My days have been monumentally packed with work, after-work frivolities and family engagements since before Christmas, up till now. And, it will continue to be so for the next fortnight.
So, here's a quick recap of the weekend that was… (Pics taken with Aurelia Bea.)
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Friday (Dec 27th, 2013)
AM: Work - Last working day of 2013. Whoopee!
PM: Belated Christmas dinner with my best friend.
We decided on Italian beforehand, and even the sinfully gratifying tiramisu comes second to the company of my high school bestie. We laughed, bucket loads and that made my heart immensely happy.
Saturday (Dec 28th, 2013)
AM: Baby time with Kyra and Ryan.
These two little cherubs are growing up way too fast. I spent my afternoon getting my hair done - Kyra is quite the budding hairstylist, giving out tons of cuddles and kisses, and getting heaps in return (loved my drool-soaked shoulders).
PM: Date night with the handsomest man in town.
(I was my Daddy's date for a wedding dinner that night.)
Sunday (Dec 29th, 2013)
AM: Church.
PM: Colleague's wedding dinner.
I went full-on vintage earlier tonight - Sparkly dress (LOVED the low-scoop back big time), winged eyeliner and red lips.
It's a look that I don't often sport (I've always been of the impression that red lips might seem a little OTT and garish on my skin tone) but judging by the compliments tonight's look has garnered, I may venture to bring it about more often.
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Silky smooth decadence - Matcha green tea ice-cream with roasted almond nibs.
Readers, meet Aurelia Bea, my new babe!
Two weeks ago, on a whim, I visited a Digi Store and fiddled with the latest iPhone 5S. One of the store's assistance walked over, chatted with me and asked if I was interested in getting one. I informed him that I have two months left in my contract and I'd have to wait till then before considering an upgrade.
He logged into the system, checked my details and told me that it was possible to get an upgrade now, as they're not really finicky about a one or two months leeway. I was delighted. But before I could utter my preferences, he added that I would have to wait for about a month or so for my new device, as almost all of the Digi stores in Penang are out of their iPhone 5S stock. All of which was fine to me, as Evie is still in tip-top condition.
However, as I left the store, I thought to myself, "Would be nice to get it before Christmas". I brushed that little desire aside and went on with my Christmas shopping.
Yesterday afternoon, that same guy gave me a call (while I was at work) and told me that their shipment arrived a little earlier than expected (two weeks earlier) and my iPhone 5S was already here. My heart did little cartwheels and I replied that I would be there today to get it.
Later that day, CM had a Christmas Party. After we were all stuffed with a spread of sumptuous home cooked food, we had gift exchanges. Mine was handed to me and I quickly ripped apart the packaging and discovered that my present was an iPhone 5S cover.
Turns out, one of the other managers in CM thought that it would make a nifty gift for me, seeing that I am such a big fan of Apple products. He walked over to me and added, "Head over to my shop (he owns a cool phone shop - part of his additional business) and they'll stick the screen protector for you, for free, when you get your iPhone (He didn't know that I had pre-ordered an iPhone 5S or that it had arrived that very afternoon)."
As I drove home from the party last night, praise overflowed from my heart to my beautiful Jesus.
He granted my heart's desire, which was said in the softest of whispers. As if that were not enough, He went the extra mile and orchestrated for things to just fall into place - one blessing after another.
So tonight, as I admire the sleek design of my new phone, meddle with the Touch ID a jillion times and explore the 1001 features, I will also remember that this golden blessing is His way of reminding me that He IS the Keeper of my heart, Lover of my soul and Author of Time.
Her name holds a very special place in my heart. 'Aurelia' means golden and 'Bea' means blessing. There's a story behind that name. Let me fill you in on that story.
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Two weeks ago, on a whim, I visited a Digi Store and fiddled with the latest iPhone 5S. One of the store's assistance walked over, chatted with me and asked if I was interested in getting one. I informed him that I have two months left in my contract and I'd have to wait till then before considering an upgrade.
He logged into the system, checked my details and told me that it was possible to get an upgrade now, as they're not really finicky about a one or two months leeway. I was delighted. But before I could utter my preferences, he added that I would have to wait for about a month or so for my new device, as almost all of the Digi stores in Penang are out of their iPhone 5S stock. All of which was fine to me, as Evie is still in tip-top condition.
However, as I left the store, I thought to myself, "Would be nice to get it before Christmas". I brushed that little desire aside and went on with my Christmas shopping.
