tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-24464014543739074362011-07-29T06:01:34.991+08:00to everything there is a season, a time for every purpose under heaven;.... a time to weep, and a time to laugh;.... a time to cast away stones, and a time to gather stones;.... a time to keep silence, and a time to speak;................ ~ ecclesiastes 3berylmahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09094029209944841821noreply@blogger.comBlogger971100tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2446401454373907436.post-72006869468827816602008-12-08T10:57:00.005+08:002008-12-08T11:12:04.162+08:00

arrghhh... hate the rainy weather.... it's again the year-end 'misery'.... cold feet, dampness.... and wonder if the electricity would trip again this year.... yes, there seems a leakage somewhere on the outter wall that lets water seep in and short-circuit my wires... :(So I am stuck at home for now....and, yes, the new song was beautiful. Wonder when they will cut a new album and include this

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Love this new song written by Karen..... especially the part on how He, who fashioned nature's wonders and designed all heaven's glory, could stoop low to rescue me..... oh such love, endless love, such grace, amazing grace.... don't I love Him?You Are The God Who LovesSaviour of the undeserving You have beckoned me with loveYou designed all heaven's glory Yet You came, restored my

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Some say love, it is a river, that drowns the tender reed;Some say love, it is a razor, that leaves your soul to bleed;Some say love, it is a hunger, an endless aching need;I say love, it is a flower, and you, its only seed......It's the heart, afraid of breaking, that never learns to dance;Its the dream, afraid of waking, that never takes the chance;Its the one, who won't be taken, who cannot

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The LORD crowns your year with His goodness, and His paths drip with abundance.....

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It was a long long time since I last felt tears welling up in my eyes, but this morning, as I read the blog of one of my dear friend and ex-collegue, I couldn't help but felt so heavy for her.... didn't know that she went through those painful times of lost.... my heart goes out to her.http://prilla80.blogspot.com/2008/01/resting-place-for-baby-peter-finally.htmlTime had gone by all too quickly..

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The company annual event held at the Bottle Tree Park had ended on time. It's just past 3 o'clock in the afternoon, and I have time to spare today, so I thought I should drop by the World Vision's exhibition booth for the 'One Life Experience' at the SMU. The One Life Experience (OLE) is a hands-on, interactive exhibit which focuses on the devastating effects of AIDS on young people in Africa,

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Lenny LeBlancLike the sun that rises everyday,You are so faithful. Lord, You are faithful.Like the rain that You send,And every breath that I breathe,You are so faithful, LordI see the cross and the price You had to pay,I see the blood that washed my sins away.Chorus:In the midst of the stormthrough the wind and the waves,You'll still be faithful, You'll still be faithful,When the stars refuse to

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Another trip to the Chinese Garden, but this time, I brought my camera along. Moving aroung on the bicycle is going to be much more fun than I thought it to be. The ride took less than 1/2 an hour from Clementi to the Chinese Garden. The group of bird watchers were still gathered around the tree. The migratory birds appears to be still feeding amongst the branches. The fruits are still aplenty in

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Service was a combined one this morning,.... everyone's in Christmas mood, afterall, tomorrow would be...... Christmas Eve. Silent Night, Holy Night........All is calm, all is bright.Christmas means so much more to me these past few years. Not about the presents, the giving, the holidaying, the celebrations..... it's so much more to Christmas than these.Forunto us,a child is born.....unto us,a

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It was a nice break this morning from in the wet weather we had over the past few days. I was out of action since wednesday. Gastric flu I suppose. Had been in and out of the toilet umpteen times until my legs went wobbly. At least today, the urge had eased. I had wanted to go down to the track earlier but was held up when the 'garang guni' man came by. Sold the 5' high stack of 'old' newspaper

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Was cycling along the park connector when I saw the group of people gathered around the stone bench near the 500m marker. Aha.... there's this old man practising his chinese calligraphy there. Pretty good pieces and what strikes me most is that he is using tissue papers for his writing. Using tissue papers to write sure is not easy. The ink must be controlled very well and is very different from

