Whew! It’s been a crazy month with lots happened! Haven’t had a lot of time to reflect/write/post, but thought I’d throw a few words together to keep everyone posted on what’s been happening and what’s coming up …
A few weeks ago I was notified of a new position opening as manager of a new New Immigrant Welcome Centre. I wasn’t necessarily looking for another job, but thought the position was interesting so out of curiorsity I tossed my name into the hat and applied. I was convinced that they were looking for someone with a lot more management experience for such a position. Long story short, I was offered the job, VERY unexpectedly. So the past couple of weeks have been spent frantically trying to wrap things up at my current job. I felt REALLY badly about leaving my current agency at a time of need, but was encouraged by everyone’s kind words and well wishes. I was especially touched when one of the board members who has been away from the scene battling a serious illness for the past year sent me an email to wish me well. We have been in the middle of a transition process, moving to a new location and building a new funding base. I wish I had been able to see that process to completion. But I supposed there are times in life when you have to take comfort in knowing you did your best in moving things forward a step or two, and it will be someone else who will carry the load the rest of the way.
Musically there has been a few interesting opportunities too…tonight I am leading worship at a Chinese speaking Teens Conference. A good friend of mine just started as the pastor at a church and I will be guest worship leading there on Easter Sunday (WoooHooo!!) In April I will be performing at the next Solar Crash event, which is this coolest thing started by one of my coolest friends, Lon Wong. Check it out here: www.solarcrash.com In August I will be speaking/singing at a retreat for families with special needs children. Take a look at their website: www.campeulogia.com. In September I will be performing at the Annual General Meeting for a wonderful organization devoted to serve those with mental health issues in the Asian community. AND, thrown into this crazy mix…the writing/brewing has started for the next concert event…(!!)
Oops! Gotta run…first day of March Break and taking Taylor to an Arts and Crafts camp today!!
Post more later…
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The new role sounds exciting, Alfred! Would love to hear more about that. Also lookin’ forward to hearin’ more of your story and hearin’ you jam at Solar Crash. Oh, and did you just drop a hint about ANOTHER concert?