IT'S ALL ABOUT LIFE

Delicious salad

2010-11-25T14:14:00.000+08:00

A healthy and delicious meal!

Baked Rice for Dinner

2010-06-04T12:42:00.002+08:00

This dish is really easy to prepare and yummy to eat!

Healthy wraps for dinner

2010-04-16T20:14:00.001+08:00

Butter Cookies

2010-04-09T02:05:00.006+08:00

Baked these as snacks for son and myself; they taste so good that

just within a few hours, both of us had finished half a jar.

自制的水胶

2010-02-04T13:12:00.008+08:00

After making these dumplings for lunch, they are not really easy to make as I think the amount of floor and water to make the skin must be right. Or else the dough will come out either too hard or too soft. Mine turned out to be the latter. So, the process of rolling and stuffing to make into a dumpling took quite a while. But I must say, they still taste yummy; ha ha, not bad for a first try.

Beef stew with Mash Potato

2010-02-04T13:09:00.002+08:00

I had made this for dinner.

Bye 2009!

2010-01-01T00:02:00.001+08:00

A blessed New Year to all!!

Salmon Fishcakes

2009-12-02T01:39:00.003+08:00

Saw the recipe on tv. They're not hard to make. Delicious and healthy especially for kids.

The 'Anything goes hot pot'

2009-11-26T17:00:00.005+08:00

I like the name of this recipe.

I took about an hour to prepare the soup base and ingredients.

Results? 90 minutes to enjoy it! It's yummy! It's like eating the chinese steamboat, just that the soup base taste different and much sweeter. Because of the special seasoning used for hot pots.

New Cook Book

2009-11-26T16:56:00.003+08:00

Sometime ago, read from the Sunday Times's review on 'one-pot comforting meals'. From it, saw that the recipes in this cook book are not hard to follow and prepare. So, ordered it from Amazon.com. Waited for a month plus and here it is! Can't wait to try.

Cup cakes for Children's Day

2009-10-03T05:47:00.007+08:00

The school had asked the parents to contribute some food to their children's day party. So, I had decided to try out the nutella cup cakes recipe shared by a friend. Had made twelve of them for the kids.

The shapes didn't turn out quite well. Should have put the cups in the tins.

Homemade Beef Burgers

2009-10-03T05:39:00.006+08:00

Having tried some homemade beef burgers for dinner at a friend's place, I had decided to make some for my family too. To make a nice burger, the quality of beef is important. I had realized that the process of making it was not so easy. But still, the end product was quite satisfactory.

Chocolate Muffins

2009-10-03T05:25:00.002+08:00

The Chocolate Muffins

Another try out - bibimbap (small bowl version)

2009-07-13T16:47:00.005+08:00

My 1st homemade oat & chocolate cookie

2009-07-01T00:28:00.004+08:00

My First Chocolate Cheese Cake

2009-07-01T00:12:00.003+08:00

The joy of giving

2008-09-22T23:48:00.004+08:00

Whenever I am asked when I will quit my job to be a homemaker, I will always find it hard to answer. Even though, the desire is to give my son an undivided attention; I find it hard to give up the mission that I have received from the One who has sent me. It has helped me realised that life is more than material needs. Even though, at times, there were compliants and grumblings cause the work of reaching out to the youth is not easy but I am still grateful for the opportunity to share my life with them. The joy of giving to these youth has made my life full.

I AM BACK!

2008-09-19T14:05:00.004+08:00

It's been a very long while since I have updated this blog. My life has been a busy one thus far but in all, it is meaningful. I have an additional member in the family and I have experienced so much joy in just spending time with him. It amazes me to see the Lord's work in my child and that reminds me it is HIm who owns the life of the child. I will surrender Tze Hung to His Creator, because, He knows what is best for His own.

The Latest Update

2007-08-21T14:56:00.000+08:00

Preparing to welcome a new member into the family!

Life is hard

2007-03-31T20:37:00.000+08:00

He lives in a place where tourism flourishes. Even though, there are millions of tourists that visit his country every year. He is not the beneficiary of the profits.

My New Nephew

2007-03-18T20:32:00.000+08:00

He is my mum's fifth grandchild. He is only 3 months old and likes to be carried around. Even though it is a challenge for me to carry him, I still like to do so as I ilke to see him smile.

What's the Most Important?

