this date marks the end of the year 2007.
havent had enough time to really reflect and recollect the year's happenings.
so fast time has come and gone. this year has come and is about to go.
so many things are abt to change. after all, change is the only constant thing in this world.
it is important to take time off to pause/stop in our busy tracks and learn to appreciate the people and things around us. because u will never know if it just slips you by or you might just lose it one day, without you knowing - when you least expected it.
here's a quick shout-out to all the people in my life, you know who you are:
Thank you, each and everyone one of you, for being in my life.
For the chance to know, grow and learn alongside you.
I appreciate every friendship i have and all that you have done for and with me.
I'm very sure we all share both happy and sad, good and bad memories.
Time is passing us by, yet we still stick by each other.
We each have vastly different; heavy/important committments and responsibilities, yet the most important thing is effort. It is what keeps and will continue to keep our friendships going.
I would like to wish one and all, a very HAPPY NEW YEAR of 2008!
Let's all go through the path of life together, you know you are never alone.
All the best in your endeavours! stay strong and positive! and pls pls pls take good care of your health! It is something money cannot buy.
I love you all.
:)
peace.
Monday, December 31, 2007
Monday, December 24, 2007
christmas greetings
it's finally Christmas 2007!
time to gather with friends and family to enjoy this special occasion - to commemorate the birth of our Lord.
Christmas is a time to share love and make peace, be with the people you love and just enjoy the moment. else u'd have to wait another 12 months before the next comes again. however, till then, God knows if he'll take u away first isn't it?
that means that Christmas will be celebrated elsewhere. might not be as enjoyable, i think.
anyhow, no point thinking so much for now.
just simply enjoy the moment. enjoy what we have and share now.
live for the present! let tomorrow worry for itself.
Merry Christmas everyone!
I wish for world peace and for everyone to be happy.
Peace be with you.
time to gather with friends and family to enjoy this special occasion - to commemorate the birth of our Lord.
Christmas is a time to share love and make peace, be with the people you love and just enjoy the moment. else u'd have to wait another 12 months before the next comes again. however, till then, God knows if he'll take u away first isn't it?
that means that Christmas will be celebrated elsewhere. might not be as enjoyable, i think.
anyhow, no point thinking so much for now.
just simply enjoy the moment. enjoy what we have and share now.
live for the present! let tomorrow worry for itself.
Merry Christmas everyone!
I wish for world peace and for everyone to be happy.
Peace be with you.
Wednesday, December 19, 2007
serenity
SERENITY: the state or quality of being serene, calm, or tranquil; sereneness.
The Serenity Prayer:
God grant me the serenity to accept the things I cannot change;
courage to change the things I can;
and wisdom to know the difference.
The Serenity Prayer:
God grant me the serenity to accept the things I cannot change;
courage to change the things I can;
and wisdom to know the difference.
Monday, December 17, 2007
joke: religious nuts
There were four country churches in a small Texas town: The Presbyterian Church, the Baptist Church, the Methodist Church and the Catholic Church. Each church was overrun with pesky squirrels.
One day, the Presbyterian Church called a meeting to decide what to do about the squirrels. After much prayer and consideration they determined that the squirrels were predestined to be there and they shouldn't interfere with God's divine will.
In the Baptist Church the squirrels had taken up habitation in the baptistery. The deacons met and decided to put a cover on the baptistery and drown the squirrels in it. The squirrels escaped somehow and there were twice as many there the next week.
The Methodist Church got together and decided that they were not in a position to harm any of God's creation. So, they humanely trapped the Squirrels and set them free a few miles outside of town. Three days later, the squirrels were back.
But -- The Catholic Church came up with the best and most effective solution. They baptized the squirrels and registered them as members of the church. Now they only see them on Christmas and Easter.
One day, the Presbyterian Church called a meeting to decide what to do about the squirrels. After much prayer and consideration they determined that the squirrels were predestined to be there and they shouldn't interfere with God's divine will.
In the Baptist Church the squirrels had taken up habitation in the baptistery. The deacons met and decided to put a cover on the baptistery and drown the squirrels in it. The squirrels escaped somehow and there were twice as many there the next week.
The Methodist Church got together and decided that they were not in a position to harm any of God's creation. So, they humanely trapped the Squirrels and set them free a few miles outside of town. Three days later, the squirrels were back.
