Tuesday, December 16, 2008
Wednesday, December 3, 2008
Friday, November 14, 2008
The Wizard of Oz
i had always been fascinated by the real life characters, props, music, vibrancy of threatres works but i vent really watched many as de ticks were always so expensive =p
was pleasantly surprised & touched when vic brought me to see de show cos i didnt thought it was his cup of tea haa...:) (thank God for de discounted ticks & good seats) it was my first seeing a play in the new national library! we saw large crowds of kids with parents, i think we were de only adults with no kids around haa..opps
quite interesting, the kids who went to the play were all very well behaved & cultured, no spoil brats =p & de play was brilliant, all de characters could sing & dance so well!! v professional & their scripts were v witty & some thought provoking :) had a great night out & thank God vic enjoyed himself very much too haa, amusing both of us with de winkies song...hope to be able to catch more plays in future =p
Sunday, September 21, 2008
Wednesday, August 27, 2008
The Alpha Course 11-Sep-08 to 20-Nov-08
Next event coming up from our church: The Alpha Course
I have learned so much about Christianity through this course and I recommend it to anyone who wants to explore everything you want to want to know about it.. hee!
Do send us an email if you wish to attend!
What is Alpha?
The Alpha Course is an opportunity for anyone to explore the Christian faith, and it consists of a series of talks addressing key issues relating to the Christian faith.
It’s relaxed, low-key, friendly and fun.
Meal: There is a meal together at the beginning of each session which gives people a chance to get to know each other.
Talk: There will be a talk by Rev Nicky Gumbel on video, or done live by a speaker on topics of interest. See below for topics.
Coffee & Small groups: Listen, learn, discuss and discover. And ask anything. Alpha is a place where no question is too simple or too hostile.
Talk Topics
1) Christianity: Boring, Untrue and Irrelevant? [11-Sep-08]
2) Who is Jesus? [18-Sep-08]
3) Why did Jesus die? [25-Sep-08]
4) How can I be sure of my faith? [02-Oct-08]
5) Why and how should I read the Bible? [09-Oct-08]
6) Why and how should I pray? [16-Oct-08]
7) How does God guide us? [23-Oct-08]
8) Who is the Holy Spirit? [01-No-08] Saturday
What does the Holy Spirit do?
How can I be filled with the Holy Spirit?
9) How can I resist evil? [06-Nov-08]
10) Does God heal today? [13-Nov-08]
11) How can I make the most of the rest of my life? [20-Nov-08]
Who is it for?
Anyone can join a Alpha Course and it is free!
(You may be asked to pay a contribution towards the cost of the dinner and the weekend)
Alpha is for everyone, especially:
- Those wanting to investigate Christianity
- New Christians
- Newcomers to the church
- Those who want to brush up on the basics
Alpha runs in every type of church, including Anglican, Roman Catholic, Baptist, Presbyterian, Methodist, Salvation Army, Free Church, Pentecostal, Assemblies of God and Independent Churches. All the churches provide the same material, making alterations only to suit local culture
Alpha is also run in homes, offices, prisons and halfway houses. There are also special courses catering to youths, students, different languages e.g. Mandarin, Japanese, Tamil, Burmese, etc.
I have learned so much about Christianity through this course and I recommend it to anyone who wants to explore everything you want to want to know about it.. hee!
Do send us an email if you wish to attend!
What is Alpha?
The Alpha Course is an opportunity for anyone to explore the Christian faith, and it consists of a series of talks addressing key issues relating to the Christian faith.
It’s relaxed, low-key, friendly and fun.
Meal: There is a meal together at the beginning of each session which gives people a chance to get to know each other.
Talk: There will be a talk by Rev Nicky Gumbel on video, or done live by a speaker on topics of interest. See below for topics.
Coffee & Small groups: Listen, learn, discuss and discover. And ask anything. Alpha is a place where no question is too simple or too hostile.
Talk Topics
1) Christianity: Boring, Untrue and Irrelevant? [11-Sep-08]
2) Who is Jesus? [18-Sep-08]
3) Why did Jesus die? [25-Sep-08]
4) How can I be sure of my faith? [02-Oct-08]
5) Why and how should I read the Bible? [09-Oct-08]
6) Why and how should I pray? [16-Oct-08]
7) How does God guide us? [23-Oct-08]
8) Who is the Holy Spirit? [01-No-08] Saturday
What does the Holy Spirit do?
How can I be filled with the Holy Spirit?
9) How can I resist evil? [06-Nov-08]
10) Does God heal today? [13-Nov-08]
11) How can I make the most of the rest of my life? [20-Nov-08]
Who is it for?
Anyone can join a Alpha Course and it is free!
(You may be asked to pay a contribution towards the cost of the dinner and the weekend)
Alpha is for everyone, especially:
- Those wanting to investigate Christianity
- New Christians
- Newcomers to the church
- Those who want to brush up on the basics
Alpha runs in every type of church, including Anglican, Roman Catholic, Baptist, Presbyterian, Methodist, Salvation Army, Free Church, Pentecostal, Assemblies of God and Independent Churches. All the churches provide the same material, making alterations only to suit local culture
Alpha is also run in homes, offices, prisons and halfway houses. There are also special courses catering to youths, students, different languages e.g. Mandarin, Japanese, Tamil, Burmese, etc.
Saturday, August 16, 2008
Battles Follow Blessings ...
got this from the mail
http://www.christianitytoday.com/tc/2005/004/10.17.html
can definity relate to it, a good constant reminder to look to Jesus in times of troubles :)
Battles Follow Blessings
Satan often targets us when we're least expecting it.
By Anne Graham Lotz
A few years ago, in the course of one week, the hot-water heater broke, water pipes burst in the ceiling of our living room, and the showerhead fell off in the bathroom. In the midst of organizing cleanup and repairs, I was confronted with friction between family members as well as problems with my ministry staff. I was tempted to lose my temper, to worry instead of trust, and to neglect my prayer life. What looked like ordinary frustration on the surface was actually something more sinister. I began to see how Satan attacks our weakened defenses in the mundane areas of our lives.
