Your Rising Sign

... is Aquarius

You are an interesting mix of introspective and outlandish. Waving your freak flag high, you really do things your own way. While you may seem distant, you care very deeply for humanity. You just have no tolerance for fools, slackers, or dullards. And while you're fairly misanthropic, many are drawn to you. Innovative and clever, people look to you for new ideas and trends.

What is Your Rising Sign?

Should I? Should I not?

So, the money that I've been

worrying and thinking about

for the last few months

has arrived.

It's just as simple as

issueing a cheque

and confirm my placement

in the college.

But I don't know if I really want

to continue studying

anymore.

Suddenly, I don't have the

urge to put in my

application.

What is wrong with me?

When I didn't have the money

I grunt,

I grumble,

I complain,

I whine,

I fuss.

Now, I'm indecisive.

I don't know what to do.

Oh, Lord, help me.

What is best for me?

Please help me to decide.

Should I continue my degree??

Should I not continue?

Quiz...

The Keys to Your Heart

You are attracted to those who have a split personality - cold as ice on the outside but hot as fire in the heart.

In love, you feel the most alive when things are straight-forward, and you're told that you're loved.

You'd like to your lover to think you are optimistic and happy.

You would be forced to break up with someone who was emotional, moody, and difficult to please.

Your ideal relationship is open. Both of you can talk about everything... no secrets.

Your risk of cheating is zero. You care about society and morality. You would never break a commitment.

You think of marriage as something precious. You'll treasure marriage and treat it as sacred.

In this moment, you think of love as something you thirst for. You'll do anything for love, but you won't fall for it easily.

What Are The Keys To Your Heart?

Mr & Mrs Smith

I watched it on Sunday evening

on DVD, of course.

And it strikes me

that stale relationships can be mend.

It's the lack of intimacy

that sets the couple apart.

It's the lack of communication

that fills the i-don't-know-u-anymore gap.

It takes two to tango-

it takes two to keep

any relationship

or marriage together.

A few months ago,

honey brought back an emailed article

about a married couple

who was in the process of

getting divorce.

During the last few weeks,

the husband realised,

it wasn't that he didn't love his wife.

He still loved his wife, but

their marriage was lack of

intimacy

(not sex, mind you!)

Moments together,

sharing laughter,

comforting hugs,

sweet whispers.

Sometimes,

you don't know

how much your partner

or lover

or spouse

means to you

until you are at the verge

of losing them

or until you've lost them.

You've settled down in the comfort zone,

taking them for granted

and being arrogant,

thinking you can make it

without them.

But the fact is,

without them,

you've lost your composure

your sense of humour

your sense of completeness.

You won't realise it

until the end is near

or until the end is here.

Sometimes, as simple as

TOUCH

tells a thousand emotions.

I'm loved...

"I will alwiz love you and

you alone

coz my heart has only one place

and that's you...

You've been a part of me...

CAN'T be separated...

I miss you so much

eventhough I see you everyday.

I miss your smell...

I miss your hugz...

I just miss everything...

I love you very very much...

miss you and can't wait to see you..."

"And now faith, hope, love, these three remain;

but the greatest of these is love."

1 Corinthians 13:13

Empty promises...

Man...
you just can't trust them.
Put your hope on
MAN
and it will be crushed.
Great disappointment will befall
because man are
self-centered in nature.
They remember
how much they've given.
But forget how much
they've received.

Cast all your burden and
trust to God,
who never despises you.
God is the same
today, yesterday and forevermore.
He never breaks His promises.

I thank the Lord
for sending my honey
who has been standing by my side
giving me all the support
he can offer.
There's nothing more to
ask for.

I'm glad I have at least
ONE PERSON
who believes in me
and keeps his promises

and loves seeing

a smile across my face.

I'm blessed...

"You know that I want the best for you..." honey says.

I smile.

"Coz I want the best for you and

for you to bring the best out of yourself..." honey adds.

I'm so blessed I have someone who loves me so much

and have put up with my

unstable moods all these 4 years.

I know I ain't perfect,

but I aim for success.

I cherish this relationship and

I will make sure it is safe-guard.

And the only place I trust my relationship in,

is GOD'S palm.

Where he gently works in both of us,

to bring us closer.

