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

Just some photos /// 11:54 PM

Postcards that I thought are pretty nice. Created by my sister's life group.

Some of my classmates this semester. They are the nicest and funniest people ever!

Brunch @ Prive with bestie :)

A night which made me laugh so hard till my stomach hurt

/// 11:28 PM

As The Deer

C      G/B     Am      C7/G 
As the deer panteth for the water
      F            G     C   F/G 
So my soul longeth after Thee
C    G/B  Am       C/G
You alone are my heart's desire
       F       G      C    G/B  
And I long to worship Thee

(Chorus)
Am   Fmaj7     G/F    Em7  Am7  
You alone are my strength, my shield 
        F           Dm     E
To You alone may my spirit yield 
C    G/B  Am    C/G
You alone are my heart's desire 
      F       G       C
And I long to worship Thee  


You're my friend and You are my brother
Even though You are a king
I love You more than any other
So much more than anything   

Chorus

I want You more than gold or silver 
Only You can satisfy 
You alone are the real joy giver
And the apple of my eye

This song calms the soul, mind and heart :)

This holiday is teaching me how to manage my time effectively.

Tasks/activities to complete in December:

1. Collate church camp worship songs (almost done)

2. As a leader, think about what I want for my group to achieve and how to bond the group

3. 2 math assignments (Test construction and Microteaching) to start this holiday (due next semester)

4. Gesl project. Finish up overdued minutes and decorate website.

5. Start on e-portfolio (procrastination is my middle name)

6. Do overdued reflections for QCE english

7. Complete reading at least 4 books (Progress: Started on 3 already)

8. Meet up with close friends (...in progress...)

9. Attend two weddings

10. Prepare for carolling on the 24th of Dec (...in progress...)

11. Pack my room (done)

12. Clear my wardrobe (done)

13. Spend more time packing the house

14. Plan for Taiwan (done)

15. Exercise more!!! (not at all done, unless you count hanging the clothes to dry or running for buses)

16. Spend more time with Mum. (...in progress...)

17. Start cultivating motherly skills like baking/cooking (erm have to buy oil hehe)

Thank You, Lord, for Your Words.

Allow it to seep into my heart and let me meditate on them day and night.

Realising strength for daily living /// 2:02 PM

Memorising - > Meditating -> Applying

8 things - A command to obey
"Finally, brothers and sisters, whatever is true, whatever is noble, whatever is right, whatever is pure, whatever is lovely, whatever is admirable - if anything is excellent or praiseworthy - think about such things." -Philippians 4:8

Hold our thoughts up against God's standards of what is true and real.

"For the word of God is living and powerful,
and sharper than any two-edged sword,
piercing even to the division of soul and spirit, and of joints and marrow,
and is a discerner of the thoughts and intents of the heart."
- Hebrews 4:12

Been mentally preparing for school these couple of days. Had files labelled "building rapport", "self-discovery" etc which include fun activities to develop teacher-student relationship. The folder on "self-discovery" include many poems/notes of encouragements to immerse them in a classroom environment where I hope to develop a culture of confidence and belief in themselves.

One of the poems in the folder "self-discovery" goes like this:

Believe in yourself
to the depth of your being
Nourish the talents
your spirit is freeing.

Know in your heart
when the going gets slow
that your faith in yourself
will continue to grow.

Don't forfeit ambition
when others may doubt.
It's your life to live-
you must live it throughout!

Learn from your errors -
don't dwell in the past.
Never withdraw
from a world that is vast.

Believe in yourself;
Find the best that is you.
Let your spirit prevail;
Steer a course that is true.

- Bruce B. Wilmer

Pretty insightful, even to me.

Let go /// 4:35 PM

On the verge of giving up.