Graduation Jitters from Boundless

You're getting impatient with His seeming silence. Why doesn't He direct you?

Most students have an unrealistic view of God's direction. They're waiting for a voice in the ear, a tap on the shoulder, a dream, a sign, a special feeling. There is a reason these means of divine communication are called "extraordinary." God saves them for times when He needs to bonk someone on the head. Even then they must be tested to make sure that they really come from God; most such experiences don't. As Paul wrote to the Thessalonians, "Test everything" (1 Thessalonians 5:21).

What then is God's ordinary means of communicating His will? Scripture calls it Wisdom. "Wisdom is the principal thing," says the book of Proverbs; "therefore get Wisdom: and with all thy getting get understanding" (4:7, KJV).

How then do we get Wisdom? If we live in obedience to Him, following His ways and doing all the things we already know He wants us to do — like trusting Him, talking with Him, studying His word, following His laws, thinking about His ways, worshipping with His people and showing compassion to those whom He puts on our path — He gradually illuminates our thinking, sharpens our discernment, and deepens our understanding. That is getting Wisdom.

In short, God usually works through rather than aside from our deliberations, in rather than apart from our minds. It's not for nothing that He commands us to love Him all our heart, soul, and strength and all our minds. Christ "takes every thought captive." This is part of the meaning of conversion.

And as you have already discovered, it also tests our patience and our faith. God likes that too. The test isn't to tell Him about us but to tell us about ourselves; He already knows.

So don't wait for the "bonk." He is guiding you already. Not with fireworks, not with special feelings, not with angelic visitations, but by walking alongside you, His hand on your shoulder, through the quiet corridors of your thoughts.

Through deserts waste and wild,
the cords of grace have brought me,
and though I wandered as a cloud,
the nets of love have caught me.

When Your way is in the sea,
and strange to mortal sense,
I'll praise you in the mystery,
and trust Your providence.
(old hymns adapted)

I should have done this to Maxcy!!!!

Okay i know.. this is becoming like a video blog already but you have to watch this!!!

活出真正的自己，擁有真正生命價值

Sammi說：「大家都習慣迎合世界的價值觀去處事，但卻欠缺活出真正自己的勇氣，正如過往的我，只活在充滿價值觀的生命中，當我以為擁有一 切時，其實心中一無所有，我曾嘗試用很多成就去填滿心中空虛，原來情更恐怖，我內心更一無所有，只會永無止境的在名利場中追逐，根本無法認清自己的生命 還有什麼。」

Colbie Caillat - Bubbly

To Adrian: I will always remember your bubbly face and your tender love because they always make me smile from the inside out. I love you baby. =)

V1: I've been awake for a while now
you've got me feelin like a child now
cause every time i see your bubbly face
i get the tinglies in a silly place

C: It starts in my toes
makes me crinkle my nose
where ever it goes i always know
that you make me smile
please stay for a while now
just take your time
where ever you go

V2: The rain is fallin on my window pane
but we are hidin in a safer place
under the covers stayin dry and warm
you give me feelins that i adore

C: It starts in my toes
makes me crinkle my nose
where ever it goes
i always know
that you make me smile
please stay for a while now
just take your time
where ever you go

B: What am i gonna say
when you make me feel this way
I just........mmmmmmmmmmm

C: It starts in my toes
makes me crinkle my nose
where ever it goes
i always know
that you make me smile
please stay for a while now
just take your time
where ever you go

V3: I've been asleep for a while now
You tucked me in just like a child now
Cause every time you hold me in your arms
Im comfortable enough to feel your warmth

C: It starts in my soul
And I lose all control
When you kiss my nose
The feelin shows
Cause you make me smile
Baby just take your time
Holdin me tight

Where ever, where ever, where ever you go
Where ever, where ever, where ever you go...

Imagine Me by Kirk Franklin

Imagine me
loving wat I see when the mirror looks at me cuz I
I imagine me
In a place of no insecurities
And i'm finally happy cuz
I imagine me

Letting go of all of the ones who hurt me
cuz they never did deserve me
can you imagine me
Saying no to thoughts that try to control me
Remembering all you told me
Lord can you imagine me
over what ma mamma said
And healed from what my daddy did
And I wanna live and not read that page again

[Chorus:]
Imagine me, being free, trusting you totally finally I can...
Imagine me
I admit it was hard to see
You being in love with someone like me
but finally I can...
Imagine me

Being strong
And not letting people break me down
you won't get that joy this time around can you imagine me
In a world where nobody has to live afraid
Because of your love, fears gone away
Can you imagine me

[Bridge:]
Letting go of my past
And glad to have another chance
And my heart will dance
'Cause I don't have to read that page again

[Chorus x2]

[Vamp:]
Gone, gone, it's gone, all gone

on the island

I think most of you know that I’ve graduated. This is supposed to be a good and I am supposed to be dancing away but…. That wasn’t what I did on the 27^th Dec. Dheenul, Jane, Yaya and myself were at Starbucks, counting down to 3pm. I wept outside Starbucks at approximately 2.55pm. I still remember when my Os were released, I again, was weeping outside the school hall. God reminded me that I just have to calm down and lay my trust on Him. And so, we’ve all graduated for good!