Thank you, Lord,

for the glimpse of your love,

shown through

my honey.

My honey has been giving me

his utmost support

in whatever I want to do.

Lifting my head

when I am down.

Holding my hands

when I am weary.

He has been an awesome blessing.

"Thank you

for believing in me

and not giving up on me.

Most importantly,

thank you

for loving me."

Last 10 minutes of God's grace...

We have heard a lot of stories

about people coming back from death.

But do you know,

when a person stops breathing,

he has 10 minutes

before he leads the path

to either

heaven or hell.

Someone very dear to me

relates this true incident.

He said,

he stopped breathing for 3 minutes

and the nurses performed CPR

to bring him back to life.

The nurse told him

if he didn't regain consciousness

in 10 minutes,

he would have been in heaven.

WHY HEAVEN?

Because,

during the 3-minute journey

in the realm between

physical and spiritual,

he felt that his burden

was lifted up,

no worries.

He felt peace and calmness.

It was a bright wonderful place

he was heading.

Thus, in the 10 minutes before

your final destiny,

God still gives grace to us

to cry out for the salvation

of His Son.

It's either we go to heaven

or hell

or come back to life.

See the wonderful working miracle

of God!

God is just so gracious.

Even if you haven't accepted Christ

all your life.

And at the last 10 minutes,

you cry out to Jesus Christ

and believe in Him.

You are saved!

Isn't that sweet?!

Oh, thinking of God's

unlimited grace just brings tears to my eyes.

How can something so sweet and amazing

be taken for granted.

His love for His children

is indescribable.

Only those who have experienced,

will know.

I can't tell you the sweetness in sugar.

You have to taste it yourself,

to know what is sweetness

and that sugar is sweet.

So, experience God's grace

and learn how loving

and gracious He is.

We were just having dinner earlier

when he told us

his experience

and I thought,

"I'm going to blog about this -

about the astounding working

miracle of God."

When I started typing this,

I didn't thought it would turn out

THIS LONG.

But it did.

And I hope you remember it.

Praise the Lord,

I may be an instrument to touch

and inspire lives.

Hear me,

GOD LOVES YOU!

Where're the mountains of Penang?

Have anyone noticed?

The haze is back.

And do you care?

I do!

I jogged in the morning

and it was choking me...

I went out to run some errants

and my eyes are smoky.

Feel so uncomfortable.

The haze has made the sun to shine

in a different way.

It's all the acts of human

and human are living the consequences.

History was made to help people

learn from mistakes.

But are we really learning from

mistakes?

Are we too arrogant to admit we are

destroying the land?

Given freely to mankind.

Think...

Think...

Think...

Your children are the ones

who will suffer.

It's the present works

that the future suffers.

Thank You Lord...

I have been having difficulties going
to the toilet,
no matter how much water
I drowned myself in.
I've been trying all
kinds of medication to help
ease my bowel.
Many of them worked
and after a while,
the effects are gone.
I even took prunes
(which was said to have the highest fiber)
and by the time I finished the whole pack.
I'm still not going to toilet.
So now, I've been taking lots
of fruits and drinking
only oats cereal for breakfast
(which has fiber that will help ease the bowel).
And thank God, I've been able
to go to toilet
EVERYDAY

for the pass few days.
It's the working of
God's miracle.

This reminds me of the scripture passage about asking, seeking and knocking;

7 "Ask, and it will be given to you; seek, and you will find; knock, and it will be opened to you.
8 For everyone who asks receives, and he who seeks finds, and to him who knocks it will be opened.
9 Or what man is there among you who, if his son asks for bread, will give him a stone?
10 Or if he asks for a fish, will he give him a serpent?
11 If you then, being evil, know how to give good gifts to your children, how much more will your Father who is in heaven give good things to those who ask Him!
12 Therefore, whatever you want men to do to you, do also to them, for this is the Law and the Prophets.

