Walking by faith, not by sight// ♥ Joy ♥

I'm stronger than this /// 10:29 PM

Just had an epiphany!

An interesting video which demonstrates how humans tend to go round in circles without a guide. Reminds me of how the Israelites wandered about in the desert for 40 days and 40 nights.

- Thank You, Lord, for a smooth procedure. -

Reminder /// 9:32 AM

Saw this on a birthday card.

'Ever noticed that the older we get, the more we're like computers?

We start out with lots of memory and drive, then we become outdated and 'crash' at odd moments, and eventually we have to get our parts replaced.'

Lol.

Putting my hope in things not see; definitely not the easiest thing to do. But there is a clear reason for persevering: You are faithful.

Please give me faith to walk on rocky terrains.

All my life, I pray for someone... /// 11:58 PM

Heartwarming classic love songs:)

The sun and its terrible mood swing /// 9:30 PM

did not dampen our spirits today. We refused to let it spoil our birthday plans for the girl who turns 22 today.

Happy birthday Blossoms!

Thanks for being such an awesome 'sot' friend! One who never fails to encourage me and spur me on in my schoolwork, esp wrt my thesis. We've undoubtedly grown closer, with all the HTHT over meals almost everyday, coupled with the hurdles our thesis threw us, thus forcing us to stay back in school/lab long after the sun set. Thanks for all your sweet thoughtful messages and for those angels and snowmen which you constantly send my way to cheer me up whenever I'm stressed or am in a state of despair. All the best in your future endeavours, esp if it's research-based because it can get real tedious (logistics-wise you know i know), and I can't wait for more outings with the girls!

Pls. We definitely have to fly to Aust to visit Jiayee one day! I miss her so much too!

PPls. I will take my wishes back if your future endeavours consist of publicising your book of 'joy-isms'.

Today has its ups and downs /// 12:45 AM

My mind is clouded with thoughts.

Spent a lazy Sunday evening in Holiday Inn, which saw me eating my body weight on scrumptious food @ Windows on the Park.

Shall not type much but let the pictures and captions tell the story.

Not that I eat much of seafood but I've always thought that a buffet spread isn't complete without pictures of it.

Didn't try this either. Was too focused on carbohydrates like pasta (fav fusili aglio olio), many pieces of man tou with chilli crab sauce, cream of mushroom soup so forth.

In the shoes of a Rojak seller

Looks good, doesn't it?

Bittersweet durian

you'd realise that this section was most frequented if you had the chance to browse through the photos I have in my phone. hehe

Helped self to many servings of chocolate-coated fruits. Perhaps one of the rare occasions where I met the requirements of daily fibre intake.

Yet another photo of waffles, accompanied with toppings. I should consider going for a dessert buffet instead.

Waffles with icecream:D

Happy 21st birthday Cousin! Decorated his cake with ice cream and spammed toppings all over. I'm glad we had so much fun over dinner:)

With birthday boy and his brother

Everyone was in a joyous mood except for my sec 3 cousin who was evidently worried about receiving his EOY results tmr

A solo pic with cousin. Of all things, the hole in my fringe had to spoil it for me.

As we grow older and the minute/hour hand continues to tick away, this will be another memory, one more sight; an addition to the pile accumulating in my hippocampus, next to family members, unforgettable dinners and random quotes.

- Thank You, Lord, for a wonderful times once again. -

:) /// 12:04 AM

3 more birthday celebrations coming up the next 2 weeks!

Tomorrow marks the day Corrine turns 21.

Today's theme was movie stars and I donned a blue retro dress, which I hoped, was able to pass me off as a mermaid. The Best Dressed title went to Kenneth who put in much effort, in a bid to pass off as Despicable Me's Minion, with his holey-plastic bag on the top of his head and goggles. Super hilarious. One of the friends I made just now, Shan Shan, was dressed as a purple dinosaur! But nope, she wasn't attempting to be Barney. She was mimicking the dinosaur in Flintstone and there was a family of flintstones at the party. Pretty awesome indeed :D

Corrine's 21st:)

- Thank You, Lord, for friends. -

The irreversibility of Time /// 2:32 PM

~~What do I want out of life?~~

What's God's best for me?

Who will I be in 10 years time? What kind of life will I be living? What values will I hold to? What beliefs will I propagate to my child/children?

Time will fly, especially in my prime years- the twenties. It's time to start thinking, loving,

And living.

If you would listen very carefully /// 10:32 PM

'Generally speaking, the truth works - so tell it as currently, clearly, completely, and compassionately as possible.

When there are too many withheld feelings and thoughts, the life of the relationship gets snuffed out.'

Anw, this is one of the shots taken at the zoo a few weeks back!

Confused, i am.

A thoughtful gesture will be nice /// 12:17 PM

Today, I bought bubble tea and surprised you with it. You took it,

and turned to walk away.

Without saying anything...

The corners of your mouth stayed where they were not supposed to.

Not a hint of a smile.

Nothing.

Toughest period /// 1:19 PM

I've to learn to cast ALL my anxieties on Him.

Emotional burdens /// 7:59 PM

Sometimes, "forget it" isn't just about dismissing a thought; it is about self-dismissal.

It breaks the heart.

Don't push it. /// 10:25 AM

Friend: Are you joy?

J: Yes. You are?

Friend: I really need your help urgently...

J: It's funny how you always come to me only when you need my help.

Friend: ... ... (to protect identity and privacy)

J: Then that's your business, why do you have to make it mine?

Friend: ... ...

J: Sorry I can't trust you. How do you expect me to?

Friend: ... ... On the account of our friendship ... ...

J: You have made a terribly wrong move.

Chop - the chillout place /// 1:02 AM

Well, I love to eat:)

Tears, /// 4:50 PM

don't you dare start falling...

Your Will be done /// 7:59 PM

This morning, I woke up to the lyrics of 'Oceans will Part' ringing in my head. Absolutely love this song!

If my heart has grown cold

There Your love will unfold

As you open my eyes to the work of Your hand

When I'm blind in my way

There Your spirit will pray

As You open my eyes to the work of Your hand

Oceans will part nations come

At the whisper of Your call

Hope will rise glory shown

In my life Your will be done

Present suffering may pass

Lord your mercy will last

As you open my eyes to the work of Your hand

And my heart will find praise

I'll delight in Your way

As You open my eyes to the work of Your hand

I need you Lord /// 9:23 PM

Unless we understand the cruelty of sin, we will not comprehend the greatness of God's grace.

I think that many of us, including myself, are living in such an abundance of grace that sometimes we are not realising the importance and value of it.

Led in worship today!:)

Just let me say how much I love You
Let me speak of Your mercy and grace
Just let me live in a shadow of Your beauty
Let me see You face to face

And the earth will shake as Your Word goes forth
And the heavens will tremble and fall
But let me say how much I love You
Oh my Savior, my Lord and Friend

Just let me hear Your finest whispers
As You gently call my name
And let me see Your power and Your glory
Let me feel Your spirit's flame

Let me find You in the desert
Till this sand is holy ground
And I am found completely surrendered
To You my Lord and Friend

So let me say how much I love You
With all my heart I long for You
For I am caught in this passion of knowing
This endless love I've found in You

And the depth of grace, the forgiveness found
To be called a child of God
Just makes me say how much I love You
Oh my Savior, my Lord and Friend

Just makes me say how much I love You
Oh my Savior, my Lord and Friend

- Thank You, Lord, for the very act You did on the Cross. -