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Who am I, that the Lord of all the earth
Would care to know my name
Would care to feel my hurt
Who am I, that the bright and morning Star
Would choose to light the way
For my ever wandering heart
Not because of who I am
But because of what You've done
Not because of what I've done
But because of who You are
I am a flower quickly fading
Here today and gone tomorrow
A wave tossed in the ocean
A vapor in the wind
Still You hear me when I'm calling
Lord, You catch me when I'm falling
And You've told me who I am
I am Yours, I am Yours
Who am I, that the eyes that see my sin
Would look on me with love
and watch me rise again
Who am I, that the voice that calmed the sea
Would call out through the rain
And calm the storm in me
If God were to give us everything that we ask for, our definition of sufficiency will be destroyed.
The antidote to the illness of grumbling is thankfulness.
Exams are over. I cannot believe that I have been studying in NIE for the past 4 years. The friends I've known for 4 years... The bus I've taken fro 4 years... The canteen I've been eating at for 4 years... The campus I've been walking on for 4 years... The things I've learnt for 4 years... How many 4 years do I have in this lifetime? Another adventure awaits.
I met my primary school classmate last Sunday! She was the one who told me about Jesus when I was eleven. It was simply amazing that God brought her right next to me as I wondered for the brief moment if she was her. We had a great time having lunch at Causeway Point and now, we are linked at Facebook. It's a reunion which warms my heart...
It's Mothers' Day celebration next Saturday for my family. I have handmade gifts ready for the mothers that day. Maybe I should make a cheesecake and Tiramisu for them as well. Am missing Tyler and the nieces already...
Sharon is all ready to be the tour guide for Malacca. It's the trip I have been looking forward to. Going to take many pictures and have fun exploring Malacca. Can't wait to sink my teeth into the Peranakan food as well. Thanks to TomSum for booking the hotel and including me in their short holiday. Seriously, I hope that I will not get busy to the point of neglecting my loved ones when I start to teach formally...
-12:08 PM
Tommy passed me this weird looking coffee sachet and I tried. Think it is just a novelty product in Singapore - imitating the Vietnam way of drinking of coffee - and I didn't really enjoy it because it was too bitter (even after lots of sugar and milk were added).
TomSumJo bought me a box of gourmet chocolates and my family, delicious banana cakes just a day before my first paper. Super sweet of my second family! They are always so loving and encouraging!
TomSumJo and I went to JB (again) and searched for a featured shop in a magazine. We managed to find it - tucked in a corner - after a long ride. Its banana cakes are superb! They are not too sweet, of a nice and soft texture, and freshly baked. Yummy! Didn't like their coconut buns because I never really enjoy dessicated coconut.
Sharon made her signature dish for me - potato salad! Lurve it!
Joash with Allyson, who reminds me of Cecilia Cheung.
My neighbours. They were chilling out in my room and gladly posed for me.
Thursday, April 23, 2009
-10:54 AM
My aunt sent this to me and the heart of any adversity is again reiterated.
God knows and He always understands...
It's profoundly simple.
Friday, April 17, 2009
-1:22 PM
If it is bad enough in Singapore, I don't know what this is...
Thursday, April 16, 2009
-4:55 PM
Dad with Esther at Duayi's place on Good Friday. Brought the gals to swim and when we were on our way back, we took the same lift as one NIE lecturer. The scary thing is, I was thinking if I would ever bump into one at Hume Avenue. ESP at work?
Tyler has a sweet tooth... enjoying his yam paste.
Energised after dessert, the youngest Ah Yi and Nephew tried new stunts in the living room...
Bought this for Jojo. His eyes were stuck to it for sooooooooo long! Try pronouncing pachycepholosaurus?JoTry can do it effortlessly! My latest nail colour - silver. I look like I am ready to go clubbing any time? That's why Sharon said. Haa.
Justin bought these chocolate Easter eggs for the little ones...
New product from Kinder Bueno? Why the hippopotamus of all creatures?
Mum cooked Vegetarian Curry Mutton for dinner...
Haven't been practising origami for some time. Nice paper vase?
And a lily...
Spent one entire afternoon burning my photographs and other files into CDs after uploading pictures to FB. This is my first time doing backup, believe it or not! And I am not finished with it yet. Had a wonderful time browsing through the pictures taken over the years.
Slept at 5 this morning. Couldn't sleep and ended up taking numerous quizzes on FB. Woke up at 1pm and cooked Maggi mee for lunch. Topped my food with a slice of cheese - inspired by ToGetHer. Hoho. I must say that it is a pretty interesting way to eat instant noodles. Could do better with less soup. Next? Have to get ready for tuition...
-2:48 AM
Am still awake. Uploaded videos. Caught Bride Wars at TomSum’s place just now. Nearly cried towards the end. Had dinner at NTU Canteen A. Handed in my two final assignments.
Saw how TomSum coerce Jo into eating his medicine. This dear boy can be unimaginably obstinate when it comes to food and medicine. It hurts both physically and emotionally for all three parties. Yes, I was on the verge of tearing when the hands landed on his thighs and arms, but I witnessed how Jo relented and behaved obediently only after a dose of severely harsh treatment. I finally understood that gentleness does not work on Jo. Tsk tsk tsk.
