Mary passed away recently. Sad cos a good friend has left us, however, we find comfort that she's in the hands of our Heavenly Father.
So much thoughts went through my mind these few days while helping out for her funeral wake. Thoughts of how Mary looks like before she was diagnosed of stomach cancer, how we last gathered for a celebation before all these happen, how she was so full of faith and even remembered by birthday, how she say she miss me and ask me to come visit her before her 2nd intense chemo. All things have pass....leaving only memories of her.
Mary had fought a good fight and finish her race. Learnt from her sister that we must know that when we face death, we take comfort that Mary in up there waiting to receive us. It's always harder for the 1st among you to go but God chose Mary, maybe becos He knows that Mary is the strong one among us.
Thank God that Steven was around when I'm facing this. Even though, he is busy with his F1, he still finds time to make sure I'm ok. Initially, I didn't want to share with him about this during his F1 but still chose to share. Not that I'm afraid he will be angry with me for not sharing with him but in a way, I want to learn to share my thoughts freely towards him. If he's just a friend that I don't want to trouble, then what's makes him special as my boyfriend? He's more than just a friend but a person that I want to hold close. Thank you, Steven! Thank You, Jesus for Your Strength!
Life is short. Treasure what you have, every moment before it's gone......
Tuesday, September 30, 2008
Friday, September 26, 2008
God's Blessings in a day
Before my boss flew to LA for audit work, he said,"Hope, I'm going to get something back for you". Deep in my heart, I was thinking, must be some chocolates or sweets again, like his preview oversea trip. I told myself silently, "If you really want to buy me something, get me a coach!" (Cos coach in LA is cheaper)
This Monday, he came back and handed me a gift. As what I've thought, it might be some small chocolate again so didn't look at it and say "Thank You". When I reach my workstation, opened up the gift, Shock! It's really a coach!!!!! A skinny from coach that I wanted. Wow! This boss is really not too bad after all. compare to my previous boss, this boss is more generous.
When I told my sister about it. I told my sis, it really be God cos He answered silent prayer. Sis joked and said " It really must be CHEAP!" Aiyoo.....so funny.
Blessings doesn't stop there.
There's a cleaner auntie who always help us to throw rubbish and vacuum the floor. She's quite grumpy so most of my colleagues are not very friendly to her cos they don't like her grumpiness. Last week, she told me she'll be going to Malaysia for leisure that Saturday and will buy me "poh biao" biscuit when she's back. When she came in on Monday, she handled me a sandwich and said sorry that last sat she was sick so couldn't go Malaysia and buy the biscuit for me. I told her it's ok, don't need to give me sandwich lah....so paiseh. But she very nice to me and said I must have it. She didn't buy for the rest of my colleagues, only for me. So honoured! Shared with the rest but they are just too full to eat anything. Haha
Think It's really the favour of man and God at workplace.
This Monday, he came back and handed me a gift. As what I've thought, it might be some small chocolate again so didn't look at it and say "Thank You". When I reach my workstation, opened up the gift, Shock! It's really a coach!!!!! A skinny from coach that I wanted. Wow! This boss is really not too bad after all. compare to my previous boss, this boss is more generous.
When I told my sister about it. I told my sis, it really be God cos He answered silent prayer. Sis joked and said " It really must be CHEAP!" Aiyoo.....so funny.
Blessings doesn't stop there.
There's a cleaner auntie who always help us to throw rubbish and vacuum the floor. She's quite grumpy so most of my colleagues are not very friendly to her cos they don't like her grumpiness. Last week, she told me she'll be going to Malaysia for leisure that Saturday and will buy me "poh biao" biscuit when she's back. When she came in on Monday, she handled me a sandwich and said sorry that last sat she was sick so couldn't go Malaysia and buy the biscuit for me. I told her it's ok, don't need to give me sandwich lah....so paiseh. But she very nice to me and said I must have it. She didn't buy for the rest of my colleagues, only for me. So honoured! Shared with the rest but they are just too full to eat anything. Haha
Think It's really the favour of man and God at workplace.
Sunday, September 21, 2008
God is @ work
I know God is working in Steven's life slowly and steadily. God will urge me to ask Steven to pray when he hasn't been spending time with God.
The devil is out to lie, steal and destroy so let's not the devil gets his way in condemning us. Steven shared his inner thoughts last night. So glad that he shared. It makes me feel that God is indeed at work when the service message speaks to him. Not one is perfect, neither am I. Kept assuring him in my own ways. I think he needs constant assurance from me and also from God. I know it has been so long for him without God. I know he takes steps to God once again. I'm still waiting for him to come back wholly to Him. At least when we are suppose to pray for people, he will stretch out his hands to pray. It's little steps at a time.
