Bless'sed Birthday Mummy Dearest =)
- I LOVE YOU TILL THE VERY END -
..Happy muchin' on them pink glitter butterfly cupcakes!
..Happy muchin' on the lovely dinner!
..Happy birthday!
xx
Friday, August 31, 2007
Thursday, August 30, 2007
Give me a reason..
I went for CG gathering last night and it was nothing like what I expected it to be! Nothing was wrong with it.. Just that I felt majorly out of place! Awkard is just one of the many words I can descrive of my experience! Yes, I did repeat myself. And yes, I also realized that I was at the wrong CG!
Two thoughts came into my mind:
First was: “Why didn’t I listen to Mum and went for the YWA?”
Second was: “Why is Mum always (and I mean always) right?”
Even getting myself home was a problem! I realized if I was troubling others, then why did I come here for? Why was the trip not even once enjoyable? It wasn’t that I choose to not give it a chance, it’s because there’s not even one oppotuinity of doing so!
Don’t get me wrong here, the people there were friendly and funny but I just feel that maybe I’m really at a different stage of my life and not just being a uni student and worrying about assignments and exams. It’s about being in a total different mindset and diving into the workforce that I'm going to prepare myself for.
I’m really at the last stage of my three week stay here! It has not been going well besides being in the loving arms of my beloved family! Especially Mum, Sam and Ben whom I did not see for quite awhile already! But it’s just them who are keeping me alive over here! Other than that, you might as well say that I'm a 'Perth Hater' who wants to be shipped back home!
Today’s devotion speaks of giving praises and lifting up your arms and thanking our Lord for all the things He has done for us! And know what? It can be really hard at times, especially with everything surrounding you is troubling, worrying and choking your air supply!
Honestly speaking, my first thing that I wanted settle was the Church here. Has that happened? No. Close? Not at alll. This is the most disappointment and discouragement I have felt so I think: "Is there really a point of going then?" I mean since it’s just coming in and going out?
The only thing that I gives me a pure enjoyment (and yes, it should be the main thing) is The Word that's been preached by an awesome Pastor (good on ya Uncle Benny) that just keep givin' me joy and happiness! I reckon He's the best ever in Perth and no, I'm not being biased =P (alrite, maybe a tad bit but still!)
Even Uni was not settled. Yes it was a miracle that I enrolled in the last minute (which was not my fault) but it was not even my intention of even doing so! I just wanted to gain my condeded pass and move on! I even wrote it on my 3 main request that I wanted from Him, and guess now I’m down to 2?
But it’s okay, my Daddy God has better prosperous plans for me. It’s not a matter of time of “Will it happen?” but “When will it happen?” Guess you say,
“He makes all things beautiful, in His time!”
So why can’t that time be now? I can sense that He’s telling me this:
“Patience my child! Just wait.. It will soon come to pass, and so much more!”
Seriously Lord, I’m really on my knees and crying out to You! It’s really only You that can set me free from all this! There is no one else but just You, Beautiful Saviour! It is just all in the frame of seasons and there are much more good days compared to crap ones!
This is my last and only hope to be here and I’m dead serious about this! If anything else happens, I’m afraid that I would have to go back to my well where I do feel comfort and where I take my usual mana from! I really don’t know why that I don’t feel the way that I did in my last church compared to the ones I go here.
Again, not implying that the churches here are not as well – We are all equal in the body of Christ yes? But just saying that I’m just so used to the bread I use to get, that I’m having major and severe withdrawal symtoms! (help!)
Maybe tomorrow will be a brighter day? Maybe tomorrow will be a day of all things good? Maybe tomorrow will be a day where everything works? But how about not having the maybe’s and the yes’s instead?
Hence:
“YES, tomorrow WILL BE a brighter day!”
“YES, tomrrow WILL BE a day of all things food!”
“YES, tomorrow WILL BE a day where everything works!”
Daddy God, You are my only Hope. I trust in You with all my heart! You are truly and only the God who reigns throughout all ages and time! You are the same yesterday, today and forever! I will worship You, and honour You always!
You are a God that is just so indescrible.. Just so amazing! Powerful and just shining with magnifiance and loveliness that no one can comprehend! Your goodness and mercies will follow me all the days of our lives!