Yesterday afternoon, that same guy gave me a call (while I was at work) and told me that their shipment arrived a little earlier than expected (two weeks earlier) and my iPhone 5S was already here. My heart did little cartwheels and I replied that I would be there today to get it.
Later that day, CM had a Christmas Party. After we were all stuffed with a spread of sumptuous home cooked food, we had gift exchanges. Mine was handed to me and I quickly ripped apart the packaging and discovered that my present was an iPhone 5S cover.
Turns out, one of the other managers in CM thought that it would make a nifty gift for me, seeing that I am such a big fan of Apple products. He walked over to me and added, "Head over to my shop (he owns a cool phone shop - part of his additional business) and they'll stick the screen protector for you, for free, when you get your iPhone (He didn't know that I had pre-ordered an iPhone 5S or that it had arrived that very afternoon)."
As I drove home from the party last night, praise overflowed from my heart to my beautiful Jesus.
He granted my heart's desire, which was said in the softest of whispers. As if that were not enough, He went the extra mile and orchestrated for things to just fall into place - one blessing after another.
So tonight, as I admire the sleek design of my new phone, meddle with the Touch ID a jillion times and explore the 1001 features, I will also remember that this golden blessing is His way of reminding me that He IS the Keeper of my heart, Lover of my soul and Author of Time.
Last night.
Colleagues. Christmas carols. Food. Presents. Tons of laughter.
Jolly good reasons to stay back in the office after working hours.
Checked out this series by HBO awhile back, and while I didn't thoroughly enjoy watching it, I liked some of the lines in the show.
Here are some of them, coalesced with my thoughts…
I've learned that it is important to be with someone who loves all of you - not parts of you, but ALL of you.
I'm still coming to terms with that. Easier said than done for a person who enjoys planning and whose life revolves around meeting deadlines all the time.
But this, I'm sure of: My God is never late, never early but He's always on time. In HIS timing, I trust.
Here are some of them, coalesced with my thoughts…
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“Truth and relationships don’t make life easy. They make it possible.”
Over the past month, I've truly discovered the power of true friendships and real relationships, and I am ever so grateful for them. And, it confirmed what I have always believed - Being truthful is the only way to make any friendship or relationship work and last.
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“Love isn’t something you feel, it’s something you do. If the person you’re with doesn’t want it, do yourself a favor and save it for someone who does.”
Life is short, and not one more second should be wasted on that person who doesn't love you enough to put in effort and stay, even when all has lost its meaning, because that is what love is - It has nothing to do with what you get, but everything to do with what you are expected to give, which is everything.
And, if you've given your best and your all to someone who doesn't give a flying rip about you, love yourself enough to come out of it. Over time, you will meet people who see that love and who pour their love into you, so that you can stop spilling your love on people who don’t seem to want it.
And, if you've given your best and your all to someone who doesn't give a flying rip about you, love yourself enough to come out of it. Over time, you will meet people who see that love and who pour their love into you, so that you can stop spilling your love on people who don’t seem to want it.
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“How can you grow as an artist, if you don’t have the freedom to fail now and then?”
I've made mistakes as a person, and as an artist (the first definition).
Both have propelled me to grow in wisdom and creativity, recognising that mistakes are not to be shunned, as they humanise us every now and then - to feel with every fibre of our being and to share; to let someone else know in their moment of suffering that they are not alone, and that soon, it will all be alright.
Both have propelled me to grow in wisdom and creativity, recognising that mistakes are not to be shunned, as they humanise us every now and then - to feel with every fibre of our being and to share; to let someone else know in their moment of suffering that they are not alone, and that soon, it will all be alright.
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“When someone sees you as you really are and wants to be with you, that’s powerful.”
I've learned that it is important to be with someone who loves all of you - not parts of you, but ALL of you.
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“I think it’s all about timing. I think timing is everything.”
I'm still coming to terms with that. Easier said than done for a person who enjoys planning and whose life revolves around meeting deadlines all the time.
But this, I'm sure of: My God is never late, never early but He's always on time. In HIS timing, I trust.
Just so you know, I am a movie credits kinda girl.
I stay back - way after the movie has ended - to see the credits rolling up on the screen and that makes me feel happy. For some reason or other.
It probably has to do with the fact that I've written, prepared for, shot and directed mini film projects while pursuing my degree in Comms and Media Management. It took hours upon hours of planning and even more time was spent on the piecing together and editing of the footages.