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As usual, it was kinda rushing for me to get to class after work. But, as I stepped into the mall, I paused. The tall christmas tree at the entrance caught my attention. Didn't realise that the Christmas season is here already. Perhaps was caught up with the Hari Raya and Deepavali holidays this past month as there were more Malay and Indian collegues for me at the new working place and the 2

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So Small Yeah, Yeah What you got if you ain't got loveThe kind that you just want to give awayIt's ok to open upGo ahead and let the light shine throughI know it's hard on a rainy dayYou wanna shut the world out and just be left aloneBut don't run out on your faithCause sometimes that mountain you've been climbingIs just a grain of sandAnd what you've been out there searching for foreverIs in

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It was a long time since I last visited the Botanic Gardens. The group of walking enthusiasts made plans for a 2 hrs visit to the Botanic Gardens with promises of a good introduction to the oldest rainforests in the world, beating even those found in the Amazon River Basin. The afternoon was soaked in a light drizzle which dried out by the time we are ready to set off.First stop, Ginger Garden...

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Got this bike from one of the guys I used to meet on weekends during my morning jogs. They had been pestering me to go riding with them for quite some time now. Given my health setback the past few months, I had to cut down on the jogging and was doing leisurely walk most of the weekends. Well, since this guy had wanted to cut down on the number of cycles he is owning now, I relented and paid him

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Got the latest music album which contained worship songs recorded live during the last few months. Really liked the album. One of my favourite amongst them ...Rejoice O Israel I behold a city on a hillA nation torn by warBut in that place, Adonai saysHis grace has been poured forthI behold a people whoAre waiting for their LORD For He will come with trumpet soundsAs nations watch in aweShalom

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中秋 Mid-Autumn....Pensive....A past romance that will never be again?The aching feeling of lost?Longings?Once, a long time ago, .....wasn't I too, the lone traveller in a foreign land?Home, far away from home,loved ones,.... across the miles.....and it was you, on a mid autumn night,that kept me company.... bright, round, shining. Will you too, my dear friend,be pensive on this night?Who would

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Had dinner with a group of ex-collegues just the other Friday evening. Didn't realise that it's already past 1 year since I left the company. Well, perhaps nothing much had changed for them. The same age-old urgency in meeting datelines, frustrations, and perhaps a little more of the intra-office politics. Was it not gladness that I had left? Else, I would be in the same ship with them, with the

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It was sort of a last minute arrangement when Patricia messaged on Friday afternoon about going on a hike to the MacRitchie Nature Reserve. We will take the HSBC Tree Top trail covering about 10 km. Thought that's not a bad idea. The last time I really went on a long hike was so long ago that I couldn't even remember when. Not much of a preparation, but I did managed to grab a bite and took with

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Vaguely remembers that the months of June and July are supposedly to be some of the hottest months in the year. Not that I am an environmentalist, or a tree-hugger, or an advocate of saving "mother earth". No, in fact, it's Father God that I more inclined to associate with. Nevertheless, I can't help but noticed that the weather these days seems to have gone crazy.The fallen leaves and the

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How time flies. It's been more than a month since my last post. And also, alot had happened during this past month.The last episode of health scare had somewhat passed...... looking back, it's kinda weird to be gripped by that unknown and unexplained bout of discomfort for almost 3 mths. First it was the period of elevated blood pressure and heart palpitations, then followed by a whole 2 mths of

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The calligraphy class last night was kinda a farewell gathering. We did not get down to do any practices.... there's only the remaining 3 of us as most of the other students had dropped out during the last few months.Old uncle Mr Loo had to take a break now as he had just under-went an eye ops. The other lady from China, Mdm Li had dropped by with her daughter. She had intended to rejoin our

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This recent episode of uncertainty over my health has its good. At least, it sets me thinking. In which areas?First - how much I appreciated my family. I had stayed over at my mum's place for some 2 weeks during the times when I felt real bad. It's during those days that I really really felt the closeness and importance of family. Who else would be there for you beside them?Second - how much I

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It was such a beautiful morning today. And feeling well enough, I thought I had better go get some exercise. It's almost 2 mths since I last done that. This last 2 mths was a roller coaster ride for me, health wise as well as my faith in God. But all praises to His wonderful name! I know I am definitely on the mend now. The blood pressure is a stable average of 120/80 now, though it did fluctuate

