Beautiful Life

My CNY Red packet...

2012-02-06T21:47:00.000-08:00

My best and cutest red packet for the year! Made of cloth and has a little jade on it =)

Christmas Presents 2011

2012-02-05T23:56:00.000-08:00

Christmas!

The time where regardless of age and ethnicity, we look forward to the gifts... I had my share of receiving gifts what more Christmas being celebrated in Australia!

My pressies...

Above all, the best present i ever got is the gift from my Father in heaven. He was willing to give His only Son because of love. What other gifts in this world can I ask that will compare to this one amazing gift of LOVE.

John 3:16 - "For God so loved the world that he gave his one and only Son, that whoever believes in him shall not perish but have eternal life."

Time to move on...

2012-01-19T21:40:00.000-08:00

Guy told girl to give him 1 year and he will come back to her. Girl waited for guy 1 year 8 months and 6 days only to know he has found someone else. Girl suspected a few months ago but still hoped. Now since it has come to pass, girl needs to move on. Girl is sad and broken hearted because deep down girl loved the guy.

Girl takes it as, it is God's will. But girl finds it hard to move on as she cannot face anymore broken heartedness.

Loosing a Friend...

2011-11-28T18:50:00.000-08:00

It hurts more to lose a best friend than to lose a boyfriend or a girlfriend. I didn't realize the pain until now as I am facing it. I have gone through a break-up before but little did I know that it hurts more to lose a best friend than a ex-lover.

The Cuppycake Song

2011-08-24T21:36:00.000-07:00

This cute song has been stuck in my head since morning...

The "CUPPYCAKE" Song(Lyrics and Music by Judianna Castle)is actually the chorus from Amy's version of "You're My Honeybunch"(lyrics and music by Judianna and Buddy Castle)..The lyrics in blue make up the short version that was first uploaded to the internet in August of 1996.
Amy sings the lyrics in red as well in the complete version:.You're my Honeybunch, SugarplumPumpy-umpy-umpkin, You're my Sweetie PieYou're my Cuppycake, GumdropSnoogums-Boogums, You're the Apple of my EyeAnd I love you so and I want you to knowThat I'll always be right hereAnd I love to sing sweet songs to youBecause you are so dear.© 1994 Amy J. Music (ASCAP)ALL RIGHTS RESERVED

My Special Gifts..

2011-08-23T00:33:00.001-07:00

Gifts that I received specially over the weekend... Thank you my "teddy bear"...

Lunch at BRUSSELS, Jaya One

2011-08-10T23:45:00.001-07:00

My first time at Brussel's Beer. Good food.

Paddington House of Pancakes

2011-08-09T21:18:00.000-07:00

Had a wonderful time with my mum and dad together with a wonderful meal at Paddington House of Pancakes. In this outing with them, I got my super early birthday present! I love it!

Veneeze @ Jaya One

2011-07-27T06:36:00.000-07:00

Veneeze Restaurant

Block D, GF-Unit 19,

Jaya One, No 72A,

Jln University, Sekyen 13,

46200 Petaling Jaya.

Tel no: 03-79586318

Dinner at Marufuku Udon @ Jaya One

2011-07-26T08:04:00.000-07:00

CURRY UDON

The taste is not bad. Not spicy at all even though it says curry. Simple meal.

HOUSE SPECIAL UDON

Mixed with half boiled egg.The taste may be a bit weird.

Marufuku Udon
L-18-G-1, Ground Floor,
Palm Square, Jaya One,
72A, Jalan Universiti, 46200 Petaling Jaya.
(located in between Frontera and Muse)
Business Hours
10.00 am - 10.00 pm

http://bit.ly/marufuku

Wooven Bags

2011-07-19T00:05:00.000-07:00

My new cute baggies...

Test of Patience & Tolerance

2011-07-08T03:07:00.001-07:00

This whole week has not been easy going. It has been a test of patience and tolerance. Being in the position I am in currently truly brings on a lot of challenging moments. At times I just break down and cry. I ask God, why is it that all I am doing seems to go wrong? People management is just tough and I know I have a lot to learn.

