2025年6月23日 星期一

Weekly Reflection – Week 22 June 2025 每週反思 – 2025年6月22日這週

Prepared by AI. English version was edited by Jeff on 23/06/2025 由人工智能協助撰寫,英文版本由Jeff於2025年6月23日編輯

1. A Week of Transitions and Commitments

This week was full of movement — both literally and figuratively. From completing the car transition, helping others, connecting with old and new friends, and handling interviews, I saw moments of grace and gratitude woven throughout the busyness.

今個星期過得好充實,無論實際上定係心理上都係一個轉變嘅過程。由賣車到買車、幫朋友準備面試、同舊朋友重聚,再到自己參加面試,全部都係神嘅恩典同安排,令我心存感恩。


2. Selling the Car – A Smooth and Blessed Closure

Last Tuesday, I successfully sold my car through Motorway. It took about 7 days and a few customer service calls, but the car was sold at the highest quote I received. I thank God for such favour.
The car collector, Jason, was memorable — a father of seven who used to drive a van when his kids were younger. His thorough inspection of my car (with so many photos of dents, chips, and tiny imperfections) was intense — almost scary — but in the end, he reported everything as normal wear and tear. There were no deductions at all. What a blessing!

上星期二,我成功經 Motorway 賣出架車。雖然過程需時七日左右,加上一啲客戶服務嘅聯絡,但最終可以以最高報價成交,真係好多謝神。
負責收車嘅 Jason 令人印象深刻——佢係七個仔女嘅爸爸,細個時開住貨 van 接送。佢檢查架車好仔細,影咗好多細節相(包括花痕、瑕疵等),一度令我有啲擔心。但最尾佢向買家講明都係正常損耗,冇扣任何錢,真係感恩。


3. A New Ride – Pickup and Family Joy

I was deeply blessed by my third aunt, who helped drive me and my wife to Wimbledon to pick up the new car. The process went smoothly, though I noticed the boot cover pole was missing — hoping the seller can help sort that. The kids love the car; the second row is spacious and comfortable.
I pray this car will serve us well — starting with a family holiday in July with my parents-in-law. My wife will need to get used to the car’s size, but I have full confidence in her.

多謝三姨好有愛心,專程車我同太太去 Wimbledon 攞新車。過程順利,不過發現尾箱遮冚桿唔見咗,希望賣家可以補返。小朋友好鍾意架車,第二排座位特別寬敞舒適。
我希望呢架車可以為屋企服務得好好,七月就會帶岳父母去旅行。太太都要習慣一下車嘅尺寸,但我對佢好有信心。


4. Stratesys Interview – An Unexpected Door

I had an interview on Friday with Stratesys, a Spanish consulting company with 1,800 employees across 10 countries in Europe and the Americas. Although the firm is known for SAP work, this UK-based role interestingly focused on Microsoft technologies. The interview was conducted by a German colleague who seemed more delivery-focused than a formal hiring manager — likely supporting multiple functions including hiring and marketing.
With a lot of prayer and support from church brothers and sisters, I felt unusually calm and composed throughout the session. It was a reminder that divine grace often carries us in unexpected moments.

星期五,我有機會接受 Stratesys 嘅面試。呢間西班牙公司喺十個國家有 1800 個員工,主力做 SAP 方案。不過今次英國個職位反而係關於 Microsoft 技術,好特別。
面試官係來自德國,似乎係項目交付為主,同時負責招聘、營銷等多個範疇。
教會弟兄姊妹為我祈禱,我自己亦都好出奇地平靜沉著。神嘅恩典真係喺唔同時候扶持我。


5. A Special Reunion – Picking Up Didi from Heathrow

A heartwarming highlight was reconnecting with Didi — my first mentor from IBM back in 2005. I had the joy of picking him up from Heathrow and chatting during the hour-long drive to his hotel. We hadn’t met in 5–6 years, and it felt special.
Later in the week, I went to four different places to find him a gift that would represent the UK well — not an easy task in my area, but I enjoyed the challenge. His visit came on short notice, but I’m glad I was able to respond meaningfully.

呢個星期最窩心嘅一件事就係同 Didi 重聚——佢係我2005年入IBM時嘅導師。今次佢一家來英旅遊,我有幸去Heathrow接佢,成個鐘車程傾得好開心,已經5至6年冇見,真係好珍貴。
之後我特登行咗四個地方搵合適嘅禮物,代表英國風格送俾佢。雖然佢臨時通知我行程,但我都好開心可以及時回應,表達心意。


6. Blue Team Review – A Spirit of Service

On 22 June, our Blue Team had a review meeting after three months of serving in worship slide preparation. Shirley and Sau kindly prepared lunch, and Pastor’s wife brought a delicious Chinese-style rice dish — a lovely gesture that lifted the team’s spirits.
Though our role was simple — preparing PowerPoint slides to support the worship leader — the experience brought joy and meaning. The team enjoyed having a way to serve others quietly but helpfully, making worship more seamless.

6月22日,我哋藍組完成三個月嘅服侍之後開咗個回顧會。Shirley同Sau幫手準備咗午餐,崔師母亦帶咗中式飯餸過嚟,好有心思,令大家都感受到溫暖。
雖然工作只係幫崇拜領詩預備PowerPoint投影片,但過程中大家都享受到服侍嘅喜樂,亦感受到自己為崇拜有貢獻,令整體流程更順暢。


7. Men’s Breakfast – Fellowship and Connection

Saturday’s men’s breakfast was another meaningful gathering. I invited Radar, and six of us turned up in total. Clifford and Radar both share a love for tennis — I hope they connect more. James continues striving to grow his business, and I wish him strength. Keith seemed a bit quieter than usual — I’ll keep him in prayer. These gatherings help keep us connected through different life stages.

星期六嘅弟兄早餐聚會都好有意思。我邀請咗Radar,最後總共六位弟兄出席。Clifford同Radar都鍾意打網球,希望佢哋可以建立聯繫。James仲努力發展自己嘅生意,願神加力畀佢。Keith今次比較少說話,希望佢一切安好,我會為佢祈禱。呢類聚會真係幫助我哋喺唔同人生階段中保持連結。


8. Helping a Friend – Mock Interview & Feedback

I spent meaningful time helping a friend prepare for a civil service interview. Coaching someone reminded me of my own journey — and it was satisfying to apply structured thinking, provide scorecards, and offer encouragement.

今個星期我幫朋友準備政府工面試,花咗唔少心機一齊練習。過程令我回想起自己過去面試嘅經歷。可以用結構化方式去幫佢整理思路、設計評分表、畀到實質鼓勵,感覺好滿足。


9. Lessons and Gratitude

  • Lesson: Blessings often come through people — whether it's help with transport, a fair collector, or an encouraging word during an interview.

  • Gratitude: Grateful for the favour with the car sale, joy of a new car, smooth interview, Didi’s visit, and moments of service and connection throughout the week.

  • **學習:**祝福好多時都係透過人而嚟——無論係有人幫手接送、有個公平嘅收車師傅、定係面試時有人一句鼓勵說話。

  • **感恩:**感恩可以高價賣車、有新車帶來家庭喜悅、面試順利、與Didi重聚,以及今個星期每一個服侍同相交時刻。


Looking Ahead

Next week, I hope to:

  • Follow up on the Stratesys interview and other job leads

  • Address remaining items on the new car (boot cover, insurance setup)

  • Make space to reflect, rest, and reconnect intentionally with family and God

展望下星期,希望可以:

  • 跟進Stratesys面試及其他工作機會

  • 處理新車相關嘅事項(例如遮冚桿、保險等)

  • 預留時間靜思、休息,同家人同神建立更深關係


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