Till this day, I still cannot believe that I have completed my degree. I am back in Singapore, the land of all the 5Ks:
Kiasu (scared of losing)
Kiasee (scared of dying)
Kiabor (scared of wife)
Kiaboh (scared of having nothing)
Kiachenghu (scared of government)

And it is where most of the people are grumpy and discontented with basically, EVERYTHING. I see crowds everywhere in Singapore. And although I grew up here since 5 year old, I am still having difficulty in adapting with the culture here. I miss the smiles and the hospitality that I've got when I was in Melbourne. And maybe I am just distracted by little things and people around me. It’s time to reconsider and prioritize well. And here comes the question: Where does my heart lies?

And from the moment I reached home, my mum was already asking me about my job and my plans. And the thing is, my mum is still quite skeptical about Christianity. Not to mention my dad, he is quite a religious man as well. I would say that I am having a tough time. It is pretty hard to carry across the message about my beliefs and of course, I try to avoid clashing of beliefs and so, I did share about mine and what I have taught at church and from the bible.

The most hilarious thing is, Singapore airlines called me the next day (28th) after I've touched down, telling me that I can fly off on the 10th of Dec as requested. Okay, my name was on the waiting list for 10th Dec and 15th Dec. And it is also because I couldn't get any seats on either one, I had to fly back to Singapore as scheduled, which was on 27th Nov. I was terribly upset because I miss everything and everyone in Melbourne. It has already become my 2nd home. But I reminded myself that this is all planned out and all I ought to do is to enjoy my holidays and spend some quality time with my family. But….. it is soo pressurizing here because all they want, is to see me working. I think I deserve a holiday!

Anyway, my convocation will be on the 23rd of April 2008 and so, I will be going back to Melbourne in March to travel around. I CAN’T WAIT! I will be going over to KL from 13^th Dec till 17^th Dec. And I already have a party invitation! So hopefully I can check out the job market and meet some new people over there.

Love Language No. 2, Quality Time

Many of us are trained to analyze problems and create solutions. We forget that a relationship is not a project to be completed or a problem to solve.

A relationship calls for sympathetic listening with a view to understanding the other person's thoughts, feelings, and desires. We must be willing to give advice but only when it is requested and never in a condescending manner.

Most of us have little training in listening. We are far more efficient in thinking and speaking. Learning to to listen may be as difficult as learning a foreign language, but learn we must, if we want to communicate love.

- The Five Love Language

I don't really watch this but did the quiz anyway. lol

Which Sex and the City Character Are You?
	You are Carrie. You know what you want out of a relationship and you're not afraid to keep moving until you get it. Wit and charm are your biggest turn-ons, and you like guys who appreciate you for your mind as much as your body. You have fun playing the dating game, but secretly you just can't wait to find the guy who sweeps you off your feet and carries you into the sunset.
Find Your Character @ BrainFall.com

在我們的世界另一端...

錯過的事我不會再錯
作正確的選擇 期待新鮮生活

如果有誰說他需要我
絲毫不用考慮 讓我飛奔而去

就算眼目所及的身邊
都只有冷眼旁觀
也改變不了我的決定, 和是誰需要這愛

在世界另一端的愛, 是否能感染
也許今天的我們
都被寄予期待
當書本再往下翻, 尋找誰需要關懷

在世界另一端
人們等著被愛
帶著你手中所握, 所擁有的一切
用時間換取時間
用生命帶來生命
讓夢想帶來新的夢想

My all time favourite singer is back!!!!

Stay the same - Joey McIntyre

8 years ago, I used to play this song continuously from my CD-player.
And 8 years later, the lyrics still stay the same.....as beautiful as before.

Hey There Delilah - Plain White Ts

flavours of my world

And sooo.. new urban life has started!! At my place!!!!! Woooohooo! Tell you, this is really cool because my urban life is just a level down my room. HAHAHAHA! It is really an honor to serve in the core team and to reach out to our members at a whole new level.

