Had my first attempt today to fly to and fro all on my own - 3 weeks ahead of schedule. :) Managed to get some work done and then did a bit of exploring.
The possibilities look endless from here on.
Tuesday, February 17, 2009
Monday, February 16, 2009
Day of Rest
It's been quite a day of rest for me. Went out early in the morning (for a Monday) and sent some friends to the clinic and had fellowship over breakfast at the Seremban morning market. It was the first time I've actually been at the market, so it was quite fascinating for me. After that, I sent my friends back and thought to send my car to do some fixing-up. Unfortunately or fortunately, the service centre was too busy and I had to make an appointment for another time. Therefore decided to go watch a movie with uncle David. We both were in a mood for something lighthearted and so we watched "Pink Pather 2" at student prices (much to the bewilderment of the person who collected our tickets. *grin)!
After the movie, rushed back, did my dorm duty and took a drive with a couple of friends to the beach. We had an awesome time just walking around, getting to know one another, just sitting gazing at the sunset and having dinner together(pics above). It's been a pretty good day.
After the movie, rushed back, did my dorm duty and took a drive with a couple of friends to the beach. We had an awesome time just walking around, getting to know one another, just sitting gazing at the sunset and having dinner together(pics above). It's been a pretty good day.
Sunday, February 15, 2009
Anyway - Nichole Nordeman
*I love this song
Bless the day
This restoration is complete
Dirty dusty something must be underneath
So I scrape and I scuff
Though it's never quite enough
I am starting to see me finally
A gallery of paintings new and paintings old
I guess it's no surprise that I'm no Michelangelo
Every layer of mine hides a lovely design
It might take a little patience
It might take a little time
But You called me beautiful
When You saw my shame
And You placed me on the wall
Anyway
You who have begun this work will someday see
A portrait of the holiness You meant for me
So I polish and shine
Til it's easier to find even an outline of mine
But You called me beautiful
When You saw my shame
And You placed me on the wall
Anyway
Anyway
And You placed me on the wall
Anyway
Bless the day
This restoration is complete
Dirty dusty something must be underneath
So I scrape and I scuff
Though it's never quite enough
I am starting to see me finally
A gallery of paintings new and paintings old
I guess it's no surprise that I'm no Michelangelo
Every layer of mine hides a lovely design
It might take a little patience
It might take a little time
But You called me beautiful
When You saw my shame
And You placed me on the wall
Anyway
You who have begun this work will someday see
A portrait of the holiness You meant for me
So I polish and shine
Til it's easier to find even an outline of mine
But You called me beautiful
When You saw my shame
And You placed me on the wall
Anyway
Anyway
And You placed me on the wall
Anyway
Saturday, February 14, 2009
Thursday, February 12, 2009
Thoughts
It's been quite a week for me so far... So many things have been going on, I've made a few new discoveries and have been finding out ways of how I can help people around me a little more. In the last few weeks, there have seem to be a greater sense of dissatisfaction and frustration. I must admit that I've been complaining more as well...
I've always been a great believer of when God allows you to see a certain situation around you in a way no one else can, it's for one to merely be a spectator but to see how one can be a part of it for the better. If we who see things do not play a part to change things, when things take a turn for the worse, we too should carry the blame.
This week seems to be a week where I've been able to see situations in which I can be of help to those who are in need (especially to those who may not be able to repay it back) and play a small part *hopefully* in changing things for those who I may not have admittedly paid much attention to before.
It's weird, in helping others, I begin to realize how much I'm blessed - there seems to be a greater awareness of it. After all, I can't give what I do not have. So it seems to me that I am discovering that I have more to give than I thought I did....
I've always been a great believer of when God allows you to see a certain situation around you in a way no one else can, it's for one to merely be a spectator but to see how one can be a part of it for the better. If we who see things do not play a part to change things, when things take a turn for the worse, we too should carry the blame.
This week seems to be a week where I've been able to see situations in which I can be of help to those who are in need (especially to those who may not be able to repay it back) and play a small part *hopefully* in changing things for those who I may not have admittedly paid much attention to before.
It's weird, in helping others, I begin to realize how much I'm blessed - there seems to be a greater awareness of it. After all, I can't give what I do not have. So it seems to me that I am discovering that I have more to give than I thought I did....
Wednesday, February 11, 2009
Random
Apparently I make my passengers laugh when I drive.. Dunno whether it's a good thing.. Hmmm...
How a school desk should be like
Wish we could implement this in STM.. I'd enjoy classes even better. *cheeky grin
Tuesday, February 10, 2009
Monday, February 09, 2009
Flying and helping others
It's been quite a day for me.. One of my best Sabbaths definitely. :) I had fun just learning to fly... Seem to be learning faster that I'd thought I'd be able to and have been exploring the distances that I'm able to go to at the moment. Am definitely on a steep learning curve. There are things that I've yet to refine but I guess I can't do everything in one day.
I have been reminded about a few things too - in my enthusiasm, have to try to remind myself to not go to the extreme and to be grounded from time to time. Also, with wings, there is the responsibility to help those who can't fly - just as those who've helped me in the past... :)
Thank You for this day with You and for the blessing of 'my wings'. Thank You for Your reminder that I'm to be a 'channel of blessing' to others too as You bless me. You give and You take away.
I have been reminded about a few things too - in my enthusiasm, have to try to remind myself to not go to the extreme and to be grounded from time to time. Also, with wings, there is the responsibility to help those who can't fly - just as those who've helped me in the past... :)
Thank You for this day with You and for the blessing of 'my wings'. Thank You for Your reminder that I'm to be a 'channel of blessing' to others too as You bless me. You give and You take away.
