a night of thankfulness

i feel like hugging a few people tonight.

a pleasant surprise came tonight, which has been unknowingly planted just beside my bed for the past week. :p

and a short chat with a particular special someone i once lost, with simple words of encouragement which poured immense strength over me.

and one, who quietly walked the faith journey with me.

i love what was shared today.

2 Corinthians 5:7 “For we walk by faith, not my sight.”

Galatians 5:6 “For in Christ Jesus neither circumsion nor uncircumcism avails anything, but faith working through love.”

What a great salvation we have.

i just thought that in this world,

there should be more honesty, and less suspicions;

look more at the wonderful things that have been brought to us, and less at the lack we have in lives;

appreciate more, and whine less.

i’mquitejadedaboutbeingafraidtosaythewrongthingsalthoughtitmayseemalrighttome andwantingtoknowwhatotherpeoplethink andwonderingwhysomepeoplejustignoreyousoeasily andthenwonderagainwhetherit’sbecauseofanythingtodowithmyself.

is it true when some people say that life is all about getting what you want in life?

my friend recommended me JJ Heller, and now i simply love her songs! easy and unpretentious, so filled with grace and love.

you can download her album Painted Red for free at this website:

http://www.jjheller.com/article.asp?id=paintedred

it’s really special that by removing the hindrance of cost, she hopes to have the record find its way into the hands of many new listeners.

“Hope means holding on to You. Grace means You’re holding me too.”

feeling good

been a long while since i can take my own sweet time when i reach home, meddle with my tv remote control, and read through the blogs of my loved ones. feels great!

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read an article on the newspapers today which really tickled me. the author is brutally honest, mentioning that singaporeans who are generally affluent can be found in almost every corner in the world. it is almost impossible to take on a road less travelled. and i do agree that while one ask for as many friends as possible to hang out with in singapore, i’d prefer to be completely isolated from singaporeans (except for my travel mates) during a getaway overseas. and to quote the author, imagine what a spoiler it can be when you’re COMPLEEEEETELY engrossed in taking photographs of the picturesque scenery surrounding you,  taking in deeeeeeeeep breaths of fresh air, and suddenly you hear, ” wah, this place damn ulu ah” in a totally familiar singlish accent. *spoilerrrrrrrrrrrrr*

speaking of which, i should really start getting (mentally) prepared for my trip. clothes, visa, documents, phone, accomodation, etc etc etcetcetcetc. oh maaaaaan, i think i need weiyeeeeee. somehow, i’m thanking You for all these ‘troubles’ eh.

birthdays are great. no matter if it’s mine, or a loved one of mine. i love the warm fuzzy feeling, of just sitting at a table, talking about our past, present and future. conversations filled with nothing but laughter and joy. nothing extravagant, nothing grand and noisy, just memorable gatherings. even now, i’m smiling as i pen this down.

but a part of it makes me fear even more of the change, where friendships and much more will definitely be tested. cos i’ve experienced too many relationships whereby the loss could only be felt when it occurs, and no amount of effort by me alone can amend it. i guess i can only say it here, for some will probably think i’m ridiculous and that it’s really rather unnecessary for such thoughts. but oh wells, it’s just one of my EMOTIONS alright?

in any case, i’m really thankful for all birthday wishes. ALL. and You

p.s. hey, will i make it to your future?

the past week has been of fluctuating emotions, and extreme emotional exhaustion. but i’m glad every night ended with much thanksgiving in my heart, and in my prayers. it was hard breaking the news, especially to my closer ones actually.

and i’m already starting to miss a few people over here, and i’m glad i’m telling them so. =) i believe that’s one of the reasons He gave us the ability to speak, to tell your close ones they’re much loved, to utter nothing but of sweet words to them, to keep them going and to keep one another’s dreams alive.

so i’m seriously gonna put all the negative thoughts aside, and just appreciate and cherish as much before any major change begins. and the coming month is gonna be an exciting one! (with many pics, hopefully!)

AWWWWWW. Thank You. =)

work life has indeed took away so much precious times which I can have with my friends. and you began to wonder if you can be a part of someone’s future, or another. many things are really circumstantial.

i witness yet another Grace today.

the gift is great, yet wouldn’t be easy. but by Your faith, I stand. =)

*SCREAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAMSSSS!!!!!!!!!!!*

You.

Healer. Light of the world. Deliverer. Resurrection and the life. Good shepherd. The Alpha, the Omega, the First and the Last. the Final Word. The Great.

Work

almost a week’s of work has started for me, and i can already feel the difference between official work, and non-work life.

been loving my job so far, no complaints. neither am i slacking, nor overloaded with work. it’s prolly the first job where i found myself to be contributing something significant to the company. heh. well, it indeed feels good to be someone useful. people have been really helpful so far, and i’m really thankful for that. how often is it that one meets a company with employees without complaints, satisfied with just being there, and get their work properly done without OT!?

ahhh, but it sure is different without the luxury to scream with excitement, or jump around like a kid whenever i’m excited, as compared to life at home or in hall. even gotta maintain my cool and behave professionally during phone conversations with friends. well, maybe just for the time being. =P

I have nothing but thankfulness right at this moment.

John 10:27, “My sheep listen to my voice; I know them, and they follow me.”