And, to have your name up there - in white against a black background - after months and months of hard work, it is (to me) the crown of honour after a person's intense labour of love.
However, all those sacrifices are only worthwhile when you are rightfully honoured and aptly described. Unlike these poor, unfortunate souls…
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I have a few rules in life, and one of them is this: When it comes to building friendships and relationships, be who you are. Period.
I'm a big believer in creating ties that last, and for that to happen, we need to do away with masks. There really is no reason in hanging on to a friendship or relationship if you have to walk on eggshells all the time.
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Dearest Dee Dee,
I love how giving you are, how we laugh together about the most trivial of things and most importantly, how you just seem to get it.
I love that what we have is true. I never have to worry and look over my shoulder to watch my back when it comes to our friendship because I know with all my heart that you've got mine, and I promise to watch yours, always.
Love you,
Mellie May.
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| P/S: The resolution for this pic is abysmal and we took it eons ago. We need to take more pictures TOGETHER when you're back. |
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After leading a phenomenal worship service at church yesterday (Thank you, Jesus for gracing Your church with a glimpse of Your glory and a touch from heaven. I'm forever grateful), I returned home with a sore throat and a morphing-to-Darth-Vader-like voice.
This morning, the sore and pain are still around, but I wouldn't have had it any other way.
I have learned a long time ago that I am no good at doing things in a half-baked manner. It's either I give everything or I don't give at all. If that means that I have to be more disciplined in doing vocal warm-ups, then so be it; but I made a choice to never stop declaring His praises at the top of my voice till my very last breath and I intend to keep to it.
So today, while I was letting my mug of lemon tea (with a generous dollop of honey) steep, I'm embracing my hurting throat proudly, as if it was a badge of honour…
Yesterday night.
An adorable baby, a swing, plenty of kisses and deep-bellied baby laughter.
Super therapeutic for the soul.
My Christmas present from my father this year.
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Still reigns as my favourite fragrance, after going through many many bottles of perfumes (from different brands).
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8 years later, and he still remembers.
My Daddy knows the way into his daughter's heart. Kind of a no-brainer as to why I love him so much.
AutoCorrect and Conspiracy Nuts Don't Go Well Together
By Melissa - Thursday, December 12, 2013
"Life moves on, whether we act as cowards or heroes. Life has no other discipline to impose, if we would but realize it, than to accept life unquestioningly. Everything we shut our eyes to, everything we run away from, everything we deny, denigrate or despise, serves to defeat us in the end. What seems nasty, painful, evil, can become a source of beauty, joy, and strength, if faced with an open mind. Every moment is a golden one for him who has the vision to recognize it as such."
Henry Miller
My boss informed me the week before last that he was going to be away on a business trip to Japan and asked if I wanted anything from there (He made it very clear that he would NOT get me any Hello Kitty-esque items, which didn't bother me as I despise that finger-flicking feline.).
I (very sheepishly) said that if it wasn't too much trouble, I would like my favourite Japanese cookies.
Shiroi Koibito - Only available in Japan.
(The prices for these babies are exorbitant at Amazon.)
(The prices for these babies are exorbitant at Amazon.)
This morning, after a relatively alright shopping trip down to KL the past weekend (more on that later this week), I came into the office and saw this on my table…
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… was presented to me last night while I was cradling my friend's little cherub.
Thanks, Pam (Shen and Caden too)!
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Which reminds me… I'd better buck up and get started on a Christmas Gift shopping list soon enough. *gulps*
Some time back, during my uni days, I was in a tutorial - bored out of my skull and I was having a staring competition with the iMac in front of me (The iMac won, needless to say) - when my lecturer asked the class to come up with a list of ten social diseases that are plaguing today's society.
A little while later, he (my lecturer) circled the classroom and inspected our lists. I reluctantly showed him mine.
He surveyed my handwritten list, and burst out laughing a few seconds later. He proceeded to tell me - still choking back some of his chuckles - that stupidity is most certainly NOT a social disease.
And now, 1.5 years later, I am pretty certain that my lecturer was wrong… Stupidity is a social disease.
Allow me to convince you by directing you to this post:
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Introducing… The 33 Dumbest Things that Happened This Year.
#want.
Faithfulness - Message at Youth Impact (Nov 30th, 2013)
By Melissa - Sunday, December 01, 2013
By faith Sarah herself also received strength to conceive seed, and she bore a child when she was past the age, because she judged HIM faithful who had promised.