Relations Sandwich

Joy is to pamper the person you love and see them smile.
Even just catching a quick glimpse of their hair for a while.
~jamie

Love is about fulfilling your responsibility as a partner with joy. Loving is about joy. Love and joy cannot be separated.Love and joy are the 2 pieces of bread that clasp the filling of a sandwich. These 2 elements hold the memories together and help the relationship stay put. The stuffings can be sweet, sour, bitter or tasteless. In the end of the day, no matter what the stuffings, the 2 pieces of bread hold the sandwich together.
Without one side of the bread, it's not a sandwich. And the stuffings may not stay. That's why memories are lost and relations are torn.

*It's not just about boy-girl relations, it's also about the relations among people around you, whom you care about, or who care for you.

There are 2 sides to a sandwich.

It has to be served together!

Love with joy. Love with a sincere heart. Love is forgiving. Love is sacrificial, yet free. Love is never ending. Love can never be described. Love does not wait.

I love YOU. Each and everyone of you who is close to me.

My immediate family and my few close friends.

I'm PMS-ing and I miss those people I don't see often.

I miss especially my parents.

Success...?

Success is finding your lifework in the work that you love.

IMpossible ---> I'Mpossible

Indeed,

I am IMPOSSIBLE.

But with the Lord Jesus Christ,

I'M-POSSIBLE.

Bloatedly...

Lunch: economy rice with

veggie dishes

Tea: a slice of pizza and

a piece of KFC thigh

Dinner: a piece of bread with Vitalite margarine

and a glass of Nescafe

on top of that... it's the bloated

time of the month

AGAIN...

and I am PMS-ing...

the JUICE

I've been drinking

apple+carrot+tomato juice

these few days,

which is believed to

promote healthy skin.

Today, I tried

apple+carrot+ginger

which is believed to cleanse the system.

Wouldn't you like to try some??

satisfying the Need...

I write and write

and write and write...

but does anybody read

at all??

But then, who cares

since I write only

to fulfil my literary need.

UNFORTUNATELY

I care!!

Random thoughts...

Well, it's rather early

and your guesses are right.

I went for the morning jog

and these are the

random thoughts

during the 30-minute

time alone.

Relationships...

I realise

the bliss of being in a relationship,

can turn into MISERY

with every passing

minute,

and every ticking

second.

Cherish your partner

while you are in

a relationship.

It's not the last minute

when he/she is leaving

the front door

that you gave thousands

and millions of promises

to be a better partner.

If you have been treating

your partner well

chances for them to leave you

are slim.

However,

if you have been treating

them well all along

and you are now watching

your partner leaving and

(at times) not knowing why,

know that it's their loss

not yours.

You've given your best

and it's not appreciated.

So move on,

there'll be someone who will

appreciate you and your loving.

Most importantly,

remember that God loves you

and He never forsakes His children.

The limit...

To me,

the sky is my limit.

Because there is no limit

for the sky.

I'm UNLIMITED.

When I'm challenged...

I'll strive harder

to be better,

stronger,

to prove what I am

capable of.

It's a motivation factor.

Be happy...

YES!

You have to be happy

to make people around you happy.

If you are sad,

and hope someone to

come into your life and

make you happy.

When the someone comes,

and tries so hard

to make you happy.

And in the end of the day,

because you are a sadist,

you will make the someone

sad.

When the someone is hurt

and left.

You say that someone

make you sad..

But it's you yourself,

the sadistic one,

who are sad.

So, buckle up

and cheer up.

Life is colourful,

explore the bright side of it.

A hope...

Today's interview was

GREAT.

It wasn't LIKE an

interview at all.

The Managing Director

asked many questions

about me,

to know me better.

It was more like a conversation.

He treats his staffs

as a family,

that's why it is important to know

who he is hiring.

Anyway, I learned a lot from him.

He's knowledgable and influential.

A person to be admired.

It's a true challenge for me

if I were to work there.

But I also believe STRONGLY

that it is the place that I will

learn a lot.

It's a totally new environment

and face of life for me.

I may not know what is really

instored for me there.

I may not be prepared.

But I will HAVE TO BE prepared.

And soon, I WILL BE.

Getting the job will be a joy.

But learning from this interview is

even more satisfying.

It's a lesson I'll keep in mind

for life.

Thank you for such lessons

that were not taught in college.

Although we are supposed to learn

in college

and start contributing in the working world,

nowadays, colleges don't equip

the students well.

And the students are suddenly facing

the cruel world.

It's a real hard slap on the face.

