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Monday, October 31, 2005
STONE PENDANT
Sent my "work-in-progress" to family members to peruse-- some of you girls got it too!
It's only 6 chapters of something big i hope to do in the future....
Here's what my uncle said:
Aiyoh Michelle, now our appetite is whet, you cannot delay the satiation - not much longer anyway! It should be good; perhaps you'll have a blockbuster coming in your future.
Talking of Chinese tradition of handing down alchemy secrets, your auntie Janette and I were at the Chinese sinseh on Saturday. We were waiting our turn when an old lady came in. She asked to buy some common herbs. We got to chit chat and she said she was 80 years old. She had the most silky smooth skin I've ever seen - wah so fair!
Anyway, long story short - she had some family alchemy secrets passed down to her. Also, we learned from her that the "gei chi" we use in Chinese soup (red bead like ingredient) comes from the "kow kee" vegetable plant. This vegetable you can buy at Shop & Save or NTUC.
We didn't ask her about the stone pendant.
Cheers! Love,
Uncle Richard.
***
Haha, i'm amused.
To all who spent time to read my work, or inject inspiration for it....
THANK YOU!
Sent my "work-in-progress" to family members to peruse-- some of you girls got it too!
It's only 6 chapters of something big i hope to do in the future....
Here's what my uncle said:
Aiyoh Michelle, now our appetite is whet, you cannot delay the satiation - not much longer anyway! It should be good; perhaps you'll have a blockbuster coming in your future.
Talking of Chinese tradition of handing down alchemy secrets, your auntie Janette and I were at the Chinese sinseh on Saturday. We were waiting our turn when an old lady came in. She asked to buy some common herbs. We got to chit chat and she said she was 80 years old. She had the most silky smooth skin I've ever seen - wah so fair!
Anyway, long story short - she had some family alchemy secrets passed down to her. Also, we learned from her that the "gei chi" we use in Chinese soup (red bead like ingredient) comes from the "kow kee" vegetable plant. This vegetable you can buy at Shop & Save or NTUC.
We didn't ask her about the stone pendant.
Cheers! Love,
Uncle Richard.
***
Haha, i'm amused.
To all who spent time to read my work, or inject inspiration for it....
THANK YOU!
Saturday, October 29, 2005
He Caters
Talking about my Heavenly Father and his great catering skills...
i ran into Jo today whilst gg to hand in my assignment (yes, the never ending ones) in school.
She was having some final year EEE sausage sizzle at the maths building.
haha, i got a free lunch.
Thanks Jo. (i don't think u need ginko... maybe some brands essence of chicken or smthg)
Also for the random sips of coke n pepsi. ;p
Talking about my Heavenly Father and his great catering skills...
i ran into Jo today whilst gg to hand in my assignment (yes, the never ending ones) in school.
She was having some final year EEE sausage sizzle at the maths building.
haha, i got a free lunch.
Thanks Jo. (i don't think u need ginko... maybe some brands essence of chicken or smthg)
Also for the random sips of coke n pepsi. ;p
Friday, October 28, 2005
Lifted.
Ran into some HUGE problem with the current essay i'm doing- its due on the 31st Oct.
It's the kinda disjointed, fragmented argument- u write but u don't exactly know where its flowing to kind. get it?
every Arts student's nightmare.... Especially when u feel u're not answering the question.
So after a question n answer session with my tutor over email... here's what he said:
You're an excellent writer Michelle. I'm sure you'll find an approach to the current topic or a new topic altogether that works for you. There's no need to panic either since you've got the extra days if you need them. Let me know how you choose to go with the assignment.
I FEEL sooo assured now.
Just what i need. Words of affirmation.
My Daddy in heaven caters yet again. ; )
Ran into some HUGE problem with the current essay i'm doing- its due on the 31st Oct.
It's the kinda disjointed, fragmented argument- u write but u don't exactly know where its flowing to kind. get it?
every Arts student's nightmare.... Especially when u feel u're not answering the question.