2007-03-17T21:35:00.000+08:00

75 days of 2007 have passed. I found myself not really knowing what had happend during those busy days. The entry to the New Year was one that was fast and eventually led to a very hectic life.

Besides there was work, there was my course exams and most challenging of all was my new role as a wife. All are crying out for my attention at the same time. I must admit that I didn't handle each of them very well. In my helplessness, I remembered what I needed most... the time to take stock!

I need to ask what is the most important thing in life? My conclusion is RELATIONSHIP. Relationship with the One who has created me and know me the best; and the relationship with people who are dear to me.

Especially with people who are dear to me, for today I may see them around but tomorrow ... they may not be here anymore. So, I reminded myself not to live with any regrets when come to handle these delicate relationships.

14 more days to go

2006-12-16T23:43:00.000+08:00

14 more days to go and I will enter into a new chapter of my life. What is it like to live with someone who is so different from me, for the rest of my life? Will I be able to cope with the differences? Will I be a good wife? Will he find me a good support? Will we be good parents? Will we have enough to keep the family going? Will we...

14 more days to go...

In God I will commit my "will we". In His wisdom I will trust. He knows.

Who am I

2006-10-25T12:12:00.000+08:00

Who am I, that the Lord of all the earth
Would care to know my name...
Who am I, that the Bright and Morning Star would choose to light the way for my ever wandering heart...
I am a flower quickly fading here today and gone tomorrow
A wave tossed in the ocean
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...
Yes, I am Yours.

Stay up 24

2006-10-08T14:35:00.000+08:00

Children's Day 2006

2006-10-02T11:27:00.000+08:00

The venue of our celebration

- St. Andrew's Cathedral

the majestic building had charmed many of us

we went to attend a fun program that had magic show and interesting game stalls

but what is most important on this day is that they are told that Jesus welcomes them to Him!

Question

2006-09-30T14:22:00.000+08:00

What is time when compared with eternity? Have you got the answer?

Childlike Faith

2006-09-22T12:51:00.000+08:00

My niece felt very excited that her "gugu" (that is me) was going to bring her to buy her favorite drink - "Ya kult"! So, I started my journey of learning with her.

We had to walk across five blocks and cross two traffic lights to reach our destination. During the journey, her little hand was firmly gripped with mine.

It was then that I was reminded of what child-like faith in God should be:
a) my niece really trusted on me that I would bring her to get her favorite drink; throughout the journey, she didn't show any doubts on me. She just walked trustingly besides me, knowing that I would bring her to the destination and then safely back home.

b) my niece trusted that I would bring her safely across the road; even though there were big vehicles around she saw. She asked me to carry her and I did. I held her closely to myself for I wanted to comfort her from her fears.

I thank God for reminding me of His love for me too. For if I who am imperfect know how to stay trustworthy for my niece; what about the God who is perfect and almighty?

I am overwhelmed by His love for me!

Wise Words from above

2006-09-17T14:52:00.000+08:00

How blessed is the man who does not walk in the counsel of the wicked, Nor stand in the path of sinners, Nor sit in the seat of scoffers! But his delight is in the law of the LORD, And in His law he meditates day and night. - Psalm 1: 1,2

In all thy ways acknowledge Him, and He shall direct thy paths.
- Proverbs 3: 6

Bring you to a nice place!

2006-09-12T12:16:00.000+08:00

'Dragon Fruit Farm'! Before I visited the farm at Lim Chu Kang, I've read that there are dragon fuit farms in Malaysia. But I was ignorant that there is one right here, in our homeland!

Well, the place is spacious and there are Some orchid plants, tomatoes and many dragon fruit trees planted across the land. The dragon fruits are born from a type of tree that belong to the catus family. The farm only grows red flesh dragon fruits(there is another kind which is known as the white flesh dragon fruits).

FYI, you do not need to pay to visit the farm. It's a new kind of experience for 'city kids' like us! Almost forget to tell you, the air is fresh there!

We have moved on...

2006-09-09T12:58:00.000+08:00

I just came back from an outing with my family. Together, we visited a dragonfruit farm and we had a good time together!

If you look at the photos ("My 1st family outing"), it is quite unbelievable that you can see such farm right in our homeland.

The trip is especially good for my mum. Her face was beaming with excitement as she saw the many beautiful flowers and plants. From the farm, she bought back some tomato seeds, a pot and some soil. All ready to grow her tomato plant.

