Love is so intricately made, unexplainable sometimes, so sweet at some moments, so much tear and pain when things do not work out.. His creation is so amazing!!
There are many friends getting married this year, which means I have to be ready to prepare lots of red packets. Money aside, as I hear their love stories, I am so amazed and see the sweet side of love. But as I listened to friends who broke up, the stories are just ugly. I see that in my own story too.
To all my friends who are getting married, congratulations!
To all my friends who are going through breakups, don't lose heart!! There is always a reason for everything.
Sunday, June 21, 2009
Sunday, May 10, 2009
Pain & Struggle.. who can understand??
There are times that I just feel like giving up.. but i am thankful that I am reminded that nothing on earth will last. Things here today maybe gone tomorrow. Pain and struggle that I had, am and will go through are actually very small & minor. I am thankful that even in the midst of pain & struggle, i have gained much and understand the importance of so many things and people God has brought into my life.
Wednesday, April 08, 2009
Look upon....
May this song reminds you of what Christ has done for us.
Look Upon
I saw one hanging on a tree
In agony and blood
Who fixed His loving eyes on me
As near His cross I stood
And never till my dying breath
Will I forget that look
It seemed to charge me with His death
Though not a word He spoke
My conscience felt and owned the guilt
And plunged me in despair
I saw my sins His blood had spilt
And helped to nail Him there
But with a second look He said
“I freely all forgive
This blood is for your ransom paid
I died that you might live”
Forever etched upon my mind
Is the look of Him who died
The Lamb I crucified
And now my life will sing the praise
Of pure atoning grace
That looked on me and gladly took my place
Thus while His death my sin displays
For all the world to view
Such is the mystery of grace
It seals my pardon too
With pleasing grief and mournful joy
My spirit now is filled
That I should such a life destroy
Yet live by Him I killed
Music and additional lyrics by Bob Kauflin
Lyrics by John Newton
© 2001 Sovereign Grace Praise (BMI)
Look Upon
I saw one hanging on a tree
In agony and blood
Who fixed His loving eyes on me
As near His cross I stood
And never till my dying breath
Will I forget that look
It seemed to charge me with His death
Though not a word He spoke
My conscience felt and owned the guilt
And plunged me in despair
I saw my sins His blood had spilt
And helped to nail Him there
But with a second look He said
“I freely all forgive
This blood is for your ransom paid
I died that you might live”
Forever etched upon my mind
Is the look of Him who died
The Lamb I crucified
And now my life will sing the praise
Of pure atoning grace
That looked on me and gladly took my place
Thus while His death my sin displays
For all the world to view
Such is the mystery of grace
It seals my pardon too
With pleasing grief and mournful joy
My spirit now is filled
That I should such a life destroy
Yet live by Him I killed
Music and additional lyrics by Bob Kauflin
Lyrics by John Newton
© 2001 Sovereign Grace Praise (BMI)
Monday, March 23, 2009
Connected to cyber space again :)
It is so great to be able to get connected to the world again :)
Just got internet access. I am using Wimax and hopefully the reliability stays !!
Just got internet access. I am using Wimax and hopefully the reliability stays !!
Tuesday, February 10, 2009
Iron Chefs' restaurants!!
Have you seen Iron Chef on television? I remembered when I first watched it on tv, it was the Japanese series of Iron Chef's battles in the kitchen. It has the words translated from Japanese to English. They were so funny and 'ugly' to hear. I wondered why they can't get better translators. Anyway, I still enjoyed the show very much. Firstly, it was because I love watching cooking show. Iron Chef's show series are more interesting in which each battle, they have to battle in an hour to cook something from the theme ingredients of the battles. The contenders can choose which Iron Chef to challenge.
I have watched Iron Chef America series a few times but for the past one year, I watched even more frequently in fact most of the episodes. I just love the very fact that these Iron Chef could produce such a good food in a so short period of time with ingredient they did not know beforehand. It is amazing! I am sure all of you know from the series about Kitchen Stadium where the battle is, the host of the show, Alton Brown (you should watch Good Eats too!), the weird Chairman and of course the current Iron Chefs; Mario Batali, Cat Cora, Bobby Flay, Masaharu Morimoto, and Michael Symon.
