Wednesday, March 12, 2008

The Leap Years

Caught "The Leap Years" by Wong Li Lin over the weekend. Contrary to the bad ratings from the various movie reviews, I actually thought it was quite a decent effort by Raintree Pictures (the movie arm of Singapore's Mediacorp) and it seems that many other netizens feel the same way too.

Wong Li Lin really deserves a mention here. I think a huge part of the movie's success can be credited to her superb natural portrayal of her character. She subtly engages the audience to feel her emotions of joy, loss, dissapointment, resentment, shock and bliss through her years as a young student to a mature businesswoman

I like how there are quotes that pop out now and then during the movie on a calendar that hangs on the wall. Below are a few of my favourites:

In three words, I can sum up everything I've learnt about life: It goes on

A person often meets his destiny on the road he took to avoid it.

Coincidence is god's way of remaining anonymous.

In short, a very good romantic movie that tugs at one's heartstrings. =)

Thursday, March 06, 2008

黑色幽默

难过是因为闷了很久
是因为想了太多
是心理起了作用

你说苦笑常常陪着你
在一起有点勉强
该不该现在休了我

不想太多我想一定是我听错弄错搞错
拜托我想是你的脑袋有问题
随便说说其实我早已经猜透看透不想多说
只是我怕眼泪撑不住

不懂你的黑色幽默
想通却又再考倒我
说散你想很久了吧
我不想拆穿你

当作是你开的玩笑
想通却又再考倒我
说散你想很久了吧
败给你的黑色幽默

我的认真败给黑色幽默

Havent heard this song for a while. It just popped into my head today. Used to love this song for its lyrics and I still do. A good song is timeless and this is one such song.

Thursday, February 14, 2008
Trust & Obey

Trust & Obey

Learnt a very important lesson this week, one that is compelling enough to make me blog again.
So here goes my sharing:

Made a decision earlier this week that I felt I should have consulted God first, but I didn't. So at service on Sunday, I asked God to tell me if I made the right decision. Even though I was quite tired and sleepy during service, one point that the pastor made during his sermon really hit home to me - "Trust & Obey" - Sometimes, the decisions we made may seem gd in other people's eyes but not so in God's eyes. After the sermon, we sang the song "Trust and Obey" Below are the lyrics:


When we walk with the Lord in the light of His Word,
What a glory He sheds on our way!
While we do His good will, He abides with us still,
And with all who will trust and obey.

Chorus:
Trust and obey, for there’s no other way
To be happy in Jesus, but to trust and obey.

Not a shadow can rise, not a cloud in the skies,
But His smile quickly drives it away;
Not a doubt or a fear, not a sigh or a tear,
Can abide while we trust and obey.

Not a burden we bear, not a sorrow we share,
But our toil He doth richly repay;
Not a grief or a loss, not a frown or a cross,
But is blessed if we trust and obey.

But we never can prove the delights of His love
Until all on the altar we lay;
For the favor He shows, for the joy He bestows,
Are for them who will trust and obey.

Then in fellowship sweet we will sit at His feet.
Or we’ll walk by His side in the way.
What He says we will do, where He sends we will go;
Never fear, only trust and obey.

So, after service, I wasn't feeling very right in my spirit. I felt God was telling me that I have not trusted and obeyed him and I have done things my own way. I felt that I was not walking in God's will and purpose for me.

Throughout the next few days, this message of trusting and obeying God kept coming up. Be it through the conversations I had with closed ones who did not know I have made this decision or through my daily quiet time, this message came up time and again, it made it ever so clear that God was clearly trying to tell me something.

Also, throughout this period, I did not have good rest each day and night, it felt as though something was not right in my spirit, so I could not rest peacefully.

Thus, I made the decision to "undo" my decision, i spoke with some close friends about this and they agreed with my decision to do this. Also, God sent Godly counsel in the form of my cell leader, ( who seldom calls me by the way) who further affirmed that this decision to "undo" my previous decision was the right one.