“Be God be the Glory!”
Two thoughts came into my mind:
First was: “Why didn’t I listen to Mum and went for the YWA?”
Second was: “Why is Mum always (and I mean always) right?”
Even getting myself home was a problem! I realized if I was troubling others, then why did I come here for? Why was the trip not even once enjoyable? It wasn’t that I choose to not give it a chance, it’s because there’s not even one oppotuinity of doing so!
Don’t get me wrong here, the people there were friendly and funny but I just feel that maybe I’m really at a different stage of my life and not just being a uni student and worrying about assignments and exams. It’s about being in a total different mindset and diving into the workforce that I'm going to prepare myself for.
I’m really at the last stage of my three week stay here! It has not been going well besides being in the loving arms of my beloved family! Especially Mum, Sam and Ben whom I did not see for quite awhile already! But it’s just them who are keeping me alive over here! Other than that, you might as well say that I'm a 'Perth Hater' who wants to be shipped back home!
Today’s devotion speaks of giving praises and lifting up your arms and thanking our Lord for all the things He has done for us! And know what? It can be really hard at times, especially with everything surrounding you is troubling, worrying and choking your air supply!
Honestly speaking, my first thing that I wanted settle was the Church here. Has that happened? No. Close? Not at alll. This is the most disappointment and discouragement I have felt so I think: "Is there really a point of going then?" I mean since it’s just coming in and going out?
The only thing that I gives me a pure enjoyment (and yes, it should be the main thing) is The Word that's been preached by an awesome Pastor (good on ya Uncle Benny) that just keep givin' me joy and happiness! I reckon He's the best ever in Perth and no, I'm not being biased =P (alrite, maybe a tad bit but still!)
Even Uni was not settled. Yes it was a miracle that I enrolled in the last minute (which was not my fault) but it was not even my intention of even doing so! I just wanted to gain my condeded pass and move on! I even wrote it on my 3 main request that I wanted from Him, and guess now I’m down to 2?
But it’s okay, my Daddy God has better prosperous plans for me. It’s not a matter of time of “Will it happen?” but “When will it happen?” Guess you say,
“He makes all things beautiful, in His time!”
So why can’t that time be now? I can sense that He’s telling me this:
“Patience my child! Just wait.. It will soon come to pass, and so much more!”
Seriously Lord, I’m really on my knees and crying out to You! It’s really only You that can set me free from all this! There is no one else but just You, Beautiful Saviour! It is just all in the frame of seasons and there are much more good days compared to crap ones!
This is my last and only hope to be here and I’m dead serious about this! If anything else happens, I’m afraid that I would have to go back to my well where I do feel comfort and where I take my usual mana from! I really don’t know why that I don’t feel the way that I did in my last church compared to the ones I go here.
Again, not implying that the churches here are not as well – We are all equal in the body of Christ yes? But just saying that I’m just so used to the bread I use to get, that I’m having major and severe withdrawal symtoms! (help!)
Maybe tomorrow will be a brighter day? Maybe tomorrow will be a day of all things good? Maybe tomorrow will be a day where everything works? But how about not having the maybe’s and the yes’s instead?
Hence:
“YES, tomorrow WILL BE a brighter day!”
“YES, tomrrow WILL BE a day of all things food!”
“YES, tomorrow WILL BE a day where everything works!”
Daddy God, You are my only Hope. I trust in You with all my heart! You are truly and only the God who reigns throughout all ages and time! You are the same yesterday, today and forever! I will worship You, and honour You always!
You are a God that is just so indescrible.. Just so amazing! Powerful and just shining with magnifiance and loveliness that no one can comprehend! Your goodness and mercies will follow me all the days of our lives!
“Be God be the Glory!”
Monday, August 6, 2007
Farewell.. For now..
Packing at the last minute was not fun at all! I’d to rush as I slept in (bad idea) and thank God I woke up to the phonecalls and messages that Jane made!
Message:
“Liz, call me. Hee.”
I immediately did while panicking and trying to pack in my zombie mode and she said that she was already in the car with her Dad!
“We’ll be there in five minutes!”
That was not good.. Not good at all! So I took quick bath, grabbed and changed whatever that was near me, packed (again) and grabbed my still wet laundry! And I did all this blind since I took off my contacts as my eyes were red and sore!
