Saturday, September 30, 2006
♥ 11:26 PM
S.O.W.No, this does not describe the way I look now (apt though it may be); rather it represents the awesome month at church which concluded with a bang tonight.
Season Of Worship. Fantastic. Wonderful.
I have done serious business with God, and the conclusion of S.O.W indicates the start of my lifelong worship of my one and only Saviour.
The great music aside - and it was that fabulous, I kid you not - worship encompasses so much more. It's more than singing, dancing, praying. It's about giving your life to God, surrendering yourself completely into His loving hands.
While I feel that the journey has only just begun for me, the past couple of months have also seen me rededicating myself to His service. It's amazing, what I have gleamed from God's revelations.
I cannot wait to see what else awaits me as I trot along the path which our Father in heaven has marked out for me.
Be it in terms of relationship (and I have been praying hard about a certain someone) or any other aspect of my life, I submit it fully to Him who is omnipotent, omnipresent, omniscient.
I will be still, and know You are God... *~and you'll never know till you get there~*
Thursday, September 28, 2006
♥ 9:29 AM
Krazy in love...Yes, I am well aware of the fact that my Nokia 7370's only 5 months old, but alas, that did absolutely nothing in stopping me from procuring my latest phone.
Behold, the Motorola KRZR. It's sleek, blue and beautiful. Plus, it's a Moto phone (I used to own and love the RAZR) so that's a bonus.
So, the love affair with my bonny blue baby begins.
I am also currently in the midst of mid-terms, with my first paper (Marketing 101) taking place this afternoon. No, I would not exactly say that I am well-prepared, but I have done my best to revise, and I trust that when I do my best, God does the rest.
CAT (please, just kill me now) and POSC108 papers await me next week. Thankfully, there's always cell to look forward to. There is nothing better than spending time with God and His people in a time of fellowship.
That, and getting to spend some time getting to know that very special individual who has caught my eye. :)
*~and you'll never know till you get there~*
Monday, September 25, 2006
♥ 6:16 AM
0609,250906Sounds like a nonsensical title ain't it?
Actually it's rather clever (at 6am in the morning). The first 4 digits represent the time, while the latter set the date.
What am I doing up at this unearthly hour you ask, when my lessons begin at noon today? Well, 'fraid I can't satisfy your query as the answer eludes me too.
Finally got up at a bright and cheery time of 0348 hours after tossing and turning non-stop. Somehow, the energy coursing through my almost-22-year-old veins have disabled my saner "you need more rest"function in my body.
I actually sound like a geriatric - they are an amazing bunch of people who are able to rouse themselves day after day for 0600 sessions of
taiji and they actually breakfast before 0800. Astounding. Shame on us, the leaders and future of the next generation.
So now, what have I been doing for the past hour or so? Well, I immediately stumbled outta (sorry about the amount of slang used today) my cozy bed, and spent some quality time with God.
At 0350 in the morning, the silence is beautiful, and very conducive for hearing God's voice. I reclined in His magnificence for an hour and a half, and it was an awesome session I had with Him.
The past couple of months have wrought in me many huge changes. For one, I have committed myself to serving God in church, and am now under the mentorship of Uncle Allan. A new cell awaits me too as I prepare my heart to become a leader. Attended my first ever leaders' meeting yesterday - thanks Uncle "Blue" for inviting me - and Pastor's message just shook me to the core.
The topic of relationships have been hovering incessantly like a fly (how annoying is that?) at the back of my mind, and it's wonderous how God revealed to me some of the answers I've been seeking and problems I've praying about.
Ah yes, I am now also a part of the Connectors ministry which KF's helming and it feels
good with a capital G to serve the Lord!
Just to sum up, as of now, I have 2 cell meetings to attend every fortnight, Connectors' session every week, service on Saturdays, as well as grassroots work which I will commence on very sooon.
With that much in store, I ought to feel exhausted, but thanks be to God for sustaining me, providing me with all that I need.
Truly, I have never felt happier, and more on fire for our great and mighty King.