So, I was happy, but for a short while, as I started to doubt and panic that things might not go smoothly if I were to undo my previous decision. I had a short panic attacl, but thank God, after praying abt it, I felt at peace and had one of the best night of rest that night

So, to cut the long story short, I did rewind and reverse my previous decision and the outcome was gd, better than I expected. I really thank God for this very important lesson learnt. He cared enough to teach me this lesson and showed me his grace, love and mercy throughout the whole process.

I think I'll be sleeping well tonight. =)

What an almighty God I serve.

Monday, October 22, 2007
I'm Back!!

Ta-da!! I'm back! and with a new look too. =)
Thanks Daphne!!

Itz been a year plus since I last blog. I shall attempt to blog more often in future. Wonder if there's anyone still checking out this blog of mine. Do leave a message on my tagboard if you drop by! =)

new look

testing out my new layout...

How's it? =)

Thursday, March 23, 2006

Lesson for this wk

Been wanting to blog for a while, got quite a few things that I wanna share. Well, for now, just this simple sentence will do. Read this on someone's blog, which I thot was rather meaningful.

Instead of telling God I have a big problem, tell the problem that I have a Big God!

Simple yet meaningful.

How often we come to God with all our problems...forgetting sometimes that God is above all our problems, big and small.

Lesson learnt this wk: Never forget sovereignty of God.

Sunday, March 05, 2006

Things I'm thankful for

Just started work.... for about 2 wks already. Itz sort of a temp position doing operations in an insurance company. Work's been pretty tiring, with the long hrs and also cos every min at work is a mad rush, with tons of things to do and deadlines to meet. Thank God for:

1.Nice colleagues who brighten up my day
2.My dad who sends me back when he happens to be in CBD area
3.My family who have been supportive of me, ( Waiting for me to have diner with them even though i end late at times)
4. Cell group on friday where the cell members never fail to make me laugh and also where I can learn about God in a supportive and encouraging environment.
5.Church on Sunday to refresh me for the coming wk ahead

and also, reminders such as below:



Thanks Lyd for posting this picture..... Really brought back beautiful memories. Miss ya!!

Haha, for those who haven't seen this pic before, guess which gal is me in the picture. =p

Okiee.... end of update.. another long wk of work ahead! Today's Sunday, but i'm already looking forward to Friday... ahhaha... oh well, we must always look forward and on the bright side of life, right? haha...

Thursday, February 16, 2006

Hmm.... Am I like that?

Came across these tests as I was reading other people's blogs.. so thot I'll try it out...

You Have a Sanguine Temperament

You Have a Sanguine Temperament

You are an optimistic person who is easily content.You enjoy casual, light tasks - never wanting to delve too deep into anything.A bit fickle, it's easy for you to change plans or paths when presented with something better. You enjoy all of the great things life has to offer - food, friends, and fun.A great talker, you can keep the conversation going for hours.You are optimistic and sure of your success. If you fail, you don't worry about it too much. At your worst, you are vain. You are obsessed with your own attractiveness.A horrible flirt, you tend to jump into love affairs and relationship drama easily.You're very jealous - which just magnifies the craziness around you.

Haha... never thought of myself as a Sanguine. What do u all think?

Your 5 Factor Personality Profile

Your Five Factor Personality Profile

Extroversion: You have medium extroversion.You're not the life of the party, but you do show up for the party.Sometimes you are full of energy and open to new social experiences.But you also need to hibernate and enjoy your "down time." Conscientiousness: You have medium conscientiousness.You're generally good at balancing work and play.When you need to buckle down, you can usually get tasks done.But you've been known to goof off when you know you can get away with it. Agreeableness: You have medium agreeableness.You're generally a friendly and trusting person.But you also have a healthy dose of cynicism.You get along well with others, as long as they play fair. Neuroticism: You have high neuroticism.It's easy for you to feel shaken, worried, or depressed.You often worry, and your worries prevent you from living life fully.You tend to be emotionally reactive and moody. Your either flying very high or feeling very low. Openness to experience: Your openness to new experiences is low.You're a pretty conservative person, and you favor what's socially acceptable.You think that change for novelty's sake is a very bad idea.While some may see this as boring, many see you as dependable and wise.

Heh, looks like I took the right course then. =p