i was just browsing through some of my really old files from my really old computer (yes, those who know me 6 years back would know my computer too). i chanced upon some files so long ago that gave me goosebumps. there's a story that comes with it. bear with me.

there was a sch which was so much fun. there was a class which was the best that anybody could ask for. and there was this boy. this boy was the cream of the crop. the best of the best. and there was this girl. she was not so much outstanding, but she was special. they were good friends. they spend much of their time in school together since they were in the same class. after school, they would hang out together with a group of friends, or sometimes, just the two of them. they could talk about anything under the sun. the boy liked the girl. and of course, the girl liked the boy very much.


the boy could play the drums very well. not only so, he was an outstanding pianist and guitarist. he has the most beautiful pair of eyes that the girl adored. he was tall and strong, giving her the sense of security she needed. his athletic abilities are definitely way beyond that of an ordinary person. he was smart, but at the same time hardworking. he makes witty jokes that often sweep the girl off her feet. most importantly, the boy was willing to head to a school that the girl dreamed of going to; all for her. he was perfect.

but the girl knew that the boy did not share the same set of values as her. he was not too much into the God that the girl loves. he did not give much regard to it. the girl was devastated. should she give up someone so perfect and wonderful for this God? is He worth it?

in the end, she decided to forsake her newfound love for her beloved God. she was upset, of course. occasional encounters with the boy hurt. she could not believe she actually gave him up, but knew that was the right decision. she knew that God has someone better waiting for her. by letting go, she found love from God. she saw a deeper intimacy forming between God and her and it was breath-taking! her walk with God was like romance for her, she felt comforted.

many a times, people would tell her how regretful it was that she let the boy go. but deep in her, the girl was convinced of God's marvellous works and His timing. she knows God love her too much to let her down.

i love this story very much. i believe our Father is not just the Father who gives us the best, but the God who helps us make every right decision in our lives. decisions that will bring us hope and a better future.

are you listening to God in your decision making?

who created the stir?
what can i do?
when did this happen?
where should i turn to?
why am i caught in this?
how is this possible?

my teacher taught me to use the 5W1H to answer a doubt.

but why am i still clueless?

forrest gump
my random visit to a shop at causeway point ended with my best buy ever. for $9.90, i cried, laughed, learnt and found hope.

tom hanks was forrest gump, a boy who was born with low IQ and yet, could overcome more than what any normal person could. the story depicts different stages of his life to different people at the bus stop. some disregarded him, some scorned at him, some listened to him.

and there were some who laughed at him; how could a slow looking man graduate from college, become the star player of the football team, be a hero in vietnam war, run the whole of america several times, build an empire from fishing prawns and become a millionaire?

he lived life innocently. more often than not, it was also this innocence that brought hope to people around him. his simplicity taught others how to live life. people who are smart, ambitious and powerful.

maybe we should find the innocence we once had. maybe we should discover the simplicity that we once had before we were shrouded by the successes, cynicism and experiences. and i believe, it is in this innocence where we will truly find a life that is worth living.

a life worthy.

i utterly enjoyed our manicure session today (and of course, ponning boring hw101!) van, jen and lola are so much fun to have! we spoke in british (pronounced as brit-ish) accent when people are strolling past us, sang the 'smelly cat' song (and tried harmonising without any success), slammed shania twain for her nonsensical titles (man, i feel like a woman - you call that a title of a SONG?!) and sang along to almost anything! all these, while waiting for lola's blood red nails to dry and jen's pedicure to be done! the weather was splendid too. it was kick-ass fun. p.s, we love you van!

and yes, i do have fat fingers. come on, it's cute.

it was a warm and sweet dinner with lots of laughters, as usual. crystal jade totally lived up to their standards in serving the best siu long bao (xiao long bao in cantonese). i think angie would remember the savoury, piping hot pork gravy sliding down her throat whenever she thinks abt home sweet home. but hey, she'll be back soon!

that alone, beats a thousand siu long bao.

i just had the most miserable week of my entire life.
4 assignments due in a row; a few thousand words essays mind you.

my advice to those who wants to get into a uni?

don't.

ah, the sweet smell of my loud (not) blog.
alright, i know it's been a long, long time. i have been busy (when am i not, really.)! but well, ain't gonna complain about my crazy schedule. i am kind of enjoying a little break as OVE, curL, tuitions, church commitments are put on a slight hiatus due to different reasons. so, i am practically free after school everyday. BUT, there are assignments due almost every day of my week. so i am just counting the little blessings in my wrecked uni life (which idiot told me uni was easy?!).

my gorgeous friend and i
here are some entertainment amidst my hectic life:

today is che's 40th death anniversary (he was executed in bolivia on 9th oct 1967). let's commemorate this worthy hero who might not have changed YOUR life; but had done so for many in the lives of millions in cuba.

to the man who sacrificed for freedom