And besides having uni on weekdays, I am also busy on:
Alternate Tuesday, DNA course at Melb High
Alternate Thursday, Urban Life at my place
Alternate Thursday (non UL week), Core Team meeting at peggen’s
Every Saturday, handing in New People Team Report

Things are going well and as usual, assignments are running towards me and august is coming to an end soon. Nevertheless, I still make time off for God, boyfriend, friends and swimming (yes!) For the first time, I am actually in-charge of offering message this coming Thursday! Being a Christian for a year and a half has been such an incredible journey with all my fellow sisters and brothers; with so much growth in each of us and with one revelation after another. God always allows me to explore the things around me, allow people to speak into my life and allowing them to help me define my faith in certain ways. I was asking bb this question “have you ever wondered why God brought us together?” He said that question has never crossed his mind and currently has no answer to that yet but I told him that I believe God put us together to change me; to test my patience, controlling my anger and tolerance, opening up my heart to gladly accepts all opinion of others, and of course to teach and to lead me. I am astonished by how he can actually affect me; in a good way of course. =)

Something to share: One of the most precious gifts He has given us is the ability to remember. There are plenty of hurts and disappointments in life that we should forget. But good memories become a treasure chest of priceless reminders of relationships shared and joys experienced. He gives us cherished memories. Cling to them when sorrows come.

Never let today’s burden erase yesterday’s blessing.

And Mandy's version of "umbrella", enjoy! *Lyrics



Have a great week ahead!

with love,
Ashley

It is because...

It is because the world is so full of suffering,
that your happiness is a gift.

It is because the world is so full of poverty,
that your wealth is a gift.

It is because the world is so unfriendly,
that your smile is a gift.

It is because the world is so full of war,
that your peace of mind is a gift.

It is because the world is in such despair,
that your hope and optimism is a gift.

It is because the world is so afraid,
that your love is a gift.

- Taken from Joel's

Do you have time for your family?

A young man learns what's most important in life from the guy next door.

It had been some time since Jack had seen the old man. College, girls, career, and life itself got in the way. In fact, Jack moved clear across the country in pursuit of his dreams. There, in the rush of his busy life, Jack had little time to think about the past and often no time to spend with his wife and son. He was working on his future, and nothing could stop him.

Over the phone, his mother told him, "Mr. Belser died last night. The funeral is Wednesday."

Memories flashed through his mind like an old newsreel as he sat quietly remembering his childhood days.

"Jack, did you hear me?"

"Oh sorry, Mom. Yes, I heard you. It's been so long since I thought of him.
I'm sorry, but I honestly thought he died years ago," Jack said.

"Well, he didn't forget you. Every time I saw him he'd ask how you were doing. He'd reminisce about the many days you spent over 'his side of the fence' as he put it," Mom told him.

"I loved that old house he lived in," Jack said.

"You know, Jack, after your father died, Mr. Belser stepped in to make sure you had a man's influence in your life," she said.

"He's the one who taught me carpentry," he said. "I wouldn't be in this business if it weren't for him. He spent a lot of time teaching me things he thought were important...Mom, I'll be there for the funeral," Jack said.

As busy as he was, he kept his word. Jack caught the next flight to his hometown. Mr. Belser's funeral was small and uneventful. He had no children of his own, and most of his relatives had passed away.

Jack and his Mom stopped by to see the old house next door one more time on the night before he returned home. Standing in the doorway, Jack paused for a moment. It was like crossing over into another dimension, a leap through space and time. The house was exactly as he remembered. Every step held memories. Every picture, every piece of furniture....Jack stopped suddenly.

"What's wrong, Jack?" his Mom asked.

"The box is gone," he said.

"What box?" Mom asked.

"There was a small gold box that he kept locked on top of his desk. I must have asked him a thousand times what was inside. All he'd ever tell me was the thing I value most," Jack said. It was gone. Everything about the house was exactly how Jack remembered it, except for the box. He figured someone from the Belser family had taken it.

"Now I'll never know what was so valuable to him," Jack said. "I better get some sleep. I have an early flight home, Mom."

It had been about two weeks since Mr. Belser died. Returning home from work one day Jack discovered a note in his mailbox. "Signature required on a package. There was no one at home. Please stop by the main post office within the next three days," the note read.

Early the next day Jack retrieved the package. The small box was old and looked like it had been mailed a hundred years ago. The handwriting was difficult to read, but the return address caught his attention. "Mr. Harold Belser" it read.

Jack took the box out to his car and ripped open the package. There inside was the gold box and an envelope. Jack's hands shook as he read the note inside. "Upon my death, please forward this box and its contents to Jack Bennett. It's the thing I valued most in my life."

A small key was taped to the letter. His heart racing, as tears filling his eyes, Jack carefully unlocked the box. There inside he found a beautiful gold pocket watch. Running his fingers slowly over the finely etched casing, he unlatched the cover.

Inside he found these words engraved: "Jack Thanks for your time! - Harold Belser. "

"The thing he valued most...was...my time," Jack murmured to himself. He held the watch for a few minutes then called his office and cleared his appointments for the next two days. "Why?" Janet, his assistant asked.

"I need some time to spend with my son," he said. "Oh, by the way, Janet... thanks for your time!"

"Life is not measured by the number of breaths we take but by the moments that take our breath away."

