Enjoy & Embrace
Hello beautiful people!
Just realised that i left my blog with a pretty dark entry previously so here’s something happy!
CHRISTMAS!
Initially I didn’t feel much of the Christmas vibe, think its just 2008. Feel extremely blessed though! Received tons of wonderful presents and love every single one of them. Other than Christ, the next best thing about Christmas will definitely be the giving. People demonstrating their love and expressing their thanks everywhere. Makes the good puppy in me feel all warm & fuzzy. 
Fun and good times should not be surreal. It is real and ought to be enjoyed. The last few days of the year always passes by really quickly as we’re having fun. Maybe that’s why some say that good times never last or that we’re just living in a made up bubble. I’ve met many people that are afraid of enjoying themselves as they think something bad is definitely going to happen. This really shouldn’t be the case. Enjoy every moment, embrace every season. That’s how we live life without regrets. 
Anyway, here are some pictures from the past week, my lovelies/the miracle and night out at hard rock:
The Truth Hurts
The truth hurts. This thought came through my mind today and I wondered where it came from. Googled it and couldn’t find a word-for-word source. However, I did find some really interesting quotes! Check them out. (esp the last one 
)
The truth hurts for a little while, but lies hurt forever.
- Eileen Parra
the average person tells 4 lies a day, or 1460 a year a total of 88,000 by the age of 60. And the most common lie is: I”M FINE.
-adapted
Don’t ask a question if you can’t handle the answer.
- Shirel
Be yourself. Everyone else is already taken.
- Unknown
It takes a really wise and good person to tell a hard truth in a way that encourages despite the hurting. Moreover, telling the truth doesn’t just hurt the person being told but pains the person who tell it as well.
In trying times, would you still choose to tell the truth??
How much can you say?
Just a random thought that passed through the upper story today.
How much can you say (technically type) into your blog? In all virtue, its something personal and should allow you the freedom of expression. Yet placing your thoughts and life on the WWW aka World Wide Web is like international broadcast. Every word requires some sort of censorship. That’s probably why I’m so irregular in terms of blogging and prefer journal writing instead. Or maybe, its just my apprehensive nature.
Went on a little walk around ION yesterday with a few friends and this little item caught my eye…
It’s from Kikki.K and with no surprise, a teeny bit overpriced. The idea’s pretty neat though, probably gonna make one of my own with a little more colour and personalization. Speaking of DIY, it’s time to doll up the old room for the new year! Still dipping and riffing through home decor books for some ideas and just waiting to get inspired! Anyone with any cool themes, ideas or introductions?
Should probably wait until after the Penang and Phuket trip in January to decide though. Who knows what I might find there? Hmmm…
Make way Martha Stewart and Nate Berkus… Jodie Goh’s in the House!!
Doing happy things and looking on the bright side
Back from Holiday~
Hello cyber geekies!!
I’m back from holiday! Wee hoooo~! The trip in malacca was pretty fabulous. The company was total fun and needless to say, fully sponsored for accommodation & food by the most generous Uncle & Auntie Wan!! SO BLESSED.
Just gonna post up a number of the pictures that I like. You can check out the rest on facebook! (pls forgive the spectacles & ‘un-glamness’)
As you can see, quite a number of calories went down in that place. *shakes head*. Time to go to bed. Morning PM and gym tomorrow. Its time to pay off the indulgence!! AHHHHHH!!!!
A random thought. I think I would like to spend my next Christmas with snow. Possible? *jingle bells… jingle bells.
Dealing with deprssion aka Why have u forgotten me?
Saw this devotion on Pst. Phil’s blog. Decided to just copy and post it up here. To any depressed soul out there, don’t give up. There’s hope.
Before I post up the devotion, do u know that Hope actually means trust? Check this out.
Main Entry: 1hope
Pronunciation: \ˈhōp\
Function: verb
Inflected Form(s): hoped; hop·ing
Etymology: Middle English, from Old English hopian; akin to Middle High German hoffen to hope
Date: before 12th century
intransitive verb 1 : to cherish a desire with anticipation
2 archaic : trust transitive
verb 1 : to desire with expectation of obtainment
2 : to expect with confidence : trust
http://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/HOPE
Psalm 42:9-11 – ‘I will say to God, my rock, “Why have You forgotten me? Why must I go about in sorrow because of the enemy’s oppression?” My adversaries taunt me, as if crushing my bones, while all daylong they say to me, “Where is your God?” Why am I so depressed? Why this turmoil within me? Put your hope in God, for I will still praise Him, my Savior and my God.”
This person used to go to church celebrating, worshipping and leading ‘many’ to the House of God! They are aching to return (when will I appear before God?).
The depressed person lives in doubt – ‘Why, why, why?’ They feel God has forgotten them!
They feel ‘oppressed’ by the atmosphere around them.
They are taunted for remaining true to God when He does nothing it appears.
Turmoil, confusion, anxiety troubles their emotions & mind.