What have I learnt?

a. Understand others first, don't seek to be understood

b. Make time for others

c. Always give respect and respect is earned

d. Having the right attitude is very important

Among all the above what I learnt that supersedes them all is, how much time have I spent with God? The lack of time with the Lord has caused me to go off guard many times. I tend to do things by my own strength and I failed...miserably. I need to get back on track.

A very valuable lesson I've learnt. Time to make the changes.

Formosa @ SS2 Mall

2011-07-05T05:01:00.000-07:00

Evening treats...

2011-07-05T01:42:00.001-07:00

My Vitagen & Cheese tart...

My Carousel 2

2011-06-26T01:54:00.000-07:00

More of my beautiful gifts...

My Christmas Carousel...

2011-06-25T08:29:00.000-07:00

Another musical beauty of mine...late Christmas pressie...

Teatime...Donuts...

2011-06-24T00:27:00.000-07:00

yummy!!

Windmill

2011-06-23T07:53:00.000-07:00

A Father's Day Celebration. Took my dad out for a treat to this place. Nice food...nice ambience..

My Spinning Beauty

2011-06-22T21:02:00.000-07:00

I love it! I've now got a beautiful spinning lullaby as a gift... ♪~♪~♪

Just for fun...cuppy cake

2011-06-12T21:32:00.000-07:00

Just as you are

2011-06-09T17:18:00.000-07:00

Tossed and turned all through the night. Trying to sleep but all so difficult. Dreamed dreams I cannot understand.

Just before going to bed, I just prayed and told the Lord I can't go on anymore and I do not know how else to bring myself to Him. With all the mistakes and wrong I have done, it just seems impossible for me to go before Him anymore. With that prayer I ended my day. But all through the night I was restless. Just did not feel right. All so uneasy.

In the last few minutes of the morning...pretty much before my alarm could go off...for a brief moment as I dozed off, I knew I dreamed but I do not know what. the only thing for a moment that felt so real was me leaning on someone, I could feel the warmth and realness, and these words were spoken, "I want you and to know you just as you are". It brought forth a sudden sense of peace.

I know it is no fragment of imagination. That voice was so real. It had depth and sense of love.

2011-06-05T04:42:00.000-07:00

I wish life was a little more simpler. I wish decisions were a bit more easier to make. I wish I have someone who would listen to me instead of me listening to everyone's dilema. I wish...

As of Now...

2011-06-03T23:11:00.000-07:00

Lately everyone has been asking me why have I not found anyone or why am not wanting to get married. Yes, looking around friends and especially around my age category, they are married and settling down. But guess what, I am not ready for it. At least not now.

Go to a mall you see couples holding hands and hanging out together it is so nice. I have had thoughts of having a boyfriend, I mean it is nice to have someone but when i think further, I am not ready to trust myself in for another relationship even though my last relationship may have been quite some time now. It's just me. I am just not ready to jump into one. I do not have anyone in mind anyway...used to but I gave up on it. Not in the idea of looking at anyone anyway.

Well, let God be the decision maker.

My Baby Sister...

2011-05-10T06:53:00.000-07:00

Feels like only yesterday my mum brought home a bundle of joy. A sweet little baby girl dressed in peach coloured attire. She looked so calm and beautiful. Never will I forget that day. I was so proud to be a the BIG sister. Learned how to clean her, feed her, play with her.

As the days went by, growing had its ups and downs. There were fightings but together with it were laughters. She was definitely daddy's little girl (til now).

After 19yrs plus, standing at the airport, seeing her getting on the plane off to another foreign land, a sense of sadness had come upon. But well, she is going on a new adventure. She deserves it more than anyone one of us.

She is a sweet, responsible, joyful, always smiling and gentle girl. A sister that I am proud to have. I miss her a lot.

I may not be the best BIG sister she may have but I am one blessed BIG sister to have her as my Baby Sister. She will always be that no matter how old she gets.

Tabitha, thank you for giving the chance of being your sister. Love you lots girl. I know God has truly great and wonderful plans in the days ahead of you. Even in your young age, you have thought me what is courage, love, and faith in God.

I will always hope and pray for the best for you.