*~and you'll never know till you get there~*
Friday, September 22, 2006
♥ 8:50 AM
Truth of the matter is...Ah yes, read a very interesting letter published by our very own political newspaper written by an irate ex-IJ girl yesterday.
For those not in the know, it was written in response to the broadsheet which condemned the thousands of present and ex-students of the convent schools (affectionately called the "IJ schools" in short) by calling us harlots, in a nutshell.
Now, I do not know which school the writer of the article hails from, nor do I care, to be frank, but it is in bad taste to make such unjustified remarks, and it is even worse when the article is given the go-ahead by editors and published for all the world to see.
I was a convent girl, and I am proud to be one. Comfy uniform aside, my convent upbringing inculcated in me values and virtues which are closely linked to the Catholic faith, and I can guarantee you that in general, we are a far cry from being wild, unbridled girls who bed-hop.
"Simple in virtue, Steadfast in duty" happens to be our motto, and is the phrase which will define a typical IJ girl more aptly.
Of course, for every thousand girls, there will be a bad sheep. That happens, my dear myopic writer of the less-than-polite broadsheet, in
every school.
Obviously, the learned writer has never before heard of the term "defamation", so let us be so kind as to enlighten this poor unfortunate soul shall we?
Simply put, it is the process of restoring us IJ girls' tainted reputations by sucking you dry of every penny you have earned and will ever make, considering the number of IJ girls there are past and present.
That aside, this portends a very worrying likely scenario as far as the newspaper's concerned. Although we nice IJ girls are willing to let the matter rest without much ado, I am sure that the same cannot be said of other more, er, proactive parties who are totally passionate about their cause should this very same slip-up occur.
In short, here's the priceless lesson which the wise author must learn (it's for your own good honey): like your mother always said (or perhaps she didn't), that if you have nothing good to say, then please, just shut up.
*~and you'll never know till you get there~*
Wednesday, September 20, 2006
♥ 9:04 AM
Purring in delightStuck in the midst of an exceedingly coma-inducing CAT lesson and you have no idea how traumatizing it can be.
At this juncture, let's perform a little activity. Time to throw on those oft-neglected thinking caps.
Take a deep breath...ok...here it goes....
Picture a hobbit. No, do not think of Elijah Wood. Do not, even for an instance, conjure up anything remotely cute.
Instead, picture a balding creature with er, less-than-handsome features and a perpetual snarl on its unshaven face. Draw in beady, shifty eyes.
Now, add on a whiny, monotonous voice and an oversensitive personality and your task is almost done.
Throw in wrinkly, dull-coloured clothes and voila! You're done.
Congratulations! You have just created for yourself your very own CAT instructor!
Are you scared now? I sure am.
*~and you'll never know till you get there~*
Monday, September 18, 2006
♥ 5:21 PM
All tied up in knots1 post per week. That's pathetic.
Sorry girls, guess I haven't been the best steward of the 24 hours a day God has given me. Something needs to done about this.
Seriously, time has just been zipping past me in an ostentatious, flashy red Ferrari, and I'm trying my best to keep up, but failing miserably.
A Kia Picanto can only go so fast you know.
When you put together tonnes of school work, project meetings, church and family matters, the weight can add that much burden to your shoulders, causing one to bend over in sheer exhuastion.
Every step becomes increasingly painful, every moment seems like an eternity.
I am ever thankful then, to have with me a Saviour who loves, heals, supports. Omnipresent, omnipotent, omniscient, He is all I ever need to see me through any storm.
Even at this juncture, when there exists a nagging issue which has been threatening to eat me up whole, bones, blubber and all, I know that in Him, I will find my rest.
Just a little update for you lovely girls: yes, I am still vastly occupied and distracted by the mere presence of a certain individual, although I am still aware that there are more important things which need tending to.
At this point in time, there really is nothing much I can and want to do except pray and wait on God, for His divine revelation and answers.
*~and you'll never know till you get there~*
Wednesday, September 13, 2006
♥ 8:33 AM
Wide-eye wonderAmazing what God can do for you.
A meeting with Uncle Allan - he's mentoring me, a major fight with my parents which escalated into a full-blown fall-out, tears, and prayers.