I can never imagined that I would be able to go to eat at their restaurants. That never was in my plan though it was in my mind. I am so thankful that I got to go to two restaurants on the same day. The food is so amazing. I was visiting Atlantic City with a friend and Bobby Flay Steak's restaurant was in our plan. When we reached there around 5.30pm, there were no seating tables for us. We did not make reservation before hand because we thought it is early and recession may help to ease the crowd a little. We were so wrong. We were told that the next available seating table was at 10.45pm. We were about to decide to drive to Philadelphia to go to Morimoto's restaurant instead (which was originally also was in our plan if we have time). We called to make reservation at Morimoto's restaurant and a table is available at 9.45pm which is good to give us time to drive there.
My friend went up to the waiter to cancel reservation for Bobby Flay's restaurant because it was too late and we need to drive back after dinner. We were told then that we could sit at the bar ordering any food and that is so good because it means we could eat at Bobby Flay Steak, drive to PA and eat at Morimoto's. I know this sounds crazy and in my mind, I still can't grasp hold the very fact that it was two Iron Chefs' restaurants in a row, drive from one state to another and paid so much for the food. But, all these are so good and worth it (it was a very kind farewell gift ^v^). The food is so good and amazing at both restaurants!!
Bobby Flay Steak
http://www.bobbyflaysteak.com
Morimoto Restaurant
http://www.morimotorestaurant.com
I have watched Iron Chef America series a few times but for the past one year, I watched even more frequently in fact most of the episodes. I just love the very fact that these Iron Chef could produce such a good food in a so short period of time with ingredient they did not know beforehand. It is amazing! I am sure all of you know from the series about Kitchen Stadium where the battle is, the host of the show, Alton Brown (you should watch Good Eats too!), the weird Chairman and of course the current Iron Chefs; Mario Batali, Cat Cora, Bobby Flay, Masaharu Morimoto, and Michael Symon.
I can never imagined that I would be able to go to eat at their restaurants. That never was in my plan though it was in my mind. I am so thankful that I got to go to two restaurants on the same day. The food is so amazing. I was visiting Atlantic City with a friend and Bobby Flay Steak's restaurant was in our plan. When we reached there around 5.30pm, there were no seating tables for us. We did not make reservation before hand because we thought it is early and recession may help to ease the crowd a little. We were so wrong. We were told that the next available seating table was at 10.45pm. We were about to decide to drive to Philadelphia to go to Morimoto's restaurant instead (which was originally also was in our plan if we have time). We called to make reservation at Morimoto's restaurant and a table is available at 9.45pm which is good to give us time to drive there.
My friend went up to the waiter to cancel reservation for Bobby Flay's restaurant because it was too late and we need to drive back after dinner. We were told then that we could sit at the bar ordering any food and that is so good because it means we could eat at Bobby Flay Steak, drive to PA and eat at Morimoto's. I know this sounds crazy and in my mind, I still can't grasp hold the very fact that it was two Iron Chefs' restaurants in a row, drive from one state to another and paid so much for the food. But, all these are so good and worth it (it was a very kind farewell gift ^v^). The food is so good and amazing at both restaurants!!
Bobby Flay Steak
http://www.bobbyflaysteak.com
Morimoto Restaurant
http://www.morimotorestaurant.com
Who Painted the Moon Black
A song by Hayley Westernra
"Who Painted The Moon Black"
Did you see the shiny moon?
Turned into a black balloon
Just as you walked away from me
Did you see how hard I've tried?
Not to show the pain inside
Just as you walked away from me
Who painted the moon black?
Just when you passed your love back
Who painted the moon black?
Oh won't you, won't you come back?
It must have been the darkest night
Not even a star in sight
Just as you walked away from me, now
Who painted the moon black?
Just when you passed your love back
Who painted the moon black?
Oh won't you, won't you come back?
Who painted the moon black?
Just when you passed your love back
Who painted the moon black?
Oh won't you, won't you come back?
Who painted the moon?
Da da da...
Did you see the shiny moon?
Turned into a black balloon
Just as you walked away from me
"Who Painted The Moon Black"
Did you see the shiny moon?
Turned into a black balloon
Just as you walked away from me
Did you see how hard I've tried?