Trust

2010-08-24T23:48:00.000-07:00

It is sad to note that you can't trust anyone nowadays. Even friends are so hard to be trusted. Then again, it may be just me. I do not know how many out there are like me, but I can't seem to trust anyone anymore. Lately, I may begin to trust someone but somehow deep inside of me there's a voice that says don't trust, your emotions are being played around with. It is so hard.

Just hung up the phone with a friend. Sad to know how much she trusted someone, gave pretty much everything of her just to be hurt at the end of the day. She has her own mistakes, must admit but....

Sweet lips...sweet promises...sweet speeches...which only has a bitter after taste. Do guys today actually have any sense of respect for a girl? Are girls just to be used and pushed aside when selfish desires are fulfilled? Do they actually realise that a girl has feelings too?

I am not saying all guys are such. There are a few out there who are not. But it is so hard to spot one in our society lately. Girls are all not that good as well. They have their faults. Majority of the time, a girl becomes the victim especially emotionally.

I have my sets of mistakes which I regret. Sigh....

What is the meaning of trust?

One thing I know is:

Proverbs 3:5-6 (NLT)
5 Trust in the Lord with all your heart;
do not depend on your own understanding.
6 Seek his will in all you do,
and he will show you which path to take.

A Feeling...

2010-08-24T18:13:00.001-07:00

A sense of sadness is sweeping across me right now. I do not why. As I looked upon the face of my parents especially when my dad stood by the window and waved at me goodbye as I was leaving for work. Never felt this way before. Crying on the inside but can't show it on the outside.

I feel so distant from everyone and everything. Felt like I have lost something but not sure what.

Psalm 31:8-10 (NLT)
8 You have not handed me over to my enemies

but have set me in a safe place.
9 Have mercy on me, Lord, for I am in distress.

Tears blur my eyes.

My body and soul are withering away.

10 I am dying from grief;

my years are shortened by sadness.

Sin has drained my strength;

I am wasting away from within.

Release

2010-08-02T00:25:00.000-07:00

You meet someone unexpectedly. You learn to share, care, laugh, & love with him/her. They become close to your heart. As time goes, the love grows. Then realisation hits you. It's time to relaese.

To release someone whom you love so much back to where he/she actually belongs does hurt especially when deep inside you know you will be loosing him/her in time to come. The only assurance is, in your heart you know it is the right thing to do as he/she never did belong to you.

Can you love someone so much that you are willing to let go as well?

GUILT

2010-07-06T00:38:00.000-07:00

To take what does not belong to you...
To hurt the one you love...
To break the trust of someone dear to you...
To make a mess out of life...

How do you turn things around?
How do you mend the hearts you have broken?
How do you gain back trust?
How...

Wilderness

2010-03-29T17:42:00.000-07:00

Life's journey especially these past 3 months has not been easy let it be at work and in the family. It seemed to be more downwards than upwards. Well, that is how it seems. What I failed to see in the beginning but now I am unertsanding is that, it has been and still is a journey of character moulding, breaking of pride, pretty much a wilderness experience that God is breaking through.

I must admit I am not ace-ing it because I have let my anger and temper get the better of me many times but it is truly a humbling experience. I have broken down, bent over, scraped my knees, bruised my heart and fallen down. In my own strength I'm failing but having God as my strength and refuge it is much more bearable. Thorugh all these, God is truly faithful and ever loving. He knows how much each one of us can bear. In all, He just wants us to be assured that He is there no matter what are the circumstances and situations.

In His word it says, "Be strong and courageous. Do not be afraid or terrified because of them, for the LORD your God goes with you; he will never leave you nor forsake you." (Deuteronomy 31:6)

Lost

2010-02-19T17:18:00.000-08:00

The rise of nightfall
The gloom of shadow
Dark clouds gather
With threats of thunder
The seas at war
With waves of plunder
The floods are rising
And the earth is drowning
The trees bow down
Kneeling to the ground
The rose withers
As its fragrance fades away

SMILE

2009-11-19T22:24:00.001-08:00

It is interesting to note what a simple gesture such as a smile can do. A smile is given and received back with no charges. Young or old, small and big, short and tall, regardless, everyone has that gift to give and receive. It costs nothing but gives out much.