(Hebrews 11:11, NKJV)
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The above scripture says that Sarah judged HIM faithful who had promised. How many of us make promises today? And, how many of us actually keep to those promises that we have made?
Before getting to where I am today, I interned in an advertising agency for 3 months (requirement for diploma) and in a lifestyle magazine for 2 months (degree prerequisite). I wrote tag lines, copies and articles for both places where I interned at, and one rule of writing that applied for both is: Words like 'promise' or 'guarantee' are deemed as (kinda-sorta) off-limits, and are not used in any of the ads or pieces I wrote.
WHY? Because, companies don’t like to make promises and be held accountable for them. In the event when anything goes wrong, a case can be built just on those words and a costly lawsuit could ensue as a result of that.
I do not like making promises that I can't keep. I prefer to be a woman of her words. So when I do make a promise, I intend to keep it and see it through, whatever it might take. But, I've learned that in life, people are made of different stuff. In turn, not everyone is like me. Which is why we live in a society that promises much and means little.
As a result of encountering broken promises repeatedly in our lives, we tend to look and surmise that our God is the same - that He is not a promise keeping God. That is the lie of the enemy – our God is not a man that He should lie (Numbers 23:19) and He WILL keep His promises.
Sarah was barren and all dried up. She was well past her childbearing age and in the natural world (based on her age, condition and logic), she wasn't gonna be able to have a child. But, God gave Abraham and her a promise, that they won't just have A child, but that Abraham would be the father of MANY nations. Sarah CHOSE to judge HIM faithful, regardless of what logic and medical reports tell her.
1. WHAT is Faithfulness?
"Faithfulness is not doing the right thing once. Faithfulness is doing the right thing over and over and over again."
(Joyce Meyer)
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- Know therefore that the Lord your God IS God, the faithful God who keeps covenant and steadfast love with those who love him and keep his commandments, to a thousand generations. (Deuteronomy 7:9, ESV)
- The word ‘faithful’ in Hebrew (Old Testament was written in Hebrew) means “to prop” or “to support”. In Greek (New Testament was written in Greek), it means “trustworthy”.
2. WHY Should We Be Faithful?
- We are faithful because of conviction, not convenience.
Imagine if God is faithful to us only when it is convenient; when we are at our best behavior. If that were the case, He would not have sent His Son, Jesus to die for us on The Cross. We serve a God who is faithful in ALL circumstances and at ALL times.
- If you can't be faithful with the small things, God will not entrust you with bigger things because God looks for character, not ability.
- A gift will not take you to your destiny, CHARACTER will. (Christine Caine)
- Do you love the promotion of God, or do you love the PRESENCE of God? (Saul vs. David).
- With whatever gifts that He has entrusted in your care, for you to use for HIS glory, are you looking to be noticed or to touch lives? We need to check our hearts every now and then, to make sure that we know WHO we are doing it for and WHY we are doing what we do.
- Faith starts, faithfulness FINISHES.
Being faithful is about being obedient to His call, over and again; NOT sacrifice. When you feel like doing it the LEAST, that is when you should do it the MOST.
3. The Call to be Faithful
In the past 3 weeks, Life has taken a turn, a very BIG turn for me. After what happened last week, I was ready to throw in the towel - I wanted to give up everything here in Penang and head back to KL because things that happened seemed too much to bear and too painful to live with.
I was kneeling - face down and crying out to God - when God reminded me of His faithfulness to me for the past 3 years; from going before me to prepare the way for my degree, to confirming that it is His will for me to be back in Penang for this season.
After God took me down the road of His faithfulness in my life, He asked me two simple questions:
1. Will you still be faithful to Me?
2. Have you forgotten what you live for?
I decided that circumstances in life will not dictate my perception of who God is in my life.
- Let us hold unswervingly to the hope we profess, for He who promised is faithful. (Hebrews 10:23, New International Version)
I realised that the closing of one chapter doesn't signify the end of the book (although it felt a lot like it in the beginning, which is why I was in so much emotional pain). Our stories aren't finished yet. My story wasn't finished yet. There is still much to be written and done. There is still so much room to grow, change and heal.
But with this ordeal behind me, I can clearly see that there is truly so much that I have to be thankful for. Here are some of them…
- God (He's the best, and He's enough for me.)