Not to show the pain inside
Just as you walked away from me
Who painted the moon black?
Just when you passed your love back
Who painted the moon black?
Oh won't you, won't you come back?
It must have been the darkest night
Not even a star in sight
Just as you walked away from me, now
Who painted the moon black?
Just when you passed your love back
Who painted the moon black?
Oh won't you, won't you come back?
Who painted the moon black?
Just when you passed your love back
Who painted the moon black?
Oh won't you, won't you come back?
Who painted the moon?
Da da da...
Did you see the shiny moon?
Turned into a black balloon
Just as you walked away from me
Thursday, February 05, 2009
Nomad.....
I find that my life can be indirectly summed up as a 'nomad'. Nomad is a Greek word and the nomads move and live from one place to another. They do not settle in a place permanently. I guess for them, it depends where the best pasture will bring them since their livings are based on pasture.
Everytime I went to stay in a place and start settling well, I have to leave. It is much harder especially if I have fallen in love with the place. I prayed that I could one day settle in a place I love and do not have to move around much. Also, to make friends and develop deep friendships.
Of course, with being nomadic, I know there is no real permanent place on earth.
Everytime I went to stay in a place and start settling well, I have to leave. It is much harder especially if I have fallen in love with the place. I prayed that I could one day settle in a place I love and do not have to move around much. Also, to make friends and develop deep friendships.
Of course, with being nomadic, I know there is no real permanent place on earth.
Tuesday, February 03, 2009
Challenge to cook....
It is very interesting. I was given a challenge to cook with the provided ingredients. It was something like Iron Chefs. I was requested to cook two dishes and a simple miso soup. The soup was not so much of a challenge. It was easy. One of the dish was new and I just not too sure what to cook first from the ingredients provided. But, I made it through and the taste was good :)
I was a little bit in shock in the beginning but I have enjoyed the lovely challenge. If there is more, bring it on!! :p
I was a little bit in shock in the beginning but I have enjoyed the lovely challenge. If there is more, bring it on!! :p
Thursday, January 29, 2009
Snowboarding!!
It is so syiok!! It is so fun.
The first time I snowboard, there was a small voice in me saying "I will not snowboard again!!"
But I am not a person who easily give up in certain things, so, I determined to go again. A friend of mine who taught me to snowboard was really kind. He made me a balance board so I could practise my balancing at home. He was really patience with me as he taught me to snowboard and keep on encouraging me & he didn't laugh at me when I fell. Thank you!! :)
I went to snowboarding again yesterday at night. I LOVE IT!! I thoroughly enjoyed it. I still fall but not as much and I start to enjoy this sport. I hope there is at least fake snow in Malaysia so I could practise snowboarding.
The first time I snowboard, there was a small voice in me saying "I will not snowboard again!!"
But I am not a person who easily give up in certain things, so, I determined to go again. A friend of mine who taught me to snowboard was really kind. He made me a balance board so I could practise my balancing at home. He was really patience with me as he taught me to snowboard and keep on encouraging me & he didn't laugh at me when I fell. Thank you!! :)
I went to snowboarding again yesterday at night. I LOVE IT!! I thoroughly enjoyed it. I still fall but not as much and I start to enjoy this sport. I hope there is at least fake snow in Malaysia so I could practise snowboarding.
Tuesday, January 27, 2009
Guard your heart!!
I have been reading a book called "Did I kiss marriage goodbye", written by Carolyn McCulley.
This is one of the books that many will not pick up to read based on its' title. Or perhaps, some may be curious what the book has to tell based on its' title.
I am certainly in both situation before. A reason why I pick up the book to read is because it was part of a women's discipleship group that I am going to. So, I have to read it! I am definitely half-way through the book and it is a good book. It speaks boldly on some issues that I have a different opinions in the past and it made me aware of some issues that I never think it is important. You got to read this book to understand my reasons here.
I want to share two things from the book:
1) Noble character woman
Have you heard about Proverbs 31 woman. The book talks about what is means and how we can be a woman of noble character. It is not so much of high profile or noble status that many people would think it refers to in this 21st century. It is about being humble, gracious towards others and faithful to sow even in tears. I will not elaborate more on this because the book does a good job in explaning so why not read it!!