We ended the day with fish head steamboat at Bedok.

Our hearts are knitted closer together through a short day's experience like this; but what's more important is that we are drawing strength from one another, telling ourselves that we should be ready to move on. Yes, it's time to do so.

2 weeks after he left us

2006-08-25T14:44:00.000+08:00

The sudden absence of someone closed to you can be quite unbearable.

Especially when you know that he won't be back...ever again.

It is a difficult period for all of us; but we know that we have to move on.

A few times, I caught my mother seating at one corner and seemed to be thinking of him and about the past.

It is still difficult for us to return home and see his photo, which was placed on the table. That face... once so familiar and was alive.

Whenever I see the corner he used to sit and read his newspaper, and the place he lied down when not feeling well... tears will well up ...

Last night, my youngest brother said that he dreamt of my father... in his dream, he saw my father busy in the kitchen. (Before he passed away, he used to cook for the family; but we didn't seem to appreciate his cooking much... sigh)

I should have...

2006-08-15T02:23:00.000+08:00

Even though I knew that my father is in a better place than earth, there are still some thoughts of "I should have"...

I should have spent more time listening to him...
I should have spent more time talking to him...
I should have not hold my grudge against him for so long...
I should have told him that even though he had many flaws, but I still respect him as my father...
I should have taken more days off to keep him company when he was not well..

Why do I have to wait for him to leave us, then start to make the remarks of regrets?
I should have...

My Sunday Pals

2006-08-02T16:24:00.000+08:00

Meet my "Sunday Pals"! They are my company on most of Sunday afternoons. So what do we usually do on a typical Sunday? We will do drawing, play cards, take a nap together, play at the field oppostie our flat, go and play at the see-saw and then end up in an ice-cream treat.

I thank God for each of them. For each is so unique in his or her own ways. The brother is a thoughtful boy, jus that he loves to tease the sister alot. As for his sister (guess which is the one), she is a quiet and emotional girl. And as for their cousin, she just loves to eat...not picky about food; and her hug often warms my heart.

My father

2006-07-24T13:55:00.000+08:00

This is the first time that I have come in close contact with a cancer patient...

"I saw how much he longed to eat but could not swallow the food as every mouth of it brought him pain. Milk has become his daily diet. We bought him chocolate and strawberry flavored ones to replace the vanilla. He is still hopeful that the radio-therapy sessions will burn all the big ulcers away. All of us hope that he will recover from it too... looking at him pains us as he is very very thin now."

I have entrusted him to the One who holds time in His hands.

My third niece

2006-07-12T14:42:00.000+08:00

This is my third niece. She is our family's alarm clock. Always wakes us up early in the morning with her loud "gaggle". I have just received news from her mum that she is going to have a baby brother! With this coming baby boy, I will have two nephews and three nieces altogther. Alot of work to be done... some of you will know what I meant here.

Grow...grow...grow!

2006-06-27T16:28:00.000+08:00

The beans have grown into bean sprouts. The three kids were amazed by its growth! To them, it is really a magical experience!

20th June 2006

2006-06-21T14:59:00.000+08:00

It is interesting to be part of this memoriable day...20th June 2006. Cause it is "20062006". Really once in a life-time!

Come to think of it, because man is created by an eternal Being, he possesses the sense of time (eternity)...somehow, he would just wonder how many "special days" left for him to see... a few more? ... or no more?

Growing Mushrooms

2006-06-20T13:43:00.000+08:00

When I recieved a ready-to-grow mushroom kit as a gift from someone, the caption on the box caught my attention. For it says something like this, "it's fun, it's cool..." to grow the mushrooms. As usual, I was abit skeptical about it. For all I was thinking was, "Will this sawdust thing really grow mushrooms?"

Well,in actual fact, it does!

Not only that, it is really fun and cool to grow them. The fun comes about when you know a simple act such as watering the "nutrient-supplemented sawdust" (mixed with the mushroom spawn), can cause the growth of mushrooms. And it is cool because once the mushrooms are full grown, I can eat them! The thought of it makes me drool. I would want to thank my friend for this gift as it has really bought great fun not only to me, but also to the rest of my family members. Especially my nieces and nephew, through it,they are so excited that now they are experimenting on growing bean sprouts. Haha...