The model for battling the enemy of our soul was established for us by the Lord Jesus Himself. Immediately following the spiritual blessing He received at His baptism—when the Father leaned out of heaven and said, "This is My Son"—Jesus was led by the Holy Spirit into the desert "to be tempted by the devil" (Matt. 4:1-11). There are important issues for us to glean from this event:
• Don't rest in success.
Notice the timing of Satan's attack in Matthew 4; it came on the heels of a very sacred and spiritually thrilling moment. Often, after the benediction comes the battle. What incredible blessing has God recently given you? Whether it involves your ministry, your family, your career, or your personal walk with God, watch out! Satan often targets us when we are off-guard—when we're relaxing in a victory achieved, or an honor received.
• Stay in God's will.
Jesus was in God's will when the enemy assaulted Him. Have you ever struggled to carry out what you thought was God's plan, thinking, If it's this hard, it can't be God's will, and therefore you decided to quit? Well, just because you're doing the right thing doesn't mean you're safe. Satan attacks those in God's will, too. And it's important not to fall back on your own devices when things look bleak. God's will is the safest place we can be, regardless of the circumstances.
• Know God's Word.
Each time Jesus was attacked, He countered with "For it is written … " The Word of God is called "the sword of the Spirit" because it is our primary offensive weapon against temptation and evil (Eph. 6:17). And if Jesus used it to defeat the devil, why should it be any different for us?
Our Lord Jesus Christ gripped His sword and effectively countered every thrust of the enemy. Following Christ's example—and empowered by His Spirit—we can win our daily battles with the enemy, too. Remember, "The One who is in you is greater than the one who is in the world" (1 John 4:4).
Anne Graham Lotz is founder and president of AnGeL Ministries, http://www.angelministries.org/.
Copyright © 2005 by the author or Christianity Today International/Today's Christian magazine.
http://www.christianitytoday.com/tc/2005/004/10.17.html
can definity relate to it, a good constant reminder to look to Jesus in times of troubles :)
Battles Follow Blessings
Satan often targets us when we're least expecting it.
By Anne Graham Lotz
A few years ago, in the course of one week, the hot-water heater broke, water pipes burst in the ceiling of our living room, and the showerhead fell off in the bathroom. In the midst of organizing cleanup and repairs, I was confronted with friction between family members as well as problems with my ministry staff. I was tempted to lose my temper, to worry instead of trust, and to neglect my prayer life. What looked like ordinary frustration on the surface was actually something more sinister. I began to see how Satan attacks our weakened defenses in the mundane areas of our lives.
The model for battling the enemy of our soul was established for us by the Lord Jesus Himself. Immediately following the spiritual blessing He received at His baptism—when the Father leaned out of heaven and said, "This is My Son"—Jesus was led by the Holy Spirit into the desert "to be tempted by the devil" (Matt. 4:1-11). There are important issues for us to glean from this event:
• Don't rest in success.
Notice the timing of Satan's attack in Matthew 4; it came on the heels of a very sacred and spiritually thrilling moment. Often, after the benediction comes the battle. What incredible blessing has God recently given you? Whether it involves your ministry, your family, your career, or your personal walk with God, watch out! Satan often targets us when we are off-guard—when we're relaxing in a victory achieved, or an honor received.
• Stay in God's will.
Jesus was in God's will when the enemy assaulted Him. Have you ever struggled to carry out what you thought was God's plan, thinking, If it's this hard, it can't be God's will, and therefore you decided to quit? Well, just because you're doing the right thing doesn't mean you're safe. Satan attacks those in God's will, too. And it's important not to fall back on your own devices when things look bleak. God's will is the safest place we can be, regardless of the circumstances.
• Know God's Word.
Each time Jesus was attacked, He countered with "For it is written … " The Word of God is called "the sword of the Spirit" because it is our primary offensive weapon against temptation and evil (Eph. 6:17). And if Jesus used it to defeat the devil, why should it be any different for us?
Our Lord Jesus Christ gripped His sword and effectively countered every thrust of the enemy. Following Christ's example—and empowered by His Spirit—we can win our daily battles with the enemy, too. Remember, "The One who is in you is greater than the one who is in the world" (1 John 4:4).
Anne Graham Lotz is founder and president of AnGeL Ministries, http://www.angelministries.org/.
Copyright © 2005 by the author or Christianity Today International/Today's Christian magazine.
belated thanksgiving :)
it has been a long while since we last blogged about what's been happening in our life =p
Charlotte, our cell leader had recently quoted our example of God's grace upon His children :)
i just really realise and appreciate how blessed we truly are ;o)
thinking through...
there are actually so so many things that we want to thank God for...
for a good one-year marriage, (esp me haa...thank God for a wonderful husband =p)
for loving parents & parents in law
for helpful & encouraging cell mates
for good work colleagues & favor from bosses
& the LATEST BIGGEST thing that we want to give thanks for is our NEW HOUSE !!! yeah!!!
since last year before and after our wedding, we had been looking for a place of our own, we wanted it to be close to our parents & at a certain price which we could afford...
we visited a lot of houses, some were nice but others were not, but generally old units...& not cheap :( it seems almost impossible to get a nice unit @ de price & location we want...
so we decided to pause for a while (quite long while haa) & started to pray for a unit @ the bedok central which was new & strategically located, it was our dream location, a new unit, in bedok, near to parents & ammenities :)
it was very hot property...humanly speaking...it seems impossible...
by faith, we balloted & laid hands to pray for a unit each time we passed by the new blocks on mrt haa. the 3 mths wait for a result felt like eternity...& we finally got de letter!! but our queue no was actually within the 200 percent range...meaning to say...we can only get to choose if people within the 100 percent range gives up choosing a unit...:(
i couldnt imagine why would anyone give up such a strategic location?? so it felt impossible again.. :(
we waited & waited & HDB website became our most visited website..haa
each day we would monitor how many units were left & it seems that there would be no more for us when its our turn to pick.. ahhh kan cheong :(
finally the day came for us to go to HDB to pick a unit...from the website, there were 6 units left, but when its finally our turn to go in, we were left with only 2 choices, both werent our ideal units, but its an ideal location which we both like very much, so we picked de 2nd last one!! so now we are going to ve a house of our own!!! yeah!!!
