My Super HERO

My vivid memory before I stepped into this Year of Tiger, was told that I might meet hardship and lots of hindrances (some Chinese beliefs). Knowing well that I will have an awesome year just like the many promising years past and as the year coming to an end though the Year of Tiger has another month ahead, it has proven them wrong enough, hahaa! "My super Hero never fails!!"

The dread upon a whole new phase of life has turned out to be a beautiful one.

Doubt upon uncertainty is natural, and I have one major one as well. I questioned, waited for an answer, was a little discourage at times just to think about it sometimes, which can easily become a grouch hidden inside of me as I was so sure in the beginning. God always work miraculously. Once again, He surprised me with the way He brings the answer, perhaps I should say it's an assurance, just before the year ends. I can never thank Him enough.

Life is like a movie, we are the main character, He is the director with beautiful story plots all ready in mind, ready to roll anytime. Oh, I cant wait to play in the next scene.

Back in Sunday School

A day in Sunday School, after SO many years was simply awesome. The children in the toddlers' class are SO adorable, chubby and restless. I dont remember me being so restless when I was their age, but I must have been adorable too, hahaa! Anyway, the moment this little girl hold on tightly to my fingers during the worship without planning to let go of it, I couldnt stop liking her more. The children have such contagious smiles and laughter that will melt you on the spot.

The worship songs reminded me the songs I used to sing in Sunday School, also not to forget the actions accompanied. I like those simple songs directly expressing our feelings to God. Nice. The colouring session was fun too. Some coloured everything in one colour, some coloured tree in brown and blue and so on. Pretty creative bunch of painters. Oh, I like the way the teachers talk to them, very encouraging. I miss the little princesses and heroes already.

Past is good

Those scenes. Feelings. Voices. Still vividly stayed. Perhaps or perhaps not it changes many things. So much sadness, disappointment and anger. Anguish for not able to turn back time. That walk accompanied by those unstoppable tears. Never seems to reach the destination. Sad to lose. Self disappointment. Angry of the strike. Thought have lost half the battle. Only to realise that the battle has just began. To give up immediately is to lose entirely. Gathered every parts again. Depended on the strength given. Geared in full force. Fought boldly. With the very best. Even scars look extraordinarily beautiful. Changes so much. It was good. It is good. And the battle never stops.

(A self reflection of a past incident that taught me to look at more issues in a deeper insight and am really glad that it became a good impact in my life)

I still believe

I will still believe that He will bring sunshine after every storm and rain.

Simply because I know He never fails.

A Sunday without sun

A Sunday without sun

has been a wonderful day for me

love the cooling breeze and refreshing drizzle that fell gently upon my cheeks

simply lifted the edges of the lips

forming the familiar curve I've always known

Nevertheless

I embrace the Sunday You've created

the beautiful sunny Sunday

for the warm and gracious sunlight

has always been the identity of a Sunday

You make my day

I smiled. I laughed. Good hearty laugh. Because you and you and you ... were here to make me laugh. To cheer my days. To make me grin from ear to ear. I can still smile, just by thinking of the moments we all had together.

Friends are beautiful creations of God...

... and I thank God for blessing me great pals.

the wedding. the lunch reception. the cendol & ice kacang moment. the direction-less driving. the crazy crepe cottage sugar high supper. the many hours in the car. the 'rare food' hunting. the awesome catching up. the ingolf satisfying meal. the fun beach night.

more to come... more to come...

Comes with price

When things are free, I take it for granted

When I know that it comes with a price, I learn to appreciate, or at least I try

What about the greatest price He has paid for my life?

Have I been taking it seriously?

Step aside

Life is not just about us. Or us alone. Life is too short to have I and I alone. It is about what He wants to accomplish.

Do you know that it's really awesome to view the world through His lens? I'm not joking! It's true. Never thought I could encounter such beauties. I had so much joy last week, just one simple incident, the smiles and laughters lasted for so long.

Step aside, let Him take control and show you. Do I want more of those surprises? You bet!

Case 001

Issue 01:

Unfold clothes pilled

Condition:

Collapsing on the bed in 10 seconds

Solution:

Throw everything into the wardrobe

Problem solved. For the time being.

Listened real hard

Halfway through the dinner, came a family seated at the other side. Their features caught our attention. Handsome, I must admit, hahaa! Wait. That's not my main point yet... Somehow, their features.. not much local-like. So the guessing game began. My first shot was Japanese. Not very convince. Was trying to listen to the language they were using. Speak louder wei, talk more... Eh? English... but the way they conversed were not the one we were familiar with, or was it some Hokkien? I suggested to stay for a little longer to find out (*ahem*sensory acuity) Know what, they spoke Hokkien and English, hohoho... Local la most probably. Hardly believe we actually thought they were foreigners. A local trying to find out another local's identity. *rolled eyes*

Imagine, if this happened:

"Er... sorry to bother you, just wanna know where are you from?"