Good rest

2006-06-12T14:02:00.000+08:00

Recently, I have been very busy. Busy with meeting the needs of people. You may think that it is a good thing, which I can't deny that. Just that I am feeling that now, I am going through some kind of... or I should say a minor degree of burn out.To have a good rest is supposed to be a good remedy for the problem. But guess what, even though I have very good physical rest, I will still feel tired.

So, what is wrong with me?

The problem lies in not having enough time with the right Person. Not having enough words of encouragement from the right place.To be still before the One who knows me the best is frequently absent. No wonder, my strength is failing and my heart for the work is weak. I shall waste no time in getting back to the One who gives good rest. For His words not only refresh one's soul, but give strength to the weak to help them move on. I have it, hope you will find yours too.

Yup...she has grown up!

2006-05-01T14:07:00.000+08:00

Finally

2006-04-28T15:37:00.000+08:00

I am so excited that finally, I have the opportunity to vote! As a first time voter, I need to make careful decisions.I am really looking forward to that special day where I can cast a "sacred vote" that could contribute to the building of the country. Meanwhile, I must continue to pray to God about this; and also to collect as much information that will help to make a good and wise decision.

Nice View Isn't it

2006-04-17T12:37:00.000+08:00

I caught this nice view just outside my house, from an "eighth floor" angle. So who says that we don't have breath-taking views here? Just slow down our pace and open our eyes. And be sure to get some surprises.

Still building...

2006-04-17T12:25:00.000+08:00

Just want to show you the place that I will be moving to in two years' time.Ha Ha... will be staying in one of the units on the ninth floor. Can find it? Hee... as it is going to be a forty storey building... still got a long way to go!

Think... before you act!

2006-03-27T12:41:00.000+08:00

Four days ago, I took off to go for a body check-up at our famous women's hospital. It was quite early in the morning and as I seek to avoid the long waiting time, I was quite in a hurry. As I was rushing, something caught my attention. From a corner of the buidling, I saw there were three to four policewomen. With them were two women inmates. Unlike the others, both were pregnant. One of them looked like the baby is going to be due in no time. Both of their hands were handcuffed. Their heads were low; seem to be afraid of being seen by someone they know.

That few seconds of encounter with the two ladies bought some thoughts to mind.

Firstly, I am deeply convicted that when one commited wrong and is punished; his or her actions does not just affect himself or herself. But it affects many others. In this case, the birthplace of the inmates' children is going to be in the prison! What an unerasable memory!

Secondly, this taught me to be careful about my actions. Got to think hard before I act!

I left the place soberly...yet wandering what is instore in the future of these two ladies and their babies.

Just look up!

2006-03-24T05:38:00.000+08:00

There was a story told about someone who questioned a Christian about GOd's existence. He held his fist up to the sky and asked the Christian, "Prove to me that your God exist! If you can do so, I will believe!" Then the Christian answered him plainly, "The round and big *moon that you are pointing to, tells you all.

Romans 1: 20 says this, "For since the creation of the world God's invisible qualities—his eternal power and divine nature—have been clearly seen, being understood from what has been made, so that men are without excuse."

Have you ever doubt His existence? Just look at things around you and above you... each tells you all!

*I saw the big round moon when I was at Toa Payoh Central.

Learnt a lesson well

2006-03-24T05:21:00.000+08:00

According to a recent newspaper report, in every year, there are around 20 000 handphones lost in our country. Guess what... I am one of those who have contributed 4 handphones to the stats. Yes, I have lost four handphones altogether. I am not proud of that but indeed am very ashamed of my carelessness. Whenever I thought of the lost, I am always filled with frustration and remorse; "Why don't I just be a bit more careful?", "I should have checked before...", etc.

I was reminded that all the while I have not learnt the lesson well. To be able to lose so many handphones, reflects aptly my carelessness with things. I have to do something about it. And I need your help too. The next time you see me, do help to remind me about the handphone. Haha... quite a funny idea right?

I better learnt my lesson well.

Coming Back Soon...

2006-03-03T15:31:00.000+08:00

I am sorry for the very long silence. Not because I have forgotten this site of mine, just that I have not been spending time to think of what to write. Give me another few more days k?? Coming back soon... =)

A blessed chinese new year!

2006-01-28T15:04:00.000+08:00

Hey... wanna wish u a blessed lunar new year!