So after a question n answer session with my tutor over email... here's what he said:
You're an excellent writer Michelle. I'm sure you'll find an approach to the current topic or a new topic altogether that works for you. There's no need to panic either since you've got the extra days if you need them. Let me know how you choose to go with the assignment.
I FEEL sooo assured now.
Just what i need. Words of affirmation.
My Daddy in heaven caters yet again. ; )
Thursday, October 27, 2005
Petrol + free coffee
Today petrol prices at nedlands caltex- lower den normal. so i went to fill my tank....
went inside to get a cup of cappucino as well....
haha guess what, the guy at the counter gave me the coffee for free!
See the little blessings our Daddy in heaven has?
He knows my need for a daily dose of coffee... ;p so sweet!
Today petrol prices at nedlands caltex- lower den normal. so i went to fill my tank....
went inside to get a cup of cappucino as well....
haha guess what, the guy at the counter gave me the coffee for free!
See the little blessings our Daddy in heaven has?
He knows my need for a daily dose of coffee... ;p so sweet!
Wednesday, October 26, 2005
Tuesday, October 25, 2005
On quitting.
One day I decided to quit...I quit my responsibilities, my
relationships, my spirituality... I wanted to quit
my life.
I went to the woods to have one last talk with God.
"God", I said. "Can you give me one good reason not
to quit?" His answer surprised me...
"Look around", He said. "Do you see the fern and the
bamboo?"
"Yes", I replied.
"When I planted the fern and the bamboo seeds, I took
very good care of them. I gave them light. I gave
them water. The fern quickly grew from
the earth. Its brilliant green covered the floor. Yet
nothing came from the bamboo seed. But I did not
quit on the bamboo. In the second year the
Fern grew more vibrant and plentiful. And again,
nothing came from the bamboo seed. But I did not quit
on the bamboo." He said.
"In year three there was still nothing from the
bamboo seed. But I would not quit.
In year four, again, there was nothing from the
bamboo seed. I would not quit." He said.
"Then in the fifth year a tiny sprout emerged from
the earth. Compared to the fern it was seemingly
small and insignificant...But just 6 months
later the bamboo rose to over 100 feet tall. It had
spent the five years growing roots. Those roots made
it strong and gave it what it needed to
survive. I would not give any of my creations a
challenge it could not handle." He said to me.
"Did you know, my child, that all this time you have
been struggling, you have actually been growing
roots?"
"I would not quit on the bamboo. I will never quit on
you."
"Don't compare yourself to others." He said. "The
bamboo had a different purpose than the fern. Yet
they both make the forest beautiful."
"Your time will come", God said to me. "You will rise
high"
"How high should I rise?" I asked.
"How high will the bamboo rise?" He asked in return.
"As high as it can?" I questioned
"Yes." He said, "Give me glory by rising as high as
you can."
I left the forest and brought back this story. I hope
these words can help you see that God will never
give up on you.
He will never give up on you!
- Taken from Derekdieu's blog.
One day I decided to quit...I quit my responsibilities, my
relationships, my spirituality... I wanted to quit
my life.
I went to the woods to have one last talk with God.
"God", I said. "Can you give me one good reason not
to quit?" His answer surprised me...
"Look around", He said. "Do you see the fern and the
bamboo?"
"Yes", I replied.
"When I planted the fern and the bamboo seeds, I took
very good care of them. I gave them light. I gave
them water. The fern quickly grew from
the earth. Its brilliant green covered the floor. Yet
nothing came from the bamboo seed. But I did not
quit on the bamboo. In the second year the
Fern grew more vibrant and plentiful. And again,
nothing came from the bamboo seed. But I did not quit
on the bamboo." He said.
"In year three there was still nothing from the
bamboo seed. But I would not quit.
In year four, again, there was nothing from the
bamboo seed. I would not quit." He said.
"Then in the fifth year a tiny sprout emerged from
the earth. Compared to the fern it was seemingly
small and insignificant...But just 6 months
later the bamboo rose to over 100 feet tall. It had
spent the five years growing roots. Those roots made
it strong and gave it what it needed to
survive. I would not give any of my creations a
challenge it could not handle." He said to me.