it was all amazing because now we had more money & our cpf was sufficient to pay for the house monthly installment w/out having to top up cash. & it being a new house, we didnt had to spend extra on reno to repair & reconstruct, so though it was a long wait for a house of our own, it was de best deal we can ever get!! praise God for His timing which is always the RIGHT time :)
then after ...
it was another stressful deal to find a good contractor, but really thank God for good friends & good vendors, the contractors recommended were very good & felt nice to work with, however as we had a modest budget for our house reno ..... some of the quotes were higher than we could afford...though they were considered the usual market rates..
i couldnt helped feeling disappointed & depressed again ..it seems that i wont be able to ve a nice & cosy home, given the modest budget we have ;(
so we again took quite a while to look for the right contractor, it happened that we attended an ex-colleague's wedding dinner & he had invited his house ID & contractor too, in his thanksgiving speech, he was full of praise for his house ID & contractor :) another timely event ^.*
we felt that they could be the one & we really liked about the idea of having christian ID & contractor do up our house, cos we know they are godly & they would be able to understand & relate to our requirements better...
we met them up, found them really nice people, & amazing, miracleously, graciously, their quote was the cheapest of all & within our budget!!! wow!!! we were so awed, especially me...
throughout the many buyings & selection of things for the house reno...
God had taught & shown me many times & things...
that despite our finanical limitations & the world standard of things,
He is able to grant me the desires of my heart ;)
i remember ling fong once shared ..
if God made us wait very long, it must be a very good thing that He will finally give to us ;)
i realise the difficult part for me, is not that i dont believe that God will not give me what is the best, but that He will take a long time to bring it to pass =p
yet God has taught me through the house reno & precept lessons on Abraham, that His timing is always good :)
so we really want to give thanks to God!
for His grace & mercy to us,
for giving us a house of our dream location,
for bringing the right people to us @ the right time @ the right price.
He is indeed our provider whom we can trust!!!
All Glory to God! Praise be to God :)
Charlotte, our cell leader had recently quoted our example of God's grace upon His children :)
i just really realise and appreciate how blessed we truly are ;o)
thinking through...
there are actually so so many things that we want to thank God for...
for a good one-year marriage, (esp me haa...thank God for a wonderful husband =p)
for loving parents & parents in law
for helpful & encouraging cell mates
for good work colleagues & favor from bosses
& the LATEST BIGGEST thing that we want to give thanks for is our NEW HOUSE !!! yeah!!!
since last year before and after our wedding, we had been looking for a place of our own, we wanted it to be close to our parents & at a certain price which we could afford...
we visited a lot of houses, some were nice but others were not, but generally old units...& not cheap :( it seems almost impossible to get a nice unit @ de price & location we want...
so we decided to pause for a while (quite long while haa) & started to pray for a unit @ the bedok central which was new & strategically located, it was our dream location, a new unit, in bedok, near to parents & ammenities :)
it was very hot property...humanly speaking...it seems impossible...
by faith, we balloted & laid hands to pray for a unit each time we passed by the new blocks on mrt haa. the 3 mths wait for a result felt like eternity...& we finally got de letter!! but our queue no was actually within the 200 percent range...meaning to say...we can only get to choose if people within the 100 percent range gives up choosing a unit...:(
i couldnt imagine why would anyone give up such a strategic location?? so it felt impossible again.. :(
we waited & waited & HDB website became our most visited website..haa
each day we would monitor how many units were left & it seems that there would be no more for us when its our turn to pick.. ahhh kan cheong :(
finally the day came for us to go to HDB to pick a unit...from the website, there were 6 units left, but when its finally our turn to go in, we were left with only 2 choices, both werent our ideal units, but its an ideal location which we both like very much, so we picked de 2nd last one!! so now we are going to ve a house of our own!!! yeah!!!
it was all amazing because now we had more money & our cpf was sufficient to pay for the house monthly installment w/out having to top up cash. & it being a new house, we didnt had to spend extra on reno to repair & reconstruct, so though it was a long wait for a house of our own, it was de best deal we can ever get!! praise God for His timing which is always the RIGHT time :)
then after ...
it was another stressful deal to find a good contractor, but really thank God for good friends & good vendors, the contractors recommended were very good & felt nice to work with, however as we had a modest budget for our house reno ..... some of the quotes were higher than we could afford...though they were considered the usual market rates..
i couldnt helped feeling disappointed & depressed again ..it seems that i wont be able to ve a nice & cosy home, given the modest budget we have ;(
so we again took quite a while to look for the right contractor, it happened that we attended an ex-colleague's wedding dinner & he had invited his house ID & contractor too, in his thanksgiving speech, he was full of praise for his house ID & contractor :) another timely event ^.*
we felt that they could be the one & we really liked about the idea of having christian ID & contractor do up our house, cos we know they are godly & they would be able to understand & relate to our requirements better...
we met them up, found them really nice people, & amazing, miracleously, graciously, their quote was the cheapest of all & within our budget!!! wow!!! we were so awed, especially me...
throughout the many buyings & selection of things for the house reno...
God had taught & shown me many times & things...
that despite our finanical limitations & the world standard of things,
He is able to grant me the desires of my heart ;)
i remember ling fong once shared ..
if God made us wait very long, it must be a very good thing that He will finally give to us ;)
i realise the difficult part for me, is not that i dont believe that God will not give me what is the best, but that He will take a long time to bring it to pass =p
yet God has taught me through the house reno & precept lessons on Abraham, that His timing is always good :)
so we really want to give thanks to God!
for His grace & mercy to us,
for giving us a house of our dream location,
for bringing the right people to us @ the right time @ the right price.