Precious Child Precious Smiles

2006-01-22T16:30:00.000+08:00

Cant't really see what the picture is? The child on the right hand side of the photo is my niece and the one in a squatting position is my nephew. I bought the both of them for a walk on a field that is just opposite my flat. I didn't know that my niece was a runner. She ran so fast across the field that its a challenge to try catching up with her. Her face was beaming with excitement for a fact that she could run on a big field. As for my nephew, he was being introduced to a plant name mi-mo-sa; it amazed him to see how the leaves curled up immediately when he touched them. So, he combed the whole field to just look for the plants.

I always lament that their parents could not spend much time with them. For both sets of parents were caught up with their work. So everyday, the child has to wait till 9 or 10pm to have his/her parents'company. Though I understand the importance of earning more to provide for the family. But it will even more be a waste if they don't slow down their pace to spend time and to notice the smiles on their child's face... and the sparkle in their child's eyes.

My New Year Wish

2006-01-16T15:37:00.000+08:00

What is important to me in this New Year is to be able to spend more time with my loved ones... like him. For I wish and hope and pray that one by one, each of them will come to know and accept the WAY, the TRUTH and the LIFE. This has always been my greatest desire...

"Better??? Hmm..."

2006-01-16T14:45:00.000+08:00

Like many of you, I would want to wish that 2006 would be a better year than 2005. But as I think about it again, who defines “better”? Better in what sense? Look at the “happenings” in the World; it is pretty obvious that things are not getting any better, just when you think and hope it would be. Often, I wonder what is in the minds of many when they think about the New Year.
I hope that in your search for a better year, you would begin to decide for yourself what really is important to you; what really lasts and worthy of using your whole life to pursue it!

May you be able to find the One, who alone can truly satisfy your deepest needs and who can give you the true purpose of life.

What will 2006 be like for me?

2005-12-30T16:17:00.000+08:00

Well,it is liken as an unknown journey; that can be scary!
The journey can be easy... ...the journey can be tough.
But don't worry, I have the ROCK to see me through the weary paths.
And He is the Living Water that refeshes my soul when I need Him so.
Thank Him that the tough journey on earth will end one day, and with Him I will be in the glorious place!

A Blessed Christmas to You

2005-12-15T14:15:00.000+08:00

Christmas is coming! Are you busy with all the shoppings and wrapping of gifts? Me? Nah... too poor to buy many gifts for the others.

Usually, I would use this time to do two things: explain to others about the true meaning of Christmas; and at this period, I will slow down my pace of work to reflect on the year's work, my life and also to set goals for a new year.

Friend, do you know the true meaning of Christmas? Hope that you have already heard of and recieved the greatest gift from the Creator God. A blessed Christmas to you.

A graduation day

2005-11-28T14:30:00.000+08:00

Today is my last day in sunday school. To recall back, I have been serving in sunday school for 7 years. Thank God for His grace and His encouragement. I will defintely miss the co-laborers and children. Sob Sob, but will look forward to another chapter of life in a new place to serve.

Hello!

2005-11-26T14:22:00.000+08:00

Hello! I am back. Yap, getting real busy recently. But I am happy; cause I get to meet different kind of people. Just to show you something interesting; this "apple" is made by a group of children (age 7 to 9 years old) from a stack of old newspaper. They are creative, aren't they?

It's a tight hug!

2005-11-13T13:19:00.000+08:00

I was surprised by the tight hug that she gave!

45 mins at Bedok Reservoir

2005-11-07T12:04:00.000+08:00

The first tortise which Zi Jian ever seen. Its head pop out of the water... seems happy to see us.
Some youths having fun on a banana boat. Recently, a common sight on the reservoir.

Zi Jian likes the place, so do I.

Homegrown

2005-11-07T06:59:00.000+08:00

My parents have green fingers. One of the evidences is this chilli tree. It grows from a pot that is placed outside our house. Take note of the color changes. Quite fascinating.

Survivors of Nature

2005-11-07T06:48:00.000+08:00

I saw these pigeons at Boon Lay. My first response was, "Wow! So many of them!" It was a rare sight! So, I captured it with my camera phone.

Actually, I was curious of how these birds could have the ability to live almost everywhere. I have discovered some interesting facts about them: a) pigeons are survivors and very good at adapting to their environment, b) they live in families, c) they don't like to go far from where they were born and d) they are also known as "city birds".

Time Tells

2005-11-02T13:55:00.000+08:00

Time tells me that I have not much seconds and minutes to waste; but have to use them wisely to do everything that counts for eternity. Time tells me that I have to be careful in living my life. For, I don't have much to spend on committing so many wrongs.

