they played in the garden and the dog jumped up and attacked one of the numerous pigeons which belonged to the neighbour.
the pigeon was injured but did not die.
the neighbour was angry and threatened to shoot the dog should it happen again.

it frightened the children because how the dog behaved wasn't entirely under their control. and they were scared for their dog.

the next day around the same time, mummy went to the garden. knowing that their neighbour would be tending to his numerous pigeons.
she took up her gun. aimed and shot. she then reloaded and did it again.

no one frightens her children.


-from Mad Men. Season 1.

Tuesday is just like any other work day. And i have a pile to clear. Someone sent me a bouquet and i have to go get it from the mail room.

I hold the flowers in my hand, barely grasping due to the thickness of the bunch. White lilies. When i was a kid, i'd think to myself that the man of my dreams would present me with a bunch of white lilies and I'll be very touched. U know, that kinda mini daydreams.

Sunday was my birthday. And i took Monday off to relax, do something for myself. And I was expecting the "special-ness" of the day to have worn off by Tuesday. But as i held the lilies, yea, i have to say, that makes me feel kinda special.

I hurried back to my seat in the office, abashed at the pretty bunch that was catching a lot of attention. The first thing i did was to put it where i can see it, yet not be so obvious that everyone would ask me about it. Then i opened the card. It said this: "Cheryl dearest, you're deeply loved".

I beam to myself and left the card open on my desk. So that i can glance over now and then and repeat the whole 'smile-to-myself' thing. Suddenly the day felt a bit lighter. I didn't become smarter i'm sure but the work seemed more manageable. Probably because it didn't seem to matter so much if i failed or something. I am loved, you see.

Then i thought about You. And how You said that when i comprehend the breadth and length and height and depth of Your love, I am more than a conquerer. Today i received flowers from a few very dear friends and i felt on top of things. Like i can handle it all. Everyday i receive Your love. Grace that renders me perfect. Love that makes You want to give me the world. Love that makes You ache when i hurt.

Today i caught a fraction of a glimpse of that Love. While it's still beyond my simple understanding, it gave me a taste of that sustenance. No wonder You say i'm more than a conquerer. The careless grin i can wear and the confidence that i can feel. Perhaps should i know better, my face would crack from the smiling and my head dizzy from the mere idea. Of Your Love for me.

My day

Today's sermon was awesome awesome stuff. the worship was awesome awesome too. I think i'm starting to get the hang of things.

i'l let on the details later. i'm SO tired.

M called from Switzerland today. Just to check in. I'm inspired by her courage and strength. Going so far away to study. even thinking about finding work there.

before hanging up, i told her to keep warm. And she told me it has just started to snow. then she told me about flowers. i ask her u mean there are flowers in winter? she says yes. and that's how nature is inspiring.

and it's at that precise moment i know it's God. telling me in sunny Singapore about His creation over in Switzerland. it's winter,


Flowers in winter. what a pretty sight.

i have everything when i have you.

Random thoughts

this is wat happens when my laptop is on and i have a sudden burst of thoughts. it's lke fireworks going off in my head. usually triggered by recent events.

1. my cousins are damn great. every CNY is made so damn fun cos everyone's so cool to hang with. Once again, we went crazy with Taboo and killed the microphones at PartyWorld by slaughtering many songs.

2. House is DAMN GOOD. there are the moments of "omigosh, damn good damn good". yea.

3. CNY is officially my favourite holiday.

Don't hang out with poisonous people. Just because they feel bad about themselves doesn't mean u have to too. =)

CNY!

U know the economy is doing well by the ang pow rates. 2008, the year of abundance!

Lime Flea Mart

Hey, i applied for a stall, not thinking i'd get it. but i did. So i think i'd go ahead. Once again, please gimme ur junk. it's happening on 23 February 2008. alternatively, simply come and hang with me. =)

blog counter

hey. just in case u wanna install a free counter for ur blog. but its the no-frills type. it doesn't tell u anything other than number of hits. =)



*mouse over this blog entry's title and u have the link.