- taken from a friend's blog


.......and the last time I called my grandpa was 5 mths ago....

From Joel:
cos i feel after so long, im kinda close to u already.
so, the level of closeness transcends a single fart.

Sometimes I just can't help but to believe that I have the most hilarious neighbour and friend on earth....LOL

To my special someone

Thank you for being such an incredible boyfriend and best friend..
Thank you for leading me, encouraging me and reassuring me all the time.


Thank you my dearest, I love you =)

Show me how I should live this and where I should I walk.

It has been a decade huh? This is my final 6 months in Melbourne, Australia. Okay, or maybe not. I will consult a lawyer in September to see if I have sufficient points for a PR application. If not, I will pack my bag and settle down in either Singapore or KL. So many things happened for the past few months that I have lost count already. From a degree of 3 majors to 2; this has caused a huge impact on my life. Maybe I was a little too full of myself or maybe I lost myself in the midst of resisting distractions. This is already a fact, so I shall move on and live with it.


I got myself a journal while I was at Hillsong Conference in Sydney (OH! The conference was a BLAST!) and on the cover it says “God grant me the serenity to accept the things I cannot change, the courage to change the things I can and the wisdom to know the difference.” I cannot remember why and how, but my daily word of encourage somehow caught my attention on the 13th July and it says “Never will there come a time when God will not be there for you. In Hebrews 13:5, God says He never will leave you; and never will forsake you.” Tell you, when I attended for my very first day of DNA course, Pastor Sam quoted that as well.

It was then I realised all these are part of God’s plan. Sometimes you might not be able to feel Him around you or you can’t seem to hear Him but don’t walk yourself away from Him; instead, be faithful and wait for Him.

Being faithful is all I want to do.

I felt so emotionally exhausted that I wept over the phone last night. But yeah, some things are beyond my control. I am so grateful to have you and Him in my life. You are such a blessing, my dear.

God is good and will always be. I was sharing the gospel with my mum over the phone last night and she is really pleased to know that my journey with God has changed me so so much; for the better of course.

My cell group members are driving up to Mornington Peninsula tomorrow for our retreat and yeah, I'm sure we will be having lots of fun but will probably freeze ourselves to death as well. LOL!

I’m off to bed; need to meet up at 8am sharp.
Thanks for reading.

Enjoy this song from Brooke Fraser! LYRICS!


God bless!

Indescribable by Chris Tomlin!

From the highest of heights to the depths of the sea
Creation's revealing Your majesty
From the colors of fall to the fragrance of spring
Every creature unique in the song that it sings
All exclaiming

Indescribable, uncontainable,
You placed the stars in the sky and You know them by name.
You are amazing God
All powerful, untameable,
Awestruck we fall to our knees as we humbly proclaim
You are amazing God

Who has told every lightning bolt where it should go
Or seen heavenly storehouses laden with snow
Who imagined the sun and gives source to its light
Yet conceals it to bring us the coolness of night
None can fathom

Indescribable, uncontainable,
You placed the stars in the sky and You know them by name
You are amazing God
All powerful, untameable,
Awestruck we fall to our knees as we humbly proclaim
You are amazing God
You are amazing God

Indescribable, uncontainable,
You placed the stars in the sky and You know them by name.
You are amazing God
All powerful, untameable,
Awestruck we fall to our knees as we humbly proclaim
You are amazing God
Indescribable, uncontainable,
You placed the stars in the sky and You know them by name.
You are amazing God
Incomparable, unchangeable
You see the depths of my heart and You love me the same
You are amazing God
You are amazing God

Dashboard Confessional - Stolen(acoustic)

我也不知道自己怎么了。
可是我真的好害怕。
你是那么的引人注目。
好像所有人都会被你吸引一样。
我不知道。。。

假如有一天我就这样失去你， 那我会变得怎么样？

-- 东方朱丽叶 subtitles

end of sem 1, 2007

No! I’m not dead.

And so, Thursday was my last day for semester 1. Okay my taxation paper was really abhorrent..the questions they asked were ludicrous. Tagging the notes and text is really my least favourite thing on earth.

Semester 2 is just 3 weeks away… my goodness.. time flies..

Nevertheless, Sydney trip is just 8 days away! I have been anticipating this trip for long because this will be my very first Hillsong conference and my first trip to Sydney and….. it’s gonna be with you! *hip hip hurray!

While waiting for the 2^nd of July to come around, I bought myself a Donna Hay modern classics…which means I’m gonna spend most of my time on baking pies, tarts, biscuits, cup cakes, hot puddings and sooo soo much more! YUM YUM. Please get yourself a life insurance before trying* LOL

Everything’s good with Him around all the time! Whenever I need a place to hide when life overwhelms me, the strong tower of the Lord is always a place of safety. I am really thankful for all the blessing that He has given to me. Of course, I’m still struggling with self-sensitivity issues but they are not gonna be there for long, I know.