I have learnt that money can't buy back a second or minute. Time reminds me that someone close to me may not be around tomorrow. Time alerts me that today is a day closer to the coming of the King of kings, than yesterday. Hence, let us use our time carefully. For if you pay careful attention to it, it will tell us alot of things.

Busy! Busy! Busy!

2005-10-24T07:35:00.000+08:00

For the last two weeks, I have been very busy. Caught up with organising programs and activities for the 12 years old kids. Recently I had spent a good time with some of them at a chalet. Still miss them now.

For the next many weeks, I will be busy in my work. Hope that I will continue to find meaning and excitement in what I do.

A snail

2005-10-10T22:33:00.000+08:00

"Let them be like the snail that dissolves into slime,like the stillborn child who never sees the sun. " (Psalm 58: 8) I think in the whole Bible, there is only a verse that mentions the word "snail". The verse is talking about the judgement of the wicked by God is sure.
The consequences of being judged by God are truely serious ya.

A favorite spot of mine

2005-09-30T15:07:00.000+08:00

Hei Hei, I look plain compared to the glamourous background behind me right? But there are times I just like to come here. The reason? Still thinking ... =)

K, I got the answer. By looking at the breath-taking scenery, it reminds me that no matter how beautiful life is for many. That won't last. Well, so what if life is simple? As long as it rested on meaningful truth that last, simple life could be beautiful too.

Laugh it off

2005-09-26T13:50:00.000+08:00

When times get tough, it's not a bad idea at all to laugh things off... but my friend, "slacker" reminded me that it's only a temporal happiness.

The Otah Man...part2

2005-09-25T13:52:00.000+08:00

Haha guess what... I just ate two sticks of otah, and they were bought from "the Otah man"!

But I was NOT the one who bought from him.

It was my brother! So nice of him, right? He told me that he bought the otahs out of pity for the man. FOr it boggles his mind as to how one could be so determined to sell the otahs that he would stand at the same place for almost everyday and faithfully doing his job. So he buy lor.

Hee... the heart of compassion runs in my family ya. (wink wink)

Pasta... I like!

2005-09-21T14:37:00.000+08:00

Pasta!!! Yum yum... I just like to eat that. Food always taste good when you take time to prepare it. Yup, I have put all these stuff together to make a nice plate of tasty pasta. Of course, didn't just do it all by myself... but with the help of somebody. Hee... and if you need the recipe, just drop a note and I will give it to you.

The Otah man

2005-09-19T09:20:00.000+08:00

After a hard day of work, I would usually drag my tired feet home. One day,as I walking home and in mind, I was reflecting on the day's happenings, a nice aroma brought my attention to a corner of a flat's void deck.The nice aroma came from a roll of "otahs" (curry fish cakes wrapped with banana leaves)that were being nicely arranged and put on top of a small box of charcoal box.

The one fanning them was a thin and small built-man. I have been seeing him for the last 3 weeks, standing at the same corner, selling his "otahs". Very few people buy from him.

Yet what I have learnt something from this otah man is his perseverance of earning a livelihood. Despite that life is harsh and difficult for him, he's willing to give a try. I am not sure how much he will benefit from selling the "otahs"; but that may be all he can depend on to continue life.

Body Parts Discovery in Orchard

2005-09-11T13:39:00.000+08:00

What has become of the world? Such brutality? The discovery of dismembered body is hair rising. Even if one is really not happy with his or her friend. This is definitely not the way to settle scores with the own kind. Many people really need help in this world...

Have lived on earth for 3 decades

2005-09-02T14:41:00.000+08:00

Every morning I wake up, I am grateful for another new day to live. I try not to take the breathe of life in me for granted. As its given to me for a purpose. Till now, I am still struggling to live the way my Maker wants me to. Feeling tired, wounded and discouraged I will try to depend on Him to see me through. Not easy... but He is defintely trustworthy.

My Brother

2005-08-29T14:51:00.000+08:00

At 230pm, my brother told me that he was going to watch a horror movie entitled, "The xxxx". The movie is our local production. I gave him the feedback that a few of my friends had watched the show and were frightended by it. He told me that he was going to watch alone and I called him, "seow" (way of saying that he is crazy to watch a horror movie on his own). But he still insists to go, for he said that in Taiwan, he had to walk pass cemetry in the night to reach his camp. So, nothing frightens him.