He is indeed our provider whom we can trust!!!
All Glory to God! Praise be to God :)
Tuesday, August 5, 2008
Tuesday, July 22, 2008
Sunday, July 20, 2008
Get Smart !!!
Maxwell Smart is on a mission to thwart the latest plot for world domination by the evil crime syndicate known as KAOS. When the headquarters of U.S. spy agency Control is attacked and the identities of its agents compromised, the Chief has no choice but to promote his ever-eager analyst Maxwell Smart, who has always dreamt of working in the field alongside stalwart superstar Agent 23. Smart is partnered instead with the only other agent whose identity has not been compromised: the lovely-but-lethal veteran Agent 99. As Smart and 99 get closer to unraveling KAOS' master plan--and each other--they discover that key KAOS operative Siegfried and his sidekick Shtarker are scheming to cash in with their network of terror. Given little field experience and even less time, Smart--armed with nothing but a few spy-tech gadgets and his unbridled enthusiasm--must defeat KAOS if he is to save the day.
Tuesday, July 8, 2008
1st Wedding Anniversary Celebration at Equinox
We went to Equinox on our 1st wedding anniversary celebration!
The lift straight up to level 70 was really fast.. less than a minute.. and when we stepped out, wow! We are greeted by a magnificent view of Singapore!
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For food, we enjoyed:.jpg)
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Ballotine of corn fed chicken with herbal essence and bak choy. (Awesome taste!)
Soya bean gyoza with Thai asparagus shiitake mushrooms and coriander essence (Opps no pics, but it's very nice and healthy!)
Jasmine scented white rice (too full cannot finish.. haha:P)
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The lift straight up to level 70 was really fast.. less than a minute.. and when we stepped out, wow! We are greeted by a magnificent view of Singapore!
For food, we enjoyed:
Buttered mashed potatoes with truffle sauce. (It's very tasty!)
Ballotine of corn fed chicken with herbal essence and bak choy. (Awesome taste!)Soya bean gyoza with Thai asparagus shiitake mushrooms and coriander essence (Opps no pics, but it's very nice and healthy!)
Jasmine scented white rice (too full cannot finish.. haha:P)
And then comes the night scene... Beautiful...!
Happy Memories for our 1st Anniversary! Cheese!
Monday, July 7, 2008
Our 1st Wedding Anniversary!
Praise God! It's our first wedding anniversary today!
One year ago....
And one year later! =PThank you dear, for being such so much fun in my life.
We pray for more to come... haha!
We pray for more to come... haha!
Saturday, June 28, 2008
kung fu panda
panda loves kung fu fighting hoo hoo haa haa ... he moves as fast as lightning (when there is food =p) a very nice & touching cartoon :o) de secret is that ...there is no secret....de secret is YOU
In an animated ancient China populated by talking animals, the world's most malevolent warrior is the snow leopard Tai Lung. When Tai Lung escapes from prison, all seems lost until a prophecy points to a heroic Dragon Warrior destined to save the day! Problem is, the chosen one happens to be Po, a lazy, clumsy dumpling addict whose girth puts the "giant" back in "giant panda." Despite Po's apparent lack of potential, the legendary kung fu master Shifu tries to whip him into shape with the help of his five prize students: Tigress, Monkey, Snake, Crane, and Mantis (sound familiar to any kung fu students out there?).
Wednesday, June 25, 2008
Saturday, June 7, 2008
The Chronicles of Narnia - Prince Caspian
Part 2 of the Chronicles of Narnia, Prince Caspian.. great movie!
We like Lucy, for she has simple, yet great faith in Aslan, who can save them.
Praise You, O Lord, for a wonderful lesson learned through a movie. =)
Saturday, May 17, 2008
what happened in las vegas:)
haaa...this is esther kind of show, romantic comedy!!! no need to think so much, just go in and ve a good laugh & relax =p
Wednesday, May 14, 2008
Tuesday, April 29, 2008
Sunday, April 27, 2008
Thursday, April 10, 2008
Wednesday, April 9, 2008
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Monday, April 7, 2008
9 Months Celebration! Spa Treat at Inahamani
Yes! We celebrated our 9 months of marriage with a trip to Inahamani, a free 1-hour spa massage, due to 2 complimentary tickets given by my pa and ma. They got the tickets from signing up with Chan Brothers for our coming Taiwan trip. Praise the Lord!
Saturday, March 29, 2008
Shenzhen Day 5
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Yoohoo dear2... one more day and this guy will come to flesh, and you can hug him!Muahahahahaha =P
Friday, March 28, 2008
Shenzhen Day 4
Good morning dear2! Thank God it's Friday.. 2 more days and I will be back home!
Gym Time!
Indoor Pool Tour
Thursday, March 27, 2008
memorable 27th Mar 08 lots of thanksgiving :)
thank you dear for all the video footages ... i feel i am almost there with you haa :) just 3 more days & you will be back yeah!!!
27th Mar 08 is a very memorable day cos its our 31mth pator anni, my mummy's birthday & i got my variable bonus !!!
wow time really flies, though we ve been together for quite awhile i still feel we ve just met & de feeling is still so strong :) i really thank God for u, for being such a loving husband, inspiring leader, for being so fun & patient w me for all my shortcomings!!! muacch!!!
also had a great time w mum & grands tonight!!! was thinking hard of what to get for mum, finally got a nice watch fr swatch, she loves it!! got her a nice rasberry cheese cake fr breadtalk too & she loves it too!! feel so happy to see de happy smiles on mummy and grands' faces :) mummy had an even greater surprise for me too, she bought me many skin care products for me cos she say i looked "qiao chiu" kekeke i felt v loved but at de same time bad that she had spent so much on me...i can never out give her :) mummy is de best! i love & miss you mummy!!
de last blessing of de day was my variable bonus, it was a hefty sum & i really thank God for His providence & favour from man. He has shown me time & time again that He can/and He provides :) thank You dear Lord !!!
