FAMILY!

I've been extremely happy this few days, not to mention the fact that its Chinese New Year too. =)




Like what my family have been doing every year, we went to my dad's godmum's house for reunion dinner. I agree it sounds weird, as we are not related at all, but, they do treat us like family we feel really comfortable whenever we go there. This year was a bit different for me. For the past years that we've been there, i avoided talking to the kids who are around my age, maybe i'm just shy (Ha ha). But i made effort to do it this year, and its not even difficult at all. =)



Like what my family have been doing every year, we headed off to Malaysia! But this year was a bit different for us. We made a stop at my auntie's house first, then from there, we went to Malaysia. The thing is, i get to spend time quality time with my wonderful nephew and niece, Douglas and Faith. We watched Monster Inc. on the car and laughed over the funny characters. Just recalling it made me feel so much younger!! They are really intelligent too, very unlike me when i was their age =)



Like what my family have been doing every year, we reached Johor at around 10pm and waited for the fireworks put up by our neighbours. (Putting up fireworks are illegal, especially when people put up those mega loud and brights one, its actually easier for them to be caught, but....the people do get away with it..) But this year was different. It rained. So there were no fireworks. All the kids, including me, were quite disappointed. Yet, because of the rain, all of us stayed inside and we get to catch up with one another. Like, I know how my cousin is doing in school and how their curriculum is getting heavier. He is doing 11 subjects. Like, i talked to my cousin's husband, who i now know is a very funny person.



Also, there are new additions to the family. Or should, i say they've grown since they were still very tiny last year. And OMGosh they are so cute and adorable and pinch-able and delicious-looking. I totally changed my opinion towards children..especially after my another nephew and niece arrived the following day, which is a 初一. Since both of them were breed and born in the States, they have this cute accent when they talk. I had this conversation with one of them.


Abby: I love princesses! [In Disneyland] We watched the princess parade. I love Santa Claus too! *Giggle*
Me: But Santa Claus is not a princess.......
Abby: *burst into fits of laughter*
Me: And he doesnt wear a dress......
Abby: *Laughter goes on...*


Now, the real reason i'm feeling so happy is not because i feel younger when i play with them, and definitely nothing to do with the hongbaos i'm receiving, its the family warmth i can practically sense covering the entire house. Seeing them enjoying themselves, laughing over lame jokes, kids bickering over toys and stuffing their faces with food just fills me up with happiness and bliss. The feeling is that great. =)

I'm already looking forward to our next gathering.


Jo

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Running after you...


It was pretty late when i get home, but still i decided to went ahead with my run. I started having this run routine since it was the holidays and i can feel myself getting fat, so i try to run whenever i can.

Yesterday, i was desperate to hear God. I'm not those who is a regular to hearing him or sensing him, not sensitive at all. I didnt realise i could be very nonchalant at times, and that there are things that really needed my attention, yet i choose to let it pass..Ytd, i was reminded of them and suddenly i felt so, heavy. Heavy with responsibilities.

So it was already very dark, and i chose a different route this time, longer and quieter. I broke out into a run immediately (usually i dont do that if i want to last a few more rounds). On the way, i prayed-muttered to God, asking for help.

Amazingly, i finished that round in that same fast pace, with no thought of wanting to stop and rest.

And suddenly, it just hit me. It could be both a reminder and also an assurance from Him.

As i kept running, i was able to go further during this particular run. He reminded me of the year that just end. He reminded me who was the one who sustained me last year, pulled me through the tough exam periods and school stress when i thought i was a goner.

He assured me it will be the same again this coming year, he will continue to be my strength. Want to encourage everyone not to give up, this year is a tough one. When this year ends, we will be stronger in faith if we keep trusting Him.

Also, i have stopped doing my QT the past month, especially during my days of peace, fun and joy. As i prepare myself for this coming year, i try to set some resolutions too. Starting from how i treat my family members, and slowly moving outwards to the circle of people around me. Try to be more active with the noisy girls (ha ha) around me in church etc..


Jo

P.S: I can no longer enjoy the privileges of being a student.. *a deep sigh* No cheap bus fares, no student meal in Mcd...

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"Fooled by what we "see"!

Don't let the world define for you what is beauty. What you see to be real is really just a lie. "Fooled by what we "see"!

At the end of the day, be true to yourself. And not blindly follow what the world brainwashes you to believe. Else we'll end up just a sad final product of advertising lies.



Proverbs 31:30 (Contemporary English Version)
Charm can be deceiving, and beauty fades away, but a woman who honors the LORD deserves to be praised.

Luv Cynthia

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happy new year!

haha happy new year everyone! just going to tell you a little story that you MUST not be too stressed during this year or you'll end up like this:
i just finished helping out in sec 1 orientation and i was beat. i went straight home and slept at 9 plus. then suddenly i felt myself back at school again, at the meeting place near the pr. everything was a mess, people scrambling around to get things done.

a fellow psl (peer support leader): hey come, it's starting already!
me: yes, i'm coming!
the overall i/c: brenda, hurry up!

i was about to reply a really long sentence and ask her something when i suddenly sat up. there was no longer sunshine glaring at my eyes near the canteen, just darkness and the whirring of the fan. where am i, i wondered.

my sister michelle: bren, are you ok?
me:oh, oh yeah why? (i just recalled i had fallen asleep)
my sister: you were sleep talking.really loudly too, you freaked me out okay.
me: huh what did i say?
my sister: something like 'yes i'm coming'. are you really ok?
i laughed and explained to her what happened. i was too groggy to remember every part of our conversation though but please, if you are highly stressed when we're going for cell retreat please let everyone know. i'd be freaked out if you start sleep talking too XD

love
brenda

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