Lately I have learnt the power of just a smile. Little did I know that a smile could heal a hurting heart. A person whom I have recently come to know was hurting inside not known to anyone. I did not know her at all but I see her pass me by everyday. All I did each time we met was to give a sincere smile. After weeks, then she approached me saying, "You always have a smile on your face. Please don't lose it at any time. I love to see your smile everyday and it brings cheer to my heart....". She went on to pour out her heart. I was amazed!

I find it hard sometimes to smile especially when I am feeling down myself. But I too have learned that when I smile, I actually rock my blues away without realizing. A smile is something that brings a blessing to others without making the one who gives poor. Another thing about a smile is, it does not cost a single penny but yet it is priceless.

You know what?! Everyone looks beautiful when they smile. There isn't such a thing where someone looks hideous when he or she smiles. What more when we are all made in the image of God. He is beautiful, so are we! We are all wonderfully made! Just a simple in a blink of an smile, can last a lifetime. Smile goes beyong the boundaries of language, beyond the boundaries of anything. It is a universal language that join hearts. My personal favourite quote, "Smile and the whole world smiles with you!"

"Every time you smile at someone, it is an action of love, a gift to that person, a beautiful thing." ~Mother Teresa of Calcutta~

"May the Lord smile on you and be gracious to you." ~Numbers 6:25~

An Interesting Sight

2009-11-05T22:08:00.000-08:00

I was on my way to work this morning. Car came to a halt...stuck in a jam. My usual thing to do, look at my surroundings to spot anything worth the sight. Something did catch my eye. I turned to my left and I saw a couple of kids aged 5 to 8 years playing in the compound of their day care. There was particularly two boys who were playing kicking around a beach ball. A few others joined in then left leaving back the two boys at their play. All of a sudden, they broke into a fight. They were hitting each other, pushing each other to the ground. It lasted for about a minute. I was like why are they fighting when they were playing just fine. But what took me aback was they were fighting for a minute, the next thing, they held each others hands, in a blink of an eye, like when we play 'London Bridge is Falling Down' then hugged and went back to laughing at the same time returned to kicking the beach ball. They simply went back to having fun playing!

It was a simple act of forget about the conflict and just continue having fun together. The simplicity and innocence of children, a priceless lesson and example for grown ups!

Time Passes

2009-03-31T03:58:00.000-07:00

It's three months now since I have started working in the real world. Looking back in time I still can remember the day I stepped into kindergarten. A day filled with smiles and the excitement overwhelming. Then the time came when I started primary school. Those times were just being with friends, playing, homeworks and recess. Playing "police entry", "champion", then falling down and scraping knees and elbows. When I was a kid I just wanted to grow up fast. Seeing all the adults and working life...I just wanted to get there. Then moved on to secondary school days. Teen life began. All the ups and downs of the adolescent age which pretty much is a carefree life. Never realized it then.

Became a kindergarten teacher awhile. I love kids!Moved on to college met interesting people. Life was still not so bad. The most interesting part of my life was to deal with a bunch of youths soon after that!! When I became a youth pastor! Man, that was tough. But sailed through. The memories are ever so precious.

Went back to college again and it was a beautiful time. Met great friends who are now my close friends. Miss the times of getting crazy together, crying on each others shoulder, burning midnight oil to get done with assignments, hair pulling moments preparing for exams, the movies, ice skating, shopping and so many things. We all have come through that.

Life back then was much easier though at that time it felt like the greatest challenge ever. Now working for real is not easy. It is a different road by itself. The challenges are even greater. There are times I feel like giving up. Just throwing everything aside and running off to a solitude. But then again it is those challenges that is maturing me each day. In a way I am afraid to face what is ahead of me. I am not sure whether I am able to live up to the expectations. There is tiny part of me that looking forward to the adventure ahead. Hmmm...confusing. Well, life goes on. So I shall just push forward.

A Special Person

2009-02-25T19:23:00.000-08:00

On Sunday a very special person arrived. Was very much looking forward to his arrival and he came finally. My wonderful brother, Joey, came back from the US! Three years and two months since I last saw him. To see him made me realize he is the same 'little' brother I love and care. He is only going to be around for a week. It feels so short wish it was longer. Then again, it is better than no stay at all.