So what have I learnt?
Lesson #1: NEVER do anything last minute!
Lesson #2: NEVER pack minutes before!
Lesson #3: NEVER sleep in!
Lesson #4: NEVER change blindly!
Lesson #5: NEVER pack wet lundry!
Lesson #6: NEVER do anything blind!
Oh, and did I tell you? Instead of the chic look I was going for, I was looking rather shabby! Anything matched at all!
1) White Trench Coat (Very cute)
2) Grey Top (Cute)
3) Beiage Pants (Cute)
4) Roxy Thongs (Not so cute)
5) Glasses (Not so cute)
Why didn’t I use any of the four mirorrs I had at home? I really don’t have a clue! And I would say that this was the worse I’ve been in my life! Looking horrid as ever, I won’t be surprised if the people at the airport were scarred!
Lesson #7: NEVER go shabby!
Lesson #8: NEVER go out without looking in the mirror!
I was relief once my two lugagges (and two booasters which weighed 2kgs) were checked in! The group then prayed for Jane and I, then Jared prayed for Audrey and I, then I’d to watch a farewell video that the lovely CG has made me – Thanks guys! No one has ever done that for me!
As it ended, I was a tad teary-eyed already (which I was surprised as I’m kindda last minute with my emotions)! I quickly gave my last goodbye (which hopefully it is not) and hugs (sorry D-Boy if I broke your virginity hug – if there’s such thing) and rushed in the departure hall and ran like mad since I was at a ‘Last Call’ and being in Gate 40 didn’t help at all!
But once all this madness had ended and that my tired ass touched the SIA seats, I started to realise that “This is REALLY happening!” and with that, uncontrollable tears started to form and flood my entire face!
Lesson #9: NEVER cry with sore eyes!
And all this crying did not stop at all! It happened when:
1) The stewardness hand my the hot towels
2) I was reading Audrey’s card
3) I was reading Kevin’s card
4) I was reading Pastor Prince ‘Destined to Reign’ book
5) The plane took off
6) The stewardness hand me the drink and nuts
7) I was watching a movie
8) I was eating lunch (Especially when I was buttering the cracker)
9) I headed to the toilet (Because I’d to calm myself down)
10) I was watching another movie
11) I was looking at the clouds
12) The captain annouced that the plane we’ll land in 20 mintues
13) I was reading more of Pastor Prince ‘Desinted to Reign’ book
14) The plane landed
I would say that I never cried so much in my life! Besides the last time when I had to say goodbye to both of my maids (whom were family to me) as we had to go to Perth.
Looking outside the airport windows and just feeling the nice winter air as I walked out of the plane had me thinking: “I’m finally in Perth!”
Customs weren’t bad at all but collecting my baggage was! I thought since I was among the early birds I would be able to quickly grab my bags and leave. Unfournately, I’d to wait for quite a while for those stupid 2 boosters! As the belt lessened with baggaes, I started to really loose my patience!
“Where the @#$% are those 2 boosters?”
I walked to the start of the belt and as I was nearly about to complain to the lady in charge, I saw them laying on the ground! Some inconsidered idiot much have left in on the ground – What an @#$%^&*@!
Lesson #10: NEVER pack boosters!
Thank God I did not have anything to declare so I was so happy to walk out those doors and into the arms of Mum, Sam and Jeanine who did not recongise my horrid looking self!
You think this is over? Not quite yet, I have to settle one more last thing, my condeded pass for uni! So off to Curtin we went and with numerous amounts of trys and rejections, I totally gave up! This was definitely not helping my emo-self!
The only comfort I was grabbing onto was not only the comfort of my family, but the loving arms of my Daddy God. He was the only one that inspite of all these barriers and humps, was my strong tower!
With the 6 months that the CG has gave me, I would wear it and keep it inside my heart! All the memories, good times, drama, laughter, joy, worship, sharing, cares, precious moments and fellowsheeping!
Shoutout to the CG:
Gilbbs* - Gibby bear! You’re an awesome CGL who jumps here and there and everywhere!
Jared* - My fellow shepherd, I was definitely in good care under your staff!