- A family that stands by me and loves me, when I am at my worst
- Friends (spread all over the globe) who believe in me when I can't and see the good in me when I don't
- A good job (with opportunities to travel, less than a year into working - read *here* and *here*) with a really great boss and some of the kindest colleagues ever
- A roof over my head and food on the table
- The opportunity to do what I love, every single day
Nothing to do with age, but everything to do with the make-up of a person - mindset, maturity and values.
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Spent my afternoon here yesterday. Only things missing were a change of clothes, flip-flops and sunscreen. Looking forward to spending more time here...
Deelle and Mellie - Est. since 2007
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Dear Deelle,
We're 3719 miles apart and the last time we really spoke to each other was a couple of months back (busy and conflicting schedules do that, even to the best of friends).
But today, I am reminded that with some things, there really is forever.
It is as if no time had passed since we last spoke.
In a world that is plagued with people who have more than one face (figuratively) and infested with people who do not mean what they say, the honesty, transparency and authenticity that we share is something that is extremely comforting and of great worth to me. I treasure it more than you would ever know.
Come January, we will have 10 packets of nasi lemak EACH (spread over a few days la, okay? I don't want to have a coronary), I promise.
Love you heaps,
Mellie May.
"You don’t need anyone’s affection or approval in order to be good enough. When someone rejects or abandons or judges you, it isn’t actually about you. It’s about them and their own insecurities, limitations, and needs, and you don’t have to internalize that. Your worth isn’t contingent upon other people’s acceptance of you - it’s something inherent.
You exist, and therefore, you matter. You’re allowed to voice your thoughts and feelings. You’re allowed to assert your needs and take up space. You’re allowed to hold onto the truth that who you are is exactly enough. And you’re allowed to remove anyone from your life who makes you feel otherwise."
Daniell Koepke
This is my pledge to You:
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I will always love You... even if my dreams, hopes and wishes do not come to pass in this lifetime, I still choose to always love You.
Youth Impact embarked on the 'Fruit of the Spirit' (ref. Galatians 5:22-23) theme for the final quarter of the year.
Last Saturday was Peace.
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- Peace is NOT the absence of fear or troubles.
- Peace is not an emotion or a feeling. (Emotions/feelings word-alikes for the the word peace but does not even come close: quiet, sated, calm, tranquil…)
- The Hebrew translation for the word peace is shalom.
- Biblical peace is unrelated to circumstances; it is the GOODNESS of LIFE that is not touched by what happens on the outside.
- You may be in the midst of trial, and still have biblical peace.
- Paul wrote of his encounter when he was jailed in Philippi that he had “learned to be content in ANY circumstance” (Philippians 4:11)
2. Why Do We Need Peace in This Life?
- "Peace I leave with you; My peace I give to you; not as the world gives do I give to you. Let not your heart be troubled, nor let it be fearful." (John 14:27)
- His peace is one that "transcends ALL understanding" shall "guard your hearts and minds in CHRIST JESUS" (Philippians 4:7) – The word guard in this verse does not come in a negative connotation, it is not to “watch” or to “keep imprisoned”. It has a military sense of meaning, to “stand at a post and guard against the aggression of an enemy”.
- When a Christian has peace on guard, he/she enters an assurance that nothing of this world can dislodge him, not the worries of today, or the cares of tomorrow.
- We need this peace to be able to witness to a restless world today. The world wants a peace that:
- Deals with the past
- Governs the present
- Holds promise for the future
And, no religion in the world or new age medicinal tactic can take care of ALL THREE aspects. Only JESUS can do that. Only HIS peace can deal with the past, govern the present and hold promise for the future.
3. How Can His Peace Change The World?
- “Let the peace of Christ rule in your hearts.” (Colossians 3:15)
- The Prince of Peace embed in our hearts His peace for us to be a representation of Him to our world: To be a peacemaker.
- Matthew 5:9 says, “Blessed are the PEACEMAKERS, for they shall be called sons (and daughters!) of God.”
- Saying sorry when you’re not in the wrong is NOT a sign of weakness. It is a conscious decision to be submitted to the will of GOD, instead of the will of self, OUR selves.
- Being a peacemaker involves HUMILITY, lots of it, in fact. But God is ever ready to BE strong where WE are WEAK – “God opposes the proud, but GIVES GRACE to the humble…” (James 4:6)
Yesterday
Today
You're unreserved when it comes to showing me how much you care for me (and for everyone else) and you are uninhibited when it comes to your love for me.
The past two days had been rough for me. I contracted food poisoning early Monday morning and my little angel catered to my every whimper and obliged my every request, without complain. She never left my side - she slept in my room, made her bed beside mine, just to make sure that someone would be around in case I got worse during the night.