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I see GraceJesus my help,I call on Your name!I cast my cares on You.Jesus my hope,My tower of strength!My faith is found in You.I see You pierced, wounded for me,When I look to the cross, I see.....I see grace,Sealed by Your sacrifice.I see love reaching for me.Precious blood,Washes and sanctifies.Healing flows,Setting me free.I see grace.....Bearer of sin,Afflicted and tried!You paid

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It was an affirmation to the remma word of God on Sunday. I could feel the recovery proccess taking place the last 2 days. The amplified heartbeat and breathlessness is no more as I go about my daily activities. The set of BP readings taken over the last 3 days averaged 125/84. This looks remarkable as I used to averaged slightly higher than this.Looking back, I guess there were various

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It was a remma word of God that I received gladly yesterday, during Pastor's message.1 Pet 2:24 - Who his own self bare our sins in his own body on the tree, that we, being dead to sins, should live unto righteousness: by whose stripes ye were healed.Yes, Pastor had specifically called out my healing - by His strip, our heart disease is healed, by His strip, our high blood pressure is

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It was somewhat worrying for the past week. Despite my symptoms, the doctor had not prescibed any medication. I was really perplexed as to what is the cause of the faster than usual heartbeat.Feeling rather breathless again on Wed morning, I decided to drop by the neighbourhood clinic again. The BP measurement was a high of 160/100. The doctor on duty decided to give me medication for high-blood

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The past 2 weeks was like a roller coaster ride. Really don't know how I managed, but I got my blood test done on 25 Apr, one week after that earlier visit to the doctor.The second visit to the polyclinic on 3 May was a bad experience. She was a trainee lady doctor, under supervision by one of the more senior doctor. It was more of a messed up consultation, but anyway, the conclusion was that my

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The last week was spent almost in a daze. I first felt the fast rising heartbeat last Saturday's evening. Was it due to the stress? I had just taken on an assignment for a survey to be conducted in the coming 2 weeks. But really, there shouldn't be this stressful feeling. Definitely the assignment is not as demanding and stressful as the job that I had left. Strange.So, just to be on the safe

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The answer to the issue on the fundamentals of Creationism vs Evolutionism was answered sooner than I expect, and I believe it's God given, really.Snr Pastor was away in Israel for the past week and Pastor Lian was preaching during the mid-week bible study as well as the Sunday Service. And in both messages, somehow, she touched on the subject. Having been attending the services regularly, the

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This is really a very beautiful song that we sang during service. Hope to share it here with all of you folks.MERCY SAW METhe years had left scars,And the scars have left pain,How could he recognize me,For I wasn't the same;I knew I should pay and I knew the price,For justice and law had demanded my life.O but his tender heart heard my desperate cry,And he saw all my past through merciful eyes!

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I knew that's one basic issue which I have to get it settled, sooner or later.....Well, it's more than a month since my last post. Yes, what else but that I was busy, really busy, honest.... hahahaa... just the typical excuse. Chinese New Year celebrations, friends visits, household chores, then the part-time work engagement for the month of March...... and on top of that, the night classes for

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First day of the Lunar New Year passed all too quickly. Eldest cousin and his wife was at mum's place even before me. The other cousins and their family came later on. Even one of the cousin's daughter came by with her husband. Good that most of them came by on the first day. That will leave us free for the rest of the holidays.Traditionally, my family also celebrates the second day of the Lunar

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Finally, the big day arrived. It's 除夕the last day of the last month of the lunar year. And of course the most significant part of the day is the reunion dinner. Made my way to mum's place and as usual, the brothers and sisters together with niece and nephew were all gathering there. For a change, we had steamboat dinner, with very sumptuous spread of meatballs, chicken, pork, fish slices, vegies,

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The budget report in the papers this morning makes good reading, but guess will have to take some time to digest it and assess what is the impact for me. Wonder if there's anything beneficial for me.... but on a first glance, the tables on total GST spendings vs the Offset Package looks impressively tailored by the statistics people. But what they did not factor in is the full 7% GST amount.

