Missions to Philippines

It's confirmed that I'd be heading to Philippines for e MHI missions trip .. 15th - 22nd March

Attended e 1st meeting today and only today did I realise.. there's so much to do, apart from the planning of e entire programme to be done by Jocelyn and me.. there's alot of other preparations too..

My last missions trip was Bintan was a short affair.. just 1 day, worship, performance and distribution of food and then home.. this one requires a lot more time n effort..

During the meeting it hit me that this missions trip requires a lot of preparation spiritually.. Our focus is to reach out to these deaf youths .. and we want to do it not for ourselves but for God.. being such a representative .. I believe that we have to equip ourself to a great extend .. This 6 weeks shall see a transformation in me.. I've got to make a difference in my lifestyle to begin with.. Recent times have seen me drifting further into the secular world.. and If I want to glorify Him , I have to prepare myself. To a certain extend, I considered myself inferior compared to e 7 who are going on the trip.. In terms of my Biblical Knowledge I'm still a baby, my focus - lost somewhere.. and there's supposed to be devotion every morning by each of us.. how man!!

To begin with.. my reqular quiet time has to re-start!
and God will see it through according to His perfect plan..

perspectives of life..

I just got back from a client meeting and we had a conversation about teaching and life in general after all the work was discussed. It was good to hear another's perspective on life afterall ..
She was a widow, husband was diagnosed with cancer in 2007, leaving her and 3 other kids aged betwn 17-20 behind. It's tough for her.. and in '07, she was also diagnosed with Breast cancer.. she got off well because it was in the very early stages and now.. she lives to see the better part of life. Living as though each day was the last yet spending wisely, so that the children would have a good distribution of the estate if her cancer comes back..

While I was driving off.. I pondered.. what I would do.. if i knew my life may just end in 2 years.. How would I live it, What would I spend on, what would I focus on.. who would I focus spending most of my time with.. It's difficult answering those qns when it's not you who's put in such a situation..

Well, I'll just say that God has a plan.. n no matter how we try to run our lives.. we need God to give us that peace to carry on.. When we lean on the world.. so often we face disappointments..

I'm glad that in my job, I'm placed with such oppurtunity to learn from the good.. and the not-so-good.. I've become a much better person, careful with my finances .. only thing I need to curb is to be in greater control of the drinking habits and learn not to squeeze so many appointments to maximize the use of each day.. Tis - I learnt from my kid..

So much to pick up from the young and old.. and sometimes we just need to stop and listen, observe.. and apply the lessons life generously teaches us..

Being in my ministry in church helped me understand so much more about the Hearing Impaireds.. how their sense of focus and fighting spirit is worth admiration. and the more involved I am, the more I treasure the life I've been given..

I believe 2007 has been a year of new oppurtunity, and the people I've been blessed with I'll remember for the rest of this life I'm given..

neglecting praises for Happy~

got nuff sleep today..
looked back on older posts n thanksgiving's been at bay..
been complaining too much..
always blabbering abt hw everything sucks..
I should be glad.. life is good!

clock's been ticking quickly
but still i'm happy..
that work's good,
family too
and friends always keeping me in the loop!
Nthin much I should complain about
much less to pout!

I thank God for you , and you and you!!! =)

contéstele

could have never met
would have never experienced..
It's good paths crossed but
glad it's all that's ever gonna be
amidst the firmness in decisions..
could have wavered
sometimes wish I had
and you could have been in catch 22..
could have.. may not..
and now.. all that's left to say..
all that's given
all for the good of the ass..

ASS READING~

hahaha..
somwhere in AK's book of rhymes..

there's something.. missable about the ass..
can't fighure out what it is..
but sometimes its really dark in the ass..
u dun really know what ur missin' ..

craze..

i'm going mad..

I'm feeling handicapped w'out my car..
gotta travel so many places and only yesterday did i realise..
CAB FARES gONE UP SOOOOO MUCH!!! not just the 35% increase during peak hours.. the meter jumps by 20cents @#@!#!#!!!!!!

seems like i've gotta wait another 3 more months till my car arrives.. n im barely adapting given the nature of my work..