We prayed together last night. I always believe a prayer couple, draws nearer to each other each time we pray.
It's our 2nd month together. I said I wanted to go Changi Beach, Steven said "ok, let's go Changi Beach". He always give in to me. That's his way of loving me. We sang song. Love is in the air. Steven says "feels like 2 years already". aiyoo.... silly boy! It is just wonderful how god works in both our lives. Thank you, Jesus!
The devil is out to lie, steal and destroy so let's not the devil gets his way in condemning us. Steven shared his inner thoughts last night. So glad that he shared. It makes me feel that God is indeed at work when the service message speaks to him. Not one is perfect, neither am I. Kept assuring him in my own ways. I think he needs constant assurance from me and also from God. I know it has been so long for him without God. I know he takes steps to God once again. I'm still waiting for him to come back wholly to Him. At least when we are suppose to pray for people, he will stretch out his hands to pray. It's little steps at a time.
We prayed together last night. I always believe a prayer couple, draws nearer to each other each time we pray.
It's our 2nd month together. I said I wanted to go Changi Beach, Steven said "ok, let's go Changi Beach". He always give in to me. That's his way of loving me. We sang song. Love is in the air. Steven says "feels like 2 years already". aiyoo.... silly boy! It is just wonderful how god works in both our lives. Thank you, Jesus!
A Precious Lesson
Went to Tansy dad's wake recently. Learnt a precious lesson from her parents. Her parents used to quarrel quite badly for some time. It seems that their relationship has not been very good. Thus, Tansy always have to withstand the quarrel at home. However, the last few days of the dad's life, her dad ask his wife that they have been buddhism for so long, if he ask her to accept Jesus like he does, will she do it. She didn't give an outright "yes" but said that he is her husband, will do whatever he say. That's a submission attitude of a wife. Wow.
I've learnt, why waste our life having strife coming into our life when we can enjoy each other. So I tell myself, I don't want to spend time quarreling with Steven cos I want to treasure our time together. Don't want to let strife coming into our relationship. It takes 2 hands to clap. I shared about Tansy's parent to him, I wonder if he has caught the message too. Hmm....
Steven was not in good mood these few days. It's feels dangerous to have him ride his bike when he's not in a good mood. Worried. So everytime he wasn't in a good mood, I will just leave him alone for a while but will be beside him, holding his hands so that he knows, his gf still loves him. Will wait till he starts to talk and share, that's when I feels our relationship has drawn closer again. Then he will be fine.
I've learnt, why waste our life having strife coming into our life when we can enjoy each other. So I tell myself, I don't want to spend time quarreling with Steven cos I want to treasure our time together. Don't want to let strife coming into our relationship. It takes 2 hands to clap. I shared about Tansy's parent to him, I wonder if he has caught the message too. Hmm....
Steven was not in good mood these few days. It's feels dangerous to have him ride his bike when he's not in a good mood. Worried. So everytime he wasn't in a good mood, I will just leave him alone for a while but will be beside him, holding his hands so that he knows, his gf still loves him. Will wait till he starts to talk and share, that's when I feels our relationship has drawn closer again. Then he will be fine.
Monday, September 1, 2008
Company's Family Day At the Zoo - 31 August
It's the awaiting company's family day.
I meet up with my new colleague, Elise and took the company shuttle bus from Yio Chu Kang Mrt to the Singapore Zoo. It started drizzling a little. Thank god, we brought umbrella. We reached just in time for the 1st lucky draw. Benny was there with all our department's lucky draw number. We were entertained by Mark lee and Marcus chin while the draw was conducted. Being a new comer, a lot of people say there is new comer luck and it falls upon Benny. I think he deserves it cos he's so nice to help us drop the lucky draw coupons before 9.30am so that we can also try for the early bird draw. Think God sees his kind nature and decided to reward him with a Samsung DVD player. Wow! We are all happy for him.
We went for our lunch and continued with some entertainment from the host. Benny and Elise went up the stage for some games and won a pair of movie tickets. Wing suggests that our department should have a movie outing togther. I think it's a good suggestion so we'll wait for a good show and catch it.
We went around the zoo. Elise is from Indonesia, so never been to the zoo. We showed her around. Wing and her hubby was there. Lisa wanted to bring her nephew but changed her mind cos afraid her 3 years old nephew run wild. Ning was at the zoo with her sis and parents. I went to search for my boyfriend's fav - SUN BEAR. Took quite a while to find it. To my dismay, the bear was sleeping! Didn't really manged to see the bear but took some bears legends for Steven to see. Lisa said I've accomplished what I came to the zoo for. Haha.
