Coco waiting 4 food! 

Cowboy CoCo! 

In Good Company

It's almost 4am in the morning and I am still wide awake!

Just now chat with Alicia (W192). She shared with me some of her sturggles and her studies. Encouraged her a bit, she's such a dear friend to me and i really wanna help and walk through this season with her. I know it's not easy, but Alicia, I'm always there for you...

I am still working on the Love Project for Ivan & Yi Hui. Thought of several new designs...but now printing, cutting and pasting. I am not alone you know! Estee was online all along until about 3.30am. We were chatting and it felt as if she's just next to me. Haha...Good company indeed! I didn't feel so lonely. Coco (my doggie) was up too. She just laid there with her eyes open, looking at me. So cute! Mum was up later and made hot the curry chicken and asked me to eat! Wow...Curry chicken "early" in the morning! maybe i should just be up till everyone wakes up then i zzz...

Oh! Paulyn is back! But she's flying off tomorrow to Perth. I will be meeting her tomorrow for lunch. So long didn't see her!!! My dear dear friend.

Be a fool for God?

As i was reading the bible today, two statements hung on to my head so vividly...this someone who made the statements wasn't a nobody...He was King David...

King David brought the Ark Of God back to his own city and he was thrilled! He made 2 impacting statements:

1) I am willing to act like a fool in order to show my joy in the LORD.
2) Yes, and I am willing to look even more foolish than this

(2Sam6:21-22 NLT)

King David so in so much joy that people might thought he was like a fool and as a king, how could he?? He didn't care, did he? He was focused on God, and on his joy. It didn't matter to him if he looked silly, if he did, so be it! And he said that he could look even more foolish!

Can we ever be like King David? So what if we held high positions in our job? So what if we are being looked up to by people? So what if we think we are important people? Can we put down everything and just be glad in the Lord? So what if I am a teacher? I will still praise God in the midst, even if my students think i am silly! I will still show my joy in the Lord, even if people around me stared with unbelief.

Will you too??

Strawberry ZooKeeper??

Yawn...a sleepy day...

Slept at 3am yesterday...somehow just can't sleep! Woke up at 10pm...took a lot of efforts to wake up! Didn't eat lunch, too busy...new things everyday...

Applied leave for the 13th May cos need to settle our house thing...P said can't take normal leave le so gotta use my reserve days...so i am left with 2 days for the rest of the year. Asked him if i can take leave for my wedding, he said No (the most one day!) Aiyoh! Judy told me to just apply and see how cos we are eligible for 6 days marriage leave (i already used 3)...confused...confused...aiyah...worse come to work, i'll work to the last day before my wedding lah! Haha...

I was thinking of going to the Zoo and be a zookeeper! Haha, cos MOE has got this Teacher Attachment program where we can apply to go into other industries and "work" for a short period of time! I was telling Marcia i wanna apply to work in the Zoo this December. She was like "Ahhhh....errr...ok" I am serious! I will apply for it! I will not be paid so i'll be scrubbing the elephant's back for free! Sounds cool huh!!! Hee...so in case you are in the Zoo this december, look out for me ah!!

Just one touch...

A picture speaks a thousand words! So i will post any new pics here so you will be able to see my colourful and interesting life! Haha...

I was reflecting of all the incidents that happened this week. Thank God everything came to a close well and good, everything was back to normal.

I read from Sis Kless' blog that it's not people who will keep people, but God. Gary was sharing with me about the importance of just a touch from God. I recalled how God touched me last time, just one, enough to make me decide to follow Him wholeheartedly forever.

Some people always talk about leaving God, or just so unconcern about the walk with Him, what does that mean? Simply either they have never been touched by God, or even if they had, they choose to forget it or treat it with unimportance. But if God has been good to them, why would they forget that? Why can they choose to ignore Him? Do you know that it hurts Him?

I dun wanna be like them. I will be forever grateful to God for bringing me here, for still giving me a breath, for still letting me see the colourful life, ....for everything. I know where my future lies...I know who I am in Christ. I know...for I've experienced Him...only through...