HIAKS!

Today's a long day.. whole day course and a co seminar in the evening.. and now MIDNITE n im just settled in my room to wrap up work for tomorrow!!

WAZZZUPpPPPP man!! I need rest!!!

Sat morn - Exam, afternoon - work appt , Nite - Dialect Outreach
Sun's - Church and nite's for Enying's wedding..

and the brand new week again..

I need a breather... im going insane..

memories..

I finally found someone
That knocks me off my feet
I finally found the one
That makes me feel complete
It started over coffee
We started out as friends
It's funny how from simple things
The best things begin

This time is different
And it's all because of you
It's better than it's ever been
'Cause we can talk it though
My favouite line was
"Can I call you sometime"
It's all you had to say
To take my breath away

This is it, oh I finally found someone
Someone to share my life
I finally found the one
To be with every night
'Cause whatever I do
It's just got to be you
My life has just begun
I finally found someone

Did I keep you waiting? I didn't mind
I apologise, baby that's fine
I would wait forever just to know you were mine

You know I love your hair
Are you sure it looks right?
I love what you wear
Isn't it too tight?
You're exceptional
I can't wait for the rest of my life

WEEKEND!!

it's been a breeze, the week just flew by and now it's SATURDAY!!!
n with the way e week's packed with so much activity.. it's gonna fly by quickly too!! gonna view an apartment @ bayshore in a bit.. n perhaps meeting e sistas tonight!!! yay!!
gtg..

sun drains me energy..

been driving around the whole day and my eyes are burning from the scorching sun... look's like my transitions NOT good enough!! argh!

it's been a draining week.. looking forward to wakeboard on sunday!!!!!!

HORRORS!!!!!!!!

amidst the tiredness.. I totally forgot abtbacking up my previous settings b4 playing around w e template n now!!!

ARGGGHHH!!!
I lost my previous settings!!!!!!!

Web stats n did i lose some pics too!!!

FRUSTRATION!!!

ok im gonna chuck tis aside.. exhaustion plus frustration just dont go..

STUPID NETTE!!!!

weekend..

am i really going wakeboarding on sunday??!!!
gonna hang out loads again!! no time to nua at home!!!

boo.....

long monday!!!

It's been a supa long monday..

the car-less me had my 1st experience of taxi fare hike tis morning.. Horrid! from my place to Office.. $18.40!!! n I didn't even go into the town erp.. it was e 35% hike that escalated the price.. n so.. I'm gonna make sure I never have to spend like that again ridiculous!!

Oh well.. letting go of my car too early wasn't exactly the smartest thing to do.. coz I actually wanted to put myself to e test.. see how well I can adapt. not doing too well but !! I'm not giving up just yet... train up where it hurts the most! the Pocket!

So after e meeting I caught up w e folks for lunch n off I went to my Financial Practioner's graduation ceremony.. yeah!! shook hands with GM and Dean of the academy n blah blah.. n a post grad celebration with class mates..

Long day of not much work but eventful activity..

Ha! I'm glad that 2007 was filled with courses that increase my knowledge n I'm gonna be a Certified FP v soon!!after my last 2 exams.. woohoo!! spent a whole lot of money on that certification too!!

Okie.. that's all for today.. may tomorrow be fulfilling as welL!! =)

n Happy Birthday TuaSter bird!!!

Baby Kayla's 1 month

Went to Connie's lil Kayla's 1 month party..
Man.. e 1st of e girls to have a baby!!!
1st time I carried a baby in my arms.. help!! just looking into that sweet lil thing's face.. I feel like a mum already!! goSh!!!

the meeting with the big guys~

Friday finally arrived.. and there e meeting with Johan,Wt,David,Kelvin and the girls.. WOOHOO!! It certainly was a long awaited event coz it was postponed earlier just coz the Bird could never make it..
Anyway, glad that these guys met.. n had fun..
And that Big Bully Johan kept buying Flamins till.. sigh.. what's new..

Na, u should have been there..

Sulyn, sorry for making u come back n then leave soonafter.. u know everyone's state lah.. heh..