[edit: everytime i edit something or change something to my blog and view it, it's like 2 or 3 hits. now my blog seems real popular yo.]

Lasik Masik Wasik

I'm going for Lasik. i mean, i'm going for the assessment. So pray that i'm a good candidate for it ok. cos i long the day i can wake up and be able to see the things ard me. hahahah.

in the meantime, i have to bear with wearing specs. Which really sucks. pray pray pray.

Freeeebeeeeeeeee

Yesterday i was on my way to the gym (or so i thought), then i felt my shoulders being achey. So i took out a free spa voucher in my diary, dialled the number and asked if there was a slot. like now. And there was! So here i am, massaged. haha.

If u noticed some changes to my blog, it's cos i'm freakin free at work. it's bad but i have no work to do. And my boss knows that and is fine with it too. hahaha. nice or not my blog?

Ok, i'm going back to my netsurfing. it's a tough life.

Privileges

"God watches our coming in and going out. That means that we just do what we're supposed to do. And somehow, whatever we do, things will work out. This comes with being the child of God. There's no need to do anything special."

2007 - a backwards glimpse

You know how it's often said that we shouldn't look back and look forward? Well, i suppose that's because the natural thing is to look backwards, at what we're pretty sure did happen, as opposed to wondering what lies ahead. But i've a few thankgiving items just before i move on. heh

Thank God for -

1. my trips overseas, despite me not having planned for them: Turkey, Shanghai, Korat, Africa (Leeds and Paris).

2. my new work experience. it really helped me gain a fresh perspective. on work, on myself, on people and on work.

3. my dancing (which i like to call lancing)

4. passing my choir auditions. hahahhahaha.

5. good people (not limited to 2007)

6. family who are great.

7. something to look forward to.

(i'm sure there's more. i just don't remember them now)

4 Rejoice in the Lord always; again I will say, Rejoice. 5Let your reasonableness be known to everyone. The Lord is at hand; 6 do not be anxious about anything, but in everything by prayer and supplication with thanksgiving let your requests be made known to God. 7And the peace of God, which surpasses all understanding, will guard your hearts and your minds in Christ Jesus.

8Finally, brothers, whatever is true, whatever is honorable, whatever is just, whatever is pure, whatever is lovely, whatever is commendable, if there is any excellence, if there is anything worthy of praise, think about these things. 9What you have learned and received and heard and seen in me—practice these things, and the God of peace will be with you.

-Phil 4: 4--9

25And which of you by being anxious can add a single hour to his span of life? 26If then you are not able to do as small a thing as that, why are you anxious about the rest? 27Consider the lilies, how they grow: they neither toil nor spin, yet I tell you, even Solomon in all his glory was not arrayed like one of these. 28But if God so clothes the grass, which is alive in the field today, and tomorrow is thrown into the oven, how much more will he clothe you, O you of little faith! 29And do not seek what you are to eat and what you are to drink, nor be worried. 30For all the nations of the world seek after these things, and your Father knows that you need them. 31Instead, seek his kingdom, and these things will be added to you.
32 "Fear not, little flock, for it is your Father’s good pleasure to give you the kingdom.

-Luke 12: 25--32

Just came back from S' place. it was awesome. It was supposed to be a normal gathering. But she cooked a storm! Above is a shepherd's pie she made. I quickly took a pic before everyone dug in.

This year, i will attend one dance class a week. At least. yippeee.







Teach me to dance to the beat of Your heart

Scrubs

I have a whole load of TV series which i keep as prized possessions. i don't lend them to pple usually, for fear that i'd not have them should i suddenly feel like watching. But i recently found this awesome awesome website that lets me watch almost anything i want. My goodness! it's awesome. i've started on Scrubs. And it's good! it's v funny.

Happy New Year to you all. 2008. nicely. =)

My blog is 2 years old. Cool huh.

2008

is the year of answered prayers
is the year of manifested blessings
is the year of abundance