Another olympics has passed...

wow.. another olympics has passed... Time really flies. It is only recently that I have seen the opening ceremony and today, I watched the closing ceremony. I went for Olympics in Sydney in year 2000. It was good and it seems that it happened yesterday. Olympics in Beijing was really good, the computer technology that Beijing employed was really Hi-Tech, the choreographer was really well performed, the stunts, etc. Though the fireworks may not be real but computerly generated, it was well done.

I was at a table of few people, mainly Singaporeans talking about Olympics. They were complaining there were no olympics spirit in Beijing, the people smiling are so fake, the fireworks are fake, etc. I think some Singaporeans do not quite like Chinese from China. Mainly, maybe because there are a lot of Chinese who are in Singapore taking over their jobs. But, little do the Singaporeans remember, that they themselves are Chinese and their ancestors from China.

I think China has done a marvellous job in olympics. I think people should be seeing the matter itself (olympics in this case) rather than prejudice towards Chinese people from China. This is just my opinions. To my Singaporean friends, I hope you will not get upset hearing this from me. But, I know most of my friends in Singapore are not like those I have mentioned here. :)

Life is like that... do you think life can take a different turn?

Some people (including myself) always say that this is how my life is and is going to be, he/she/I can't change, I am born that way.. true enough that there are many things already predestined for example, the day I was born, the day I will leave the world, etc. However, there are also many things that can change if we are to take actions. A friend of mine always say that he is meant to be a rough and rude person because it is the way he was born. He can't change. Well, my friend, you can change. It is a matter whether you choose to and whether you are willing and determine enough. Changes do not come in a day or a month or year time, sometimes, it takes years. So, STOP saying you can't change, START take actions.

Promises & stands......

Definitions:
Promise = a declaration that one will do or refrain from doing something specified (Merriam-Webster's Online Dictionary)

Stand = remain valid or unaltered (AskOxford Dictionary)


Let me begin with the word 'promise'. It is noted that the word maybe began in usage in the very beginning of time, dated back to Abraham's time when God made promises to Abraham. Promise is a declaration that something will be done. Sadly, nowadays, promises are often made as empty promises. Promises are so easy to make but very hard to keep. If you can't keep a promise, please don't make one. I fall short in keeping promises and I have been trying my best not to make promises I cannot keep. I hope other people will do so too before you hurt someone.

I love the definition of 'stand' in AskOxford Dictionary. Perhaps, some dictionary may expound on the word better but as for my blog writings today, the definition suffice. I think many people is misusing this word but never really meant the stands they made. I have to confess that I did and do that too. After all, no one is perfect. Seriously, I deeply regretted it. I remembered a friend of mine clearly said about her stand in choosing a partner in life. For many times, she told me her stands. I was amazed at her at the stands she made. But, it wasn't the case. What has and is happening is totally the reverse side of the stand that she made.

Life is not and never will be perfect and is man/woman; you, he, she, me, everyone under the sun. I am waiting for the day the LORD will restore all things and all people. But, on that day too, I have to give an account of all the terrible things I have done.

Tired........

I am extremely tired; physically, mentally, emotionally and spiritually dry. I need a break!!
Well, don't really know why I am so tired physically. Hope I am not falling sick. Mentally and emotionally, hmm..... unstable :)
Spiritually, has been questioning a lot of why(s) to God. But, as I read Psalm 95:1-7 today, I am rebuked and reminded that God is God; over all the earth and heaven. Sometimes, there are a lot of things I will not understand, perhaps not in this lifetime, but, I can trust in God. The point is not so much of overwelmed by questions of why this, why that... , (this doesn't mean not asking any why if it is for good purpose, they why(s) here are refering to why(s) on sufferings/anxieties/uncertainties), but rather, let God take charge and trust in Him for He is trustworthy.
The pain and uncertainties are part of God's disciplines and rebukes and refining in my walk with the LORD.

Sometimes there are certain memories I would hope to erase, but, at the sametime, I would want it to stay. Such memories are normally bitter-sweet. My memory is like 'Dory', the fish in Finding Nemo. I can be very forgetful. But, there are some memories I cannot erase. Sometimes, I wish I could just press the 'delete' button just like in computer. But, sometimes, I hope to save it in a disc so that I could keep it for remembrance.

Happy Birthday to me
Happy Birthday to me
Happy Birthday to me,
Happy Birthday to me!!

Hip Hip Hooray!!

08-08-08

It is my last year in my 20's. When I was young, I always hope that I can grow faster so that I can be an adult soon. I used to think that being an adult, I got a lot of freedom to do what I want and I should be happier then. That may be true to many people, but, believe me, being an adult is not easy. Yes, I have a lot of freedom but with the freedom I have, I made mistakes and foolish decisions most of the time. There are time of happiness and joy but there are many times with heartaches, sadness, foolishness. There are a lot of pressure to be an adult. Don't get me wrong. I love being a child and being an adult. I look forward for the years to come in life. I trust He is looking after me, whatever will be will be.

Que Sera Sera

When I was just a little girl
I asked my mother, what will I be
Will I be pretty, will I be rich
Here's what she said to me.

Que Sera, Sera,
Whatever will be, will be
The future's not ours, to see
Que Sera, Sera
What will be, will be.

It has been a long while....

Gosh!! It has been super duper long since I wrote on my own blog. Maybe it is time to revive my blog after a long silence. Years pass very quickly. I remember this blog was created in 2005 when blogs were in its' hypes. Its' still does. Blogs have not lost its' touch in creating a space for politicians to lavish people of their promises, for business people to use it to advertise their products, for ordinary people; people like you and me to write about our lives, opinions, wisdom, foolishness, joy and sadness. Seriously, the past three years have not been easy for me. Sometimes I wish I could turn back the clock and be a better person. But, the actual fact is I can't do this. In fact, I think I may repeat history if ever there is a machine to bring me back to the past. I just have to learn from mistakes and move on. Even though there are many things I regretted, there are many that I really treasure. People who know me will know what I mean.

I am really am thankful that God preserve my faith even of my constant unfaithfulness.