27th Mar 08 is a very memorable day cos its our 31mth pator anni, my mummy's birthday & i got my variable bonus !!!
wow time really flies, though we ve been together for quite awhile i still feel we ve just met & de feeling is still so strong :) i really thank God for u, for being such a loving husband, inspiring leader, for being so fun & patient w me for all my shortcomings!!! muacch!!!
also had a great time w mum & grands tonight!!! was thinking hard of what to get for mum, finally got a nice watch fr swatch, she loves it!! got her a nice rasberry cheese cake fr breadtalk too & she loves it too!! feel so happy to see de happy smiles on mummy and grands' faces :) mummy had an even greater surprise for me too, she bought me many skin care products for me cos she say i looked "qiao chiu" kekeke i felt v loved but at de same time bad that she had spent so much on me...i can never out give her :) mummy is de best! i love & miss you mummy!!
de last blessing of de day was my variable bonus, it was a hefty sum & i really thank God for His providence & favour from man. He has shown me time & time again that He can/and He provides :) thank You dear Lord !!!
Shenzhen Day 3
Good morning dear2!
Happy 31st month of pator!
It's Thursday already! Hee.. look at my acorn.. muahaha!
And here's a look at the hotel from the beach area... wooo~
Have a blessed day ou.. love ya!
Wednesday, March 26, 2008
Shenzhen Day 2
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Good morning dear2! This morning i went to the gym, but was too sleepy so didnt manage to take any video... oops:P
But let me take you on a tour to the beach area.. hee!
Seeya soon!
Tuesday, March 25, 2008
secret message for you dear :)
αγαπητε και αγαπητη i λειψει, αλλα ειμαι ευτυχης και να διαβασετε αυτο το μηνυμα, γιατι αυτο σημαινει εχετε φτασει με ασφαλεια. μην ανησυχειτε για μενα εχετε ενα μεγαλο χρονικο διαστημα, ενω θα υπαρχουν και θα συναντηθουν και παλι συντομα! hee
Wednesday, March 19, 2008
Horton Hears A Who!
One day, Horton the elephant hears a cry from help coming from a speck of dust. Even though he can't see anyone on the speck, he decides to help it. As it turns out, the speck of dust is home to the Whos, who live in their city of Whoville. Horton agrees to help protect the Whos and their home, but this gives him nothing but torment from his neighbors, who refuse to believe that anything could survive on the speck. Still, Horton stands by the motto that, "After all, a person is a person, no matter how small."
Saturday, March 15, 2008
Dream Holiday: Santorini, Greece
Yesterday during our cell group meeting, we were asked to introduce our dream holiday destination.. then I realised this is one cool place both of us had wanted to go for honeymoon: Santorini, Greece, where we can wake up every morning to the sight of the vast ocean.. Woooowwwww!Alas, due to budget constraint, we put it off.
But... we must make it there someday! (Right, dear? =P)
Oh Lord, if you may bless us with a trip there, all work back home and expenses covered, that will indeed be a dream holiday for both of us! Haha, thank You Lord!
Tuesday, March 11, 2008
Thursday, March 6, 2008
Who Did It?
This is a story about four people named Everybody, Somebody, Anybody and Nobody.
There was an important job to be done, and Everybody was sure Somebody would do it.
Anybody could have done it, but Nobody did it.
Somebody got angry about that because it was Everybody's job.
Everybody thought Anybody could do it, but Nobody realized that Everybody wouldn't do it.
It ended up that Everybody blamed Somebody when Nobody did what Anybody could have done.
There was an important job to be done, and Everybody was sure Somebody would do it.
Anybody could have done it, but Nobody did it.
Somebody got angry about that because it was Everybody's job.
Everybody thought Anybody could do it, but Nobody realized that Everybody wouldn't do it.
It ended up that Everybody blamed Somebody when Nobody did what Anybody could have done.
Monday, March 3, 2008
Friday, February 29, 2008
Prayer
We saw this short note while visiting a Jewish museum in Melbourne, Australia, back last year Jul-07 during our honeymoon trip. (Really missed those days.. heeee)
It really sums up what prayer means:
Prayer is to remember God's presence, acknowledge God's providence, sanctify life and supplicate God seeking help, guidance and consolation.
Will keep on praying! Am keeping a record of all our prayers on our em2lites forum.. it's like a journal so that we know what God has done in our lives.. and give Him praise and thanksgiving for everything and anything!
It really sums up what prayer means:
Prayer is to remember God's presence, acknowledge God's providence, sanctify life and supplicate God seeking help, guidance and consolation.
Will keep on praying! Am keeping a record of all our prayers on our em2lites forum.. it's like a journal so that we know what God has done in our lives.. and give Him praise and thanksgiving for everything and anything!
Thursday, February 28, 2008
Wednesday, February 27, 2008
Saturday, February 23, 2008
The Fellowship of the Believers
Today is Ministry Promotion Weekend!
We are excited because we are representing our church's home cell ministry and doing a skit to encourage fellow members to join a home cell.. We pray for God's anointing to be on each and everyone of us.. May we shine for Him, and may all the people watching the skit be so touched that they want to join a home cell..And that the Lord add to our numbers, those who are being saved (and join a home cell group) daily!
Hee! Check out the video done by Sarah: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tasvyo3kj3U
Acts 2:42-47 They devoted themselves to the apostles' teaching and to the fellowship, to the breaking of bread and to prayer. Everyone was filled with awe, and many wonders and miraculous signs were done by the apostles. All the believers were together and had everything in common. Selling their possessions and goods, they gave to anyone as he had need. Every day they continued to meet together in the temple courts. They broke bread in their homes and ate together with glad and sincere hearts, praising God and enjoying the favor of all the people. And the Lord added to their number daily those who were being saved.
We are excited because we are representing our church's home cell ministry and doing a skit to encourage fellow members to join a home cell.. We pray for God's anointing to be on each and everyone of us.. May we shine for Him, and may all the people watching the skit be so touched that they want to join a home cell..And that the Lord add to our numbers, those who are being saved (and join a home cell group) daily!