But -- The Catholic Church came up with the best and most effective solution. They baptized the squirrels and registered them as members of the church. Now they only see them on Christmas and Easter.
Sunday, December 09, 2007
sunday morning rain is falling
the weather has been awfully dreary...
with rain greeting you the first thing you open your eyes.
but thank god for the weather anyway,
at least we're still alive to enjoy it, isnt it?
one musnt be too picky.
contentment remember? :)
this morning, channel news asia wasnt too friendly with the news reporting.
the news hurt my ears and made my mind wondered.
not so good news, obviously.
as Denise mei always say, 'hey! it's christmas! time for giving and loving!'
is it really?
*shrugs*
not quite in this case, all ard us, bad stuffs are happening.
in Malaysia, bad flooding because of monsoon.
North Korea - peace and nuclear talks; as with Iran.
USA - the teen who went on a shooting spree in a mall in Nebraska Omaha.
my sympathy and prayers go out to all the victims ard the world.
peace to all.
with rain greeting you the first thing you open your eyes.
but thank god for the weather anyway,
at least we're still alive to enjoy it, isnt it?
one musnt be too picky.
contentment remember? :)
this morning, channel news asia wasnt too friendly with the news reporting.
the news hurt my ears and made my mind wondered.
not so good news, obviously.
as Denise mei always say, 'hey! it's christmas! time for giving and loving!'
is it really?
*shrugs*
not quite in this case, all ard us, bad stuffs are happening.
in Malaysia, bad flooding because of monsoon.
North Korea - peace and nuclear talks; as with Iran.
USA - the teen who went on a shooting spree in a mall in Nebraska Omaha.
my sympathy and prayers go out to all the victims ard the world.
peace to all.
Thursday, December 06, 2007
don't sweat the small stuff
things don't always go your way,
so learn to manage.
no point fussing,
cos u cant do anything abt it.
get over it,
and stop acting pathetic.
there cant always be pple ard to remind u on what to do,
or help u.
be strong and stay focused.
keep a calm and clear mind and do what u need to do.
so learn to manage.
no point fussing,
cos u cant do anything abt it.
get over it,
and stop acting pathetic.
there cant always be pple ard to remind u on what to do,
or help u.
be strong and stay focused.
keep a calm and clear mind and do what u need to do.
Wednesday, December 05, 2007
Tuesday, November 27, 2007
Monday, November 26, 2007
live well, laugh often, & love with all your heart
just thought i'd share with you an email my Godpa sent me,
reading it stirred some feelings in me,
such as the Cambodian children and families,
they are facing POVERTY, not just mere poorness.
here we are in Singapore, with hardly any worries, no natural disasters,
yet those in our neighbouring countries are stricken with so many plagues and diseases,
yet here we are, thinking about buying each other Christmas presents,
going shopping in the mall, what to eat, what to wear, getting fussy over this and that,
complaining and whining abt our "sad" and "pathetic" and "full-of-worries" lives,
really, don't we understand what contentment is? or are we just too complacent? or are we too proud to admit we fall within this 'materialistic' category?
the email goes like this: -
I AM THANKFUL:
FOR THE WIFE WHO SAYS IT'S HOT DOGS TONIGHT,
BECAUSE SHE IS HOME WITH ME,
AND NOT OUT WITH SOMEONE ELSE.
FOR THE HUSBAND WHO IS ON THE SOFA BEING A COUCH POTATO,
BECAUSE HE IS HOME WITH ME
AND NOT OUT AT THE BARS.
FOR THE TEENAGER WHO IS COMPLAINING ABOUT DOING DISHES
BECAUSE IT MEANS SHE IS AT HOME,
NOT ON THE STREETS.
FOR THE TAXES I PAY
BECAUSE IT MEANS I AM EMPLOYED.
FOR THE MESS TO CLEAN AFTER A PARTY
BECAUSE IT MEANS I HAVE BEEN SURROUNDED BY FRIENDS.
FOR THE CLOTHES THAT FIT A LITTLE TOO SNUG
BECAUSE IT MEANS I HAVE ENOUGH TO EAT.
FOR MY SHADOW THAT WATCHES ME WORK
BECAUSE IT MEANS I AM OUT IN THE SUNSHINE.