"Did you know, my child, that all this time you have
been struggling, you have actually been growing
roots?"
"I would not quit on the bamboo. I will never quit on
you."
"Don't compare yourself to others." He said. "The
bamboo had a different purpose than the fern. Yet
they both make the forest beautiful."
"Your time will come", God said to me. "You will rise
high"
"How high should I rise?" I asked.
"How high will the bamboo rise?" He asked in return.
"As high as it can?" I questioned
"Yes." He said, "Give me glory by rising as high as
you can."
I left the forest and brought back this story. I hope
these words can help you see that God will never
give up on you.
He will never give up on you!
- Taken from Derekdieu's blog.
Still Sane
:: Mavis - Everything I Need :: says:
dont give up because bad things happen.. try to resolve it ok
: Mavis - Everything I Need :: says:
hahahah.. God constantly put u at the edge of going mad
mishi says:
ya
mishi says:
i find myself at that edge quite often
:: Mavis - Everything I Need :: says:
i felt the same way too at one point
:: Mavis - Everything I Need :: says:
so be patient
mishi says:
becos you noe that no matter how mad the world can drive you... God is really your sanity. he keeps you sane...
:: Mavis - Everything I Need :: says:
let go and fall back
:: Mavis - Everything I Need :: says:
someone will catch you
mishi says:
amen
:: Mavis - Everything I Need :: says:
dont give up because bad things happen.. try to resolve it ok
: Mavis - Everything I Need :: says:
hahahah.. God constantly put u at the edge of going mad
mishi says:
ya
mishi says:
i find myself at that edge quite often
:: Mavis - Everything I Need :: says:
i felt the same way too at one point
:: Mavis - Everything I Need :: says:
so be patient
mishi says:
becos you noe that no matter how mad the world can drive you... God is really your sanity. he keeps you sane...
:: Mavis - Everything I Need :: says:
let go and fall back
:: Mavis - Everything I Need :: says:
someone will catch you
mishi says:
amen
***
On another note... i parked at the guild carpark to go to the uni medical center today... and i spent about say... 45 mins there, without buying a ticket cos i had no coins or cash on me. So when i came back... i walked the row of cars b4 getting to mine... and to my horror i saw parking fines on the cars which i hadn't seen 45 mins ago. so i got to my car and was really expecting to see a fine. BUT...... there was none. i looked on the floor... just in case it flew off or smthg. NOTHING. mm.... i shldn't be wishing for a fine right? so i drove off, feeling very thankful and telling God that i'll buy a ticket the next time. Shall not take advantage of His grace. ;p so blessed!
***
Saturday, October 22, 2005
Bouldering
Did outdoor bouldering at last! been saying for ages that we wanted to go somewhere outdoors to climb to get a feel of the rocks. today we did!
Got up at 530am... left at 6am... reached Kalamunda at 7ish.
We had 2 safety mats with us... it was an enjoyable experience, minus the flies and the mosquitoes.... there were tonnes! thats the only problem i have with summer. the FLIES come to haunt you.
Someone suggested placing a piece of raw meat some distance away- so as to reduce the amount of flies that cluster around you. haha i doubt that'll work....
Anyways, the boulders are rough... so if u lose your balance and fall down the sides, u get horrible scratches.... like the ones i have on my inner arm.
Oh yes, bouldering requires no rope. its just plain guts and u definately need a crash mat. It's kinda like rocks which are a few feet up from the ground with cracks or finger holds in them. The rock surface is pretty rough, so you can easily smear up (use your foot to step on the almost flat rock). BUt u prolly need good natural rock shoes for that.
It was a good experience, apart from the waking up really early bit. ;p
will post more photos when i get them from my friend... hehe.
Did outdoor bouldering at last! been saying for ages that we wanted to go somewhere outdoors to climb to get a feel of the rocks. today we did!
Got up at 530am... left at 6am... reached Kalamunda at 7ish.
