I awoke and realized that I had fallen asleep during the journey. It was already night time. I drowsily looked around the car. Dad was not in the driver's seat and Mom was not in the front passenger seat.
We must have arrived.
I looked to my left and saw Jonas sound asleep. I crawled towards him slowly as much as my little toddler hands and feet could. I shook him.
"Kuya, wake up. Daddy and Mama are gone."
He awoke a little grouchy and he looked around.
"They must have gone ahead to Grandpa and Grandma's house," he said. "Let's go find them."
We stepped out of the car. I tightened my leather jacket to shield myself from the cold dark night. There was a gathering of people in front of the car. It looked like a party. I looked around and the area looked unfamiliar.
"Where are we?" I asked.
"They must have parked a way off from Grandpa and Grandma's house. See? This street is the street that leads to the house." He pointed down towards the other way where it looked dark and empty.
The street was starting to look familiar. From the size of the street, it did seem like the familiar street. If we just walked further, we would reach the right turn to the main street and so the path to Grandpa and Grandma's house should be at the left side of the street.
I hesitated after looking down that dark and empty path. It seemed misty to my little mind with a wild imagination.
I did not dare walk towards the darkness. At that moment, I felt something warm in my hand.
"Let's go."
I looked up. My brother was holding my hand. He smiled and I felt safe. Together we walked down that dark street. The two of us with just our leather jackets to protect us from the cold.
As we walked, the mist seemed to clear away just as darkness runs away from light. We were reaching the right turn which meant the left pathway would soon be there. I had the image in my mind, there was a big path on the left but before that is the small path leading to the house. We would soon be there, nice and warm and safe.
The street started to turn to the right. We were almost there. To my horror, there was no large path to the left neither was there a small path. A big brick wall curved the street leading to the main street to the right.
We were lost.
I would have cried right there and then. But a hand was holding mine.
"Let's go back to the car."
I nodded. Teary-eyed, I walked on with my brother. As we were walking back, he noticed an entry way to the left. It led to the main street.
"It's the church!" He exclaimed.
The church! That church that we always passed when going to our grandparents' house. From the church we would know the way. We walked towards it but the main street was busy with activity. The cars were zooming past.
Two little boys would not be able to cross safely. My brother saw two ladies who looked like they were going to cross. He casually approached them and with his innate charm, he asked whether they could help two cute little boys cross the street.
As we crossed, a man came from the other side and saw us.
"There you are! Your parents have been looking for you."
The man thanked the ladies and he brought us back to the car but instead of the car he brought us to the gathering in front of the car. It was a party. There were so many visitors that the party extended into the street.
We were soon led to our parents. I was so relieved as they hugged us both.
I glanced at my brother and he glanced back with a smile.
I looked up at my parents. "Can we go home now?" I asked.
Thursday, November 30, 2006
Sunday, November 26, 2006
Keyboards
Of all the times to have a spoilt keyboard...
Its pretty darn hard to blog with the On-screen Keyboard program.
Just try clicking one letter at a time to write an entry.
It's not fun. I assure you.
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Two years went by so fast...
I regret not looking up that time...
Do you even know you met me...
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GWOAR! This is irritating. Can't even play any real games without a keyboard....
Someone buy me a new gamecube game quick!
Its pretty darn hard to blog with the On-screen Keyboard program.
Just try clicking one letter at a time to write an entry.
It's not fun. I assure you.
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Two years went by so fast...
I regret not looking up that time...
Do you even know you met me...
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GWOAR! This is irritating. Can't even play any real games without a keyboard....
Someone buy me a new gamecube game quick!
Thursday, November 23, 2006
White Blood Cells
Studies have shown that white blood cells can attack a person's own body and cause sickness to the person.
White blood cells are the body's natural protectors and they "attack" any unknown entities that come inside the body like viruses and stuff.
So how come they would attack a person's own body?
When a person is depressed, somehow the white blood cells will start attacking the body. One example is the sickness rheumatoid athritis where the white blood cells attack the person's own joints.
The same goes for being stressed or feeling guilty. Especially about feeling guilty, the body sort of punishes itself cause it can sense a person's guilt and thus it would seem appropriate to send justice.
I'm not really sure about the exact details of how the whole thing works but all I know is don't be depressed, stressed, or guilt-ridden.