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The flower lasted more than a week! Kinda sad to see it slowly withering away over the days..... The spring cleaning is almost done now. Left the study room to be tidied up. Quite pleased with the effort. All of a sudden, it's kinda feeling very comfortable at home now. Well, it would be nice to have some of the friends over for a visit during the Chinese New Year. It would be the first cny visit

berylmahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09094029209944841821noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2446401454373907436.post-19482568967493059572007-02-14T11:52:00.000+08:002007-02-15T12:08:02.641+08:00

Valentine Day! hmm.... really nothing much to celebrate. It's gonna be just the normal day. How about tea for two? The tea set suits just fine. Get them out for the chinese new year too. hmmm.... this set costs me quite a tidy sum... but the most expensive would be the tea leaves itself, one of the best tea in china. well,.... enjoy it. Happy Valentine Day!Calligraphy class again in the evening,

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The festive crowds outside the NTUC is really getting more now. New Year mood seems to be catching on now. Round the corner is a stall that sells vases from China, mostly procelain and pottery pieces. The two brothers running the stall is from China. Many beautiful pieces, not exactly cheap, but if it is a good piece, I think it's still worthwhile. Bought a vase that have a more modern appeal.

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Part 2, Spring cleaning...... well, needs to do some cleaning for the tv set, video recorder and also tidy up the main hall living area. Didn't know I gather so much stuff in this short one year.Bought a nice chinese paper cut from the shop at town central. A nice 'fu' in the centre with fishes around to signify abundance, and flowers at the sides. The lady in the shop said the pattern at the

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Another week and it will be Chinese New Year. Time to do some spring cleaning. Phew~ the place may not be big, but cleaning is sure no easy task. Where do I start? hmmmm.... clean up the water feature first. The new pump is a little too powerful and the water tend to splash a little out onto the floor. The window panes is fairly easy, but surprising, there are altogether 13 window panes in the

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Was already running late, but still have to get lunch. Run into one of the operators from the control centre, also getting lunch at the coffeeshop. Nevermind the time, good to have a chat. Another ex-collegue also happened to come by. So coincidental. Nice to catch up.The work required in the WV office wasn't really difficult, but as it's quite tedious and requires time, so that's why they needed

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The poor plant looks malnourished, and its leaves extends so tenderly outwards, giving forth a single bud that blossomed over the 3 days.... a lovely pinkish red.... so delicate and fragile, and so lovely and tender.Was so afraid that the bud would wither before it can bloom. But it didn't. Perhaps, only a pity that it did not flower together with the other pot with the purple flowers. Well,

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Saw on TV the other day, that there's going to be an exhibition of photographs on the old Queenstown area. Thought it would be good to revisit the memories of the place where I grew up in. Anyway, service today would be by a guest speaker - Dennis Burke. Think I will just give service a miss this week. The exhibition is supposedly to be held at the Queenstown CC. But, oh no! Didn't realise that

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Was it the excitement this afternoon, having to make various phone calls to the child sponsors to rearrange for the briefing session, or was it because the new lesson learnt at the calligraphy, or was it the effect of the tea I run into an ex-collegue at the coffeeshop.... well, it was sleeplessness which I had not experienced for a long time.The calligraphy didn't seems to be improving. Somewhat

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The tummy didn't get any better since last night. Think the diarrhoea is really acting up this time... been to the toilet at least 4 times this morning, excluding the 4 times last night. Was it the spicy chicken set I had last evening? Wonder if Nat also had the runs.... hahaha.....Decided to try out the polyclinic. It's conveniently located just across the road. It's already past 10.30am and I

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Caught a passing glimpse of the city skyline while on the free shuttle in to Suntec. It's been quite some time since I had a good look at the city skyline. Somehow, the hustle and bustle of working life did not afford us to pause and look.Many years ago, I had, while onboard the Cristobal, leaving Singapore's harbour, watched the city skyline slowly disappearing from sight. Never had Singapore

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The first few times of involvement with the volunteering work was easy enough. Simple tasks but very manual. Guess this is why they would need volunteers to help out. It would not be productive to have full-time staff working on these. Was chatting casually with the lady in-charge of donor care when we talked about which church I was attending. She mentioned that the finance manager is also

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Thought of going shopping,... so took the MRT down to town. Nothing really caught my fancy, but did managed to get my hair cut. Had been putting that off for some time now. It's almost Chinese New Year and I don't want to have a too newly cropped head over the new year. The thinning top is already bad enough. Leaving a long crop of hair would be alot more sympathatic to me... hahaha......hmmm...