Just one touch...

Have a sip! 

My Dearest Class 

Kitty UNO! 31st monthsary gift from Gary! Check out the box! 

Light, Kindness and Joy

I was very excited when i saw a comment left in my blog by someone i never knew! It was really encouraging!

It all started when i was just randomly looking at other people's blog then i came across K Murphy J's blog. She has got lots of beautiful photos she took herself! I left a note to comment on her beautiful works and I never thought she'll visit my blog!

She commented that my blog was full of light, kindness and joy and that she will definitely revisit it for some spirit lift! Wow! That was what i truly desire, to spread some love and hope in the midst even though i am just stating my thoughts here. There is still hope in this world and nice people!

Thank you K Murphy J!

Finally Found Gromit VCD! 

My Cute Students 

God's Planned Appointment

Amazingly, today was not as stressful as i thought it would be! I know God intervened and He is truly beyond comprehension!

I was supposed to have a busy day, getting my 5 art pieces ready for SYF, but today, as i was running around, I saw Alice, the Art instructor who did the 5 art pieces with my kids! She was here to settle some stuffs and i happen to meet her! Oh My! All my questions were answered! She picked the right art pieces for the competition and explained to me the winning criteria so that we would stand a higher chance, she also gave me the words to fill in under the captions! It was truly amazing! I din expect to see her around in my school since her assignment with the school had ceased since last year! And she was the instructor of all the art pieces that i wanna submit for SYF!!! WOW!

I played basketball with my boys till i stink!!! ARGH! Haha...felt like Jordan!

Gary had a great day too! His paper was ok and he was really thankful to God for bringing him through it! God deserves all our praises and we truly stand in awe of all the wonderful things that He has done which we din even ask! We went shopping and finally found my Wallace & Gromit VCD! I was really Happy! Then went to dentist again. Haha....Always right??

Estee said we should start reading Young Parents cos its never too early to start reading about parenting, rather than wait till we have a baby then start getting information, so we went and bought this month's issue and guess who's on the cover??! Pastor Sun and Dayan!! Hahaha...

Cell Group 24th Apr 05

Strawberry

Perfect Couple

Strawberry

NS Guys 

Sisters Forever! 

I will still fight for it

It's really a challenging Sunday...little blows here and there...

Life is never easy, who says the walk with God is easy? We will at some time wanna give up, I know! I've been there and i dun wan anyone to go through there...it's definitely not a place to be in...

Since we have already been fighting so hard for so long, why give up now? Unknowlingly, we will drift further and further away from heaven...from our great destiny...from all the wonderful things that we can't see now...it really takes a lot of faith...

Someone told me if anyone decides to stop fighting, it's his choice...we can't do anything about it... but i will still persuade him...i will still be there...i will still fight...until i am left with my last breath... i will still fight....

Why am i so persistent? Why bother?? Because that someone did not give up on me last time...that's why i'm who i am now. I am forever thankful to him for that...and i wish to be like him to other people too...

God i know that You are there even though they said they can't feel You...
I know...and i will fight to let them know....

Tan Masters 

Noddy! 

Rolly-Polly Life

We are a proud owner of Noddy! Limited edition and collector's item! We plan to display Noddy at our new house, he is so cute! In case you're wondering who Noddy is, he is one of the characters of Enid Blyton, revive our childhood now!

It's such a relaxing saturday...went to dentist in the morning. Haha, i love going to dentist! Cos i've made friends with the nurses and dentist, Dr Colin! They're such fun people and i always chat with the nurses. Probably due to my frequent visits! Made a new retainer and night guard...so ex!!! Today i am just going to sit around, watch tv, flip through magazines...play with Coco my dog.... Later in the evening, our cell going out for dinner to welcome Ivan and Yi Hui back to mainland! Haha...

Gary gave me a rolly-polly, the one u fill with air and the base water. It will keep standing nomatter how hard i tried to push it down. It was like a revelation. The rolly-polly kept on smiling and bounce back everything i hit it. It's like our life, ourselves...do we take a long time to bounce back or do we ever bounce back?! Can we still smile or do we ever smile?!

