Le Jour Dernier

The last day

Yesterday, I woke up early and went to the FAP again to get my Passport chopped with Valid Until date. With that, I shall be allowed to stay until August 31. I was relieved when I left FAP and went back to the office. I gave last training and refreshment of all the job transfer to the new baton holder. I packed up my things, all those little memories on the desktop and deleted personal files on the PC. I wrote a short message on IPmsg and bid everyone "Farewell" then I went to the President office to thank him for whatever he's done over the last four years I've been with them. Without tears, without sad look, I left the the office with new enlightenment. I've grown a bit ever since. Last time I left my job, it was full of hard feelings.

Dieu nous monte

God is watching us

So, I went to the Foreign Affair Police (FAP) this morning with a twisted feeling of worries and all. I approached the information and inquired them on what I need to do. I filled the Multiple Purpose ARC Application form and attached it with a copy of my contract revocation letter. Just as I was ready to submit my papers, I saw Casey's wife, Yi-ping. She's now working at the FAP. I approached her and she told me to wait in the line for she's serving an old lady with their papers.
When she'd done with that, I came back at her and told her my situation. I was told to leave 7 days after the date of contract revocation with my previous employer. Hence I have bought a ticket for August 29, I intend to stay in Taiwan for another month. She took my papers to her supervisor, and had it stamped for me. Further she reassured me that there shouldn't be any problem now. I can stay up till the date on my flight ticket.

Earlier I was praying on the way in the MRT, everytime my worries sets it, I recite the prayer taught to me as a child. Now I think my prayers are answered. Everything just falls in to place in God's hand.

ax

Un autre changement

Another Change

I changed my flight schedule and postpone it to August 29, I signed necessary papers for job transfer. Just as I fixed this flight ticket, Jenny called saying that I have to leave one week after my formal departure from the company. Jenny gave me a number of Foreign Police Dept and ask me to call them if I can make any further deal with them should I want to stay longer.

An email from Yap this afternoon soothed my troubled heart. A formal invitation to come to work in Taipei office starting August 1 Tuesday. Was strongly told to be well attired at work since my previous work did not require me to do so. I need to settle these few things tomorrow. I start calling this Foreign Police office and ask them about my extension and situation.

I pray that things will work out just right. All things will fall into place under the magnificent work of the Lord. I only need on word. FAITH.

Une bonne bas

A new low

Last night I went to Activebalance office and had a delicious hakka noodles soup in Yap's office. He must have seen an unspirited soul, that he started pepping me with those "not-to-worry" wisdom. There's more to life than worrying. I met Nelson afterwards, he came down to take come translation work from AB (Chinese to English). I left AB at 7:30 straight to Vicky's place and stopped at nearby shop to buy her some "Guotie", I also picked a huge slice of watermelon to ease this summer day's heat. We sat at table, me on my watermelon, and V on her Guotie watching HBO.

After I did her PC an update, I hoped to see something in my mailbox. I checked, and I checked. But...Nada....I still checked early this morning and still no news from Japan. This has been a great test of my patience and faith. I dressed up and walked out from the apartment reciting Our Fathers and Hail Mary subconsciously. I rode my bike to work. I'm praying things will change for the better today.

ax

Une Changement de projet

A change of plan

Just as I brushed off the dirt in my eyes and get that annoying screensaver I way, I saw an email with "Visa Issue" in the subject line. This comes like a cold freeze in a hot summer morning. The title is enough to give me the worries, since we have planned this so well and it's just four more days, and I should be in Japan working. The truth revealed itself as I clicked into the contents, I was told to postpone my flight to Japan until early September due to the increasing restriction to foreign laborers from Japan Immigration.

"What now!" I said to myself. Has God changed his plan for me? I have opened my heart and mind trying to discern His will as to what I'll be doing in future. I know I've been bad, but I've also surrendered all my life to Him. I've genuflected in solemnity seeking His divine intevention.
God help me be strong and cease the worries inside of me. Keep me from harm and save me from my enemies. I pray this in the name of our Lord Jesus Christ. Amen.