It has been over four years and I haven’t received my DVD on my first major and formal drama performance. Wonder how long must I continue to wait. The memorising of lines, cues, movements and more. The physical, emotional and mental pain of immersing myself in that role. Had to genuinely fall onto the hard ground (and my knee bled a little once), cry my hearts out with real tears, soliloquise in the dark… It is a memorable experience and I would love to watch and assess my own performance. Can I?
Have been enjoying myself when exams are not over yet! Celebrated Good Friday with my extended family. Went shopping with mum, Duayi and grandma on Saturday. Caught Confessions of a Shopaholic on Sunday. Had my nails done at JB on Monday. Indulgence?
Monday, April 13, 2009
-11:45 AM
Christos Anesti (Christ is risen)
Alithos Anesti (Indeed He is risen)
I asked Cheyanne (my nine-year-old niece) who she thinks God is and whether He is alive or dead. Her unsure answer - God is dead. Am not sure about other gods but mine is alive! He is risen and alive. He came, He died for my sins and He is risen. All these, I am sure.
This song was performed beautifully on Sunday during service and I wanted to find out who the actual singer is. It turned out to be David Phelps and he delivered it with so much conviction. Do take a look - he is a superb tenor!
No More Night - David Phelps
The timeless theme, earth and heaven will pass away. It’s not a dream, God will make all things new that day. Gone is the curse from which I stumbled and fell. Evil is banished to eternal hell.
No more night. No more pain. No more tears. Never crying again. And praises to the great "I AM". We will live in the light of the risen Lamb.
See all around, now the nations bow down to sing. The only sound is the praises to Christ, our King. Slowly the names from the book are read. I know the King, so there’s no need to dread.
No more night. No more pain. No more tears. Never crying again. And praises to the great "I AM". We will live in the light of the risen Lamb. See over there, there’s a mansion, oh that’s prepared just for me, where I will live with my savior eternally.
There will be no more night.
No more night. No more pain. No more tears. Never crying again. And praises to the great "I AM". We will live in the light of the risen Lamb. And praises to the great "I AM". We will live in the light of the risen Lamb.
My aunt sent this to me. What do you see?
Thursday, April 09, 2009
-1:22 PM
Thanks to TomSum for the loan of their laminating machine, I managed to laminate close to 400 pieces of beautiful papers. It has been therapeutic cutting the edges and all... and I am not done yet!
TomSumJo bought these lovely muffins from Sun Plaza for my family.
Mum cooked Vegetarian Tomyum Fish, and I simply love the brinjals and lady's fingers...
We celebrated Sayi's birthday at Duayi's place last Saturday. Had so much fun with Tyler and the little ones, though I was manipulated like a 'slave' and 'machine' when I got in the pool with them... Yes, I didn't get to swim again...
Tyler loves the rich chocolate cake with a tint of alcohol!
Chloe, Tyler, Esther and Cheyanne
Mum and Tyler. I thought he looks like a girl in this pic!
Bought lots of bread for breakfast for my family. And bro complained that I should have bought Twiggies. Grrr...
Formally had my last tutorial in NIE last night. The 3 hours flew and I must say that I thoroughly enjoyed sharing my experiences in such an affirming and supportive environment. I miss my friends, especially those in the small group because we shared things more in depth. AED231 is unlike other modules and I am extremely glad I had Mdm Thana because she makes a great difference with her openness, gentleness and patience! She gave a number of us a hug and this butterfly magnet as a souvenir. Okay, I didn't manage to get the one in magenta (closest to purple for what were available). She also told me,"It is such a joy to have you in class." and I gathered it is because I have always been dramatic and funny? Haha. I have to do that for a 5.30pm to 8.30pm tutorial.
Couldn't sleep well last night. Was thinking about all the tutors and friends who made an impact on me in NIE. Yup, four years spent on this campus and soon, it will be time to bid farewell...
Wednesday, April 08, 2009
-1:32 PM
Everything's amazing but nobody's happy! Embedding is disallowed so do click on it while it lasts...
"Here's to the crazy ones. The misfits. The rebels. The trouble-makers. The round pegs in the square holes. The ones who see things differently. They're not fond of rules, and they have no respect for the status-quo. You can quote them, disagree with them, glorify, or vilify them. But the only thing you can't do is ignore them. Because they change things. They push the human race forward. And while some may see them as the crazy ones, we see genius. Because the people who are crazy enough to think they can change the world, are the ones who do.”
Friday, April 03, 2009
-11:59 AM
What does forgiveness mean? Wednesday's tutorial was mind boggling. Does true forgiveness mean that it doesn't hurt anymore? Can I forget about forgiving when I can't even remember what is there to forgive in the first place? Can we forgive on the behalf of others? Haa. I have to forgive myself for not being able to answer these questions? The bottom line? I have to be gentle with myself, as well as the others. Well, the questions will end soon with our last tutorial on next Wednesday. Is there anyone I should forgive? Can I forgive when the other party is not apologetic at all? Yes, I think I can! Hee.
Can't wait for Saturday to come although I dread the tuitions in the morning.