One way to prevent this from happening is to laugh a lot.
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Three men were walking until they came to a river. They all wanted to get across to the other side.
The first man stepped up and prayed, "Dear, God, please give me the power and ability to cross this river."
POOF! His arms and legs became muscular and he swam across the river in 4 hours.
The second man saw this and decided to pray, "Dear, God, please give me the power and ability to cross this river, but without getting wet."
POOF! His arms became muscular and a rowboat appeared and so he rowed across the river in 2 hours.
The third man saw all this and also decided to pray, "Dear, God, please give the mower and ability to cross this river in the shortest time possible."
POOF! He became a woman and he crossed the bridge.
White blood cells are the body's natural protectors and they "attack" any unknown entities that come inside the body like viruses and stuff.
So how come they would attack a person's own body?
When a person is depressed, somehow the white blood cells will start attacking the body. One example is the sickness rheumatoid athritis where the white blood cells attack the person's own joints.
The same goes for being stressed or feeling guilty. Especially about feeling guilty, the body sort of punishes itself cause it can sense a person's guilt and thus it would seem appropriate to send justice.
I'm not really sure about the exact details of how the whole thing works but all I know is don't be depressed, stressed, or guilt-ridden.
One way to prevent this from happening is to laugh a lot.
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Three men were walking until they came to a river. They all wanted to get across to the other side.
The first man stepped up and prayed, "Dear, God, please give me the power and ability to cross this river."
POOF! His arms and legs became muscular and he swam across the river in 4 hours.
The second man saw this and decided to pray, "Dear, God, please give me the power and ability to cross this river, but without getting wet."
POOF! His arms became muscular and a rowboat appeared and so he rowed across the river in 2 hours.
The third man saw all this and also decided to pray, "Dear, God, please give the mower and ability to cross this river in the shortest time possible."
POOF! He became a woman and he crossed the bridge.
Tuesday, November 21, 2006
God Is In It With You
Romans 8:28
And we know that all things work together for good to those who love God, to those who are the called according to His purpose.
Do you feel misunderstood and forsaken by the people you love? Have you been falsely accused and stripped of everything, without a dime to your name? Is your life messed up? Maybe today is the day you hit rock-bottom and you wonder if you can ever rise again.
Joseph, who was sold by his brothers into slavery (Genesis 37:28), went through all these emotions. Still, he was conscious that God was in it with him every step of the way. Though his life was a mess, he believed that it was not an accident. Though the things that were happening to him were not good, he believed that God was making all things work together for his good. And it was indeed so, for Joseph eventually rose to the most powerful position in Egypt, second only to Pharaoh. (Genesis 41:40)
Probably, this consciousness that God was in it with him was the reason he forgave his brothers when they came back later in his life to seek his forgiveness. Joseph told them, "But now, do not therefore be grieved or angry with yourselves because you sold me here; for God sent me before you to preserve life." (Genesis 45:5)
So like Joseph, whatever you are facing now, be conscious that God is in it with you. For when you are Jesus-conscious, though you may have nothing or not much now, you have everything when you have Jesus!
The same Jesus who went around enriching others with 12 basketfuls of leftovers, a net-breaking, boat-sinking load of fishes, and who never impoverished anybody, will empower you to prosper and succeed in life. The same Jesus who went about doing good will cause good to explode in your life. The same Jesus who went about healing the sick and never giving anyone disease will keep you in divine health and protect you from harm.
Because "Jesus Christ is the same yesterday, today, and forever" (Hebrews 13:8), as He was with Joseph, He is with you. And He will empower you to live the high life — the abundant life in which you will see all of God’s promises manifest!
Taken from: The One Thing - Daily Devotional From New Creation Church
And we know that all things work together for good to those who love God, to those who are the called according to His purpose.
Do you feel misunderstood and forsaken by the people you love? Have you been falsely accused and stripped of everything, without a dime to your name? Is your life messed up? Maybe today is the day you hit rock-bottom and you wonder if you can ever rise again.