At 430pm, I recived a call from him. He told me over the phone that the show was indeed a horror movie. He was scared by some of the scences.

I laughed at him after hearing that.

Serious note here: the fear of unknown is still quite evident in man's heart.

The photos

2005-08-28T12:57:00.000+08:00

Hey, my photos in Desaru with some cool and crazy friends of mine! Hee...

http://cherricino-aboutme.blogspot.com/2005/08/desaru1.html

Where had I been?

2005-08-28T12:22:00.000+08:00

I was in Melaka for four days, from 22nd Aug to 25th Aug. Purpose of the trip? To help out in some work there. The opportnity has enabled me to meet up with 30 over Malaysian children.

It was a refreshing experience as I felt that the childlikeness and innocence which I could not find in most of Singaporean kids were evident in them. Through them, I saw how little things could make them so contended and happy. Example, like the games, "Jenga" and "Uno"; not many children like to play them nowadays. So many are caught up with computer games here. But to the kids in Melaka, they did not mind that these were 'old stuff'. They just played their hearts out!

The children back home here had lost the innocence of age too quickly.Many times, when I interacted with them, I felt that I am conversing with adults.

To me, it is such a pity that children should grow to become adults too quickly.

For life will then lose its colors too soon.

Something to inspire

2005-08-15T12:11:00.000+08:00

Ever feel dejected or disappointed about life?

Recommend you a story entitled, "The Legend of the three trees". It tells of 3 different trees, each with its own hopes, dreams and aspirations.They each dreamed of becoming the great majestic treasure chest, a magnificient sailing ship and the tallest tree that points people to heaven. But their dreams didn't come true. Disappointed and dejected, the trees despair about their existence. Well, the story does not have a sad ending. For, the three trees in their own unique ways, finally interact with Jesus Christ in His birth, ministry and ultimate sacrifice. In these experiences, they learn that God has a special purpose for each of them in His kingdom.

May this story inspire you to look at life from a differnt perspective.

A two dollars fine

2005-08-12T10:03:00.000+08:00

Yesterday (10th Aug)I was glad that both Bev and me could spend some good time together. But guess where we spent the good time at... it was in a MRT station, on a alightling platform. And because we had so many things to chat about and share, we actually exceeded a certain time limit to be in the station. The result of it? To pay a $2 fine. Compare the 2 bucks with the good time that I could spend with my dear friend, that is nothing yar. But the next time we want to spend somemore good time together, we are sure that an alighting platform will not be first on our list.

The last look

2005-08-08T16:00:00.000+08:00

Below my flat, there is a sitting area where it allows people to chat or to take a rest after a long walk. Well, indeed it's nothing very special about the place as everywhere else also has that kind of facility. What makes this place a special one for me is this old uncle. He is about 80 years old. His favorite seat is (you're right), the sitting area which I have just told you about. Everyday, without fail, he would sit at his favourite spot. I have discovered that whoever passes by him, they would greet him. Some would even give him a sweet smile or friendly nods. He connects many of us together. And because of him, we got to know the others and would give one another the nods and smiles too.

Recently, I did not see him anymore. Have been wondering where he is. I believe the many others are also missing his presence.

But guess what, I saw him today! I almost couldn't regconise him. He has slimmed down. He looks tired. No longer cheery. The sides of his cheeks have sunken. He sat on a wheel chair. When I saw him, his back was facing me. He was staring into the air. At that moment, it seems to me that he is trying to capture as much as whatever his two eyes could see, just felt that he might be thinking he has not much time left. He hopes to keep the beautiful sights that he sees as memories. Because I was in a hurry, I did not say much to him. But my heart was burdened, for I did not know how much time he has left and whether this would be my last time seeing him.

A regret

2005-08-08T14:46:00.000+08:00

Heard from mother that day (31st July) that "mei mei" has grown taller. Apprently, she was excited to see this grandchild of her growing strong and healthly. I should have rejoiced with her but had ended up feeling sad. Cos, whenever I thought of this niece of mine, I felt that I have owed her something. For, compared with her brother, she has spent so little time with her parents and us. She only gets to meet her parents once a month. And I only get to meet her once a month. Just heard that today she will be moving back to her nanny'c place... it's her third time moving again. I wonder what will be in the mind of this 3 years old girl whenever she moves from one place to another... ...