FOR A LAWN THAT NEEDS MOWING, WINDOWS THAT NEED CLEANING, AND GUTTERS THAT NEED FIXING
BECAUSE IT MEANS I HAVE A HOME .
FOR ALL THE COMPLAINING I HEAR ABOUT THE GOVERNMENT
BECAUSE IT MEANS WE HAVE FREEDOM OF SPEECH.
FOR THE PARKING SPOT I FIND AT THE FAR END OF THE PARKING LOT
BECAUSE IT MEANS I AM CAPABLE OF WALKING
AND I HAVE BEEN BLESSED WITH TRANSPORTATION .
FOR MY HUGE HEATING BILL
BECAUSE IT MEANS I AM WARM.
FOR THE LADY BEHIND ME IN CHURCH WHO SINGS OFF KEY
BECAUSE IT MEANS I CAN HEAR.
FOR THE PILE OF LAUNDRY AND IRONING
BECAUSE IT MEANS I HAVE CLOTHES TO WEAR.
FOR WEARINESS AND ACHING MUSCLES AT THE END OF THE DAY
BECAUSE IT MEANS I HAVE BEEN CAPABLE OF WORKING HARD.
FOR THE ALARM THAT GOES OFF IN THE EARLY MORNING HOURS
BECAUSE IT MEANS I AM ALIVE.
AND FINALLY, FOR TOO MUCH E-MAIL
BECAUSE IT MEANS I HAVE FRIENDS WHO ARE THINKING OF ME.
SEND THIS TO SOMEONE YOU CARE ABOUT. I JUST DID.
In every thing give thanks: for this is the will of God in Christ Jesus concerning you. I Thessalonians 5:18
there is a reason why people celebrate thanksgiving.
it is to thank God for everything and everything He has been providing us right from centuries ago till now.
who are we to complain abt a lack of anything?
whatever happened to acts of charity?
imagine what we could do with all the unnecessary shopping money,
the money spent on excessive eating and eating at restaurants?
of cos it's easy to say: "i need to spoil myself after a long day." or "i worked so hard, so i deserve to enjoy." don't we all fall prey to statements like these?
every year end is the most emotional for me, this is when i start recollecting events that came and went, and what the next year would hold. time to start planning my life ahead.
some pple adviced that i shudnt think too much or too far; others say 'ya, it's gd to plan ahead and know what ure doing.'
it's all abt being in control isn't it?
as we mature or grow older, we're suppose to be wiser. it is very much a cause and effect situation - such as decisions and environmental factors affecting our lives, mold our belives, mannerisms, thoughts and actions and the things we do.
in my own little world, i wished things were different. i wished we didn't have to be so pampered and bratty. i wished we cud learn more abt humility and perseverance.
we have everything and more here on this island. yet it is never enough.
things will never be good enough for us, isn't it?
according to what we're taught in schools, theories such as Maslow's hierarchy of needs...
we know that we are on a constant search for better things, to constantly improve our needs, wants and desires.
time for a reality check people.
1st things 1st, let's do some soul-searching this year end, and truly, be thankful for everything we have. God has been very kind to us. indeed, we are truly blest.
i hope u all realise that.
reading it stirred some feelings in me,
such as the Cambodian children and families,
they are facing POVERTY, not just mere poorness.
here we are in Singapore, with hardly any worries, no natural disasters,
yet those in our neighbouring countries are stricken with so many plagues and diseases,
yet here we are, thinking about buying each other Christmas presents,
going shopping in the mall, what to eat, what to wear, getting fussy over this and that,
complaining and whining abt our "sad" and "pathetic" and "full-of-worries" lives,
really, don't we understand what contentment is? or are we just too complacent? or are we too proud to admit we fall within this 'materialistic' category?
the email goes like this: -
I AM THANKFUL:
FOR THE WIFE WHO SAYS IT'S HOT DOGS TONIGHT,
BECAUSE SHE IS HOME WITH ME,
AND NOT OUT WITH SOMEONE ELSE.
FOR THE HUSBAND WHO IS ON THE SOFA BEING A COUCH POTATO,
BECAUSE HE IS HOME WITH ME
AND NOT OUT AT THE BARS.