Audrey* - Your are everything in a sister, bestie and fellow-sheep mate in Christ that I ask for and so much more!
Jane* - The whackness & joyfullness you bring is overwhelmingly awe-inspiring!
Daryl* - Besides your hypo self (and "hunkness"), you are one amazing sharer of Daddy’s revelations!
Ann* - The bling on yourself does not compared to the radience that God has given you!
Mel* - Through it all, you are one friend I will always thank God for and love forever!
Kenneth* - In everything you do, you have this coolness of God at all times!
Kevin* - Your white teeth does not stand out as much as your preaching anointing!
Clara* - Growth in Him and yourself is visible and you are more than a conquerer!
Kenny* - With all of God’s wisdom in your carrot head, your academically successful!
Reven* - KTV Queen, your prettiness as well as your voice will be remarkable always!
Nof* - KTV King, your future is already marked for greatness in His eyes!
Ken* - After your mountiful blessings from Him, do share your plastic with me!
Pris* - Favour and gorgeouness shall surround you with God as your guide!
Pam* - Pamster Hamster, your funkyness will impact lives of many!
Dhara* - You will triumphant in all areas of your life because He’s with you constantly!
Gabby* - Your hilarious bubbly self is fabulous to be around with!
Junming* - Do spread the your incredible singing & worship anointing Buns of Steel!
Ian* - Enjoy the journey that God is taking you, it will be life changing!
Soon Lee* - Romeo, Isaac and victorious overcommer of The Lord, do spread your contigous laughter!
Bing Zhong* - Intridging quietness you have, plus a immense personality along with it!
Gilbert* - LG! The wisdom given unto you will amplify in magnitude through Him!
Zach* - Happy working with the kids and flying up in the air Mr Hot Dancer!
Sherlyn* - May you remain ever so cute and adorable always in Him!
Shirley* - Everyday of your life will be filled with the joy of the Lord that will be your strength!
Poy* - Let all your answers be of Christ in everywhere and everything you do!
Message:
“Liz, call me. Hee.”
I immediately did while panicking and trying to pack in my zombie mode and she said that she was already in the car with her Dad!
“We’ll be there in five minutes!”
That was not good.. Not good at all! So I took quick bath, grabbed and changed whatever that was near me, packed (again) and grabbed my still wet laundry! And I did all this blind since I took off my contacts as my eyes were red and sore!
So what have I learnt?
Lesson #1: NEVER do anything last minute!
Lesson #2: NEVER pack minutes before!
Lesson #3: NEVER sleep in!
Lesson #4: NEVER change blindly!
Lesson #5: NEVER pack wet lundry!
Lesson #6: NEVER do anything blind!
Oh, and did I tell you? Instead of the chic look I was going for, I was looking rather shabby! Anything matched at all!
1) White Trench Coat (Very cute)
2) Grey Top (Cute)
3) Beiage Pants (Cute)
4) Roxy Thongs (Not so cute)
5) Glasses (Not so cute)
Why didn’t I use any of the four mirorrs I had at home? I really don’t have a clue! And I would say that this was the worse I’ve been in my life! Looking horrid as ever, I won’t be surprised if the people at the airport were scarred!
Lesson #7: NEVER go shabby!
Lesson #8: NEVER go out without looking in the mirror!
I was relief once my two lugagges (and two booasters which weighed 2kgs) were checked in! The group then prayed for Jane and I, then Jared prayed for Audrey and I, then I’d to watch a farewell video that the lovely CG has made me – Thanks guys! No one has ever done that for me!
As it ended, I was a tad teary-eyed already (which I was surprised as I’m kindda last minute with my emotions)! I quickly gave my last goodbye (which hopefully it is not) and hugs (sorry D-Boy if I broke your virginity hug – if there’s such thing) and rushed in the departure hall and ran like mad since I was at a ‘Last Call’ and being in Gate 40 didn’t help at all!
But once all this madness had ended and that my tired ass touched the SIA seats, I started to realise that “This is REALLY happening!” and with that, uncontrollable tears started to form and flood my entire face!
Lesson #9: NEVER cry with sore eyes!