Joseph, who was sold by his brothers into slavery (Genesis 37:28), went through all these emotions. Still, he was conscious that God was in it with him every step of the way. Though his life was a mess, he believed that it was not an accident. Though the things that were happening to him were not good, he believed that God was making all things work together for his good. And it was indeed so, for Joseph eventually rose to the most powerful position in Egypt, second only to Pharaoh. (Genesis 41:40)
Probably, this consciousness that God was in it with him was the reason he forgave his brothers when they came back later in his life to seek his forgiveness. Joseph told them, "But now, do not therefore be grieved or angry with yourselves because you sold me here; for God sent me before you to preserve life." (Genesis 45:5)
So like Joseph, whatever you are facing now, be conscious that God is in it with you. For when you are Jesus-conscious, though you may have nothing or not much now, you have everything when you have Jesus!
The same Jesus who went around enriching others with 12 basketfuls of leftovers, a net-breaking, boat-sinking load of fishes, and who never impoverished anybody, will empower you to prosper and succeed in life. The same Jesus who went about doing good will cause good to explode in your life. The same Jesus who went about healing the sick and never giving anyone disease will keep you in divine health and protect you from harm.
Because "Jesus Christ is the same yesterday, today, and forever" (Hebrews 13:8), as He was with Joseph, He is with you. And He will empower you to live the high life — the abundant life in which you will see all of God’s promises manifest!
Taken from: The One Thing - Daily Devotional From New Creation Church
Friday, November 17, 2006
Thursday, November 16, 2006
Tuesday, November 14, 2006
The Little Stone
How much do you think you studied?
I don't know. Not a lot.
If you can size it up, how big do you think your studying is?
I'd say about this much. *extends the thumb and the pinky forming the 'call me' sign*
No, I think smaller. About this size. *archs the thumb and the pointing finger to form a 'C' the size of a tennis ball*
Eh, I think like this only. *makes a pinch the size of a small stone*
Yeah, that's how little, I guess.
That little stone is enough to defeat the giant.
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Don't ask me how well I think I did, rather ask me how still I stood while God was fighting for me.
I don't know. Not a lot.
If you can size it up, how big do you think your studying is?
I'd say about this much. *extends the thumb and the pinky forming the 'call me' sign*
No, I think smaller. About this size. *archs the thumb and the pointing finger to form a 'C' the size of a tennis ball*
Eh, I think like this only. *makes a pinch the size of a small stone*
Yeah, that's how little, I guess.
That little stone is enough to defeat the giant.
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Don't ask me how well I think I did, rather ask me how still I stood while God was fighting for me.
Sunday, November 12, 2006
Eternity
Sometimes when I think of eternity, my finite mind cannot comprehend the vastness of it.
It will take an eternity to know how much God really loves us because His love is really so great - there's no words that can express it. Even words are not enough to explain it.
There's an overwhelming yet assuring feeling when I think about it.
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On something more finite, two years are flying just like that. I'm so very blessed to have met such great people in my life. Many kingdom friendships formed and I believe many more to come.
Everyone's been such a great impact on my life. I believe that everyone in my life now has been placed by God and they all contribute into helping shape the person that I am meant to be.
Although there's still things to be done, God is not done with me yet.
I pray that I learn to be able to break out of my shell much easier and not be so shy all the time.
Or at least learn to be comfortable around new people much faster instead of like taking a year or so.
Oh my bling! The other day a pretty girl asked me something (only cause I was the nearest person) and I almost fainted. (Is that normal?) Haha. More composure and less timidity. Amen!
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Yeah, 12 more days (7 exam days)!
Can't wait!
I must think of something original to do after the last paper. More original than just shouting or kicking tables and chairs or throwing my stationery up in the air. I have 12 more days to think about it.
It will take an eternity to know how much God really loves us because His love is really so great - there's no words that can express it. Even words are not enough to explain it.
There's an overwhelming yet assuring feeling when I think about it.
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On something more finite, two years are flying just like that. I'm so very blessed to have met such great people in my life. Many kingdom friendships formed and I believe many more to come.
Everyone's been such a great impact on my life. I believe that everyone in my life now has been placed by God and they all contribute into helping shape the person that I am meant to be.
Although there's still things to be done, God is not done with me yet.
I pray that I learn to be able to break out of my shell much easier and not be so shy all the time.
Or at least learn to be comfortable around new people much faster instead of like taking a year or so.
Oh my bling! The other day a pretty girl asked me something (only cause I was the nearest person) and I almost fainted. (Is that normal?) Haha. More composure and less timidity. Amen!
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Yeah, 12 more days (7 exam days)!
