Thursday, October 28, 2004

I screwed up my big day

Firstly, its the 311 presentation. A slip of tongue and a very picky tutor ruined my hopes of pulling my grades to an A.


Next, the most embarrassing and devastating incident in my 3 years in Business School.



My mind went blank in the middle of my presentation.
The awkward silence whilst I frantically searched my que cards for the words to say.
The silent puzzlement from the faces of my classmates( ALL 50 OF THEM!)
The thumping of my head and the quiver in my hands...

ITS THE END FOR ME.


Never before had I fumbled in my presentations. Be it speaking in front of an audience of 100, or engaging a class in an impromptu discussion. It was never a problem for me. Today, I wasn't even nervous before the presentation. In fact, I even mentioned to my teammate that I was surprisingly calm.


I have no idea what came over me at that point in time...even now, I still stare blankly at space, stupefied as I recount that fateful aftnoon.



Could it be retribution?
I was always particular about other people's presentations. From their pronunciation, to their distracting mannerisms. I was contemptous in fact.

Somehow, I thank God for this painful lesson. It is indeed a humbling one.


Also, another thought occured to me as I did my QT tonight. I never really relied on God. I tot I could do it on my own. I tot I was sufficient on my own.


In the midst of rushing for the reports and presentations this week, I have simply forgotten about Him. Rushing to close up the gap on my study timetable, squeezing in as much as I can into my 24hrs, sometimes even at the expense of my QT and bedtime prayers, (cos I fell asleep on the bed with my book and pens open, radio and lights on!)I took everything on my own stride


I tried to accomplish everything with my own human strength. I tot I could.


But I'm wrong.


I feel deserted and alone. I really question what am I doing all this for??


I hate numbers. I take a whole day to balance a Balance Sheet, and 2 days to reconcile a Cash Flow Statement. I'm really not suited for this accounting crap.

Somehow, i feel immensely lonely. Despite having so many friends, there is a resounding emptiness in me. Could it be that God is no longer in there?


The feeling stinks.


Turn my eyes away from worthless things;
preserve my life according to your word.
Psalm 119:59

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