I should spend more time looking upwards. it refreshing. :D
renewed gratitude
There's a whole list of photos waiting to be poster up here. Mostly from my trip toMelbourne, but before I do any pixel exhibition, there's something else I'd like to write about my trip down under. A few weeks before leaving, andrew’s grand father passed away, and it got me thinking on and on about how blessed I am to have not one or two but four grandparents still alive and healthy and so at the funeral, I vowed to appreciate this trip more than ever, {we were going for my sister’s graduation, all four grandparents, parents, a cousin and me.} Of course, how ironic it all had to be that the trip with the company I had intended to value and treasure more so than my previous trips turn out to be one that irritated me quite a fair bit. Well, not all the time, but I found myself getting easily agitated and annoyed at little bitty things that usually would have just slipped along fine. here and there again, I caught myself letting impatience get the better of me and chided myself for being so selfish but those were regretfully few. I felt somewhat edgy and uncomfortable with the whole situation which must have been the Holy Spirit's working though I don't think anyone else knew what went through my mind all the way from KLIA back home. I think they all thought I was sleeping. Hence this blog post. I need to say what was on my mind in that 75 ish minutes of driving from the airport. I was selfish. And all I had seen throughout the trip was their weakness, their incapability, not fully appreciating their kindness, their love, their care and their patience. And so, Im writing this with a renewed sense of gratitude for my family. most people i know only realize how much they value their family when they live on their on. thankfully i don't need to wait that long to realize what a great thing i have going on in my life right now.
{*} I am thankful for my dad, who is beyond generous and has such a huge heart for others.And for being so strong on the first day even though he fainted during the flight. {*} I am thankful for my mum, who in all her grace, bears with all complains, whining, harsh words and impatience with such dignity. And for waking up each morning to cook us breakfast. {*} I am thankful for my sister, who did countless and endless things for us (and for me especially) during the trip without complaining. {*} I am thankful for my Popo, who is thinks about everyone’s health and safety before hers. She is really like a doraemon as in anything you might possibly need, she has in her pouch.And who is so skillful in hiding a blade in her handbag that not even security could detect it. {I only found out at the end of the trip, how genius is my grandmother?} {*} I am thankful for my Gong-gong who supplies us with countless jokes during dinner and lightens up the atmosphere. {*} I am thankful for my Mama who worries about us all the time. And for making an effort to walk long distances despite her hurting knee. {*} I am thankful for my Ye-ye who is the peacemaker amongst everyone. And for teaching me and my sister all those words in Chinese and for the laughter he provided for us with his self learnt English words. And also for showing me that after many years of marriage, his love for my grandmother is still that strong. {*} I am thankful for my brother {who wasn’t there at the trip} coz his absence made me realize the need for a young strong man on every vacation. {*} And that’s why im also thankful for my cousin, who somewhat replaced my brother in his ability to help carry heavy loads, help take pictures of me, translate Chinese conversations and laugh along with my silly antics. AND. A hugger gratitude towards GOD, who is so capable of loving me despite my shortcomings. Who is man that you are mindful of him? The son of man that you care for him? - Psalms 4:8
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i forgot to also mention that im thankful for my JIGGLER JENN, who so patiently help translate and layaned my grandparents, and lent me her tweezers, and shared my joy over small little things like lighted up mirrors and lip gloss. wished you came along with us on the great ocean road & wished i went along with you to that factory outlet sale!
cawan teh.
Taken two weeks back on our trip to genting. Slow shutter speed, spinning tea cups, flash & giddy faces all over. They were the best shots on the trip me thinks. We didnt have mr sun shining on us that day, which i though we would have hence the shorts & satin top wearing {totally backfired}. i braved cold wind on my legs, but not the solero shot. Im too chicken. haha.
still. malaysia should upgrade their themeparks more.
Jessica looking at jessica looking at jessica looking at jessica. tee hee.
thats bryan & vera in the beginning. then bryan getting all wooozy some minutes later.
gary was right when he told me four years ago. i DO look like a hamster. le sigh.
starting to write in white again. im mad but im not. i'm afraid but i shouldnt be.
our communication needs some working on. i need to remind myself. love is long
suffering. and so i promise i will try.promise. coz i love you. :]
thank you for this love
I think I've poster this on facebook, but I'll post it here coz it's such a waste for the
world not to see Stanley's muker bengong. The weekend consisted of aching knees,
an extreme amount of gleeful laughs especially in the car {told you BF was being
particularly cute},two missed chances @ prayer meeting but one affirmation so yay!,
a flurry of practices – fun nonetheless, a comforting big bowl of fish head noodles
and to cap it all, God’s reassurance that I’ll never be left by Him.
I can’t tell you how much im appreciating this weekend. Two weekends ago, my post
would have been a total opposite. Its kinda hard to put words into how im feeling right
now so I’ll just say this, I am so grateful God found me. ;) Im off to Gentings tomorrows
with my girls! Nyaahhhh.
Marina's South Pier
I know its two post back to back, but I can’t help it. Im in love with the beauty of a full size picture on my 14’ by 16’ screen. Why did no one ever bothered to complain about those teeny size pic I’ve been posting? Singapore was loads of laugh. Surprisingly though. But awesome nonetheless. Realized I had many first on this trip. First time experiencing a burst flat tyre which was exciting {for me at least}, first time leading a bunch of dancers without help from my sifu & jiggler {never ever want to do that ever again!}. First time eating dinner on a boat. Couldn’t help giggling at the names of the dishes. Psalmbal Mee Goreng, Bar-ley-lu-jah Sandwich, you get the gist of it. It doesn’t sound so funny here,I suppose giggle-worthy moments just doesn’t translate well on electronic gadgetry. Goodnight world!