FOR THE TEENAGER WHO IS COMPLAINING ABOUT DOING DISHES
BECAUSE IT MEANS SHE IS AT HOME,
NOT ON THE STREETS.
FOR THE TAXES I PAY
BECAUSE IT MEANS I AM EMPLOYED.
FOR THE MESS TO CLEAN AFTER A PARTY
BECAUSE IT MEANS I HAVE BEEN SURROUNDED BY FRIENDS.
FOR THE CLOTHES THAT FIT A LITTLE TOO SNUG
BECAUSE IT MEANS I HAVE ENOUGH TO EAT.
FOR MY SHADOW THAT WATCHES ME WORK
BECAUSE IT MEANS I AM OUT IN THE SUNSHINE.
FOR A LAWN THAT NEEDS MOWING, WINDOWS THAT NEED CLEANING, AND GUTTERS THAT NEED FIXING
BECAUSE IT MEANS I HAVE A HOME .
FOR ALL THE COMPLAINING I HEAR ABOUT THE GOVERNMENT
BECAUSE IT MEANS WE HAVE FREEDOM OF SPEECH.
FOR THE PARKING SPOT I FIND AT THE FAR END OF THE PARKING LOT
BECAUSE IT MEANS I AM CAPABLE OF WALKING
AND I HAVE BEEN BLESSED WITH TRANSPORTATION .
FOR MY HUGE HEATING BILL
BECAUSE IT MEANS I AM WARM.
FOR THE LADY BEHIND ME IN CHURCH WHO SINGS OFF KEY
BECAUSE IT MEANS I CAN HEAR.
FOR THE PILE OF LAUNDRY AND IRONING
BECAUSE IT MEANS I HAVE CLOTHES TO WEAR.
FOR WEARINESS AND ACHING MUSCLES AT THE END OF THE DAY
BECAUSE IT MEANS I HAVE BEEN CAPABLE OF WORKING HARD.
FOR THE ALARM THAT GOES OFF IN THE EARLY MORNING HOURS
BECAUSE IT MEANS I AM ALIVE.
AND FINALLY, FOR TOO MUCH E-MAIL
BECAUSE IT MEANS I HAVE FRIENDS WHO ARE THINKING OF ME.
SEND THIS TO SOMEONE YOU CARE ABOUT. I JUST DID.
In every thing give thanks: for this is the will of God in Christ Jesus concerning you. I Thessalonians 5:18
there is a reason why people celebrate thanksgiving.
it is to thank God for everything and everything He has been providing us right from centuries ago till now.
who are we to complain abt a lack of anything?
whatever happened to acts of charity?
imagine what we could do with all the unnecessary shopping money,
the money spent on excessive eating and eating at restaurants?
of cos it's easy to say: "i need to spoil myself after a long day." or "i worked so hard, so i deserve to enjoy." don't we all fall prey to statements like these?
every year end is the most emotional for me, this is when i start recollecting events that came and went, and what the next year would hold. time to start planning my life ahead.
some pple adviced that i shudnt think too much or too far; others say 'ya, it's gd to plan ahead and know what ure doing.'
it's all abt being in control isn't it?
as we mature or grow older, we're suppose to be wiser. it is very much a cause and effect situation - such as decisions and environmental factors affecting our lives, mold our belives, mannerisms, thoughts and actions and the things we do.
in my own little world, i wished things were different. i wished we didn't have to be so pampered and bratty. i wished we cud learn more abt humility and perseverance.
we have everything and more here on this island. yet it is never enough.
things will never be good enough for us, isn't it?
according to what we're taught in schools, theories such as Maslow's hierarchy of needs...
we know that we are on a constant search for better things, to constantly improve our needs, wants and desires.
time for a reality check people.
1st things 1st, let's do some soul-searching this year end, and truly, be thankful for everything we have. God has been very kind to us. indeed, we are truly blest.
i hope u all realise that.