I miss home.

I've found my way back into L.O.V.E

Way Back Into LOVE
- Hugh Grant and Haley Bennett




I've been living with a shadow overhead
I've been sleeping with a cloud above my bed
I've been lonely for so long
Trapped in the past, I just can't seem to move on

I've been hiding all my hopes and dreams away
Just in case I ever need em again someday
I've been setting aside time
To clear a little space in the corners of my mind

All I want to do is find a way back into love
I can't make it through without a way back into love
Oh oh oh

I've been watching but the stars refuse to shine
I've been searching but I just don't see the signs
I know that it's out there
There's got to be something for my soul somewhere

I've been looking for someone to shed some light
Not somebody just to get me through the night

I could use some direction
And I'm open to your suggestions

All I want to do is find a way back into love
I can't make it through without a way back into love
And if I open my heart again
I guess I'm hoping you'll be there for me in the end
oh, oh, oh, oh, oh

There are moments when I don't know if it's real
Or if anybody feels the way I feel
I need inspiration
Not just another negotiation

All I want to do is find a way back into love
I can't make it through without a way back into love
And if I open my heart to you
I'm hoping you'll show me what to do
And if you help me to start again
You know that I'll be there for you in the end
oh, oh, oh, oh, oh

Dear diary,

Something GOOD happened today. ^-^

And I can't stop smiling from my heart.

ash

When circumstances in my life are in an uproar, I'll let your peace rule and control me.

** I found myself muddling along but I also want You to be in full control.




And so, I've decided to stick around for good and wait patiently.

AGAIN!

I CAN'T BELIEVE THAT! WHY?WHY?WHY?WHY???!!!!!!!
WHY DO I ALWAYS FIND MYSELF STANDING AT THAT POSITION?!
ASHLEY, COULD YOU JUST STOP BEING SO NAIVE FOR ONCE?! STOP ALL THAT!

I HATE IT. I SERIOUSLY H.A.T.E IT.


ARGH!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Hi, this is my neighbour, Joel =)

Last week was awesome! My singapore neighbour came over to melb with his folks! He did some crazy stuff, laughed the hell out of me and my friends, met up with max-cy, came over to the whitehouse, met up with shan and visited her place and he even went over to the career fair with adrian and myself. Time flies, he's flying to Adelaide in a few hours time....

Thanks for the wonderful time and being there for me. =)
See you soon in Singapore!

He said " I love you"

Tuck Wee shared this with me and I thought it would be great to share this with my reader/s here ^-^

As soon as Jesus was baptized, he went up out of water. At that moment heaven was opened, and he saw the Spirit of God descending like a dove and lighting on him. And a voice from heaven said, "This is my Son, whom I love; with him I am well pleased." (Matthew 3: 16-17)

While he was still speaking, a bright cloud enveloped them, and a voice from the cloud said, "This is my Son, whom I love; with him I am well pleased. Listen to him!" (Matthew 17: 5)

The bible speaks of God's love for us but God (Himself) is telling us how much He loves us in these 2 verses.


The bible represents the book of revelation; it's like a tool which teaches you how to live life his way but if you are clueless about the word LOVE, you can never implement God's words in you.

I've Learned.....

I've learned that we don't have to change friends if we understand that friends change.

I've learned that no matter how good a friend is, they're going to hurt you every once in a while and you must forgive them for that.

I've learned that true friendship continues to grow, even over the longest distance. The same goes for true love.

I've learned that you can do something in an instant that will give you heartache for life.

I've learned that it's taking me a long time to become the person I want to be.

I've learned that you should always leave loved ones with loving words. It may be the last time you see them.

I've learned that you can keep going long after you can't.

I've learned that we are responsible for what we do, no matter how we feel.

I've learned that either you control your attitude or it controls you.

I've learned that regardless of how hot and steamy a relationship is at first, the passion fades and there had better be something else to take its place.

I've learned that heroes are the people who do what has to be done when it needs to be done, regardless of the consequences.

I've learned that money is a lousy way of keeping score.

I've learned that my best friend and I can do anything or nothing and have the best time.

I've learned that sometimes the people you expect to kick you when you're down, will be the ones to help you get back up.

I've learned that sometimes when I'm angry I have the right to be angry, but that doesn't give me the right to be cruel.

I've learned that just because someone doesn't love you the way you want them to doesn't mean they don't love you with all they have.

I've learned that maturity has more to do with what types of experiences you've had and what you've learned from them, and less to do with how many years you have lived.

I've learned that it isn't always enough to be forgiven by others. Sometimes you have to learn to forgive yourself.

I've learned that no matter how bad your heart is broken the world doesn't stop for your grief.

I've learned that our background and circumstances may have influenced who we are, but we are responsible for who we become.