Hee! Check out the video done by Sarah: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tasvyo3kj3U
Acts 2:42-47 They devoted themselves to the apostles' teaching and to the fellowship, to the breaking of bread and to prayer. Everyone was filled with awe, and many wonders and miraculous signs were done by the apostles. All the believers were together and had everything in common. Selling their possessions and goods, they gave to anyone as he had need. Every day they continued to meet together in the temple courts. They broke bread in their homes and ate together with glad and sincere hearts, praising God and enjoying the favor of all the people. And the Lord added to their number daily those who were being saved.
Sunday, February 17, 2008
Kung Fu Dunk
Shi-Jie (Jay Chou), grew up in a martial arts school and is well-trained in kung-fu. With his kung-fu skills and good reflexes, Shi-Jie excels in basketball by mastering the slam dunk technique. Wang-Li (Eric Tsang), who is trying to locate Shi-Jie's real family, invites him to join the university's basketball team in hope of making some money. Shi-Jie faces new challenges while trying to blend in with the basketball team members Ting-Wei (Chen Bo-Lin) and Xiao-Lan (Baron Chen). With the upcoming basketball championship and the appearance of Li-Li (Charlene Choi), will the team members set aside their differences and personal feelings for the love of the game?
Movie Plot from Yahoo SG Movie
Sunday, February 10, 2008
Cj7
haaa our first stephen chow movie together... stephen is our childhood idol, he still is :)though alot of people may find him "corny" but i really like his humor and find him very charming haa... & one of my life partner criteria i remember was that he must enjoy & like stephen chow movie & be as funny as him haaa!! my prayer was answered kekee :)
we had heard critics saying that the show was not worth watching, but we still decided to go ahead to watch de show since he is the idol of both of us & we really miss watching his show heeee
am glad we went, it was a very touching show about a dad (stephen) who worked very hard to gave his son, xiaodi (a very cute boy) an education in one of the elite school.. they lived in a very shabby house that's near the rubbish dump & all they had & lived on were rotten apples, left over food & clothes & shoes...
though looked down upon & bullied by classmates in school, xiao di held by the good values & moral taught by his father
opss ...i am almost writing a review for de movie hee...cut short, in all, it was a very touching show ...& i cried!!! it reminded me of my dad again heee
stephen chow is still de best & we will always support him!!! yeah yeah!! jia u stephen!!...kekee
A fantasy tale featuring state-of-the-art visual effects, "CJ7" is a comedy about a poor labourer (Stephen Chow) and his young son in mainland China. When a fascinating and strange new pet enters their lives, they learn a poignant lesson about the true nature of family and the things that money can't buy.
Movie Plot from Yahoo! SG Movie
Saturday, February 9, 2008
dinner w dad :)
today is the 3rd day of chinese new year, we had dinner w my dad (esther's)...
was feeling quite on "teetherhooks" before we met him...was worried how it would turn out as our previous meal dates has been quite stressful...
we pray to de Lord on the way there & God's peace just came upon me, i had de confidence again that de atmosphere at dinner would be great & one that my dad & us would enjoy :)
de place that dad had proposed to go initially was closed so i suggested to go oasis instead much to my dad's approval & delight haaa
de place is going to be torn down soon to make way for the sports hub...most of de resturants there has either relocated or closed down...it was a place i like to visit when i was young cos of the nice porridge & river view :) felt v nostaglic visiting it again....sad that it would soon be a thing of the past, glad that i could visit it again before it is torn down..
we ordered quite abit of food, most of them r my dad's and mine favorite hee..
dad really had a good appeitie & keep stuffin us w food...burppp haaa
we chatted abt old times...he talked passionately about cooking (he is a v good cook ^.^) how he & his sibilings learned cooking fr my grandpa last time, how
he & sibilings help to pick tennis balls for the british, sell codials to earn money..etc...it was heartwarming to hear him talk about de good old times...yet i cant help feeling sad (alot of feelings) inside...cos i knew things r not as good / happy for him now...
i was pleasantly surprised or came to de realisation that though alot of times i do not wish to be like my dad (in de past) in alot of areas ...i bear many similarities to him....like my dislike for fish, my like for oasis, his smile...& i am actually happy that we can connect...something i never thought was possible or something that i want...
now that he has come to Lord, it really narrows down de barrier between us (cos i can bible bash him..haa no lah, jus kidding) but really i feel awed by how things has turned out between us...God is wonderful & amazing & i feel so grateful to Him :o)
in all, we had a great dinner (except de fact that my dad kept eating all de unhealthy food) & we took a bus back to city hall...watching my dad going back alone on de bus...saddens me...its this part of de meeting each time that keeps me going for de next...its a strange feeling....to be with him always is scarry & unbearable...but to see his aged shadow leave is saddening....such a undescribeable mixed of feelings that i have towards my dad...
but whatever has happened & is going to happened, i m happy & glad he is my dad & i am his daughter :o) though we didnt had a great relationship in de past, i pray & believe we r going to ve (is having) a great relationship from now on & in future :o)
I love u Dad !!! :o)
a poem that always came to mind when i see my dad's 背影...