So, I'd like to thank them for

this opportunity.

I have learnt a lot

from the first and second

interview.

If I don't get in,

I will know how to

move on with positivism

and approach the other

up-coming interviews.

Of course, it's the grace of God

that I meet people

who are friendly and willing

to teach me.

It'll be hell if we are

confronted by people who

are tactless and cold.

I love the way

the Managing Director

talks and encourages me.

"It's a skill that you'll pick up

on the way."

The Wake-up Call

So, I was sleeping

it was 9:40am.

And your guess is right,

I didn't wake up for my morning jog.

But I will continue my routine,

probably Sunday.

Anyway, the call that woke me

was from "them".

They confirmed my second interview

on Saturday at 10am.

So, this time

I'll have to really prepare myself

because I don't wanna

sound and appear like a fool

to them.

This is my last shot

and I want to present

my best.

Part of me really wanna

continue the education quest

yet a part of me

wants to learn from the world

THE CRUEL WORLD.

Anyway, just leave it to God.

I don't know which is best.

But He knows.

Healthy living...

Since Monday,

I have been waking up around 7am

for my morning jog.

Started with 15 minutes,

then 30 minutes

in the apartment compound.

Today, I took the initiative

to drive to Gurney Drive

for a change.

Despite the rain this morning,

I went ahead, hoping

that the rain will be gracious.

And thank God,

when I reached Gurney Drive,

the rain had stopped.

So I did a 20-minute jog

because the air was cool and

it was chilly.

Then comes the reward...

the rising of the sun.

Oh! What a beauty!

I've missed watching the sun rise.

And I felt refresh,

and satisfied

that my effort had paid off.

These few days,

I don't get exhausted easily.

I'm fresh and active.

So, the morning jog

will continue for as long as

I still enjoy it.

Taming the nasty *pheW*

So, I have not been teaching much.

Today, they assigned to me

2 pre-schoolers, usually

whom I can hardly control.

However, today...

I was filled with extra patience

to deal with these 2 kids.

I don't know where the patience

came from.

It must be from God

because He loves children.

And He never stops children

from coming to Him.

Amen!

I learned today that children,

like adults, enjoy positive praises.

We like to hear constructive comments.

I had been hard on the children,

expecting them to know

what seems easy to me.

I have to put myself in their shoes

and understand their level

of competency.

I have been too hard on them.

Today, they have done well

in their class work

and have co-operated to give me

answers when I asked.

I constantly chanted,

"Good!"

"Well done!"

"Clever boy."

"Yes."

"Smart boy."

And they were thrilled

to give the correct answers

which earn them more praises.

I'm satisfied,

contented,

pleased.

And most importantly,

I have enjoyed today's lesson.

Instead of heating up my nerves,

I learned to understand

that human perform

best with some motivation.

And every human needs

MOTIVATION.

Thank God for His patience

on mankind

that He has given us

grace after grace

to get through this life.

There is no better model

than Christ Himself.

When He walked the face of the earth,

He was so loving and tender-hearted

towards man

and especially the children.

He was also patient with sinners,

showing them grace,

healing their sickness

and accepting them as they were.

Learning is a lifetime process

which never ends.

I thank God, I learn something today.

And I thank God I learn something

EVERYDAY.

I am demoted...

Last week, I went to Aunty's place

for dinner.

I had Chicken Chop Oriental

while he had Rib Eye Steak.

Uncle joked, "I am demoted. They kick me

out of the kitchen."

He was the chef

but now he takes order.

It's his business anyway,

so who's demoted?

*******************************

I returned to Kumon

yesterday evening.

And they told me they are

trying on a new flow.

My job is more of marking

and preparing worksheets for

the student's next class day.

"When there are many students,

you can help

to take them through."

I'm a "part time" teacher

and a

"full time" admin staff.

Is it because I'll be

leaving end of the month..?

Or I'm just obviously demoted?

Waking moments...

For the passed few days since the interview,

my waking moments were spent

thinking of the slipper concept -

the brand name, the slogan for the brand,

a promotional ad (tagline and body copy) and

a press release to be published in the lifestyle section

in an English media.

So, every waking hours

had been thougts and ideas for this.

It was due today at 3pm,

but I've submitted the task before 12pm.