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Decided to have breakfast at the hawker centre. Simple fare but didn't have the luxury to read my newspaper. It's just too crowded there. The many makeshift stalls selling stuffs for the Chinese New Year are all set up. Red lanterns, paper couplets, decoration pieces.... the furniture shop, CDs, tidbits... and that stall that sells plants. The purple violets looks so pretty. Bought a small pot,

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Because you love meFor all those times you stood by me, For all the truth that you made me see, For all the joy you bring to my life,For all the wrong that you made right,For every dream you made come true,For all the love I found in you,I'll be forever thankful....You're the one who held me up, never let me fall.You're the one who saw me through it all....You are my strength when I was weak,You

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Pastor shared a story today during service. A beautiful story, reminding us that we are God's children, beloved by Him.A seminary professor was vacationing with his wife in Gatlinburg, TN. One morning, they were eating breakfast at little restaurant, hoping to enjoy a quiet, family meal. While they were waiting for their food, they noticed a distinguished looking, white-haired man moving from

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The issue on housing for the singles was highlighted once again in the papers. As a single, one cannot buy a new flat directly from the HDB, although there had been some lifting of the restriction, to the effect of allowing these singles above age 35 to buy flats of any size in the resale market. And, the estimates is that there are some 100,000 singles (aged between 35 - 44) in year 2000. Yearly

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Thorns - relating to the wilderness, desserts,.... these are symbol of the curse brought about by the fall of man. But we have been redeemed by Christ from the curse. He wore the crown of thorns for us, shedding those precious blood so that the curse may be reversed.Year 2007, a new year, a new beginning. Prophesy our future, speak things into reality.How?Rom 8:26 - Likewise, the Spirit also

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Jehovah Jireh - The Lord Provider;Jehovah Raffa - The Lord Healer;A new insight into the names that God introduces Himself to the people of Israel. For us, our faith is not a formula or receipe on what to do and what to avoid in order to experience God. Ours is the experience of a person in our lives - Jesus. 1 Corinthians 1:30 - But of Him you are in Christ Jesus, who became for us wisdom from

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I had seen the old lady (perhaps in her late 60s) many times. She sells tissue papers, moving from tables to tables in the various coffee shops in this neighbourhood. The bag she carries with her have some crudely written words.... asthmatic, supporting self. Occasionally, I give her a dollar. I suppose is because of admiration for someone who despite her age, still works for her living.But, I

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The links and ties from the old work place still remains.A few of the guys from the user's department were in the neighbourhood this morning, so we arranged to meet up over morning coffee. Kinda last minute arrangements, but no problem with that. Other collegues from my department SMSed to ask if I would like to join them for lunch at the clubhouse. Well, it's Friday and everyone's more relaxed

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It's a rare treat! The Swedish Ship Gotheborg is in port this week. Rare, because she has been built according to traditional methods. Not only that, but that the same raw materials were used. The original ship was built in the 18th century (1738) for trade between Sweden's Stockholm and China. She sank outside her home port in 1745, on her return from China, with a load of cargo.The beauty of

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Happened to run into 3 friends separately, while on the way to calligraphy class this evening. Strange, such co-incident! Heard that is a bad start for my old department. They are expecting at least 3 resignations this January. This is almost 10% of the staff! Sad.......The practice sesssion was interesting. And of course, most of us did our own practice during the week. Don't you think it looks

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Woke to a beautiful morning. The rains had ceased although there were still the light showers yesterday afternoon. It would be a good day for my morning jog. It's almost 3 weeks since I last went on the route, so I took it easy. Along the way, said 'hi' two of the neighborhood aunties and also the few familiar faces along the jogging track. The old uncle was walking very steadily today. Had been

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Blessed New Year 2007!The fireworks were great! Caught them live, on CNA! And throughout the world, the celebrations begins. Well wishes and hopes around the world..... Yes, it's also my prayer for the world to be a better place, where there are peace and love between people, care and compassion for the lest fortunate.The SMSes came in, wishes for the new year.- A blessed n fruitful 2007 to u n