Can't wait!
I must think of something original to do after the last paper. More original than just shouting or kicking tables and chairs or throwing my stationery up in the air. I have 12 more days to think about it.
Saturday, November 11, 2006
Hip Hop Party
I went to this place called Ministry of Life.
Whoa, I think this is the kind of club I would go to. It's just as dark and just as noisy but the atmosphere is very different.
The bartender was quite cool. Throwing the metal cup in the air, twist here, twist there, put in the ice, shake a bit, put back. So much action that I couldn't order a drink. They only serve two drinks, water and salt water.
There was a cool dance battle. Hipz, really hipz. Haha. Reminds me of the White Chicks Dance scene where the two parties outdid each other.
Haha. Yup, the Hip-Hop Theme for Campus Service was really cool. It's good to break away from the regular programme, not that it's bad or what, but at least it's different. I think it's a good way to invite people. Instead of saying, "Oh, it's a service kind of thing," we can say, "It's a hip-hop party (which is not a lie)."
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On the train ride to Suntec I was wondering whether I really wanted to serve in the children's ministry. I began to think whether I really wanted it. What reason do I have for choosing that? I mean, I think I'm good with small kids, just ask myclassmates younger cousins.
While I was thinking, thinking, thinking, the baby which was being held by her ah mah that was sitting next to me started pulling my shirt and smiling. I smiled back. Cute kid.
I don't think it's a sign or anything but this I'm sure: I felt blessed to see that baby smile.
I'm still thinking whether I really want this. I have until the 15th to send in my application.
Feed my lambs?
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Everything happening now was never because of me. I trust Him completely.
Whoa, I think this is the kind of club I would go to. It's just as dark and just as noisy but the atmosphere is very different.
The bartender was quite cool. Throwing the metal cup in the air, twist here, twist there, put in the ice, shake a bit, put back. So much action that I couldn't order a drink. They only serve two drinks, water and salt water.
There was a cool dance battle. Hipz, really hipz. Haha. Reminds me of the White Chicks Dance scene where the two parties outdid each other.
Haha. Yup, the Hip-Hop Theme for Campus Service was really cool. It's good to break away from the regular programme, not that it's bad or what, but at least it's different. I think it's a good way to invite people. Instead of saying, "Oh, it's a service kind of thing," we can say, "It's a hip-hop party (which is not a lie)."
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On the train ride to Suntec I was wondering whether I really wanted to serve in the children's ministry. I began to think whether I really wanted it. What reason do I have for choosing that? I mean, I think I'm good with small kids, just ask my
While I was thinking, thinking, thinking, the baby which was being held by her ah mah that was sitting next to me started pulling my shirt and smiling. I smiled back. Cute kid.
I don't think it's a sign or anything but this I'm sure: I felt blessed to see that baby smile.
I'm still thinking whether I really want this. I have until the 15th to send in my application.
Feed my lambs?
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Everything happening now was never because of me. I trust Him completely.
Love the Kids
My friend is organizing an event, as part of her IE, or maybe u can call it IS module too.
Details:
Moviethon
Date: 17 Nov 06 (FRI)
Time: 5.30pm (be there 10-15mins earlier)
Venue: Ngee Ann Poly, LT 50
Movies screening: Lakehouse and Silent Hill
Tix Price: $5
ALL FUNDS WILL GO TOWARDS "THE CHILDREN's AIDS SOCIETY"
Please donate? or come?
Anyone can come. Door sales available.
Even if you don't want to watch, maybe you want to donate any amount? Any
amount will do (=
They will be using the funds to buy X'mas gifts for the home/kids.
Love the kids ya? Be a blessing to them and let them experience the joy of this Christmas season (=
THANK YOU!
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If anyone is interested in donating or going tell me, ok?
Details:
Moviethon
Date: 17 Nov 06 (FRI)
Time: 5.30pm (be there 10-15mins earlier)
Venue: Ngee Ann Poly, LT 50
Movies screening: Lakehouse and Silent Hill
Tix Price: $5
ALL FUNDS WILL GO TOWARDS "THE CHILDREN's AIDS SOCIETY"
Please donate? or come?
Anyone can come. Door sales available.
Even if you don't want to watch, maybe you want to donate any amount? Any
amount will do (=
They will be using the funds to buy X'mas gifts for the home/kids.