Thursday, November 22, 2007
Wednesday, November 21, 2007
randoms rants
countdown to Christmas: - 34 days
the weather has been cool and so christmassy.
the breeze that follows each rainfall is so chilly.
christmas carols are the best music now.
and red, green, gold, silver, black, white are all in fashion!
this is the best time to snuggle up with friends and that special someone.
i'm so glad denise mei is coming back soon! :)
hoping to plan a get-together with different grps of my frens.
worry often follows the things i think about.
esp pertaining to career and just general perspectives on life.
exam results will be released in 2 weeks. i cant deny i'm worried.
really don't know what to expect. and i hate that i don't know what to expect.
about my 1st job, i dont want to make a hasty decision.
neither do i want to feel pressured into anything.
friends ard me have been help to my thot process. thanks, everyone... much appreciated.
of cos, this statement is often heard: "ultimately, the decision lies with you. u hv to make the choice."
it gets tiring hearing that ever so often.
i need happier days. or maybe it's just me.
am i unhappy with myself or am i unhappy with things ard me?
or am i just generally unhappy?
gee. i cant quite tell. that sucks.
i don't wanna be anal and grumpy all the time. i hv enough pple ard me who r like that!
time to hit the beach and just stare out at sea.
i need my space and time.
maybe chocolates/desserts will do me some good! =)
and i wanna go mambo soon!
maybe some free travel?
hahaha! i'm keeping my fingers crossed!
keep warm everyone!
the weather has been cool and so christmassy.
the breeze that follows each rainfall is so chilly.
christmas carols are the best music now.
and red, green, gold, silver, black, white are all in fashion!
this is the best time to snuggle up with friends and that special someone.
i'm so glad denise mei is coming back soon! :)
hoping to plan a get-together with different grps of my frens.
worry often follows the things i think about.
esp pertaining to career and just general perspectives on life.
exam results will be released in 2 weeks. i cant deny i'm worried.
really don't know what to expect. and i hate that i don't know what to expect.
about my 1st job, i dont want to make a hasty decision.
neither do i want to feel pressured into anything.
friends ard me have been help to my thot process. thanks, everyone... much appreciated.
of cos, this statement is often heard: "ultimately, the decision lies with you. u hv to make the choice."
it gets tiring hearing that ever so often.
i need happier days. or maybe it's just me.
am i unhappy with myself or am i unhappy with things ard me?
or am i just generally unhappy?
gee. i cant quite tell. that sucks.
i don't wanna be anal and grumpy all the time. i hv enough pple ard me who r like that!
time to hit the beach and just stare out at sea.
i need my space and time.
maybe chocolates/desserts will do me some good! =)
and i wanna go mambo soon!
maybe some free travel?
hahaha! i'm keeping my fingers crossed!
keep warm everyone!
Wednesday, November 14, 2007
Monday, November 12, 2007
12 Nov 2007 - Luke
this is about forgiveness - a merciful gift from God.
If your brother comes back to you seven times a day and says, 'I am sorry', you must forgive him.
Jesus said to his disciples, 'Obstacles are sure to come, but alas for the one who provides them! It would be better for him to be thrown into the sea with a milestone put round his neck than that he should lead astray a single one of these little ones. Watch yourselves!
'If your brother does something wrong, reprove him and, if he is sorry, forgive him. And if he wrongs you seven times a day and seven times comes back to you and says, "I am sorry," you must forgive him.'
The apostles said to the Lord, 'Increase our faith.' The Lord replied, 'Were your faith the size of a mustard seed you could say to this mulberry tree, "Be uprooted and planted in the sea," and it would obey you.'
to attain inner peace, the best way is to forgive. let go of the hurt and misery.
why keep harping on it? move on and try to make urself happy.
everything happens for a reason.
that's when good and effective communication plays a vital role.
dont ever expect to read each others' minds and nvr expect the other party to know wad ure thinking and feeling if u fail to communicate that across. bcos tt is the root of the problem. expectations and bad communication. the 2 big evils.
it takes alot to apologise. to admit a mistake.
it also takes alot to forgive and let it go.
but isnt that wad love is all about?
it takes 2 hands to clap in this situation, 1 is willing to say sorry. therefore, the other shud be willing to accept it graciously.
if God can be merciful towards us, why cant we be merciful towards the pple ard us?
so lets take a big leap of faith and embrace God's mercy and love.
Forgive someone today!
If your brother comes back to you seven times a day and says, 'I am sorry', you must forgive him.
Jesus said to his disciples, 'Obstacles are sure to come, but alas for the one who provides them! It would be better for him to be thrown into the sea with a milestone put round his neck than that he should lead astray a single one of these little ones. Watch yourselves!