In the middle of the valley the young ‘worship’ leader of the Sons of Korah, speaks to himself – ‘Put your hope in God’ – ‘Praise Him’.
Doing these two things will set you free and help you journey out of depression in the Presence of God.
Long days ahead
Finally got home from a long day. Studied (with Oprah on the television), took an urban planning exam, hanged out with Ansl and Justin for a short while in school (American sitcoms = Wonderful form of entertainment), met up with Dillan aka SK, Jaren, Leon and James at City Hall where we tried Mac’s teppanyaki burger (not a fan of burgers and only had a little. Wouldn’t say its good. Yikes. :/ ) and headed to SMU after that. Dashed off in a cab to meet my parents at JP to settle some documents and watched Ninja Assassin (Rain’s 8 packs. Blood. Rain’s 8 packs. More blood. Rain’s 8 packs AGAIN.) with Mr. & Mrs. Goh (major light bulb alert!). As of this moment, finally home and… I’ve not showered yet. 
No idea why I typed all those details out. Probably its because my sisters are not home so I cant share my day with them like how we’re used to. All 3 of them are off enjoying themselves at a chalet while ‘Exam Girl’ studies. 
Its weird being the only daughter at home. No one to fight or bicker with for insane things like who gets to use the toilet first or who should do the dishes. Feels like I’m the only child. Major weirdess. Guess you never appreciate what you have until its gone.
Another Big Day tomorrow. Like what Oprah said today. You do a good job today and realize that you shouldn’t praise yourself too much cause you got to do it again tomorrow, the day after and the next day after… It goes on and on…
Big City Dreams
HEAD NORTH, TURN LEFT – Big City Dreams
“Can we stay the same if I move half the world away?
we’ve float off through the night and hope to meet somewhere in between
And the sunshine will give every story a bright side, another happy ending
On the west coast you”ll never need a raincoat, dreaming’s what we’re doing out here
Would the stars shine the same on your side of half the world away?
wish upon a moonlight sky that I will be back again someday
And the nightlife of temporary yes good bye
You’ll do right and I willdo the same
On the west coast don’t never need a winter, waiting’s what I’m doing out here
Every story has an end, but I prefer to begin again
Just like a book I’ve never read I prefer to begin again
Can we stay the same if I move half the world away?
we’ve flown up through the night and hope to meet somewhere in between
And the sunshine will give every story a bright side, another happy ending
On the west coast you’llnever need a raincoat, dreaming is what I am doing out here
Every story has an end, but I prefer to begin again
Just like a book I’ve never read I prefer to begin again
Every story has an end, but I prefer to begin again
Just like a book I’ve never read I prefer to begin again”
Most of my friends have applied for exchange in Year 3 Sem 1. Plus B1’s graduating soon. Which means I’ll probably be alone in school for one semester. 6 months without the usual chattering & bickering. Hmmm. That’s got to take some getting used to. Though this song doesn’t really reflect my side of the story but it makes good sense. About how young people around my age are venturing out more. Maybe its because Sing is too small?
I like this song. The name of the band’s good too. Big City Dreams. Everyone around me seems to be getting out or trying to get out. For whatever reasons.
Maybe that’s how the young are? We like to have big dreams. Like to head out. Hate to settle our heart on one thing. Easily dissatisfied. There’s good and bad. If I had the means, would I want to head out too? Maybe yes, maybe no. Anyway, its just wise to stay put for now. Considering taking up an attachment in year 3 instead. Sounds a little sad compared to those on exchange but oh wells. Its perfect enough for me. We do the best with what we are given. Happiness is a state of mind.
Desire not out of jealousy, discontent or compulsion. Such desires knows no end.
“it shouldn’t matter what we wear, what school or what neighborhood we’re from because the best part of the streets is not about what you got, it’s what you make of what you’ve got” -Step Up 2
p.s. as usual, i blog the most during exam seasons. hahaha. must be all the studying and repeating playlists. stirs up the ‘writer’ feel. Time to get back to work! First paper tomorrow!!
49 more days…
Just 49 more days to the end of the year. Exams and the holidays. That’s the outlook. Clouds with sunshine after. Haha. I’m excited to see how 2010’s gonna turn out.
Shoo flu. Shoo.
I hate having flu and headaches. I hate having them during crunch time even more. Stay away from the germ bag people. *ahhhhh chooo!*
Chill and have a cuppa
Have a 2000 words essay due on Monday yet, as usual, I blog at the most inappropriate hours. Escapism.
Today feels like the calm before the impending storm. Finally have a free day amidst the busy week, and I know it should be dedicated fully to my assignments and all the other ‘important’ stuff. However, life is just too short to constantly be boiled down with work.
End of the year is always a mad rush for most people. Exams, closing of accounts, holiday seasons etc. To all the busy bees out there, just remember to take a cuppa, smile, chill and enjoy good company once in a while. Balance is the key to life. The point of playing a game is not winning or losing but to have FUN.
la gente vivir la vida!!