背影
作者：朱自清
我与父亲不相见已有二年余了，我最不能忘记的是他的背影。那年冬天，祖母死了，父亲的差使也交卸了，正是祸不单行的日子，我从北京到徐州，打算跟着父亲奔丧回家。到徐州见着父亲，看见满院狼籍的东西，又想起祖母，不禁簌簌地流下眼泪。
父亲说，「事已如此，不必难过，好在天无绝人之路！」
回家变卖典质，父亲还了亏空；又借钱办了丧事。这些日子，家中光景很是惨淡，一半为了丧事，一半为了父亲赋閒。丧事完毕，父亲要到南京谋事，我也要回到北京唸书，我们便同行。
到南京时，有朋友约去游逛，勾留了一日；第二日上午便须渡江到浦口，下午上车北去。父亲因为事忙，本已说定不送我，叫旅馆里一个熟识的茶房陪我同去。他再三嘱咐茶房，甚是仔细。但他终于不放心，怕茶房不妥贴；颇踌躇了一会。其实我那年已二十岁，北京已来往过两三次，是没有甚么要紧的了。他踌躇了一会，终于决定还是自己送我去。我两三回劝他不必去；他只说，「不要紧，他们去不好！」
我们过了江，进了车站。我买票，他忙着照看行李。行李太多了，得向脚夫行些小费，才可过去。他便又忙着和他们讲价钱。我那时真是聪明过分，总觉他说话不大漂亮，非自己插嘴不可。但他终于讲定了价钱；就送我上车。他给我拣定了靠车门的一张椅子；我将他给我做的紫毛大衣铺好坐位。他嘱我路上小心，夜里要警醒些，不要受凉。又嘱托茶房好好照应我。我心里暗笑他的迂；他们只认得钱，托他们直是白托！而且我这样大年纪的人，难道还不能料理自己么？唉，我现在想想，那时真是太聪明了。
我说道，「爸爸，你走吧。」他往车外看了看，说，「我买几个桔子去。你就在此地，不要走动。」我看那边月台的栅栏外有几个卖东西的等着顾客。走到那边月台，须穿过铁道，须跳下去又爬上去。父亲是一个胖子，走过去自然要费事些。我本来要去的，他不肯，只好让他去。我看见他戴着黑布小帽，穿着黑布大马褂，深青布棉袍，蹒跚地走到铁道边，慢慢探身下去，尚不大难。可是他穿过铁道，要爬上那边月台，就不容易了。他用两手攀着上面，两脚再向上缩；他肥胖的身子向左微倾，显出努力的样子。这时我看见他的背影，我的泪很快地流下来了。我赶紧拭干了泪，怕他看见，也怕别人看见。我再向外看时，他已抱了朱红的桔子往回走了。过铁道时，他先将桔子散放在地上，自己慢慢爬下，再抱起桔子走。到这边时，我赶紧去搀他。他和我走到车上，将桔子一股脑儿放在我的皮大衣上。于是扑扑衣上的泥土，心里很轻松似的，过一会说，「我走了，到那边来信！」我望着他走出去。他走了几步，回过头看见我，说，「进去吧，里边没人。」等他的背影混入来来往往的人里，再找不着了，我便进来坐下，我的眼泪又来了。
近几年来，父亲和我都是东奔西走，家中光景是一日不如一日。他少年出外谋生，独立支持，做了许多大事。哪知老境却如此颓唐！他触目伤怀，自然情不能自已。情郁于中，自然要发之于外；家庭琐屑便往往触他之怒。他待我渐渐不同往日。但最近两年不见，他终于忘却我的不好，只是惦记着我，惦记着我的儿子。我北来后，他写了一封信给我，信中说道，「我身体平安，惟膀子疼痛利害，举箸提笔，诸多不便，大约大去之期不远矣。」我读到此处，在晶莹的泪光中，又看见那肥胖的，青布棉袍，黑布马褂的背影。唉！我不知何时再能与他相见！
1925年10月在北京
was feeling quite on "teetherhooks" before we met him...was worried how it would turn out as our previous meal dates has been quite stressful...
we pray to de Lord on the way there & God's peace just came upon me, i had de confidence again that de atmosphere at dinner would be great & one that my dad & us would enjoy :)
de place that dad had proposed to go initially was closed so i suggested to go oasis instead much to my dad's approval & delight haaa
de place is going to be torn down soon to make way for the sports hub...most of de resturants there has either relocated or closed down...it was a place i like to visit when i was young cos of the nice porridge & river view :) felt v nostaglic visiting it again....sad that it would soon be a thing of the past, glad that i could visit it again before it is torn down..
we ordered quite abit of food, most of them r my dad's and mine favorite hee..
dad really had a good appeitie & keep stuffin us w food...burppp haaa
we chatted abt old times...he talked passionately about cooking (he is a v good cook ^.^) how he & his sibilings learned cooking fr my grandpa last time, how
he & sibilings help to pick tennis balls for the british, sell codials to earn money..etc...it was heartwarming to hear him talk about de good old times...yet i cant help feeling sad (alot of feelings) inside...cos i knew things r not as good / happy for him now...
i was pleasantly surprised or came to de realisation that though alot of times i do not wish to be like my dad (in de past) in alot of areas ...i bear many similarities to him....like my dislike for fish, my like for oasis, his smile...& i am actually happy that we can connect...something i never thought was possible or something that i want...
now that he has come to Lord, it really narrows down de barrier between us (cos i can bible bash him..haa no lah, jus kidding) but really i feel awed by how things has turned out between us...God is wonderful & amazing & i feel so grateful to Him :o)
in all, we had a great dinner (except de fact that my dad kept eating all de unhealthy food) & we took a bus back to city hall...watching my dad going back alone on de bus...saddens me...its this part of de meeting each time that keeps me going for de next...its a strange feeling....to be with him always is scarry & unbearable...but to see his aged shadow leave is saddening....such a undescribeable mixed of feelings that i have towards my dad...
but whatever has happened & is going to happened, i m happy & glad he is my dad & i am his daughter :o) though we didnt had a great relationship in de past, i pray & believe we r going to ve (is having) a great relationship from now on & in future :o)
I love u Dad !!! :o)
a poem that always came to mind when i see my dad's 背影...