"Huh? I'm from where you are from lar... Lu siao ah? Ciak baa bo su zuo!"

"... ..."

Not a winner, nor a loser

choose not to be the first

in this race

rather being the last on the field

feeling happy and contented

witness everyone touches the finishing line

knowing that

neither am a winner, nor a loser

when

every step is a victory second

and

the race belongs to all

Mafia

Lovin' Mafia game!

(I have said this since the day I know how to play this awesome game)

For those who know the game, you'll probably say "Yea~"

For those who are clueless, er... i suggest you go google search since you can read my blog online =P

Had Mafia night with the cg the other evening, was rather anticipating for the game throughout the week (Tengok! Mafia game can be so motivating!). Other people makan bola, minum bola, mimpi bola... i kerja mimpi Mafia, makam mimpi Mafia.. =,=

ANYWAY, I was really really really looking forward to become 'the mafia'. Cut the story short, we had 3 rounds of war, I was 'blessed' to become the civilian, from the beginning till the end. So, you know right, being a civilian, you are suppose to put on your normal behaviour (or at least act innocent if you cant, hahaa!) Tough job, friends...

I really have no talent to play the role of 'civilian', ended up being accused to be the-you-know-who every round (i wish i was!) It was either the Marmee monster/ Koko crunch that i was munching betrayed me, or it was the un-pretend-able evil face i wore that day that has caused me the consequence. Even betting on Kampachi did not earn me some trust *sad* (Betting on food doesnt work in this cg is it? Hmm... I need new tactics)

Yet, it was fun la. Those expressions were very genuine and funny.

Oh ya, that reminds me of someone earned the honourable title 'the orange bear' till now, hahaa! We played the same game but it was titled 'Hunter and Bear'.

Mafia is simply awesome somehow. You gotta play it and know the fun! And next round, the role 'mafia' is so gonna be mine "I demand you-whoever-that-control-the-game to hand it over!" Muahaa!

Slacking no more

"Nice templates and very friendly user, blogger!"

Been slacking and procrastinated to update anything since graduated. Time for a change. New template for this new journey. Let this journey begins with a journal.

Adrenalin Racing

"Although it was merely a minute or two, yet I had the fun and laughter I needed. Thanks pals, you two helped me to find the kiddo within me although we are now in the mainly-black-and-flatly-ironed-clothings and heels-that-kill-at-times working adulthood."

Adrenalin racing was fun. Simply beautiful though it may be painful at times. Trying to recollect the faded memories I brought along till this day. Neither were those memories regrettable.

Nice memories. Crazy laughters. Insanity deadlines. Those 'every minute counts' moments were the best. Exciting. Challenging. Simply energetic. Awesomely goodness moments that helped in growing. Tiring was beyond vocabularies. Being fruitful, was the only thing that was sought then. Lovely.

Bring on more of those times. Am waiting.

Pac-Man

Saw a friend posted an update saying that Google Search Engine image today apparently is the Pac-Man game. True enough. So cool!

WON!

Had a few rounds and won a few times. Nice, I miss this game. It was some ages back since I last played this game.

Anyway, "Happy 30th-Birthday, Pac-Man!"

You aint old, but cool!

Did I ever tell you that I enjoy the time I spend with people double my age, or triple?

If you happened to read this, and you are above 40, I have to say this to you

"You ain't old, but you are really cool!"

Sometimes, I prefer to spend quality time with them rather than people of my age. Let me tell you how cool they are. They have such beautiful and captivating stories, better than any movie or drama broadcast. Stories about them, about how they overcame obstacles in life, a series of events you and i might not even experienced or heard of.

If you happened to have this golden opportunity, dont let it slip away. Listen attentively, you will realise there's a message lies beneath every story they shared with you. It might help you to understand how certain thing in life works, or prepare you for the obstacle you are about to face, or prevent you from making a huge mistake in life that you will regret in future, or teach you to be wiser in making decisions.

There is a famous Chinese saying '我吃盐多过你吃米'

I'm blessed to know many extremely awesome and interesting cool people!

Marmee and Dardee, you two will always be the top on 'The-People-I-Love' list!

You two are always young at heart, in actions, in speech and in everything you do, that's the reason why your children stickily stuck to you, hahaa!

You two have much nastier ideas and creative ways to carry out things than we do.

You two know how to love, so much more than we do.