We had 2 safety mats with us... it was an enjoyable experience, minus the flies and the mosquitoes.... there were tonnes! thats the only problem i have with summer. the FLIES come to haunt you.
Someone suggested placing a piece of raw meat some distance away- so as to reduce the amount of flies that cluster around you. haha i doubt that'll work....
Anyways, the boulders are rough... so if u lose your balance and fall down the sides, u get horrible scratches.... like the ones i have on my inner arm.
Oh yes, bouldering requires no rope. its just plain guts and u definately need a crash mat. It's kinda like rocks which are a few feet up from the ground with cracks or finger holds in them. The rock surface is pretty rough, so you can easily smear up (use your foot to step on the almost flat rock). BUt u prolly need good natural rock shoes for that.
It was a good experience, apart from the waking up really early bit. ;p
will post more photos when i get them from my friend... hehe.
Friday, October 21, 2005
Thursday, October 20, 2005
Laws of the Lighthouse.
-Love God more than you fear hell.
-Make major decisions in a cemetary
-Succeed at home first.
-Don't spend tomorrow's money today
-Pray twice as much as you fret.
-Listen twice as much as you speak
-Only harbour a grudge when God does.
-Never outgrow your love of sunsets.
-Treat people like angels; you will meet some and help make some.
-God has forgiven you; you'd be wise to do the same.
-When you can't trace God's hand, trust in his heart.
-Don't feel guilty for God's goodness.
-Never let the important be the victim of the trivial.
To sum it all up:
Approach life like a voyage on a schooner. Enjoy the view. Explore the vessel. Make friends with the captain. Fish a little. And then get off when you get home.
Max Lucado- Upwords ministry
-Love God more than you fear hell.
-Make major decisions in a cemetary
-Succeed at home first.
-Don't spend tomorrow's money today
-Pray twice as much as you fret.
-Listen twice as much as you speak
-Only harbour a grudge when God does.
-Never outgrow your love of sunsets.
-Treat people like angels; you will meet some and help make some.
-God has forgiven you; you'd be wise to do the same.
-When you can't trace God's hand, trust in his heart.
-Don't feel guilty for God's goodness.
-Never let the important be the victim of the trivial.
To sum it all up:
Approach life like a voyage on a schooner. Enjoy the view. Explore the vessel. Make friends with the captain. Fish a little. And then get off when you get home.
Max Lucado- Upwords ministry
Wednesday, October 19, 2005
Girl
learn to love yourself, even if no MAN does...
learn to give urself time, pamper urself...
learn to see that life ain't perfect...
learn to take time to smell the roses.
learn that the MAN who loves u, will love u for who u are.
learn to forgive, to reconcile and to love again.
know that you can never outrun God's love.
know that there's nothing u can do to make Him love you less.
know that your fragility and weakness was not a mistake- He wants you to depend on Him.
know that you were perfectly and wonderfully made.
Be still and know. ; )
- dedicated to you- all the girls close to my heart.
learn to love yourself, even if no MAN does...
learn to give urself time, pamper urself...
learn to see that life ain't perfect...
learn to take time to smell the roses.
learn that the MAN who loves u, will love u for who u are.
learn to forgive, to reconcile and to love again.
know that you can never outrun God's love.
know that there's nothing u can do to make Him love you less.
know that your fragility and weakness was not a mistake- He wants you to depend on Him.
know that you were perfectly and wonderfully made.
Be still and know. ; )
- dedicated to you- all the girls close to my heart.
Monday, October 17, 2005
Cucumber and mint
you know how climbing makes ur feet sore and really dry.
i think mainly it's cos of the shoes- mine's way tiny.
i opened one of my birthday presents today- haha given a few months ago!
It's a electronic-foot-soak-massage-tub!
haha...
it's so comfy... feeling pampered.
it has a heat function as well. so the water is nice and warm.
comes full set with foot soak (cucumber and mint)
foot scrub, lotions and spray. ; )
haha thank you YINGZI!! haha.... such a spa day today.
yea, n i washed my car for the second time since the beginning. haha.
it looks nice n shiny now.
not grimy anymore.
like my feet. haha.
you know how climbing makes ur feet sore and really dry.
i think mainly it's cos of the shoes- mine's way tiny.
i opened one of my birthday presents today- haha given a few months ago!