I've learned that just because two people argue, it doesn't mean they don't love each other And just because they don't argue, it doesn't mean they do love each other.

I've learned that you shouldn't be so eager to find out a secret. It could change your life forever.

I've learned that two people can look at the same thing and see something totally different.

I've learned that your life can be changed in a matter of hours by people who don't even know you.

I've learned that even when you think you have no more to give, when a friend cries out to you you will find the strength to help.

I've learned that credentials on the wall do not make you a decent human being.

I've learned that the people you care about most in life are sometimes taken from you too soon

- from a friendster blog

John Mayer - Stop This Train

just this much for now..

Jos is leaving for good and this fact is kinda scary becos I cannot imagine my life in Melb without her... I'm sooo lost.... and I'm not sure if this is what You want me to do but I'll go ahead and seek for the right answer.

"And at the end of the day, it's between you and God." -Yeah, I couldn't agree more.
The seed of greatness needs time to grow its roots and that it is essential to glue ourselves to His words.

I believe it's partially my fault not to do the talking but I am sorry to say that Ash is only an ordinary human being with an extraordinary presence of God within her; she don't wish to suffocate herself becos of what others want her to be RIGHT now. Even if it's God's anointing, she believes that He wants her to take it slowly; one at a time.

I have to constantly remind myself that there's gonna be more than just those..
Why do I always find myself standing at that position?

Anyway, i've 1 more law assign and test before my exam commences.

Renounce or not to renounce?

Reggie Dabbs - Seize the Day!

Singapore version of HK BUS UNCLE

When the panda "sneezes" tonight

TAGGED TAG from Bunny's blog

Layer ONE : On the Outside
Name: Ashley Lim Ai Way
Birth Date: 15th of September 1985
Current Status: SINGLE!
Eye color: Dark Brown
Hair Color: Red Copper
Righty or Lefty: Righty
Zodiac Sign: Virgo

Layer TWO : On the inside
Your Heritage: Chinese
Your Fears: Rats
Your Weaknesses: Blur, Clumsy, Naive
Your Perfect Pizza: Any pizza from Johnny!

Layer THREE : Yesterday, Today, Tomorrow
Your thoughts first waking up: Can I get more sleep?
Your Bedtime: I don't have one.
Your most missed memory: 501 EVSS 2002!

Layer FOUR : Your Pick
Pepsi or Coke: Coke!!!
McDonald's or Burger King: Burger King
Single or group dates: Both.
Adidas or Nike: Adidas
Lipton tea or Nestea: Lipton.
Chocolate or vanilla: Chocolate
Cappuccino or coffee: Coffee.

Layer FIVE : Do you
Smoke: Yewwww.... NO!
Curse: On the road. LOL

Layer SIX : In the Past Month
Drank alcohol: Not much.
Gone to the mall: 2 hours ago
Been on stage: Yes !!
Eaten sushi: Yes!!
Dyed your hair: Yes!!

Layer SEVEN: Have You Ever?
Played a stripping game: Almost... 2 yrs ago..
Changed who you were to fit in: Yeah.

Layer EIGHT
Age you're hoping to be married : 27-28. *BEFORE 30 of course!

Layer NINE: In a Girl/Guy.
Best eye colour: Blue.
Best hair colour: None.
Short or long hair: Short for guys and Long for girls

Layer TEN: What Were You Doing.
1 minute ago: Typing.
1 hour ago: Having my green tea
4.5 hours ago: Dinner at Rich Maha
1 month ago: Walked out from a friendship.
1 year ago: Saved.

Layer ELEVEN : Finish The Sentence
I love: Jesus.
I feel: Sick.
I hate: Hypocrites
I hide: My fats. WAHAHA
I miss: South Africa
I need: to Exercise more!

Layer TWELVE: Tag Five People
1) Anyone who wants to do this.
2) Anyone who wants to do this.
3) Anyone who wants to do this.
4) Anyone who wants to do this.

2 New Creations

9 months in their mother's womb and tomorrow, Angela and Belinda will be able to feel and see the world for their very first time. =)

Sis, you've been really brave for all these while; you know that I'll stick by your side. I really thank God for His wonderful new creations. As I flipped through the daily readings, on the 21st of April( the day of cesarean section), it says "Remember the wonders [God] has done" - Yes, I will and never gonna forget.

*I can't wait to meet them at the end of the year. I love you all.

Please pray with me =)

God bless you.

I should be zZzz..

I can't believe that camp is just in 2 weeks time although I'm really getting alot-more excited than the previous. The fact is, 1 Law online test and 3 assignments are on the way; I've got to tryyy my veryyy best to complete all before camp. I've been bringing bananas to my uni library! HAHAHAHA. Now, my favourite place on earth is gonna be the LIBRARY for sure!!!!...yeah right!