Love the kids ya? Be a blessing to them and let them experience the joy of this Christmas season (=
THANK YOU!
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If anyone is interested in donating or going tell me, ok?
Tuesday, November 07, 2006
Home
There's no place better to surf than home.
Well, this is my blog so of course I'm biased. After blog-hopping a bit to some people that I don't know personally (gosh that makes me sound like a stalker, technically it's not wrong).
I caught myself thinking, "Are you so bored?"
Actually, since I've banned myself from playing games, I find that there's nothing much left to do. By right, my average computer usage should be about 5 mins. Just check mail, see the usual blogs and that's it.
Gosh, I can't wait to finish. Just a few more days. It feels like it's taking so long and yet it's going to pass by so fast. Faster than I can sing the national anthem of Samoa.
Friendster is my new friend. There's actually some use to it now. Photos, photos, and more photos!
Youtube is going to be my friend after A's. Going GOONG. Yun Eun Hye is so pretty. *melts*
*ahem*
Yes, well *ahem* enough of that.
(she's so pretty)
*ahem*
So anyway, as I was saying, there's no place like home. Maybe I'll surf my archives after a's. I'm sure there's some entertaining stuff in here.
"Are you so bored? You're talking to yourself."
-_-
I need a good novel asap.
Well, this is my blog so of course I'm biased. After blog-hopping a bit to some people that I don't know personally (gosh that makes me sound like a stalker, technically it's not wrong).
I caught myself thinking, "Are you so bored?"
Actually, since I've banned myself from playing games, I find that there's nothing much left to do. By right, my average computer usage should be about 5 mins. Just check mail, see the usual blogs and that's it.
Gosh, I can't wait to finish. Just a few more days. It feels like it's taking so long and yet it's going to pass by so fast. Faster than I can sing the national anthem of Samoa.
Friendster is my new friend. There's actually some use to it now. Photos, photos, and more photos!
Youtube is going to be my friend after A's. Going GOONG. Yun Eun Hye is so pretty. *melts*
*ahem*
Yes, well *ahem* enough of that.
(she's so pretty)
*ahem*
So anyway, as I was saying, there's no place like home. Maybe I'll surf my archives after a's. I'm sure there's some entertaining stuff in here.
"Are you so bored? You're talking to yourself."
-_-
I need a good novel asap.
Monday, November 06, 2006
First came ear-piercing...
Viewer Discretion: Parental Guidance is advised.
Then a tattoo...
... Does anyone have a lighter?
Then a tattoo...
... Does anyone have a lighter?For You, A Thousand Times Over
I can almost imagine Jesus saying these six words.
He went through so much when He died on the cross.
Even if I was the only person on earth
He would still go through all that.
For you, a thousand times over...
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Finished another book. Now I don't have anything to read. Back to studying.
He went through so much when He died on the cross.
Even if I was the only person on earth
He would still go through all that.
For you, a thousand times over...
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Finished another book. Now I don't have anything to read. Back to studying.
Sunday, November 05, 2006
Christmas Tree
It's up.
Haze Christmas is in the air!
Merry Christmas, everybody! Remember, I'm the first to say it. I get free gift. Haha.
Merry Christmas, everybody! Remember, I'm the first to say it. I get free gift. Haha.
Saturday, November 04, 2006
Family Photos
Some are up on friendster.
http://www.friendster.com/jg87
Yay! The magic of computer imaging - smoother skin and lighter complexion.
Speaking of photos, I'm waiting for some to be sent so I can post them. *cough* *cough*
http://www.friendster.com/jg87
Yay! The magic of computer imaging - smoother skin and lighter complexion.
Speaking of photos, I'm waiting for some to be sent so I can post them. *cough* *cough*
Thursday, November 02, 2006
An Inspiring Video
I watched this twice and I teared the second time.
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It doesn't matter how I felt about the paper. What matters is what the Word says. The Word says that I will be blessed and so shall it be.
Irreversible?
Is it irreversible when a man is dead and has been buried for days?
Impossible?
Is it impossible to feed 5000 with just 5 loaves and 2 fish?
He raised a man from the dead and He fed 5000.
Getting good results is a comparatively small miracle. Can He not do it?
Jesus is the same yesterday, today and tomorrow.
Only believe.
Wednesday, November 01, 2006
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