I'm thankful for His everlasting, abundant grace.
It's wonderous how you manage to smile through the trials, the good, the bad, and the downright nasty.
God puts joy in your heart and on your face.
Trust me, it shows.
Thank God for all He's done.
*~and you'll never know till you get there~*
Monday, September 11, 2006
♥ 10:28 AM
Back to basicsAfter a week-long hiatus, I'm feeling more refreshed and hopefully, posts will be more frequent. What with the immense workload, it's a wonder I'm still healthy and completely sane.
At a blink of an eye, I'm already into my 4th week of this school term, and truly, it's scary. However did so much time elapse without me even realising it?
There's still so much I've yet to do: emails to Ms Tan and Esther, reports for various projects to be churned out, my term papers, meet-ups with my mentor; the tasks on my to-do list seems to be endless.
Season of worship began a couple of weeks ago, and since then, it has been a time of revelation, with God directing me in some long-neglected aspects of my life.
For the first time in eons, I approach the area of service to God with much excitement. Come a bit closer and mayhap you'll be able to see little twinkling stars in my eyes.
My serivce to Him has finally started.
On a happier note, my parents have been happily buying up boxes and boxes of mooncakes, which I am even happpier to demolish at an alarming rate. Forget the fact that mooncakes have tonnes of calories - you only live once.
If you feel like having a little of the sweet, decadent treat, go right on ahead.
I highly recommend the champagne truffle snowskin mooncakes from Raffles Hotel. You would not want to stop at one, so beware.
Ah, just thinking of these little nuggets of pleasure's making my mouth water and my eyes glaze over.
Perhaps, just perhaps, I'll secure for myself a box of these babies on my way home from school later on...
Dreams are made of stuff like this.
*~and you'll never know till you get there~*
Monday, September 04, 2006
♥ 5:10 PM
Little bit of heavenFirst lesson of the 3rd week of school, and I'm already beginning to feel the fatigue.
Project groups have been formed, and now, the work commences. Numerous meetings, discussions (and arguments), mid-terms, assignments, and readings are just some of the things a typical SMU student has to contend with, amongst many others.
With the initial euphoria of setting up my online biz with my sister almost completely faded, there is now much more to accomplish.
For one, publicity is a major headache. Getting enough visitors to the blog shop is one thing, being able to make sales is yet another.
So if you haven't already done so, please do drop by
www.magiccarousel.blogspot.com and take a look :) Jan, Val and Char, thanks so much for your tags on our little tagboard.
What then, would my little piece of heaven be at this chaotic time? Well, yes, a steadily maturing relationship with God is one major motivational factor, but there is more.
At an age where many of my peers have already settled into steady relationships (and 99% of the single people have previously, at some time or another, been involved in one), I am beginning to believe that perhaps, I just may be ready to take that plunge.
Surprisingly, while I've always held close to me that model of a perfect boyfriend and husband, the very object of my affection turns out to be someone I never thought would catch my eye.
He may not be the best-looking, nor the richest - in fact, he is a erm,
mature individual without an internationally recognised degree (an essential requirement in the eyes of my family) - but there is a joy which illuminates his face, making his smiles so very radiant, his demeanor oh-so-gentle.
A God-fearing, God-loving man, he exudes a stability which very few men around my age exhibit. For that (and a whole lot more), I do respect and admire him.
Granted, this is not some heady, girly crush or psychotic infatuation, the intensity of my feelings has shaken me, and yes, at this point, I am wondering if perhaps, it just could be.
We all need a little distraction from time to time, and I'm glad mine has come in a neat, pleasant package.
Do not be anxious about anything, but in everything, by prayer and petition, with thanksgiving, present your requests to God.Philippians 4:6 *~and you'll never know till you get there~*
Saturday, September 02, 2006
♥ 10:17 AM
Magic CarouselFinally got a little business I started with my sister up and running!
Please link us, help us spread the word around, whatever goes.
Visit us at
www.magiccarousel.blogspot.com !
*~and you'll never know till you get there~*