I allowed a half-day off to Mount Dandenong on saturday and I can say that that was my only day off for my entire week uni break. ARGH! and Miss Marple's was one of the highlights on that day! Okie, Baptism service was on sunday and Sylvia got baptised!!! Baptism service is like the most emo of all....the overwhelming cheering and prayers for our love ones.

And so, I'm STEPPING OUT! WAHAHAHA! Gonna sign up at the end of this week... wheeeee!I can't wait! Can't wait to find out what lies within me to help to serve that Ministry! (nvm, if you don't have a single clue about this cos some do.) Thanks TJ!

At Calvary.

Days before He was crucified, Jesus said: "The hour has come for the Son of Man to be glorified"
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Did Jesus know He would have thorns on His head and a lash on his back? Did He know that there would be a cross and nails and a spear? And what about the tremendous load of sins He would carry? When He used that word "glorify", Did he know?
Yes, He knew.

Thank you Jesus.

You. Heart. Dreams. Reality.

Every breath I take is from you.
Every heart beat of mine is from you.
Everyday seems to be a gift-giving day because you never fail to bring gifts into my life.

My purpose is to fulfill my dreams; dreams that are already a reality to you.

My heart says “go for it, it’s just right there waiting for you.”

非你莫属

东方茱丽叶电视原声- 林依晨

懂得让我微笑的人
再没有谁比你有天份
轻易闯进我的心门
明天的美梦你完成
整个宇宙浩瀚无边的尽头
每颗渺小星球
全都绕着你走
爱我非你莫属
我只愿守护
由你给我的幸福
爱我非你莫属
也许会笑着哭
但那人是你所以
不怕苦

懂得让我流泪的人
给的感动一定是最深
在我心中留下伤痕
你同时点亮了星辰
看那麽多相遇
偏偏只和你
天造地设般产生奇迹
哦我心的缝隙
我想除了你
任谁也无法填补这空虚

A flower and a padlock?

What were you thinking?! Naughty Juliet! HAHA

By grace.

Someone with religion may believe in God, attend church, say prayers, show kindness, and be seen as a good person. People with religion have many good qualities, but religion is not a substitute for faith in Jesus Christ.

By grace you have been saved through faith..... it is the gift of God, not of works.
(Read: Ephesians 2:8-9)

- daily bread

Hello? This is just an online learning system?

Was reading through the discussion folders in my Uni online and came across this WTH message:

Student:
hey,
just a couple of questions:

Firstly: how many sources are required? is it better to have several?

Secondly: What does report format mean? Is there a guide or template? Are dot points allowed for the disadvantages and advantages of marginal lending?

Thanks

One of the In-charge:

We do not have anyone by the name "hey" on staff. I suggest you re-submit your question in the proper way and you will get a response.

_________(name of the in-charge.)

Student:

Hi ____(name of the in-charge.)
Sorry, I Was rushing when i sent the post and thought i had adressed you by name. I Did not mean to offend you.

just a couple of questions:

Firstly: how many sources are required? is it better to have several?

Secondly: What does report format mean? Is there a guide or template? Are dot points allowed for the disadvantages and advantages of marginal lending?

Thanks and sorry again ____(name of the in-charge.)

=====================================================
I mean wth la. No one has ever reply students in such a way! We don't care whose names we need to correspond to, becos you guys just simply take turns to reply? This is just an assignment discussion folder, not UNIT CHAIR MESSAGE FOLDER. So what if you're one of the in-charge here? This is just a casual learning system where students and lecturers communicate? stop being cocky here!

It's already autumn

Even God reminds us, in the book of Ecclesiastes, that there is a time for every season-and it's important to know when a season is over.

still here.

My surrounding is clear, quiet and peaceful. My troubles are like little bubbles 'popping' away. My tears for those are no longer fresh and I've left it at church, last sunday.

I've made up my mind. Came to a final conclusion that I'll be leaving Melbourne for good at the end of this year.

NO distraction.

As a final year student, life in uni has been pretty intense. I've actually started my weekly study routine. Nothing, but doing my best for this year.

You have no idea, how pressurized I am... It's like, all issues are throwing towards you and that you can only absorb so much?

Church on sunday was good. I miss church alot. Or I should say, I miss my Father.
Really appreciate the call from my church mate; she reminded me that I need to make some time off for our Father. My quiet time is getting out of hand; I havent been doing my quiet time for pretty long. I'm hungry for God's words.

This year is my starting point towards my future. To be honest, it's kinda scary.

Delay is no denial. So keep on praying.

Dear Lord, I know You hear me, and that You are powerful and wise. Help me to wait patiently and to trust You for Your good and perfect answers to the needs of those I love. Amen.

谢谢你这些日子的陪伴和关心。 我们就在新加坡见吧！=)

Hear you me.

Jimmy Eat World.