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Finally. Last day of the year, 2006. It had been a great year, much had happened, and in review, I thank my God for all the provisions, the protections, the guidance, the favor, the blessings.......The year started with great excitment. The new flat was a blessing more evident than any others. The renovation though delayed was very well done to much satisfaction. It was a real comfort to be able

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Psalm 91, - A song of ProtectionI will dwell in the secret place of the Most High,I will stay in the shadow of your wings;For Lord, you are my refuge, my tower of strength,My hope is in you, secure I stand;You will deliver me, your truth will be my shield,Jesus, you cover me, in your love no fear will prevail. I will dwell in the secret place of the Most High,I will stay in the shadow of your

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At last, the sun's shining again. Took the opportunity to open the windows and air the rooms. A nice break from all the wetness. The warmth of the sun felt nice on my face.... ahhh... beautiful morning.Ran into the elderly ex-neighbour couple from the old place. The usual here-and-there.... then a little about the family problems they face. Well, their little grand-daughter is a very smart and

berylmahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09094029209944841821noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2446401454373907436.post-21459722755671499682006-12-28T08:54:00.000+08:002006-12-30T11:54:24.498+08:00

Another cold crisp morning. The rain doesn't seem to be stopping anytime, and I really hate the cold.... everything's cold............ cold feet, cold drinks, cold toilet seat,.... good thing that I had taken that old quilt for use. The nights were alot more bearable.... lolz...Last night's calligraphy class was the 2nd lesson in the new series. Four of us had picked the li-shu script-style and

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I finally finished reading the book 'A Frank Boreham Treasury' (honestly, I am never a book person). Not all the mentioned 'great names' are familar to me. Some, I have not even hear of, but nevertheless, they definitely had made history. Although, I do not totally agree with some of the passages, but on the whole, it's still a book worth reading. Some of the questions or doubts that crossed my

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It rained again the whole of last night, into this morning. It was a warm snug feeling of lying in bed listening to the rain outside the window.But nature calls, so what needs get done, ...... needs get done. The cold seat wasn't exactly comfortable and jolts back memories of cold mornings years ago :- it was also a cold morning as I tip-toed down the wooden stairway. nature calls, but the toilet

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Christmas morning. Cool, crisp.... but the rain had stopped and the sun's out. It's a beautiful day!The phone had beeped with the messages from friends, giving the traditional season greetings in the most convenient manner:Wishing you a Merry n Blessed Christmas!Merry Christmas! Blessed New Year to U & Family.May this candle of Christmas bring U & Ur Family d light of peace, love & happiness. HV

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A panda walks into a café, orders a sandwich, eats it, then draws a gun and fires a few shots into the air. As the panda moves towards the exit and prepares to leave, a brave man steps up and asked "What's the meaning of that?". The panda replied "I'm a panda. Go check it out." Puzzled, the young man looks up the dictionary and sure enough, finds the definition : Panda - Large black-and-white

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Both niece and nephew were here for a visit. First time for them to visit the new home since I moved here a year ago. This sure is some fun. At least it adds to the christmas cheer.Had lunch out at IMM and took a short look around. Very busy, I guess lots of last minute shopping since tomorrow is Christmas eve already. Well, another Christmas tree, also a real tree, with paper hangings? Oh, these

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Was reminded yesterday to be back home for dinner. All too soon, it's 'dong zhi' (冬至), the Chinese festival that marks the winter solstice, or arrival of winter. Looks like I will give the fund raising duties a break.Traditionally, it's observed even more importantly than the Chinese New Year. A little research into the origin of this festival..... it marks the day that the sun is at the Tropic

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Great men of God, and verses that gave them the strength to do what they did.....Martin Luther - The just shall live by faith. (Habakkuk 2:4)Hugh Latimer - This is a faithful saying, and worthy of all acceptation, that Christ Jesus came into the world to save sinners; of whom I am chief. (1 Timothy 1:15)William Tyndale - We love him, because he first loved us. (1 John 4:19)John knox - And this is