2) Guard your heart
Recently I heard from a radio station (one of my favourite Christian radio station) in US. It was a question-statement asked/made on the radio just before new year. I guess it is sort of a reflection on life for the year. The question-statement was "how many people get their hearts broken before they get wiser". I was pondering a while on that but the concept of guarding my heart never comes to my mind. After reading half-way through the book, things seem to make sense to me in terms of guarding my heart. I think it is important because every time I am heart broken, I just felt that I need to be wiser and not to get heart broken the next time round, but, I should be doing preventive measure. By this, I mean, guarding my heart. I am not saying that we should not date/go out with someone but we should be putting extra care in relationship. Our heart (oh well.. at least, my heart) is very fragile. I need to pray that I will guard my heart and that I will meet the right one :)
Though the book is written primarily for single women but there are things related to being a married person too. So, I encourage you to grab hold of this book & start reading. It is not certainly a magic book that after you read, you will find true love or a book that condemn you being single. It encourages you how and what to do to make use of this season of life; singleness.
This is one of the books that many will not pick up to read based on its' title. Or perhaps, some may be curious what the book has to tell based on its' title.
I am certainly in both situation before. A reason why I pick up the book to read is because it was part of a women's discipleship group that I am going to. So, I have to read it! I am definitely half-way through the book and it is a good book. It speaks boldly on some issues that I have a different opinions in the past and it made me aware of some issues that I never think it is important. You got to read this book to understand my reasons here.
I want to share two things from the book:
1) Noble character woman
Have you heard about Proverbs 31 woman. The book talks about what is means and how we can be a woman of noble character. It is not so much of high profile or noble status that many people would think it refers to in this 21st century. It is about being humble, gracious towards others and faithful to sow even in tears. I will not elaborate more on this because the book does a good job in explaning so why not read it!!
2) Guard your heart
Recently I heard from a radio station (one of my favourite Christian radio station) in US. It was a question-statement asked/made on the radio just before new year. I guess it is sort of a reflection on life for the year. The question-statement was "how many people get their hearts broken before they get wiser". I was pondering a while on that but the concept of guarding my heart never comes to my mind. After reading half-way through the book, things seem to make sense to me in terms of guarding my heart. I think it is important because every time I am heart broken, I just felt that I need to be wiser and not to get heart broken the next time round, but, I should be doing preventive measure. By this, I mean, guarding my heart. I am not saying that we should not date/go out with someone but we should be putting extra care in relationship. Our heart (oh well.. at least, my heart) is very fragile. I need to pray that I will guard my heart and that I will meet the right one :)
Though the book is written primarily for single women but there are things related to being a married person too. So, I encourage you to grab hold of this book & start reading. It is not certainly a magic book that after you read, you will find true love or a book that condemn you being single. It encourages you how and what to do to make use of this season of life; singleness.
Thursday, January 22, 2009
I have grew to love this place......
The very moment I step onto Washington Dulles Airport, I felt that I did not like this place and I want to turn back and take the next flight home. Nine months have passed and guess what, I love this place, love the friends that I got to know & the church I am attending. The best part of my time here is that God has used this time to change/transform & restore my soul.
Though I maybe thousands & thousands of miles away, I will remember every person I met, every food I take, every places I visited, every exciting/silly things I did, every friends that I come to really know, sermons I listened to (I think this is not true, I will have to keep listening from my iPOD) and training (hmm.. i may not remember everything), etc. etc.
Oh gosh.. I do love this place & I did cry. Time is short for me to make deeper friendships, discover more new things/places/food. Despite all these, I am totally thankful I got this opportunity to come here, learn, & experience all I have said.
Though I maybe thousands & thousands of miles away, I will remember every person I met, every food I take, every places I visited, every exciting/silly things I did, every friends that I come to really know, sermons I listened to (I think this is not true, I will have to keep listening from my iPOD) and training (hmm.. i may not remember everything), etc. etc.
Oh gosh.. I do love this place & I did cry. Time is short for me to make deeper friendships, discover more new things/places/food. Despite all these, I am totally thankful I got this opportunity to come here, learn, & experience all I have said.
Thursday, January 01, 2009
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