Love you, my cool marmee & dardee!

Grateful

Am grateful for all the opportunities given and blessed with choices to make

Though it may not seems to be the sweetest of all, for now

Yet I'm very sure no decision was made with a mistake

Every move we make is part of the journey to learn

A journey that mold us to be wiser in mixing the right colour to paint our dreams

Groan and sigh may be heard sometimes

Why waste the time to frown and make life miserable, every second will only move even slower

Laugh and sing along each part

Draw a smiley on the calender each day, share some lame jokes and make another person laugh

Have more tears of joy rather tears of misery

Because that's when you really had a laugh, good for health too

Dont wanna mess with your mascara? Then put on water-proof mascara, hahaa!

I still vividly remember the advice given before I migrated from my comfort pond to the sea

Be gentle with speech and actions, treat others as your own brothers & sisters, serve the Boss, do not give up easily (have perseverance), look at the bigger picture, always give thanks with the little we have & received, ...

Some verses my cell group has been sending to encourage one another, let me now pass it on.

A gentle answer turns away wrath; but a harsh word stirs up anger. Proverbs 15:1

Be joyful always; pray continually; give thanks in all circumstances, for this is God's will for you in Christ Jesus. 1 Thessalonians 5:16-18

Trust in the Lord with all your hearts & lean not on your own understanding; in all your ways acknowledge Him, and He will make your paths straight. Proverbs 3:5-6

Cast your burden on the Lord, and He shall never permit the righteous to be moved. Psalm 55:22

I know what it is to be in need, and I know what it is to have plenty. I have learned the secret of being content in any and every situation, whether well fed or hungry, whether living in plenty or in want, I can do everything through Him who gives me strength. Philippians 4:12-13

No, in all these things we are more than conquerors through Him who loved us. Romans 8:37

Do not quickly provoked in your spirit, for anger resides in the lap of fools. Ecclesiastes 7:9

But godliness with contentment is great gain. For we brought nothing into the world, and we can take nothing out of it. 1 Timothy 6:6-7

I was once reminded to look at the bigger picture my big & mighty Boss has for me, I know I'm not building just a Ferrari, it is something even bigger, something more significant... I pray that all of us who are walking in this journey of faith will see the big picture in our lives, never give up, always be reminded that He will gives us strength and wisdom, and most of all, be the light and the salt of the world!

Be bold in every battle, dudes!

Beautiful January, Good February, Great March

January danced gracefully

February came and folded especially excellent

March is here, and it is a pleasing aroma!

God has been faithful and merciful. Blessed me with wonderful choices, happy days to laugh and most of all, ever loving and supportive family members and friends.

Beware of Mikko!

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Mikko was caught biting this poor DEAD bird. Whether he's guilty and responsible for its death, it is still under forensic investigation. So far, it was only reported that Mikko chose to remain silent upon responding the incident. Public has been warned to keep a safe distance from the suspect.

Stay tuned...

Hahaa! I really dont know whether Mikko actually murdered the bird or he found it dead soemwhere, Mikko is the only one who knows the truth, too bad he cant speak.

一首好歌

好歌就是不一样，拥有一种无法解释的奇妙力量。

每个人对好歌的定义都不一样。当你遇上了，你会知道，因它似乎很了解和配合自己那既奇怪又复杂的心情，轻轻敲着那很个人的节拍，融合着并以简单的音符唱出内心的话。

偶尔一首简单的好歌就即可让人闭上双眼，脑海平静，静静享受音乐的医治与鼓励。

你是否也很久没听你的个人好歌?

Pass it on

It is a great honour to pass on the childhood toys.

If you happened to have toys (in good condition) at home and planned to dump it away, do consider giving it as charity to centers nearby.

First day

Peering out from the car window, a few buildings stood magnificently on one huge compound with a big green football field at the front. Cars and buses move in snail speed towards the front of the gate, with many other vehicles parked by the roadside. Some looked anxious, the other looked excited, together all march bravely and eagerly to one direction.

Who knows what lies ahead, who will we meet, or what memories hold in us when we looked back years after.

I have been to many of my first day in a new place, yet the feeling remained the same. The typical scenes always appear. The unbeatable anxious heartbeats and the clouded confused mind never seems to synchronize with the my body movement well in a total unfamiliar new environment. It makes all the worst, the hardest day to smile and laugh naturally.

Years that passed had taught me how to handle things better. Just sail with the flow and face it with ease, no one needs to be perfectly great on the first day. Jump into the pond and mark a historical day in life! It is easier to be ourselves after all.

Those who are first day in school today, have fun and enjoy it to the fullest!