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Started off early today. Uneventful. The donation trickled in but a few came in and just stuffed their donations into our hands without even asking for details or receipts. This is really an encouragement to the few of us. By 3pm, there were also a few child sponsorship signed up. So glad for the children.Took time off to visit the garden festival. A discounted concession ticket costs $3.50 which

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It started the night before, rained, and rained, and rained. Came morning, but the rain continued to fall....But the office had called earlier to say that they needed some help as the original helper were held up. It's a 3pm shift. Well, I could do a leisurely lunch and still be there in good time.The rain continued to fall......It was by far the most interesting afternoon. Many stopped by to

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If you ask me, which is my bible text, without doubt it would be :Romans 5:8 - "But God commended His love toward us, in that, while we were yet sinners, Christ died for us."This is one of the many verses in the Bible that tells us about God's love towards us. It had kept me company all these years. In those times of despair, it had kept me going. In those times of victory, it had multiplied my

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It is really getting to feel very much like Christmas now. But I really hate the chill. The rain continued from morning, the whole afternoon and into the evening. ahhhh..... a glittering christmas tree at Bugis.hmmm.... the biography of James Hudson Taylor - The Finished Work of Christ". Wonder where I can get hold of it. His favourite Bible text is => "When Jesus therefore had received the

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Sunday, but I will take a break from the regular weekend jogging routine. Anyway, the sky's overcast and looks like it's gonna rain again. A few things to get done today, but let's get brunch. The little girl at the dim-sum counter in the coffee-shop downstairs, had been half teasingly, complained that I had been skipping the morning breakfast.... lolz, well maybe will please her this morning.

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Woke up to a bright cheery morning. Normal routines, but guess I would just take it easy today. The past 3 days were tiring for my feet so I think I wouldn't do that weekend jog, but a brisk stroll would be nice in this weather. This gave me time to soak in the scenaries along the canal. I counted some 17 white herons along the banks, and one bigger grey (or brown) heron, standing rather

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It was another tiring, but really enriching day.As I prayed shortly around the tree, my thoughts goes towards the children in these poorer communities. Indeed, we have been so blessed in Singapore that many of us do not know what is the hunger, poverty and despair that these children have to face daily. The donation for a gift this season is but only a short relief, but I am sure it will bring

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Today's encounter..... well, it isn't really the kind of responses that I would consider as extremes, but they did put a lasting impression.The morning started off rather slow even as the pre-lunch time traffic trickled pass. Shops were just opening and most who passes by are mainly people on their way to work or who are heading for a particular place. The lunch time crowd also hardly paused in

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It is a real pine tree. Unfortunately, the fragrant smell of the tree is now faint, as it had been a full 2 weeks since it was set up. The 5m tall Christmas tree stands in the main walkway of the mall but draws little attention from the passers-by. Not that it was inconspicuous, but rather that most people are too busy to stop by to take a closer look. Many were on their handphone talking even as

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I will lift up my eyes to the hills,From whence comes my help?My help comes from the Lord,Who made heaven and earth.He will not allow your foot to be moved;He who keeps you will not slumber.Behold, He who keeps Israel,Shall neither slumber nor sleep.The Lord is your keeper;The Lord is your shade at your right hand.The Sun shall not strike you by day,Nor the moon by night.The Lord shall preserve

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Woke up to a beautiful morning. The sun's out now..... it's such a happy day, bright, shinning, and cheerful. Went for my morning jog, caught sight of a big monitor lizard across the canal, along the park connector. Must be about at least 4 feet long, head to tail, I guess. Then there's that big grey heron which almost goes unnoticed in the background. Were those two, eaglets soaring in the sky

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December period is always somewhat depressing. I hate that year-end feeling, with the rains, the cold, the dampness. Perhaps that is why I chose to use parquet flooring for my bedrooms. It's more bearable, at least without having to squirm when contact with the floor is first made in the morning.It rained again this morning. Missed my Saturday morning jog along the park connector. Must make the

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The bible study tonight touched on the passage about David and Abigail. The passage is not new to me. But my readings was more on the early part of the chapter - 1 Samuel 25:6"And thus you shall say to him who lives in prosperity: 'Peace be to you, peace to your house, and peace to all that you have!'......This is the greeting that David sent to Nabal. It was a well meaning greeting, and

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Who is there like you, LordWho is there like You, Lord,Clothed in strength and beauty,Marvellous, so wonderful in deeds!You who calmed the tempest,You who made the blind see,Mighty is Your hand to deliver me!King of Heaven,Exalted above all!My victory my song,Great in majesty and glory!King of Heaven,You are worthy to be praised!All honour to Your name,Jesus reign forevermore!