Wt .. glad u met up with ur Colleague that I had to intro u to.. n come on. stop suaning me..

David the copycat.. thanks for throwing my money outa the cab.. heh.. but seriously, nice of u to pop by even tho u had work.

Mama.. as always my spontaneous ma.. best friend for a reason..

IT was fun.. n tiring.. but im glad the meeting was arranged.. =)

Pass it On

was just humming some songs.. when this campfire song popped in my head.. used to sing it during sch n GB campfires...

Now.. yeah.. I do find truth in the lyrics..

It only takes a spark, to get a fire going.
And soon all those around, can warm up it it's glowing.

That's how it is with God's love, once you've experienced it, it's fresh like spring, you want to sing, you want to pass it on.

What a wondrous time is Spring
When all the trees are budding.
The birds begin to sing,
the flowers start their blooming.

That's how it is with God's love, once you've experienced it, it's fresh like spring, you want to sing, you want to pass it on

I wish for you my friend
this happiness that I've found
You can depend on him
It matters not where your bound.

I'll shout it from the mountain tops
I want the world to know
The Lord of Life has come to me
I want to pass it on.

The Warrior Is A Child

http://youtube.com/watch?v=6Pzu-jWpcdw

Lately I've been winning battles left and right
But even winners can get wounded in the fight
People say that I'm amazing
Strong beyond my years
But they don't see inside of me
I'm hiding all the tears

They don't know that I go running home when I fall down
They don't know who picks me up when no one is around
I drop my sword and cry for just a while
'Cause deep inside this armour
The warrior is a child

Unafraid because his armour is the best
But even soldiers need a quiet place to rest
People say that I'm amazing
Never face retreat
But they don't see the enemies
That lay me at His feet

First day of work 2008

Alas.. it's back to work again.. n surprisely.. momentum just kept me going n going.. n now.. I'm all warmed up.. waiting for the weekend to have fun.. and working my ass off b4 e play time begins on Sat..
and it's 1 in the morning .. i better get to sleep..

oh im still thinking about..

that cute little puppy @ holland v .. feel like getting it.. $880 ..
Thought of getting tis OTO leg massage thing for mum.. $900..

argghhh.. obviously not the puppy now..


Less Spending more Saving..

two.thousand.eight

Thinking about the past year.. lyrics of yet another song came to me .. People Need the Lord..

Everyday they pass me by,
I can see it in their eyes.
Empty people filled with care,
Headed who knows where?....

Perhaps.. often enough we walk around headless.. not having sufficient direction and continue the path that we once walked just for the sake of it..
I suppose it's always good to stop n do a check list of what we wanna achieve.. and sure.. sometimes being light hearted. taking things easy can be a better way to lead this trouble filled life.. BUT on hindsight.. perhaps.. understanding our purpose n direction makes us a better person and only realise upon lookin back??

Did a countdown at church yesterday and as the bells rang at the stroke of midnite.. the pessimist in me went.. shux.. what have i achieved..
and then the optimist interrupted e disappointment with .. great ! it's a new year once again!!
What Ron said to me made me realise that yea.. I have undoubtedly been a lil tough on myself.. setting standards that may not even be ideal ones..

So, I went back after service.. declining offers to go to Loof and to Grace's house to drink.. I figured...
I should rest for the journey ahead..

In the last few months.. my goals have been tossed around due to temporal temptations brounght upon by myself.. Lost focussed in God, in work and in my pursual in the balanced life.. Last week of holidays was filled with much drink that gave me shorter days and longer nights.. basically Exhaustion..
So last night i decided.. enough of that.. time to sober up and start the year right..
I prayed in church for the people around me, my family, my mar, my kid..for Him to bless all these people around me, for Him to be more real in their lives and to continue to provide for my family and I just like He's faithfully been and that someday God will provide the GCB for me..
Simple and yet I know that He might take it away from me whenever He pleases. But I know what he takes away from me He will also provide..

So this 2008 I hope to set it right.. coz...[2Corinthians 12:10] when I am weak, I am Strong.. and in Christ I hope to be stronger..
May this year be a year of Fulfillments, Righteousness and Goodness.. Amen