Thank you for showing me that a love that is so pure, true and honest - not in the least bit watered down because of our difference in character or diluted by our occasional spars - exists... I am more than honoured to be loved by you.
When you came into my life 17 years ago, I knew that my life was irrevocably changed... for the better.
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Happy 17th Birthday, baby girl!
Love you more than all the stars in the sky,
Jie Jie
Watched the show when I was a child (LOVED it big time) and I've met my fair share of kids (belonging to friends, cousins, aunties and uncles) who held nothing back with nothing to lose (the cuteness factor... works every single time).
For instance, an incident which took place a couple of months back that still makes me chuckle to myself whenever I think of it.
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Location:
Fancy restaurant
People involved:
My 3 y.o cousin and my grand-aunt
Scene:
- My grand-aunt spilled her soup on the floor.
- The waiters from the restaurant hurried to her side and began wiping the little boo-boo.
- They missed a couple of spots, and my grand-aunt wasn't too happy about it (being the Type A cleanliness inspector that she is), so she began directing them on how. to. do. it. right.
While most of us were watching the scene (fascinated by everything that was taking place, and slightly embarrassed), little Evan (who sat across from my grand-aunt) was taking everything in and after the waiters were released from her stare, he looked up, scrutinised my grand-aunt disapprovingly and spoke the following sentence:
"You're a bossy woman, aren't you?"
His mother was horrified, the rest of us gaped for like 5 seconds and chortled silently, being very careful to keep our heads down.
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P/S: Don't judge, but... After the little guy was done with his meal, I cuddled him in my lap, planted extra kisses on his cheeks and whispered in his ears, "Good boy."
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Earlier today, while I was perusing the Internet.
... it's a good day.
"Now hope does not disappoint, because the love of God has been poured out in our hearts by the Holy Spirit who was given to us."
Romans 5:5 (New King James Version)
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Hope sees in faith what the natural eye can't.
In the darkest of nights, lowest of valleys... when optimism fails and positivity runs out... when I can't carry on any more on my own... He swoops in - strong but tender - and reminds me that He is; He simply is and He does not disappoint.
This day and for the rest of my days, this is my life's song and my lip's confession: My hope is found in Jesus.
From my colleague, whose sister just returned from her R&R in Japan.
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Not only do I buy things because of their cuteness factor, I keep items for the same reason.
I am never gonna unwrap those adorable babies, for fear of disfiguring them.
Last Friday, my colleagues at CM invited me for a steamboat dinner-cum-sleepover at one of the service apartments in town.
I acquiesced to their dinner invitation, but politely declined the sleepover proposal (My bed and I are in a co-dependent relationship, remember?).
All of us...
That night, we had three tables that were covered with plates upon plates of food choices. All of us weren't big eaters so after one and a half rounds, we were floored... and completely guilty of being gluttons.
Naturally, the leftovers were saved up and today during lunch time, we had a second round of steamboat (fresh pot of homemade soup, of course) with the remainders.
Guess what I had (part of Friday night's surplus) after I downed two bowls of steaming soup?
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While I was on my week-long business trip to Jakarta (I reached the shores of Malaysia late Sunday night), I made some friends there and they were determined to make certain that my body was stuffed with as much local food assortments as possible before I left their city.
Some of the local grubs that were partaken...
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Diverse array of dishes to pick and choose from, all of which are laid for you on the table the moment you are seated. A must-have for any visit to Indonesia.
This is a popular snack in Jakarta. It is made from mashed potatoes and chicken filling. As a lover of all things potatoes, this snack was right up my alley.
Chicken marinated with tumeric, fried in coconut oil and served with kremes (crispy granules).
I was told this snack was only available twice a year, once in June and once in September. It is made from duck egg - which is mixed with glutinous rice and desiccated coconut - made into an omelette.
Meat barbecued over brazen coals on bamboo skewers, and served with... sweet potato gravy (instead of the usual peanut sauce).
Incredibly airy and very fluffy dairy goodness.
Rice cooked with coconut milk and tumeric, hence the name "Nasi Kuning" (literal translation: Yellow Rice). Mine was served with Ayam Pok and Bergedil (fried potato patties).
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PG > KL
KL > Jakarta
Sunlake Hotel -- 2 nights
View from the balcony of my room
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Sept 22nd, 2013 - 6:30pm
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