I was very happy that she has greeted me just now, "Gu Gu("auntie" in chinese)... bye bye." My heart was so warmed when I heard that.

Plowing the ground

2005-08-08T14:27:00.000+08:00

Both of us walked towards Serangoon Interchange after a churh's sunday school service. Even though the sun was scorching hot, we were not bothered by the heat. He has gone with me to church for a few times. Today has marked the fourth. While we were walking, along the way, he picked up a stick and showed it to me with excitement. I smiled at him. In my mind, I was wondering how can I share the good news to him. I was thinking how much impact it would be if I do so. At the end, I decided to try, as Father in heaven will take care of the change of his heart. I began by telling him that besides the parents, there is someone else who cares very much for him . I waited for a response. And I was surprised that he repiled, "huh?". It shows that he was listening (hope so). I told him that it was Jesus. I asked him, "Do you love Jesus?" He thought for a while and nodded his head. Then, I seized the opportunity to introduce Jesus through a cross that was hanging on the top of a school's building. Not sure whether he understood but I will continue to trust.

I pray that his life will be won over for God... forever.

Sinners under one roof

2005-08-05T15:49:00.000+08:00

Our minds were very much provoked to think about what formed the basic foundation of a good marriage. That was how engaging the first meeting with our mentors was. We were made to realise that marriage is not just about happiness or feelings of love. For the Bible has taught us that the heart of marriage is: a covenant. Covenant marriage is about a lifelong covenant partnership, solemnly made before God, in which a man and woman agree to belong together as long as they both shall love. If one understands that, when a couple enter into a marriage, there is no divorce. To grow in a covenant marriage is to continually "renew" the covenant with one another. By deliberately recalling the vow and understand what it means, is a very much needed act in maintaining a covenant marriage. Example, in one part of the vow, it says, "..for better or for worst..", if we understand this, it is saying that during the hardest times of the marriage, we have made a promise before God to stand by each other. We are not to leave each other but to keep on solving our problems and trusting God to work out the reconciliation in our life. Reconciliation of the gospel is very important, as Christian couple, we will be practising that throughout our lives as partners.

My Cutie Cute

2005-07-31T15:34:00.000+08:00

Such cutie cute. Guess whether is a "she" or "he"? So adorable right?

My Beloved

2005-07-31T12:03:00.000+08:00

I thank God for this beloved whom I have found. Because of him, my life has become colorful. Don't need to sing, "...loney... I am miss lonely... I have nobody... of my own...". I am glad that I could have someone to share my life with. Someone to understand and guide me when I am lost. Of course, someone whom I can take care of and to love him with a sincere love. My heart's filled with so much of blissfulness whenever I thought of this beloved.

I am grateful to God for a great life companion like this beloved.
May I cherish him with all my heart and life.

What Do I Really Want?

2005-04-25T13:04:00.000+08:00

I have been hoping that I would get the recognition for the works that I did in the organisation. But I have waited in vain. Just felt that people are still bias despite that they have claimed to know and believe in Him. In thier hearts, only works of those who and who deserve more attention. As for those who are not the who and who, just heck lah. I believe to some, I belong to the latter. That is why till today, I still find it hard to reconcile that fact that a community of His believers, we can still have such a mindset and attitude. Sigh...

I knew that I have been judgemental about many others and things. I have been self-centred. Why have I been seeking the approval of man rather than the approval of Him? Don't I know that this is silly and it's in vain? Is it a display of poor understaning of who I am or what I am entrusted to do? Can I accept the fact that there are people better than me? The truth is that there are so many who are better than me. So, why do I fret? Can't I just accept it?

I believe that is the work of my pride and the result of poor understanding of the truth.

Forgive me, my Father in Heaven for such stupidity and wilfulness.

Mix feelings

2005-04-17T12:55:00.000+08:00

After speaking to boss, I still feel not so settled yet about what I will want to do in the future. Should I continue to stay in this place? Or should I move on? What do I really want to do? Is it really true that there are too many transitions in life for me now? Sigh... I really need to give my future a good thought yar...

I am very excited that I have created a blog for myself! To read those thoughts on the attractive page does give me a sense of excitement. For I can share these thoughts with many others. I am thinking of how to decorate it and make it look more attractive! Now, I have understood why many others like to "pen down" their thoughts in blogs.