It's a electronic-foot-soak-massage-tub!
haha...
it's so comfy... feeling pampered.
it has a heat function as well. so the water is nice and warm.
comes full set with foot soak (cucumber and mint)
foot scrub, lotions and spray. ; )
haha thank you YINGZI!! haha.... such a spa day today.
yea, n i washed my car for the second time since the beginning. haha.
it looks nice n shiny now.
not grimy anymore.
like my feet. haha.
Inspired
watched the WA sport climbing championship finals yesterday (lead climbing)...
whoa... just amazed at the form and the art of it.
the female climbers always looked more controlled and poised.
male climbers used alot of momentum and speed to go up.
inspiring.
my flu's better now... not so congested.
drank 2 cups of those ready made ginseng tea bags last night.
lets see....
24th october- Creative Writing Portfolio due (2000 words + 500 words commentary) 45%
28th october- African History Take home exam 40%
31st october- Shakespeare essay (2500 words) 50%
3rd November- China essay (2500 words) 50%
so much for no exams... ; (
watched the WA sport climbing championship finals yesterday (lead climbing)...
whoa... just amazed at the form and the art of it.
the female climbers always looked more controlled and poised.
male climbers used alot of momentum and speed to go up.
inspiring.
my flu's better now... not so congested.
drank 2 cups of those ready made ginseng tea bags last night.
lets see....
24th october- Creative Writing Portfolio due (2000 words + 500 words commentary) 45%
28th october- African History Take home exam 40%
31st october- Shakespeare essay (2500 words) 50%
3rd November- China essay (2500 words) 50%
so much for no exams... ; (
Friday, October 14, 2005
Thursday, October 13, 2005
Sneezy Day
I think i've sneezed AT LEAST 14 times today.
not counting the ones which i muffled in my sleep the night before.
Is it the pollen or is it not?
Sigh.
Today i had double presentations for 2 classes running.
The first was a creative writing class and i was supposed to critique someone else's work.
Apparently there was a miscommunication and the other presentor thought that she was presenting the same piece of work as me. So the other poor guy (who's work was supposed to be covered, was left out). SOOOOO.... i suggested we both present the 2 pieces of work. Which made me frantically read the second piece in a great hurry so that i would have something to say when it got to my turn.
Anyhoos... it was alright... apart from the "Low-cut-Tee-girl". Lets just call her LCTG. which stands for Low-Cut-Tee-Girl. haha DUH! yes, this girl has annoyed me (and everyone else in the class) for the whole semester running now. i think she's singaporean, but she has this weirdly developed accent- i can't put my finger on the accent. it's just very fake and forced. so everytime she talks she sounds nasal and i akin it to the chalk scratching down the blackboard kinda sound.... *eeeeeee* Yes, and apart from that, she's been wearing low-cut-tees to class. VERY LOW! ok, she's quite well-endowed and voluptous. BUT STILL!
come to think about it, i didn't start the hoo haa.
it was my tute-mate who noticed it today, cos the LCTG was sitting right opposite us.
So my tute-mate... lets call her person P.
Person P: Do you think she has implants?
Me: Throw something at it, see if it bounces.
Person P: It looks soft.
Me: !!!!!
Person P: Do you think its a push-up?
Me: i think she doesn't need to push anything up.
Person P: i'm complaining to the tutor, my eyes hurt.
Me: don't be silly
Person P: i'll just close my eyes now...
Me: it'll be over soon. just 1 more hour. haha.
I think i've sneezed AT LEAST 14 times today.
not counting the ones which i muffled in my sleep the night before.
Is it the pollen or is it not?
Sigh.
Today i had double presentations for 2 classes running.
The first was a creative writing class and i was supposed to critique someone else's work.