Are you like a rolly-polly?????

Here i am, Friday!

Shh....secretly typing here in class...my lesson observation is finally over! Phew.... Judy has not get back to me yet on the review but i already had a lot of feedback by myself...overall was ok, Praise God. The laptop was not working initially but thank God it still turned on itself! Lesson was a bit dry though but the kids had fun playing with all the play money. Guess i was a bit tired too...

My class was awarded the best disciplined class today! Oh My! I was so happy! they were really good children...although at times i have to yell like a mad woman, but they do listen. One of the best class i know! I treat them to a drink during recess, they were so happy!

Sister kless is going Genting this weekend..so cool! I also wan! haha... Won't it be great to have a get-away occasionally? Gary and i plan to drive up to malacca after his exams just to shop shop and eat their famous Rendang and Chendol! Yummy!

As i was reading today's devotion, i was thinking over what pastor Kong cited...that David ran to Samuel because Samuel understood what he was going through... It's so important that we can always turn to someone when we have problems, ofcourse ultimately God will still be our refuge but in this physical world, won't it be great if there's someone who could comfort us, encourage us when we're down? Do you have that someone in mind???

See you next year Live Recording!

I AM SO SLEEPY!

Today on MC again, doc said this time is some allergy, maybe yesterday put too much eye makeup for the recording. Prayed hard...wow, God answers my prayers! by afternoon, the swelling went down...able to wear lenses and can even go Orchard before going to church!

I found a great album, CASTING CROWNS, a christian band. Called all the music stores in Singapore but all said out of stock for some time already. Tried Borders and they still have 3 copies! They're also kind enough to keep one for me. I went down to collect it with Gary in the evening. It was a great album! one of the best gospel CD i've heard! Very encouraging and inspiring!

Live recording finally came to a close. Everyone was so so so tired after that! We took many photos with Sun and Dayan! Hahaha...cool huh!

Went supper with Gary, talked a lot about our house, how to design it, how we can roll around from place to place! Sounds like Fun!

Tomorrow is the DAY! gonna see my "famous" class...then afternoon got lesson observation. God! Please be with me!!!

Me and Hammond, very cheeky boy 

Me and Jessica, my very quiet girl 

Just a passionate look...

Today was the actual recording of our album. We did the set 2 songs. Wow...even our producer said we did fantastic! The last song "Crossing Over" was the best, sang our hearts out...Felt so strongly for it...

I had a very good view on stage. When we were doing nothing, i sat there and observe everyone infront, our leaders...pastors and their partners... i noticed a very loving trait among all of them, a simple....passionate look. They would just stand to next other, look into each other's eyes and not speak a word...just looking into the beautiful eyes they always admired...that's so sweet...they could just gaze at each other for a few ten mintutes without words...

I wanna be like them too, to give all my focus to Gary...i just wanna smile and look at him while he talks...while he is busy...while he is sharing his views...i just wanna be his woman...loving him with my gaze too....

Its just a simple passionate look...but it means so much from the heart...

Place in this World - Michael W Smith

The wind is moving
But I am standing still
A life of pages
Waiting to be filled

A heart that’s hopeful
A head that’s full of dreams
But this becomingIs harder than it seems
Feels like i’m looking for a reason
Roaming through the night to find
My place in this world

Not a lot to lean on
I need Your light to help me find
My place in this world
If there are millions down on their knees
Among the many can you still hear me
Hear me asking where do I belong
Is there a vision that I can call my own

Awesome Rehearsal!

Wow!!! What an awesome rehearsal that was jus now! Presence of God was so strong!!!! There were some minutes of silence after the worship songs as people were still enjoying the presence of God but because it was just a rehearsal, we need to stop and finalise the details.

I stood on the fourth row, have a great view of the congregation. Everyone enjoyed themselves. Music was so loud for the first time, we can't even hear ourselves! We were tired...sang till we almost can't talk after that...but we know its just the beginning...the FUN part has yet to come! I am so looking forward to the actual recording! Pastor said we'll do a DVD, so...hey..COOL (we're a part of it!)