背影
作者：朱自清
我与父亲不相见已有二年余了，我最不能忘记的是他的背影。那年冬天，祖母死了，父亲的差使也交卸了，正是祸不单行的日子，我从北京到徐州，打算跟着父亲奔丧回家。到徐州见着父亲，看见满院狼籍的东西，又想起祖母，不禁簌簌地流下眼泪。
父亲说，「事已如此，不必难过，好在天无绝人之路！」
回家变卖典质，父亲还了亏空；又借钱办了丧事。这些日子，家中光景很是惨淡，一半为了丧事，一半为了父亲赋閒。丧事完毕，父亲要到南京谋事，我也要回到北京唸书，我们便同行。
到南京时，有朋友约去游逛，勾留了一日；第二日上午便须渡江到浦口，下午上车北去。父亲因为事忙，本已说定不送我，叫旅馆里一个熟识的茶房陪我同去。他再三嘱咐茶房，甚是仔细。但他终于不放心，怕茶房不妥贴；颇踌躇了一会。其实我那年已二十岁，北京已来往过两三次，是没有甚么要紧的了。他踌躇了一会，终于决定还是自己送我去。我两三回劝他不必去；他只说，「不要紧，他们去不好！」
我们过了江，进了车站。我买票，他忙着照看行李。行李太多了，得向脚夫行些小费，才可过去。他便又忙着和他们讲价钱。我那时真是聪明过分，总觉他说话不大漂亮，非自己插嘴不可。但他终于讲定了价钱；就送我上车。他给我拣定了靠车门的一张椅子；我将他给我做的紫毛大衣铺好坐位。他嘱我路上小心，夜里要警醒些，不要受凉。又嘱托茶房好好照应我。我心里暗笑他的迂；他们只认得钱，托他们直是白托！而且我这样大年纪的人，难道还不能料理自己么？唉，我现在想想，那时真是太聪明了。
我说道，「爸爸，你走吧。」他往车外看了看，说，「我买几个桔子去。你就在此地，不要走动。」我看那边月台的栅栏外有几个卖东西的等着顾客。走到那边月台，须穿过铁道，须跳下去又爬上去。父亲是一个胖子，走过去自然要费事些。我本来要去的，他不肯，只好让他去。我看见他戴着黑布小帽，穿着黑布大马褂，深青布棉袍，蹒跚地走到铁道边，慢慢探身下去，尚不大难。可是他穿过铁道，要爬上那边月台，就不容易了。他用两手攀着上面，两脚再向上缩；他肥胖的身子向左微倾，显出努力的样子。这时我看见他的背影，我的泪很快地流下来了。我赶紧拭干了泪，怕他看见，也怕别人看见。我再向外看时，他已抱了朱红的桔子往回走了。过铁道时，他先将桔子散放在地上，自己慢慢爬下，再抱起桔子走。到这边时，我赶紧去搀他。他和我走到车上，将桔子一股脑儿放在我的皮大衣上。于是扑扑衣上的泥土，心里很轻松似的，过一会说，「我走了，到那边来信！」我望着他走出去。他走了几步，回过头看见我，说，「进去吧，里边没人。」等他的背影混入来来往往的人里，再找不着了，我便进来坐下，我的眼泪又来了。
近几年来，父亲和我都是东奔西走，家中光景是一日不如一日。他少年出外谋生，独立支持，做了许多大事。哪知老境却如此颓唐！他触目伤怀，自然情不能自已。情郁于中，自然要发之于外；家庭琐屑便往往触他之怒。他待我渐渐不同往日。但最近两年不见，他终于忘却我的不好，只是惦记着我，惦记着我的儿子。我北来后，他写了一封信给我，信中说道，「我身体平安，惟膀子疼痛利害，举箸提笔，诸多不便，大约大去之期不远矣。」我读到此处，在晶莹的泪光中，又看见那肥胖的，青布棉袍，黑布马褂的背影。唉！我不知何时再能与他相见！
1925年10月在北京
Saturday, January 12, 2008
Flowserve Dinner and Dance
woo weee my first D&D and it is not my company's haaa :o) de theme was Retros 70s (always wanted to join a Retro party, dream come true =p).
They had really interesting stalls for guests who came earlier such as air spray tatoo, hair coloring (we tried that :p), hair styling (we didnt try cos hair not long enough haa) and glamour shot (de pic above) !!! & becos Vic was one of the com member, we went earlier & didnt had to queue long haa..wah it was really hard to find retro outfits, nearly peng san from the many days of shopping :S thank God we managed to find 'retroy' clothes. i muz say both of us really fit de retro image quite well...haa
de deejay & jockey was also really good and entertaining, all in all, i had a really fun night & looking forward to de next one haaa =p i hope their next theme would be movies / fairy tales characters, then i would have chance to rent party clothes to wear muahaahaa =p
They had really interesting stalls for guests who came earlier such as air spray tatoo, hair coloring (we tried that :p), hair styling (we didnt try cos hair not long enough haa) and glamour shot (de pic above) !!! & becos Vic was one of the com member, we went earlier & didnt had to queue long haa..wah it was really hard to find retro outfits, nearly peng san from the many days of shopping :S thank God we managed to find 'retroy' clothes. i muz say both of us really fit de retro image quite well...haa
de deejay & jockey was also really good and entertaining, all in all, i had a really fun night & looking forward to de next one haaa =p i hope their next theme would be movies / fairy tales characters, then i would have chance to rent party clothes to wear muahaahaa =p
Wednesday, January 9, 2008
Mind Mapping
Gotta teach Sawang kids mindmapping.. bring out their creative ability, using left brain and right brain potential.. and helping them to know the Bible better.. yeah hehe!
Monday, January 7, 2008
27 Dresses
Jane (Katherine Heigl) is a vivacious New Yorker with a great job, a great apartment and a collection of ugly bridesmaid dresses she'll never wear again. She is so enamoured in other people's love lives that she is guilty of 'wedding-hopping', a feat witnessed by Kevin (James Marsden), a newspaper reporter who realises that a great story on this 'always-a-bridesmaid' is his ticket off the wedding beat.
Jane's precise, organised life is disrupted when sexy younger sister Tess (Malin Akerman) arrives from Europe and immediately captures the heart of George, Jane's boss (Ed Burns).
Accommodating Jane is enlisted to plan yet another wedding but there's a serious complication - Jane is secretly and desperately in love with George!
Movie Plot from Yahoo! Movies
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