marriage easier to work out, and helps build a closer relationship.
in God we trust. (irony)

posted by Veen @ 23:25