'If your brother does something wrong, reprove him and, if he is sorry, forgive him. And if he wrongs you seven times a day and seven times comes back to you and says, "I am sorry," you must forgive him.'
The apostles said to the Lord, 'Increase our faith.' The Lord replied, 'Were your faith the size of a mustard seed you could say to this mulberry tree, "Be uprooted and planted in the sea," and it would obey you.'
to attain inner peace, the best way is to forgive. let go of the hurt and misery.
why keep harping on it? move on and try to make urself happy.
everything happens for a reason.
that's when good and effective communication plays a vital role.
dont ever expect to read each others' minds and nvr expect the other party to know wad ure thinking and feeling if u fail to communicate that across. bcos tt is the root of the problem. expectations and bad communication. the 2 big evils.
it takes alot to apologise. to admit a mistake.
it also takes alot to forgive and let it go.
but isnt that wad love is all about?
it takes 2 hands to clap in this situation, 1 is willing to say sorry. therefore, the other shud be willing to accept it graciously.
if God can be merciful towards us, why cant we be merciful towards the pple ard us?
so lets take a big leap of faith and embrace God's mercy and love.
Forgive someone today!
Sunday, November 04, 2007
02 Nov 2007
thanks for coming!
the cake is absolute yum.
special thanks to them!
my "rose bush"
i thot this was THE "rose bush"
Saturday, November 03, 2007
Monday, October 29, 2007
rapidly diminishing positivity
why does it always seem that someone else deserves:
more attention;
more love;
more sympathy;
more care and concern?
or that someone else is:
more poor thing;
more sad;
more tired;
more stressed;
more pressured;
more traumatised;
more upset?
or that someone else's story is:
more sad;
more unfortunate?
cant pple stop comparing for a change?
cant pple just be a little LESS self-centred?
cant there be smthg called mutual understanding; mutual encouragement or mutual motivation?
the world doesnt just revolve ard YOU.
all this negativity is annoying the crap out of me!
just pls snap out of it!
more attention;
more love;
more sympathy;
more care and concern?
or that someone else is:
more poor thing;
more sad;
more tired;
more stressed;
more pressured;
more traumatised;
more upset?
or that someone else's story is:
more sad;
more unfortunate?
cant pple stop comparing for a change?
cant pple just be a little LESS self-centred?
cant there be smthg called mutual understanding; mutual encouragement or mutual motivation?
the world doesnt just revolve ard YOU.
all this negativity is annoying the crap out of me!
just pls snap out of it!
Saturday, October 27, 2007
spaced out
- currently feeling zonked out -
2 papers down, 1 more to go.
the last and final paper of my life. hopefully.
pls dun get me wrong... it's not tt i'm pessimistic. i'm jus trying to manage my own expectations.
now, it's not abt how much more i can cramp in for the mod.
cos, not only is my brain saturated, i'm super exhausted too.
perhaps my threshold for studies and memorising is really low?
*shrugs* i dont know...
i've come this far, i'm not abt to give up. not now.
i just need to hang in there.
just a few more days. the end is near.
i guess now it's not time to consider the "what-ifs" and scare myself.
just get it over and done with.
do my best! dats just it isnt it?
gosh... the risk and uncertainty is overbearing.
i just hope i can remember my case and the concepts.
i do not wish to be disappointed again. the assignment was painful enough.
God, pls pls pls help me!
2 papers down, 1 more to go.
the last and final paper of my life. hopefully.
pls dun get me wrong... it's not tt i'm pessimistic. i'm jus trying to manage my own expectations.
now, it's not abt how much more i can cramp in for the mod.
cos, not only is my brain saturated, i'm super exhausted too.
perhaps my threshold for studies and memorising is really low?
*shrugs* i dont know...
i've come this far, i'm not abt to give up. not now.
i just need to hang in there.
just a few more days. the end is near.
i guess now it's not time to consider the "what-ifs" and scare myself.
just get it over and done with.
do my best! dats just it isnt it?
gosh... the risk and uncertainty is overbearing.
i just hope i can remember my case and the concepts.
i do not wish to be disappointed again. the assignment was painful enough.
God, pls pls pls help me!
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