Women Of Destiny

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 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

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.

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

Hello everyone!!
This my last post of 2008. haha. you know why?!
it is the last day of 2008!!! ahahahahahaha
aiya this post rubbish one. i come post for fun.
anyway.. has everyone finished their holiday hw?
i definetely haven't!! haha..
i have to go do now..
see you all later!!
if not.. HAPPY NEW YEAR!!.. study hard everyone..

bel XD

Merry & Blessed Christmas!

Christmas is round the corner & all of us are busy. Even as we're involved in activities/events. I really hope that you will see beyond the task. But let's remember and ask ourselves why we're getting ourselves busy even during this festive season.

My Hope (Adults): 19 Dec, 730pm at Zhimin's place
My Hope (Girrrrlssss): 20 Dec, 5pm sharp Vincent's place (Blk 5, Upper Bukit Timah View, #01-02, Bukit Regency)

Requirements:
1) Come with a heart to be a blessing to others (even as we're so richly blessed by Christ's birth)
2) Gift not more than $5 for gift exchange

It's more blessed to give than to receive :)



Pass It On
It only takes a spark to get a fire going.
And soon all those around, can warm up in its glowing.
That's how it is with God's love,
Once you've experienced it, you spread His love to everyone;
You want to pass it on.

What a wondrous time is spring, when all the trees are budding;
The birds begin to sing, the flowers start their blooming.
That's how it is with God's love;
Once you've experienced it,
you want to sing"It's fresh like spring";
You want to pass it on.

I wish for you my friend, this happiness that I've found.
You can depend on Him, it matters not where you're bound.
I'll shout it from the mountain top,
I want the world to know;
the Lord of love has come to me,
I want to pass it on.

(Happy Birthday Jesus!)

Luv Cynthia

yii it's been so long since i've posted. haha.

i've tried asking close to about 4 friends to come for the christmas my hope party, and so far none can come at all. life can be a little sad sometimes. the worst part was this:

me:wanna come for a christmas party? it's on sat (yada on with details)
friend: oh really? haha when and where? and with who?(and asks more stuff)
me: haha just my friends. there'll be about 50 people, and 2/3rds are quys if you don't mind
(and yes i tell them this for i know some of my friends have mild guy phobia due to their overstay in girls' schools. ok i'll admit i want to show them the pull factor besides the food, but not that we're desperate or anything, since raging hormones does all that to you)
friend:*seems rather interested* ooh ok. oh wait is it by your church?
me: um yeah
friend:*awkwardly* sorry, no thanks
me:*disappointed, but tries not to show it* ok, sure. hey wanna grab some food? you look hungry!

and then i desperately try to change the subject.
of course i am trying to. who tells you you look hungry. as if you can tell.
anyhow i feel so disppointed. people want the party but resist when they hear the word 'church'. really are we that scary? do we throw jesus into their faces? i know we can be a little creepy but honestly i think we as christians need to know.
oh bother suddenly i feel so annoyed. why does this always happen. i just asked my senior to come, and i hope she does. it's almost social suicide in my school to do stuff like that, but ah well. whoever loses his life will gain it, whoever loses a friendship may hopefully restore his with God. still i can almost forsee myself without friends to the party. almost as always. gaah. hopefully i can be a good mother hen and will not miss out on the mighty harvest.
alright, i must keep faith and pray. yes i must. i'm sorry but my posts do have the tendency to have this whole self-motivation section to it. even if no one comes i can still go early and help clean up.
after all, not all superheroes flash underwear while having public displays of violence with baddies.

love
brenda

Ellyn here :D
i just reached Singapore a few hours ago, looking so forward to see you girls on Sunday. HAHAHHA. did you people miss me? afterall, i went for 1month!!! i know you people did lah, LOL. i mean didn't :x hahahah, just joking! x} anyways, meet you girls on Sunday :D and MIRIAM! you left without me, now i'm feeling so depressed! later i get DEPRESSION D: so sad ):

P/S : i post cause Cynthia asked me to.
PP/S (:D) : don't worry, i've got presents :D

loves,

hello everybody!!
i'm in london now..
it's my birthday there in singapore, 2am there.. still 7th dec here. around 6 pm..
it's seriously freezing.. 0 degrees now.. my hands n fingers r freezing just typing now. zzz..
anyway, still enjoying myself. sort of.. interesting birthday. haha
haha chloe, u call me just now.
anyway... gtg. my bros wanna use as well..
happy birthday TO ME!!! HAHA..

bye!
bel