And all this crying did not stop at all! It happened when:
1) The stewardness hand my the hot towels
2) I was reading Audrey’s card
3) I was reading Kevin’s card
4) I was reading Pastor Prince ‘Destined to Reign’ book
5) The plane took off
6) The stewardness hand me the drink and nuts
7) I was watching a movie
8) I was eating lunch (Especially when I was buttering the cracker)
9) I headed to the toilet (Because I’d to calm myself down)
10) I was watching another movie
11) I was looking at the clouds
12) The captain annouced that the plane we’ll land in 20 mintues
13) I was reading more of Pastor Prince ‘Desinted to Reign’ book
14) The plane landed
I would say that I never cried so much in my life! Besides the last time when I had to say goodbye to both of my maids (whom were family to me) as we had to go to Perth.
Looking outside the airport windows and just feeling the nice winter air as I walked out of the plane had me thinking: “I’m finally in Perth!”
Customs weren’t bad at all but collecting my baggage was! I thought since I was among the early birds I would be able to quickly grab my bags and leave. Unfournately, I’d to wait for quite a while for those stupid 2 boosters! As the belt lessened with baggaes, I started to really loose my patience!
“Where the @#$% are those 2 boosters?”
I walked to the start of the belt and as I was nearly about to complain to the lady in charge, I saw them laying on the ground! Some inconsidered idiot much have left in on the ground – What an @#$%^&*@!
Lesson #10: NEVER pack boosters!
Thank God I did not have anything to declare so I was so happy to walk out those doors and into the arms of Mum, Sam and Jeanine who did not recongise my horrid looking self!
You think this is over? Not quite yet, I have to settle one more last thing, my condeded pass for uni! So off to Curtin we went and with numerous amounts of trys and rejections, I totally gave up! This was definitely not helping my emo-self!
The only comfort I was grabbing onto was not only the comfort of my family, but the loving arms of my Daddy God. He was the only one that inspite of all these barriers and humps, was my strong tower!
With the 6 months that the CG has gave me, I would wear it and keep it inside my heart! All the memories, good times, drama, laughter, joy, worship, sharing, cares, precious moments and fellowsheeping!
Shoutout to the CG:
Gilbbs* - Gibby bear! You’re an awesome CGL who jumps here and there and everywhere!
Jared* - My fellow shepherd, I was definitely in good care under your staff!
Audrey* - Your are everything in a sister, bestie and fellow-sheep mate in Christ that I ask for and so much more!
Jane* - The whackness & joyfullness you bring is overwhelmingly awe-inspiring!
Daryl* - Besides your hypo self (and "hunkness"), you are one amazing sharer of Daddy’s revelations!
Ann* - The bling on yourself does not compared to the radience that God has given you!
Mel* - Through it all, you are one friend I will always thank God for and love forever!
Kenneth* - In everything you do, you have this coolness of God at all times!
Kevin* - Your white teeth does not stand out as much as your preaching anointing!
Clara* - Growth in Him and yourself is visible and you are more than a conquerer!
Kenny* - With all of God’s wisdom in your carrot head, your academically successful!
Reven* - KTV Queen, your prettiness as well as your voice will be remarkable always!
Nof* - KTV King, your future is already marked for greatness in His eyes!
Ken* - After your mountiful blessings from Him, do share your plastic with me!
Pris* - Favour and gorgeouness shall surround you with God as your guide!
Pam* - Pamster Hamster, your funkyness will impact lives of many!
Dhara* - You will triumphant in all areas of your life because He’s with you constantly!
Gabby* - Your hilarious bubbly self is fabulous to be around with!
Junming* - Do spread the your incredible singing & worship anointing Buns of Steel!
Ian* - Enjoy the journey that God is taking you, it will be life changing!
Soon Lee* - Romeo, Isaac and victorious overcommer of The Lord, do spread your contigous laughter!
Bing Zhong* - Intridging quietness you have, plus a immense personality along with it!
Gilbert* - LG! The wisdom given unto you will amplify in magnitude through Him!
Zach* - Happy working with the kids and flying up in the air Mr Hot Dancer!
Sherlyn* - May you remain ever so cute and adorable always in Him!
Shirley* - Everyday of your life will be filled with the joy of the Lord that will be your strength!
Poy* - Let all your answers be of Christ in everywhere and everything you do!
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