Felt so bad cos Gary waited till i finished to send me back, he got papers tomorrow morning. At first i wanted to take cab back wan...then he decided to fetch me back. He told me that God told him, if he could go for cell and stayed till late even though there's a morning paper, why can't he stay and wait for his wife! Wow!!! Praise GOD! But i really appreciate that, his acts of love...his sacrifices for love...for me....

Guess i gonna stay up late tonight to finish up work. Tomorrow will be an even greater day! Haha i will wear my Tiffany ring tomorrow!!!! Haha....a little perk for myself! Jia you bah StrawberrY!

The Challenge Begins...

Monday went on smoothly... Although a bit tight here and there, thank God that it still went on fine...

Today i slept till 9.30am. Its such an enjoyment to me! Guess i needed to store up power for the days ahead. Everything will start today. I have an assembly talk tomorrow but i need to be somewhere heading a meeting too...so how??? I guess i'll get Marcia to lead...

This evening i need to be a super model! Changing clothes in split seconds cos i need to reach church fast. Gary will drive me there but i may have to take a cab back as he has got morning papers the next day.

Still typing the story for tomorrow's assembly talk. Sianzzz...

Prayed that God will see me through....

Sob Sob Strawberry

Started work at 7.45am. Long long day today i guess..

Stepped into the school, everyone wants a part of me...here, there, here again..there again...run up, run down...din even get a chance to drink or have my lunch! My ususal neat and sweet workstation is still as messy! Lots of books crying out to me to lay my red pen on them...art pieces screaming for me to enter them into the competitions fast! Exam papers whispering if i ever was going to print them by this week! ARGH...

12.20pm...ok enough! I need FOOD! At this time, my retainer broke! oh My! What's coming over me today?! Spoke to Gary...told him my day..he told me its ok, my retainer already got a hole, so maybe this is the perfect opportunity to change a new one! What an expensive opportunity!!!

I ate my drumstick...thinking hard...where to go from here...left or right...its hard...but i know...this is the best opportunity to PRAISE GOD! Its difficult....i may not want to...but its a chance...i hardly get this chance...so i must grab it...to offer my sacrifice of Praise. I know...things will be better....

Me & Joey, Choir Pal 

Choir Outfit 

The Week Ahead

This coming week will be a challenging one for me...a lot of events will take place and it's gonna stretch my physical body to the limits. My poor Gary too...

Choir practice tonight at 9pm. Sister Meida said prepared to stay late, probably after midnight. Tomorrow gotta go school at 7.40am. Tue night still have choir practice with the congregation. Wed and Thur is the DAY! Our live recording!!!! wow...awesome... (the thought of it makes it all worthwhile! to know that i am among the 60 selected to be in the choir! Thank God for giving me the opprtunity to be involved!)

Oh Wed gotta give an Assembly talk...need to tell a story to the school. Oh no! i got stage fright!!!

Fri is another D DAY, my once a year lesson observation by my HOD. During this week i got to see to many art competitions too...Gary is having a paper on Wed. He needs time to revise but he said he will be with me this week, he will fetch me to church and wait for me to finish then send me back. He is always so sweet.

I know this week may be trying, for me, for Gary, and perhaps my friends too who are reading my blog! But i believe, God will see us through... He will never give us what we cannot handle! Eventually, we will give Praise to God for the GREAT week!!!!

Got my own blog!!!

Blogging seems cool!!!

Just read sister kless and annie's blog. saw them penning down their thoughts. I also want to! so i've decided to have my own blog as well!

Why strawberry filled life? i love the colour of strawberries! Pink...red....and i loved the moments spent in Melbourne strawberry farm with my hubby! i love my life!

Yesterday Gary and I went to Ig's Heaven...i bought some stuffs to doll up our kitchen! cute small coffee wall clock...and some real cool coasters that are in the shape of a biscuit, waffle, chocolate and cheese! COOL!

Still struggling with my lesson plan...listening to the Christian radio at the same time...what a sunday...