Key #1 to celebrating life
11:53 PM - Sunday, July 26, 2009
How does one celebrate life?
By feasting, toasting, clubbing, laughing, coupling?
Enjoying parties, shopping, merrymaking and revelry?
Or living like an epicurean?
i know of only one sustainable way to be full of joie de vivre:
Embrace Life and love Life is the way to
truly celebrate life.When Life flows through me, there will be an overflow.
This overflow is a manifestation of the blessed life.
It is heaven in my heart, paradise in my mind.
It is about being so blessed that i will just be a blessing.
For as He is, so are we.
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Write down the vision
11:05 PM - Saturday, July 25, 2009
i worked on the summary of my master degree change project late last night.
It has a lofty vision, the kind that is larger than self.
Writing it down helps to crystallise my thoughts.
i used to think that a vision, like goals, need not be written down. My belief is that if it truly stems from within, the words are already inscribed in the heart and soul. One's whole being will make it happen. Words don't matter at all.
I don't think like this anymore after i read Habakkuk 2:2-3
"Write down this vision,
clearly inscribe it on tablets
so one may easily read it.
For the vision is yet
for the appointed time;
it testifies about the end
and will not lie.
Though it delays, wait for it,
since it will certainly come
and not be late."
Will also be spending some time thinking over the vision and mission statement of Mastereign.
Will have them written down and discuss with John.
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Build my creative habit
12:36 AM - Friday, July 24, 2009
There are many strengths, talents and abilities i must develop and multiply.
For to everyone who has, more will be given, and he will have more than enough. But from the one who does not have, even what he has will be taken away from him. [Matt 25:29]
I'll start with the building of my creative habit :)
Every day, week, month and year i will do just that .. first by builidng the list, then doing them one by one. Wooo!
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Bejewelled gems biscuits
2:16 PM - Sunday, July 19, 2009
Sarah still has a high fever [38.3]. i'm waiting for the doctor to see her and that should be about 45 min from now.
"Free like mircowave only!" she chirped in her sarah-ish way last night. She was referring to the amount of heat her body was giving out.
Just now, she asked to eat some retro biscuits, probably to get rid of the rubber mat taste on her tongue.
"Your tongue is giving out toxic which explains the rubber taste!" I explained.
"Eueeek! Are you sure?" I would also doubt if someone said that to me.
Just to change the topic, I promised to buy her the retro biscuits aka bejewelled gems biscuits.
See how compactly packed they are -
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Did he think I was his mother?
2:01 PM
I've to admit that the little ones in my stage 2 classes are cute. They make my getting up earlier to make it for this 8.30 am class in a far flung place [Simei, hello!] slightly worthwhile.
Yesterday, Ryland, the notoriously naughty boy surprised me and the class by openly displaying his affection for me. He leant on me - imagine his small head leaning on my waist. He tried to get my attention by pulling my hand, then arm. At one point, he even put his skinny arm round my waist and crooned, "Please can you tell me if my answer is correct?"
Two of his classmates noticed his overt gestures and commented loudly, "Teacher is not your mother, Ryland!"
Perhaps in his mind, he really thought he could treat me like his mother. After all, his mother is also Yvonne.
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Muscle-sculpting
11:56 AM - Friday, July 17, 2009
When i'm determined to do something ... first i talk about it openly and enthusiastically to people - from random individuals to close friends, buddies and family members. Then i'd start on the course of action, stick to it and see to its materialisation.
I believe in the power of visualisation and the power of confession. Coupled with the power of determination, it is not impossible to do anything.
In 3 months' time, i will achieve great definition and strength in my upper arms, have a flatter stomach and lose the excess fat around my waistline.
To work on my upper arms, Jovin, my ever-patient personal trainer, has gotten me to do the biceps curl and triceps push-down. There are a few more whose names escape me for the moment.
In that first workout yesterday, Jovin made no apologies about pushing those underdeveloped arm muscles. Some reps were difficult to complete. And if not for a little help from Jovin, i'd have just flung the dumbbells down to the floor.
Next week's workout should be focusing on the stomach or waistline. Woooo!
Later in the afternoon, i will go to the nearby gym and practise what Jovin taught me yesterday. Yay!
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Pst. Alfred's birthday
2:04 PM - Wednesday, July 15, 2009
The JKL tribe celebrated P. Alfred's birthday last night.
Adults and chlldren all in tow turned up to toast, feast and fellowship.
It's amazing how it was so long ago, year 2000 to be exact, that most of us knew one another.
Through the years we had celebrated one another's birthday, Valentine Day [simply cos Annie's b/day falls on that day], marriage anniversary day, housewarming day, CNY, Christmas, son-join-army day, daughters-go-abroad day, and for no particular reason except to want to feast and drink any day of the week.
JKL - a tribal family committed to be there for one another in good, better and best of times.
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Celebrate, in spite of
12:24 PM - Sunday, July 12, 2009
i sleep well most of my life. Hardly have bad dreams.
The worst being one that i had when i was a child. A violent force pulled my leg and just as i was about to be dragged into some pit, i woke up. I remembered patting my chest, comforting myself that it's all right. it's only a dream.
Last night, a thought flitted into my mind: One part of my life is like living in a recurring nightmare. What did i do to deserve this?
No answer - don't want to anaylse anymore.
Wish i could just pat my chest or shake my head and wake up from it. But can't.
Well, i tell myself, i ain't losing sleep and i ain't counting sheep. It really doesn't matter anymore.
Life is still good, in spite of.
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A friend to cherish
10:37 PM - Saturday, July 11, 2009
I value the friend who for me finds time on his calendar.
but I cherish the friend who for me does not consult his calendar.Whoever said those wise words must have been touched by a true friend.
Last night, i asked a dear friend out for a drink. He was lately affected by a series of unfortunate events. I wanted to offer him a listening ear, to say that i care. Cos' that's what friends are for.
3 hours later, I came back from Brotzeit and felt emotionally more filled than before i left.
In my reaching out to touch, i felt drawn closer to one who truly understands, who can discern and who in his transparent sharing has shown his vulnerable side. That is a precious connection that i will not take for granted.
The warm fellowship of a dear friend on a cold night is succintly expressed in this Tang poem 问刘十九 by 白居易 What more can i add except to say that i felt so blessed to have a friend to cherish.
绿蚁新醅酒,
红泥小火炉.
晚来天欲雪,
能饮一杯无.Labels: A friend to cherish