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It was only last week that while browsing a book at a Christmas fair at Amara, I came across a probing question on the diety of Christ while He was on the cross bearing our sins. I had never been bothered by such questions but as I flipped thru the book, the question jumped out at me. Was he still the righteous and holy God when He bearing our sins on cross at Calvary? I pondered but soon brushed

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A 2% discount! They actually gave me a two percent discount on my bill!For once, I had cleared out nicely most of the foodstuff in the fridge. Time to restock. A short trip to the Fairprice supermart and the bill came up to $22.77 but can you imagine, they actually gave me a 2% discount on the total bill! I couldn't believe it! And the discount entry read as..... 2% Elderly! It's 50 cents off on

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Worthy To Be PraisedYou lift me up from my fears and shame,You raised my soul from the grave.In Your presence I'll ever stay,I'll forever sing Your praise.I'll forever sing Your praise!King of glory,My Lord my love,You have won my heart.In Your presence I'll ever stay,I'll forever sing Your praise.I'll forever sing Your praise!You're worthy to be praised,So wonderful,My King of glory,Holy is Your

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The Cross is the greatest demonstration of the love of GodAnd as Moses lifted up the serpent in the wilderness, even so must the Son of Man be lifted up, that whoever believes in Him should not perish but have eternal life. For God so loved the world that he gave His only begotten Son, that whoever believes in Him should not perish but have everlasting life. For God did not send His Son into the

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You alone I praiseMy righteousness, my holiness,Emmanuel, living in me.Merciful King, to you I sing,Matchless in worth, you're awesome in deeds!You alone I praise,the lamb upon the throne!You alone I praise,and make Your glory known!You alone I praise,the keeper of my heart.You alone I praise,Jesus, Lover of my soul!Indeed, it's You alone, Jesus that I praise..... and You alone, Jesus, are worthy

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IRC friends offered various suggestions for the cough and sore throat that seems to be the prelude of a flu. Dissolve a tablespoonful of honey in a glass of warm water and squeeze in two slices of lemon (bright yellow type), they said. hmmm... can worth a try, afterall, the half jar of honey had been sitting in the fridge for a couple of weeks. A bad habit I have is that I tend to let alot of

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Took up this elementary course in chinese calligraphy 2 months ago. The weeks that followed were spent learning the basic 8 strokes, from the dot, horizontal, vertical strokes, the hook, the corners, the upward and downward slashs and "bushy" tail stroke, etc. It's dot after dot, after dot... and stroke after stroke after stroke.... Patience, patience, and yet more patience........ Finally, after

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As I flipped thru my little notebook which I pen down notes from the sunday messages, I realised all too soon, it's more than 3 months into my 'break'. The first page of the notebook had registered some thoughts in Jun '06 when I pondered on the question of taking this 'break' from work. Many friends had asked what made me take this unusually bold step? Many reasons, but I guess it's the

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Came across this article by Max Licado. He tells about this case where a young man was convicted of manslaughter in 1982. An innocent young girl died because of his drunken driving and the girl's family sued. A settlement of $936 was agreed, to be paid a dollar at a time, every Friday. This work out to be 18 years, week after week after week. The family had taken him to court again, 4 times, over

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And indeed, all is vanity and grasping after the wind. For in much wisdom is much grief, and he who increases knowledge increases sorrow. Vanity of vanities, all is vanity........- Ecclesiastes -More recently, I had come to realise, just how much in life there is for me to learn and read about. Somehow, it's like an awakening, a yearning to know more, and to know why... but what interest me were

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The one nature of God that makes Him worthy of our worship is His Holiness. And at the center of His Holiness, is found, His mercy..... the greatest act of God in providing us the mercy seat between the wings of the cherubim.

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