There's no one in town I know.
You gave us some place to go.
I never said thank you for that.
I thought I might get one more chance.
What would you think of me now...
So lucky, So strong, So proud?
I never said thank you for that,
Now I'll never have a chance.

May angels lead you in.
Hear you me my friends.
On sleepless roads,
The sleepless go.
May angels lead yo in.

So what would you think of me now...
So lucky, So strong, So proud?
I never said thank you for that.
Now I'll never have a chance.

May angels lead you in.
Hear you me my friends.
On sleepless roads,
The sleeplss go.
May angels lead you in.
May angels lead you in.
May angels lead you in.

And if you were with me tonight.
I'd sing to you just one more time.
A song for a heart so big,
God wouldn't let it live.

May angels lead you in.
Hear you me my friends.
On sleepless roads,
The sleepless go.
May angels lead you in.
May angels lead you in.
Hear you me my friends.
On sleepless roads,
The sleepless go.
May angels lead you in.
May angels lead you in.

just a random post.

Guard your heart and don't ever lose it to anyone who can simply hurt you.
and when I thought you can take care of it, you 'broke' it.
I'm not sure why, but Ash has been really foolish.

I wanna cry out loud. No, not because of you but the fact that I've been putting myself in unnecessary situations has been surfaced again and again. why do I have to go through all these shit of yours? yeah, probably it's true that I'm too simple-minded when it comes to friendships.
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I have to stop believing what you told me at the station, a year back.
actually, yeah, I took your words seriously.

And the song ' I'll be right here waiting for you ' by Bryan Adams doesn't make any more sense to me.


I just wanna knock some sense out of me.

Laughter, the Lord, and the little things.

Laughter - " A merry heart makes a cheerful countenance, but by sorrow of the heart the spirit is broken" (Proverbs 15:13). True happiness begins deep inside and emerges on our faces.

The Lord - " The fear of the LORD is the instruction of wisdom, and before honor is humility" (Proverbs 15:33). When God is central in our hearts, He can teach us His way through every experience of life.

The Little Things - "Better is a dinner of herbs where love is, than a fatted calf with hatred" (Proverbs 15:17). Maintaining loving relationships and ejoying the basic things of life are more important than wealth and success.

Not all of us live a long time, but we can all live well each day - with laughter, the Lord, and the little things in life. - David McCasland, the daily bread

Still

Hide me now
Under your wings
Cover me
within your mighty hand

When the oceans rise and thunders roar
I will soar with you above the storm
Father you are king over the flood
I will be still and know you are God

Find rest my soul
In Christ alone
Know his power
In quietness and trust

Words and Music by Reuben Morgan

My monday.

Church was awesome with Pastor Judah Smith's sharing.

Grab your bible( if you've one) and turn to Psalm 34:8
"Taste and see how good the Lord is"

Had lunch with boss at box hill this afternoon... she said to me "ash, this year is gonna be the year on how much you will be growing (independently) and dealing with your problems with the help of God"

you know what? It really doesn't matter if I'll be able to get myself a bf in any time soon because loneliness isn't a problem to me. Because I know that He will be there for me even if my world falls apart. Yeah, you read it right, even if my world falls apart.

We had an awesome time catching up with each other. And I'm glad that I told her everything.
She's like the most amazing and reliable leader to me. Thanks again, boss.

Doctor appointment was at 3.45pm. And check this blur chick out(WAHAHA).....I didn't bring my blood report!!!!!!! Nvm, he looked at my urine report and told me that my specimen has shown symptoms of infection. 3 weeks after my hospitalization(which is today), I did another urine test AGAIN.

Another doctor appointment next monday!

a normal consultation is AU$60/-. And NO! No medication is inclusive. And that sixty dollars applies on weekdays. it's freaking seventy dollars on weekends.

OSHC means so much to us. Us, as in international students.

but... I still hate the way it is right here.

I feel like a SICK PIG.

为何你非要伤害她呢？

为什么你就不学会如何珍惜那些关心你的人呢？

你不累吗？

你不感到厌倦吗?

我不得不去想。 这一切，都让我感到太失望了。

WOW!

1 wedding dinner at Ritz Singapore. 1 offical wedding ceremony and lunch at Malaysia. 2 online tests. 1 essay.

10 days in total.

Before these, I actually had doubts if I was able to make it through.

I've made it!!!!! I'm sooo proud of myself la.

This trip back to singapore and malaysia was such a meaningful one.

of course, I was my sis' bridesmaid =)

A lifetime promise. A true love.

Stacey, I am really happy for you.



*I am back in Melbourne for my summer paper. Will be flying back again for CNY and of course for MOS with my girls!

can't wait!

Back HOME.

I miss HOME.

I really do.....

but with so many issues on hand, I have no idea how to handle it.

sometimes I wonder.... what would happen if I chose not to study aboard right from the start?

oh well. I'll leave it all to God.

orchard rd later today!

ta!