Though I didn't win anything for the lucky draw, I was glad that many of us make an effort to come together as a department to have some fun together. Outside work hours, we can rest and relax and get to know each other more, it's good!
The day ended with my sweet boyfriend giving me a ride from the Zoo. God is good!
I meet up with my new colleague, Elise and took the company shuttle bus from Yio Chu Kang Mrt to the Singapore Zoo. It started drizzling a little. Thank god, we brought umbrella. We reached just in time for the 1st lucky draw. Benny was there with all our department's lucky draw number. We were entertained by Mark lee and Marcus chin while the draw was conducted. Being a new comer, a lot of people say there is new comer luck and it falls upon Benny. I think he deserves it cos he's so nice to help us drop the lucky draw coupons before 9.30am so that we can also try for the early bird draw. Think God sees his kind nature and decided to reward him with a Samsung DVD player. Wow! We are all happy for him.
We went for our lunch and continued with some entertainment from the host. Benny and Elise went up the stage for some games and won a pair of movie tickets. Wing suggests that our department should have a movie outing togther. I think it's a good suggestion so we'll wait for a good show and catch it.
We went around the zoo. Elise is from Indonesia, so never been to the zoo. We showed her around. Wing and her hubby was there. Lisa wanted to bring her nephew but changed her mind cos afraid her 3 years old nephew run wild. Ning was at the zoo with her sis and parents. I went to search for my boyfriend's fav - SUN BEAR. Took quite a while to find it. To my dismay, the bear was sleeping! Didn't really manged to see the bear but took some bears legends for Steven to see. Lisa said I've accomplished what I came to the zoo for. Haha.
Though I didn't win anything for the lucky draw, I was glad that many of us make an effort to come together as a department to have some fun together. Outside work hours, we can rest and relax and get to know each other more, it's good!
The day ended with my sweet boyfriend giving me a ride from the Zoo. God is good!
Secretaries Conference (Bangkok) 21-23 August
This conference is about knowing where our company direction is. We are heading towards "Branding" that means coming up with an iconic icon and a catchy slogan.
The rewarding session was shared by Veronica (CEO's secretary) towards the role of a secretary.She shared with us some tips and also some stories about how humble our CEO is. The way to success sometimes is not just trying ways and means to climb to the top but learning to be humble. The bible also mention that "He who humbles, will be exalted". Glad that we have gained meaningful stuff from Veronica.
The highlight of this trip was - Shopping & Thai Massage.
We didn't have much time to shop but this short and intense shopping trip was good and fruitful. I've managed to buy 2 jeans, 2 skirts, 1 shorts, some undergarment and some food back home. I feel a bit bad for not buying much things for Steven cos I really don't know his taste well enough to know that if I buy this thing, he will surely like it. I don't like getting gifts for others when it's not something that they would like, cos they might end up not using it. I don't want to end up that way for Steven. Thus, the only thing I knew he will enjoy is chewing gums. Wanted to buy more chewing gums for him but all I can find is 5. Pathetic! No choice, rushing for time.
Steven also taught me that after we do massage, must remember to tip the massaeu cos they earn by the tips they get. I remembered. It was really a different massage I experienced but I was glad that I've requested for that even though all my kakis decided to go for their shopping. I just simply love massage!
Finally when I reached Singapore, I smsed to Steven. It's really nice to have someone saying "welcome back" to you. Though it was a cold, rainy night but the sms from my boyfriend keeps me warm.
The rewarding session was shared by Veronica (CEO's secretary) towards the role of a secretary.She shared with us some tips and also some stories about how humble our CEO is. The way to success sometimes is not just trying ways and means to climb to the top but learning to be humble. The bible also mention that "He who humbles, will be exalted". Glad that we have gained meaningful stuff from Veronica.
The highlight of this trip was - Shopping & Thai Massage.
We didn't have much time to shop but this short and intense shopping trip was good and fruitful. I've managed to buy 2 jeans, 2 skirts, 1 shorts, some undergarment and some food back home. I feel a bit bad for not buying much things for Steven cos I really don't know his taste well enough to know that if I buy this thing, he will surely like it. I don't like getting gifts for others when it's not something that they would like, cos they might end up not using it. I don't want to end up that way for Steven. Thus, the only thing I knew he will enjoy is chewing gums. Wanted to buy more chewing gums for him but all I can find is 5. Pathetic! No choice, rushing for time.
Steven also taught me that after we do massage, must remember to tip the massaeu cos they earn by the tips they get. I remembered. It was really a different massage I experienced but I was glad that I've requested for that even though all my kakis decided to go for their shopping. I just simply love massage!
Finally when I reached Singapore, I smsed to Steven. It's really nice to have someone saying "welcome back" to you. Though it was a cold, rainy night but the sms from my boyfriend keeps me warm.