So, I'm all done and set waiting for their decision.

If God

wants me to learn from them,

He will provide a way.

Otherwise, I know

better opportunities are instored for me elsewhere.

He will guide me through.

I trust in You, Lord. For You are a God of possibilities...

The Good News

"What has Volvo been trying so hard to position itself all these years?"

"Safety."

Earned a satisfied smile.

The Bad News

"What's the slogan for Nike?"

Mind went blank, "I don't know."

"Just do it."

Damn! How could I forget that??

Could only remember the stupid

"swoosh".

Matthew 6:32-34

32 For your heavenly Father knows that you need all these things.
33 But seek first the kingdom of God and His righteousness, and all these things shall be added to you.
34 Therefore do not worry about tomorrow for tomorrow will worry about its own things. Sufficient for the day is its own trouble.

Some people worry so much about tomorrow that they forget about today. The only thing sure about the next day, week, month or year is that it will be filled with new challenges, problems, struggles and opportunities. That's why Jesus said that each day has its own problems. Instead of worrying about the future or dreading it, we should concentrate on what we have to do today, making the most of each moment we have to live. That means seeing time as a valuable resource and using it wisely. It also means seeing friends and family as precious gifts from God and treating them right. God wants us to prepare for the future but to live for the moment.

says She, says I

says She, "How about Satuday?"

says I, "Saturday is fine."

"Ok, say 10?"

"Sure, it's Saturday the fourth at 10 then?"

"Yes, I'll see you."

"Is it at Anson Road?"

"No, we have moved. We are not at Jalan Yeoh Guan Seok."

"Ok, it's in a housing area, am I rite?"

"Yes, behind the Pulau Tikus market."

"Ok, I believe I know where it is."

"Good. Thank you."

"Thank you. Bye."

Thank you, Lord, for yet

another offer.

Thank you.

Thank You, Lord

Thank you, Lord

for the rain.

Thank you, Lord

for the sun.

Thank you, Lord

for the air.

Thank you, Lord

for my parents.

Thank you, Lord

for this family I'm with.

Thank you, Lord

for Your love.

Thank you, Lord

for Your grace.

Thank you, Lord

for Your mercy.

Thank you, Lord

for Your strength

Thank you, Lord

for the divine sacrifice

of Your Son.

Thank you, Lord

for everything.

Taking things for granted...

When I walked back from Kumon this morning,

it rained so hard

that I was drenched

even with the umbrella.

And I fret

coz I was wearing a fresh jeans.

Now, it's all wet again.

I was just thinking

when it rained,

we fuss about it.

When it does not rain

we fuss about the heat.

We fuss about almost

every single issue.

When he calls,

we complain he is bothering.

Or when she did not call,

we fret that she did not call.

When we eat,

we complain -

"It's not sweet enough."

"It's too salty!"

"It's overcooked."

"Eww, what's that?"

We should be thankful

of what we are served,

when there are millions

in South Africa

who are starving

to death.

We are so fortunate

that's why we take things for granted.

Only if we have been in the worst

will we value

the things around us

and only if we have been lonely

will we appreciate

the people around us.

There may never be tomorrow

to say -

"I love it. Thank you."

"Wow, it's great."

"It's very thoughtful of you."

"Thank you for what is served."

There may never be another day

to say to someone -

"I love you."

"I miss you."

"You look gorgeous today."

"That's a pretty dress."

"Nice hairstyle."

"I'm sorry."

Days are given to us freely

to live to the fullness

and cherish the moments

we share with people

around us.

Waste not another day.

Treasure each and every day.

Do what you need to do

TODAY.

He says, She says

Call received...

"Can you come on Friday?" He says.

"Sure," She says.

"5.30."

"Okay, Friday - 5.30."

"See you on Friday then."

Indeed it was a good news for she. If it is God's will for she to work, He will provide a good job, good employee and good pay.

*grin grin*

Wavered among priorities... The number was dialed.

"Yes, Jamie?" He says.

"I'm sorry, I'll be late on Friday," She says.

"How late is that?"

"Should be in by 7," She says, "Have an interview to attend."

"Okay, sure. Thanks for informing."

"Thank you."

And thank you, Lord...