Sunday, February 08, 2009
My New Wings
Just got a 'new pair of wings'. Find myself to be a little impatient- cos I've yet to learn to fly well. :) I am thankful cos I never envisioned to have a car so soon. I am reminded that it's a responsibility too - there's quite a few things that I need to remember to do. :p So it looks like another season of learning is ahead of me - season of learning to fly.. :D
Wednesday, February 04, 2009
Moving house!!!
Looks like it's almost time to move house as it's almost ready! Am so excited!!! Waiting to see what else is going to happen. *cross fingers. Still need to finish my packing though.. I foresee a very busy weekend. :p
Tuesday, February 03, 2009
Monday, February 02, 2009
Quote
“... joy and sorrow are inseparable. . . together they come and when one sits alone with you . . . remember that the other is asleep upon your bed.” - Kahlil Gibran
Sunday, February 01, 2009
Saturday, January 31, 2009
Friday, January 30, 2009
Thoughts
Quietness...
Stillness...
Yet, in the space between her head she could hear voices. Thoughts, one after another were bombarding her. Every thought seemed to trigger another one - and it kept on going on and on and on. She wished that they would just leave her alone so that she could just hear the silence. However, she knew that her wish would be in vain.
It was dark. The road seemed deserted and empty. A part of her wished that she had taken her friend's offer to walk with her. However, deep inside, she knew it was better this way - it was something she had to do alone. This path was too narrow for anyone else to come along anyways. He had made it that way. And so, as much as she wished that she had a companion with her to perhaps drown the disquieting voices in her head. She had to take this journey alone. She knew that He wanted it this way.
She was alone. And yet, not alone. No other footsteps broke the silence but for hers. Each step felt uncertain and she was a little afraid. The path seemed perilous. Yet, she felt His gentle presence with her - helping her to take the next heavy step, and the next - urging her on in the midst of the other voices.
She was not sure where the path was leading - though it seemed vaguely familiar. All she knew was that she was happily surrounded by her family and friends when she heard His voice calling to her and she had to go. To Him.... Again... And somehow, apprehensively, she knew that she was going to come out of it not unchanged and perhaps not unscathed - as the voices in her head kept on telling her....
Stillness...
Yet, in the space between her head she could hear voices. Thoughts, one after another were bombarding her. Every thought seemed to trigger another one - and it kept on going on and on and on. She wished that they would just leave her alone so that she could just hear the silence. However, she knew that her wish would be in vain.
It was dark. The road seemed deserted and empty. A part of her wished that she had taken her friend's offer to walk with her. However, deep inside, she knew it was better this way - it was something she had to do alone. This path was too narrow for anyone else to come along anyways. He had made it that way. And so, as much as she wished that she had a companion with her to perhaps drown the disquieting voices in her head. She had to take this journey alone. She knew that He wanted it this way.
She was alone. And yet, not alone. No other footsteps broke the silence but for hers. Each step felt uncertain and she was a little afraid. The path seemed perilous. Yet, she felt His gentle presence with her - helping her to take the next heavy step, and the next - urging her on in the midst of the other voices.
She was not sure where the path was leading - though it seemed vaguely familiar. All she knew was that she was happily surrounded by her family and friends when she heard His voice calling to her and she had to go. To Him.... Again... And somehow, apprehensively, she knew that she was going to come out of it not unchanged and perhaps not unscathed - as the voices in her head kept on telling her....
Monday, January 26, 2009
Chinese New Year 2009
As with every Chinese New Year, there's just so much food!!! The pic above shows our reunion dinner last nite.. This year, my family has gone multicultural and my dad has invited his Indian friends as well as his Orang Asli friends to join my family in our new year celebration.
Since this morning, there has been a steady stream of visitors to our house - lots of OA children as well as ppl from the villages that my dad has invited to join us in our Chinese New Year celebrations. So our place has had an interesting assortment of ppl. As Chinese New Year is a time for family to be together, I've been strongly reminded this Chinese New Year through my dad's generosity that our family in Christ goes way beyond skin colour, geographical and socio-economic boundaries. Those that have come through our doors have remarked that they have been blessed by the never-ending flow of food, the angpows and the hospitality. I suppose I have still a lot more to learn from my parents on this. (My sis was rather disappointed to not be receiving more angpows because the ppl who came were not Chinese). *grin.
For me personally, it's been a good time but also tiring. I'm already feeling like my beloved puppy, Toby, below - all wiped out..
Friday, January 23, 2009
Happy Chinese New Year!!
Will be heading *hopefully* soon to the highlands once again for this Chinese New Year. Am now waiting for my bro to get back from the office and my sis to wake up from her slumber before heading off. The next few days will be a nice final break for me personally before immersing myself into the craziness of this year - will have to get cracking on my papers and thesis as well as move house before the end of Feb - at least I hope so (the list of things that my mum has told us to bring up for her - baking cookies stuff - does not sound particularly assuring).
Anyways, it'll be nice to just hang out with my family and just spend CNY together. Look forward to meeting my relatives from Ipoh too - though it'd be nice if the rest of the Klang clan would be around like old times. Whatever it is, I am always appreciative of Chinese New Year because of the time spent with family.
So to all my Chinese friends - Happy Chinese New Year to you all!
Ps - hope I'll get to go to the Starbucks at Camerons to hang out too. :)
Anyways, it'll be nice to just hang out with my family and just spend CNY together. Look forward to meeting my relatives from Ipoh too - though it'd be nice if the rest of the Klang clan would be around like old times. Whatever it is, I am always appreciative of Chinese New Year because of the time spent with family.
So to all my Chinese friends - Happy Chinese New Year to you all!
Ps - hope I'll get to go to the Starbucks at Camerons to hang out too. :)
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