My Sweet Boyfirend (Part 2)
20 August:
Steven smsed me that morning, saying he will fetch me home after work that day. So excited cos today is a special day for the 2 of us. We decided to have home cook food for dinner. When mum knew that he's coming to our house for dinner, she was so happy that she prepared lots of yummy food. (This goes to show that mum really like him. Of cos, he's the 1st boyfriend I brought home to show my parents)
On the journey home, I finally realised why Steven dread to send me home after work. Usually while riding, my eyes will be looking around at the scenery along the way, however, today I did otherwise. My eyes focus on the road ahead of us. I saw the peak hours car jams was terrible. Steven had to squeezed through many cars, turning here and there. When we finally reached our car park, he's already exhausted. I used to think he's just plain lazy not giving me a ride after work at times but I was wrong. I'm sorry, darling! He's concerned about my safety cos it's really quite dangerous to ride during the peak hour jams. That's the main reason why he doesn't fetch me after work.
After dinner, I continue with my packing for tomorrow trip to Bangkok. Steven was inspecting the things I'll be bringing there. Luckily, my undergarment already inside plastic bag, else it will be so embarrassing when he sees it. Haha
Today is our 1st month together, It has been great having him around. Never really expect that he would meet me today cos he never mention anything about it. beforehand. This sweet boyfriend remembers.
21 August
Transporting my luggage to office that morning was quite a hassle. Morning still have to work cos our Bangkok flight is afternoon. Today, Steven msned me, asking me to promise do him a favour. I thought he wanted me to promise him to miss him during the period while I'm away so I said "Sure, I'll remember to miss you!". Haha...
To my surprise he ask me to do him a favour.........by spending the Thai baht that he gave me (~300 SGD). I really don't feel comfortable spending his money cos after all it's not mine. But he told me to treat it as my own and spend, indulge myself and buy whatever I want during this trip. Treat is as our 1st month-versary. I am really touched! There are times when guys going after you, treat you dinner but so far there's no guy giving me money for a trip to spend. He's the 1st. Wow! I think he's a blessing from God. But of cos, one must be contended. don't expect your boyfriend to always give you money lah, friends....
Having him so sweet, how can I lose out to him. At the airport, I dropped him an email say in caps saying "I MISS U". Hoping that when he checks his mails, he will also have a sweet surprise from his girlfriend. Heehee.
Steven smsed me that morning, saying he will fetch me home after work that day. So excited cos today is a special day for the 2 of us. We decided to have home cook food for dinner. When mum knew that he's coming to our house for dinner, she was so happy that she prepared lots of yummy food. (This goes to show that mum really like him. Of cos, he's the 1st boyfriend I brought home to show my parents)
On the journey home, I finally realised why Steven dread to send me home after work. Usually while riding, my eyes will be looking around at the scenery along the way, however, today I did otherwise. My eyes focus on the road ahead of us. I saw the peak hours car jams was terrible. Steven had to squeezed through many cars, turning here and there. When we finally reached our car park, he's already exhausted. I used to think he's just plain lazy not giving me a ride after work at times but I was wrong. I'm sorry, darling! He's concerned about my safety cos it's really quite dangerous to ride during the peak hour jams. That's the main reason why he doesn't fetch me after work.
After dinner, I continue with my packing for tomorrow trip to Bangkok. Steven was inspecting the things I'll be bringing there. Luckily, my undergarment already inside plastic bag, else it will be so embarrassing when he sees it. Haha
Today is our 1st month together, It has been great having him around. Never really expect that he would meet me today cos he never mention anything about it. beforehand. This sweet boyfriend remembers.
21 August
Transporting my luggage to office that morning was quite a hassle. Morning still have to work cos our Bangkok flight is afternoon. Today, Steven msned me, asking me to promise do him a favour. I thought he wanted me to promise him to miss him during the period while I'm away so I said "Sure, I'll remember to miss you!". Haha...
To my surprise he ask me to do him a favour.........by spending the Thai baht that he gave me (~300 SGD). I really don't feel comfortable spending his money cos after all it's not mine. But he told me to treat it as my own and spend, indulge myself and buy whatever I want during this trip. Treat is as our 1st month-versary. I am really touched! There are times when guys going after you, treat you dinner but so far there's no guy giving me money for a trip to spend. He's the 1st. Wow! I think he's a blessing from God. But of cos, one must be contended. don't expect your boyfriend to always give you money lah, friends....
Having him so sweet, how can I lose out to him. At the airport, I dropped him an email say in caps saying "I MISS U". Hoping that when he checks his mails, he will also have a sweet surprise from his girlfriend. Heehee.
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