Apparently there was a miscommunication and the other presentor thought that she was presenting the same piece of work as me. So the other poor guy (who's work was supposed to be covered, was left out). SOOOOO.... i suggested we both present the 2 pieces of work. Which made me frantically read the second piece in a great hurry so that i would have something to say when it got to my turn.
Anyhoos... it was alright... apart from the "Low-cut-Tee-girl". Lets just call her LCTG. which stands for Low-Cut-Tee-Girl. haha DUH! yes, this girl has annoyed me (and everyone else in the class) for the whole semester running now. i think she's singaporean, but she has this weirdly developed accent- i can't put my finger on the accent. it's just very fake and forced. so everytime she talks she sounds nasal and i akin it to the chalk scratching down the blackboard kinda sound.... *eeeeeee* Yes, and apart from that, she's been wearing low-cut-tees to class. VERY LOW! ok, she's quite well-endowed and voluptous. BUT STILL!
come to think about it, i didn't start the hoo haa.
it was my tute-mate who noticed it today, cos the LCTG was sitting right opposite us.
So my tute-mate... lets call her person P.
***
(this conversation was written on a scrap piece of paper during class)Person P: Do you think she has implants?
Me: Throw something at it, see if it bounces.
Person P: It looks soft.
Me: !!!!!
Person P: Do you think its a push-up?
Me: i think she doesn't need to push anything up.
Person P: i'm complaining to the tutor, my eyes hurt.
Me: don't be silly
Person P: i'll just close my eyes now...
Me: it'll be over soon. just 1 more hour. haha.
***
I'm still sneezing.
yes, and my other presentation went on well too.
Thank God!
my Tutor for the other class even brought us to the University Club for coffee!
Went to pick my bro- and we had a Parent-teacher kinda meeting at his college today.
It was a good session, every teacher was repeating that Jon was kinda shy. hehe, but he's really improved tonnes since he first came... and i'm very glad he's doing fine and putting in effort in school! really proud of him!
k, gotta go proofread and edit my essay....
Tuesday, October 11, 2005
Ouch
Hit my head on this metal casing which holds a VCR player in my tutorial today.
Very pain.
Its developed a slight bump now... *rubs*
haha i can't remember if i felt more embarassment or pain.
1200 words into my essay already.
still need to prep for my presentation on thursday...
bump on my head not helping....
Hit my head on this metal casing which holds a VCR player in my tutorial today.
Very pain.
Its developed a slight bump now... *rubs*
haha i can't remember if i felt more embarassment or pain.
1200 words into my essay already.
still need to prep for my presentation on thursday...
bump on my head not helping....
Monday, October 10, 2005
Saturday, October 08, 2005
Mighty is the Cross.
What can take a dying man
And raise him up to life again
WHat can heal the wounded soul
What can make us white as snow
What can fill the emptiness
What can mend our brokenness
Brokenness.
Mighty
Awesome
Wonderful
Is the Holy Cross
Where the Lamb laid down His life
To life us from the fall
Mighty is the power of the cross
What restores our faith in God
What reveals the Father's love
What can lead the wayward home
What can melt a heart of stone
What can free the guilty ones
What can save and overcome
Its a miracle to me
And its still a mystery
It's a miracle to me
The Power of God
for those who believe.
Mighty
Awesome
Wonderful
IS the Holy Cross
Where the Lamb laid down his life
To lift us from the fall
Mighty is the power of the Cross.
Shawn Craig & Chris Tomlin
2003 Arise Music
What can take a dying man
And raise him up to life again
WHat can heal the wounded soul
What can make us white as snow
What can fill the emptiness
What can mend our brokenness
Brokenness.
Mighty
Awesome
Wonderful
Is the Holy Cross
Where the Lamb laid down His life
To life us from the fall
Mighty is the power of the cross
What restores our faith in God
What reveals the Father's love
What can lead the wayward home
What can melt a heart of stone
What can free the guilty ones
What can save and overcome
Its a miracle to me
And its still a mystery
It's a miracle to me
The Power of God
for those who believe.
Mighty
Awesome
Wonderful
IS the Holy Cross
Where the Lamb laid down his life
To lift us from the fall
Mighty is the power of the Cross.
