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Wednesday, June 30, 2010
A post that I did not want to write /// 11:54 PM

This is it.


You think being frank is good,
You think it doesnt matter if others are hurt by the words that come out of your mouth,


Let me tell you what i think


I think you are insensitive and blunt
And i have 2 words for you,

"Shut up."

There you go.

I'm sorry that you have to read all these but,
I'm like a dam, ready to burst.

I feel mentally drained, just by being your friend
You see, i've to swallow the unpleasant comments which automatically enter my mind
whenever you think you're being funny,

Yeah, sarcastically funny.

Once people get to know you, they make harsh comments about you
Because of the impression you've given them.

But I've tried to make them see another side of you,
That, which brought me much laughter,
When you decided not to be mean.

Are you insecure?
Or are you just putting others down to elevate your self esteem?
Well, people say that about you. And I'm starting to believe it's true.

You wanna speak your mind,
Fine say all you want.

But in case you didnt realise,
I HAVE MY LIMITS TOO.

Some words, once uttered, can never be taken back. Never.

A piece of advice:
Be careful with the words you say.

It'll benefit not only you; it'll greatly ease the hurt you've caused to the lives of the people around you.

Love,
Your friend.

Sunday, June 27, 2010
Jean, I wish you were here /// 8:37 PM

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Saturday, June 26, 2010
You /// 1:25 AM

I love the simplicity of this song and the uniqueness of the video.

Kina Grannis is an alto too!

One upon a time /// 12:56 AM

So much stuff on my mind but it's hard trying to find the right words.

One thing for sure - i'll grow abs on my stomach at the rate laughter was produced this week. Totally enjoyed every moment spent throughout the course of the week and i really thank God for the friends He has placed in my life.

Just came back not too long ago from an outing with celine, candice and nenek (sebastian) and as usual, ate more than what my pitiful stomach could allow. Ate in an indonesian eatery which sells mouth-watering tahu telor and headed off to TCC after our dinner. It'd be the 3rd time i had my 21st birthday celebration in TCC (First with joanna, xinru, xinyi and xinlei, second with meizhen, liren and max. Dont know what's with TCC and 21st! haha). It's no surprise if i have committed their desserts' menu to memory!

And it's definitely time to include healthy living habits into my weekly plans. Going to 4 western restaurants and ordering 3 main courses + soup + munchies + desserts + ice cream in just 8 hours is no joke!:(

Solemn note to self: Swimming and jogging are activities to be embraced in the coming weeks.

Happy 20th birthday, Joanna babe! May our gracious Father continue to bless you in all aspects of your life!

- Thank You, Lord, for things to be thankful for. -

Monday, June 21, 2010
Grapes and apple. /// 11:06 PM

Found this when i was just reading through my past diary...

'Never mind, you want me to touch my heart, I'll touch my heart for you. Even if there were an earthquake now, even if I have to climb the mountains and cross the deserts for you, I will.'

Sounds cliche and all but it did fulfil its purpose. It made me smile.

One pair of footprints in the sand /// 11:01 PM

I've had one of the best evenings today!:)
Went home early after work and it's the first time i stayed home all night, being able to do what i long to! Read a book titled "The Christian Life" and ate shieng mian while watching an hour! of Channel 8. Totally enjoyed this evening, feeling carefree! (btw carefree is also the brand of a sanitary pad)

Am finally meeting my uni friends this week too! It's gonna be the first time i'll meet up with them during the holidays and boy am i glad i've managed to squeeze in gatherings with 3 different groups of people (psychology group, orientation group and bahasa indo group). Looking forward to more fun, laughter, peace and joy!

Despite the feelings of bliss which accompanied my temporary freedom, there resides a seed of confusion deep down under.

Dear Lord, please guide me and give me wisdom. And may I follow Your way, instead of mine. May this simple life of mine shine for you and allow me to trust in You, no matter what the circumstances are. Because You know what's best for me.

Swim with wanting tmr! Time to activate those dormant muscles:)

- Thank You, Lord, for reminding me via Proverbs 3:5-6. -

Sunday, June 20, 2010
Tell me, Lord /// 7:51 PM

Your words just pierced my heart and shattered it into pieces.
Like a sword that slashes at the hope i'm holding on to.

Why arent you listening carefully?

Of all people...

Saturday, June 19, 2010
As the days flew by /// 1:03 AM







Title:
What a Diana Mini can do for an amateur like me

Sunday, June 13, 2010
Call me a panda /// 10:20 PM

imsotiredifeellikeicouldsleepfora100years

Saturday, June 12, 2010
Please grant me good weather, Lord /// 3:02 AM

Random thoughts running through my mind:

- I'm almost done with the preparations for some of the activities for the camp which will be held this coming week.
- Have a meeting to attend later in the noon and station masters also have to be briefed.
- Have been real busy with the planning of programs lately and it's eating up my beauty sleep.
- The upper area of my mouth still hurts
- Meeting wanting to go Sentosa for breakfast-lunch with a certain someone and his family
- Joel's party in the evening
- I'm running out of time!

Sheesh. Gotta wake up in less than 4 hours' time.

Bonne nuit!

Tuesday, June 08, 2010
Doing it all for You, Father /// 11:33 PM

I'm sorry Lord, for harbouring bitterness in my heart the last couple of hours.
I seek Your forgiveness.

Sunday, June 06, 2010
A last min getaway /// 10:36 PM

The newest front cover of "Lord of the Rings: The Two Towers"

Lady-in-waiting /// 10:29 PM

Note to self: Stop thinking of learning how to bake

Had a jolly good time celebrating May babies' birthdays with wanting, ciyuan and xiangwei after work yesterday! Had dinner @ Creation in Shaw Towers and its sets, A and B, are super worth it. Need only pay $4.50 for a drink (coke/sprite/lemon tea/earl grey) + soup + dessert (includes a reasonable selection of apple crumble with icecream or brownie with icecream)! Carbonara is yummy too! Could see no end to our ketchup session (yes tingyou, i saw that) and i was burping quite a bit after that cuz i laughed too much while eating (sorry Mum, i know it wasnt very lady-like!) but i just couldnt help it.

In the midst of the conversation, spotted a familiar figure bobbing up and down, out of the corner of my eyes. Turned out to be Eve, who later bumped into Angie. Somehow, i kept bumping into Birthday Girl this past week too. haha it's a small world afterall.

Anyway, wanting was sharing about some relationship issues along the way home last night and it kept me thinking till now. I can totally understand how she's feeling and i'm happy for her!:)

2nd Note to self: I want an accountability partner too

3rd Note to self: I repeat, get rid all thoughts of baking! You dont have the time!

-Thank You, Lord, for strengthening faith. -

Friday, June 04, 2010
Testing Testing 123 /// 12:25 AM



I love lomography.

- Thank You, Lord, for sweet blessings. -