For the past couple of days with him being around it truly got me thinking of how much do we appreciate the people we love and care for. Do we spend time with them, talk to them or even just sit with them in silence? Without realizing we a space is created and the worse I guess we can become strangers who know each other. Many times I know personally that I have taken it for granted. But I have come to realize I need to change. I know it is not going to be easy to devout time but it is a challenge of initiative. Everything starts with a first step. I want to start with it. How about you? Show the ones you love and care for that you do!

Small gestures shown with TENDER LOVING CARE makes a huge difference.

REASON, SEASON or LIFETIME

2009-02-05T21:51:00.000-08:00

People come into your life for a

REASON, a SEASON or a LIFETIME.
When you know which one it is,

you will know what to do for that person..

REASON
When someone is in your life for a REASON,

it is usually to meet a need you have expressed.
They have come to assist you through a difficulty, to provide you with guidance and support, to aid you physically,

emotionally or spiritually.
They may seem like a God send and they are.
They are there for the reason you need them to be.
Then, without any wrongdoing on your part

or at an inconvenient time,
This person will say or do something

to bring the relationship to an end.
Sometimes they die.
Sometimes they walk away.
Sometimes they act up and force you to take a stand.
What we must realize is that our need has been met, our desire fulfilled, their work is done.
The prayer you sent up has been answered and now it is time to move on.

SEASON
Some people come into your life for a SEASON, because your turn has come to share, grow or learn.
They bring you an experience of peace or make you laugh.
They may teach you something you have never done.
They usually give you an unbelievable amount of joy.
Believe it, it is real.
But only for a season.

LIFETIME
Relationships teach you LIFETIME lessons.

Things you must build upon in order to have a solid emotional foundation.
Your job is to accept the lesson.
Love the person and put what you have learned to use in all other relationships and areas of your life.
It is said that love is blind but friendship is clairvoyant.

Picking up...

2009-01-22T23:56:00.000-08:00

To pick up one self up after a fall can be hard. It has taken a couple of years to pick myself up and to say Lord, You are in control of everything. Past hurts, mistakes made, decisions....to walk past all of it really is to rely on God's strength. In my weakness He is made strong. God is gracious and merciful that He never allows His child to fall on the ground but instead lifts His child up with His loving hands.

It has not been easy. There is the tendency of wanting to take control of everything. But a reminder...God is my Alpha and Omega, the Beginning and the End, the Author and the Finisher of my life. All I want is to be a blessed child of His.

Jeremiah 29:11 (New Living Translation)
11 For I know the plans I have for you,” says the Lord. “They are plans for good and not for disaster, to give you a future and a hope.

Friends...

2009-01-20T22:43:00.000-08:00

Just sitting by the window and looking at the photos of friends. Interesting to know the once best friend is now so far apart..once enemy is now one of my closest friend..there are friends who have promised to always be there, now no sms-es or replies to the emails I have sent. Wonder do they even remember me? People change as the days go by. People mature day by day. But what I believe is, no matter what, friends are important. Pretty much most of the time they know who you are inside out. They are the ones with whom one can be his/her true self. There are no fears of sounding silly...looking weird...being cranky...they just accept you.

In this it makes me wonder how faithful of a friend am I?

To all my friends out there...who once knew me...still knows me...I am still here as a friend to you whenever you need one..let it be for laughter...sadness...or just for quietness.

Dear friends,

If I have not said how much I am grateful for you, here I am saying it now. Thank you for making my world special and colourful. You make a whole lot of difference to me and you are important. Thank you. Love you all sincerely.

Just Look Around....

2009-01-19T03:10:00.000-08:00

Many a times in our daily lives, we complain of what we don't have. We fail to look at what we have and to be grateful for it. Think of the hungry kids in Africa...the kids with no identity in Sabah...or the homeless kids in Thailand. We are never satisfied with the handphone models we have...the food that is placed at the table...the home that we can take shelter...or even the schools that we are in. Take a moment to just think of we have at hand than what we don't have at hand. Don't complain...give thanks always...it is hard at times but try...things will look up bright....