Shawn Craig & Chris Tomlin
2003 Arise Music
Friday, October 07, 2005
Seeing
Having to voice my concerns and raise issues for me today was a tad bit unexpected.
Actually, i felt more like.... in this vacuum between knowing that He is in control, but yet struggling with the seeming "facts" which are prevalent.
Contrary to popular belief... i think that seeing is not believing. Believing is seeing.
When u believe, u will see.
SEEING with our human eyes diverts our attention, devotion, or ur expectations.
We calculate, plan, scrutinise..... all based on what we see... in this earthly realm.
But seeing Jesus... whoa... that's a different thing altogether.
I seek to see Him. but many times i just wanna see results. i wanna see the physical things change, wanna see people change, things turn for the better. Isnt' it human? to trust in the tangible, material and human-ness of this world? You see, that's where i fail. Thats' when i know that it is not the things that i can see which will last forever... it's the things unseen.
It's the friendships, family, relationships... the trust, hope, love, care, fellowship.... it's those intangible links, the faith in this unseen grace of God. That will bring us through.
Safe in a crazy world.
Yes i am. Safe.
Having to voice my concerns and raise issues for me today was a tad bit unexpected.
Actually, i felt more like.... in this vacuum between knowing that He is in control, but yet struggling with the seeming "facts" which are prevalent.
Contrary to popular belief... i think that seeing is not believing. Believing is seeing.
When u believe, u will see.
SEEING with our human eyes diverts our attention, devotion, or ur expectations.
We calculate, plan, scrutinise..... all based on what we see... in this earthly realm.
But seeing Jesus... whoa... that's a different thing altogether.
I seek to see Him. but many times i just wanna see results. i wanna see the physical things change, wanna see people change, things turn for the better. Isnt' it human? to trust in the tangible, material and human-ness of this world? You see, that's where i fail. Thats' when i know that it is not the things that i can see which will last forever... it's the things unseen.
"Therefore we do not lose heart. Though outwardly we are wasting away, yet inwardly we are being renewed day by day. For our light and momentary troubles are achieving for us an eternal glory that far outweighs them all. So we fix our eyes not on what is seen, but on what is unseen. For what is seen is temporary, but what is unseen is eternal." 2 Cor 4:16
It's the friendships, family, relationships... the trust, hope, love, care, fellowship.... it's those intangible links, the faith in this unseen grace of God. That will bring us through.
Safe in a crazy world.
Yes i am. Safe.
Thursday, October 06, 2005
sleep
just had a 2 hour nap.
lay down after school today, still feeling drowsy man
actually i drank coffee when the day started, dunno whether that made me more awake or tired.
Anyhow Josh- my other bro... he's gg unto the next level of his national service now. He was posted to Police Coast Guards. I'm really happy to see that he's doing well and happy where he is.
just contemplating now whether to get my butt to uni for spring fest.....
just had a 2 hour nap.
lay down after school today, still feeling drowsy man
actually i drank coffee when the day started, dunno whether that made me more awake or tired.
Anyhow Josh- my other bro... he's gg unto the next level of his national service now. He was posted to Police Coast Guards. I'm really happy to see that he's doing well and happy where he is.
just contemplating now whether to get my butt to uni for spring fest.....
HD
My tutor returned me my assignment today.... den he spoke to me privately after the tute session. I was very amazed at what he said... cos i really never expected that anyone would find my work that captivating or even wld be impressed with it. Actually i was very touched as well, he said he knows that i've worked hard (which i feel i haven't) despite the many other majors i'm handling. I almost teared.
Actually looking back at handing in this assignment prior to SFAS. i was really very lost. I mean, shakespeare is my kinda thing. but people in general think that Arts students have it easy. they think that we really can submit any piece of crap and it'll pass. Yes, passing is one thing... but scoring and scoring high is another ball game altogether.
At one point, i was thinking... mishi i think u shld settle for less. Don't keep setting your expectations so high and disappointing yourself. I do. i disappoint myself a whole lot.
But when the words rolled off my tutors' lips... it was like i cld hear the reassurance from my Daddy in heaven. so tangible. Don't give up. Don't lose heart. i am with you.
Just an encouragement.
My critical analysis made a whooping 84%. Amazing....
Not by my strength or abilities.... All Him... All Him.
Humbled.
My tutor returned me my assignment today.... den he spoke to me privately after the tute session. I was very amazed at what he said... cos i really never expected that anyone would find my work that captivating or even wld be impressed with it. Actually i was very touched as well, he said he knows that i've worked hard (which i feel i haven't) despite the many other majors i'm handling. I almost teared.
Actually looking back at handing in this assignment prior to SFAS. i was really very lost. I mean, shakespeare is my kinda thing. but people in general think that Arts students have it easy. they think that we really can submit any piece of crap and it'll pass. Yes, passing is one thing... but scoring and scoring high is another ball game altogether.
At one point, i was thinking... mishi i think u shld settle for less. Don't keep setting your expectations so high and disappointing yourself. I do. i disappoint myself a whole lot.
But when the words rolled off my tutors' lips... it was like i cld hear the reassurance from my Daddy in heaven. so tangible. Don't give up. Don't lose heart. i am with you.
Just an encouragement.
My critical analysis made a whooping 84%. Amazing....
Not by my strength or abilities.... All Him... All Him.
Humbled.
Tuesday, October 04, 2005
Why oh why
Why do i study?
Becos i enjoy what i learn and life's a learning journey anyway.
Why do i climb?
Why do i read for leisure?
Becos, contrary to popular belief... reading relaxes me and takes my mind off things.
Why do i sing in the shower?
Becos.... it echoes. thus makes my horrible singing sound slightly professional.
Why do i need a massage now?
Becos i ache from lead climbing.
Why do i have 6 books borrowed from the library?
Becos i have an essay due on the 14th and the books are waiting to be tagged n read.
Why do i drink chocolate mint tea?
Becos it's refreshing, has a hint of chocolate and soothes my throat.
Why do i eat so much chocolate?
Becos i like fruit and nut. and its partially healthy anyway.
Why do i have so many bottles of Brands' Essence of Chicken?
Becos my mom left them here for me to consume on a regular basis with the hope of building my immune system and keeping me from diseases which plague uni students. I miss my parents.
Why do i frown?
Becos my knee hurts, think its swelling a tad bit. All becos of the annoying no. 19 route.
Why do i lose things easily?
Becos i'm a rather forgetful person. and a messy one... just to add.
Why am i typing this list out?
Why oh why....
HUG
you noe how a hug can make ur day?
Well, it made mine!
Met Sumy in school today- chatted for a short while.
Actually it amazes me how when u take the time to stop and sincerely catch up, it really lifts and encourages ur spirit.
I'm glad i don't really need much effort to smile. i mean, it usually comes naturally. i hope.
The joy of the Lord is my strength!
you noe how a hug can make ur day?
Well, it made mine!
Met Sumy in school today- chatted for a short while.
Actually it amazes me how when u take the time to stop and sincerely catch up, it really lifts and encourages ur spirit.
I'm glad i don't really need much effort to smile. i mean, it usually comes naturally. i hope.
The joy of the Lord is my strength!
Hotel Rwanda
This was shown for my 2 hr lecture.
Really enjoyed it, altho i've watched it b4.
Apparently according to my lecturer, the film producers were accurate in their representations of the tribal/ ethnic war which took place in the 1990s.
U can't give many film producers/ directors credit for that nowadays. (look at what happened in Alexander)
well, the main actor really captured my heart.
The character development was very apt for the situation, i like that.
This was shown for my 2 hr lecture.
Really enjoyed it, altho i've watched it b4.
Apparently according to my lecturer, the film producers were accurate in their representations of the tribal/ ethnic war which took place in the 1990s.
U can't give many film producers/ directors credit for that nowadays. (look at what happened in Alexander)
well, the main actor really captured my heart.
The character development was very apt for the situation, i like that.
Monday, October 03, 2005
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