Last year, my bf's sister lent me this book "Your Best Life Now: 7 Steps to Living at Your Full Potential" by pastor Joel Osteen. It talks about favor and how blessed we all are.. Though there are some critics about this book, but I wont go there.
However, i enjoyed this book, and i realised how really blessed I am, and understood what is "Favor". All the while I thought either I was just plain lucky or just have good vibes that things work out the way I want it to be and concluded all this happens to me, because God loves me so much. Which is somewhat true cuz God loves me so much that, God's favor is all over me!!
One example is, I never worry about crowded parking lot at malls or at work. Ever since i started driving, I realised parking is a b#$%# in Singapore. But after reading that book, I will always pray before I enter the carpark.
I pray to God that I will not be impatient, I will still give way to other drivers, I will drive slow, whoever is about to leave had a good time at the mall and lastly, God will provide me a parking space.
And, he always does! Believe me, the busy hours at parkway parade during weekends at L4, the moment i enter, I always get a space. right in front me! Though there are cars parked along the alley waiting for the lots, the spot i go to, always someone is about to leave!
My bf tot it is just bunch of coincidences, but now he believes it is really God's favor.
Like today I dont know why, but Raffles City parking was full today. the cars were waiting in line outside to enter the carpark. I waited as well. It took be about 10mins to reach the barricade. And I thought "oh no.. it is going to close in front of me since about 5 cars in front of me just went in." but guess what! The barricade closed right after i entered. So i was the last one behind a long tail to go down to B2. Didnt have much faith about empty lots but had faith in God..
And guess what! while the other cars in front of me were circling, I turned right towards the escalator entrance as I could feel the favor all around me.. and right in front of my own eyes, a car slowly drove out giving me the lot!
I am soooooo favored!!
When people asks why are you so lucky?
I answer, it's God's favor. I love him so much and he loves me so much that he favors me.
Though how cranky I am, or what a crappy day I had, the moment i leave everything to God daddy, he comforts me and show me his favor which immediately makes me smile again and praise him! Isnt daddy God so wonderful?
1.31.2008
1.30.2008
Six Degrees Of Separation
The world is getting smaller and smaller... We are all linked in some way even we are different races, or live in different continent..
- My boyfriend's best friend is my good friend's close childhood friend.
- My boyfriend's estate friend's wife is my Korean church friend. And we were at their wedding - but of course we didnt know eachother then.
- One of the bridesmaid at my boyfriend's friend's wedding, was one of my far east plaza hang-out friend when i was in high school! *brought back all the teenage memories i wished NOT to remember*
- My boyfriend's camp mate is my ex-school mate who used to pursue me..
- One of my boyfriend's sec classmate happens to be my friend's sister
- My boyfriend's sister is my coy director's friend... *ga ga ga maybe a chance of promotion? :P *
- My friend in US joined this new coy in SF which he became the client of my ex-coy in Singapore and my ex-colleagues slaved for him
- My Korean best friend moved to SF, and she met this guy who works in my current coy in SF, and he reports to my ex's twin...!
- I got to know this guy in SF, found out he works at my previous coy which i was outsourced to, and works together with the boss i used to report to! though we never worked together before we exactly knew what is eachother's role in the team! *freaky*
and i think there is more, but just cant recall anymore..
So what does this mean....?
The world is getting smaller and smaller.. I thought it happens only in Singapore, but apparently, it happens across the continent as well! And 6 degrees just seems so far now..
So make sure you have good reputation, work hard, work well, be good, be nice, because words get around REAL fast! :D
oh i remembered something..
My big boss in Milan knows Armani in person.
And Armani designs suits for Brad Pitt.
So if my big boss knows Armani who knows Brad Pitt... And I and my big boss is obviously linked.. So it turns out, I and Brad Pitt are friends!! HA HA HA
ok.. it's wednesday.. two more days to weekend...
- My boyfriend's best friend is my good friend's close childhood friend.
- My boyfriend's estate friend's wife is my Korean church friend. And we were at their wedding - but of course we didnt know eachother then.
- One of the bridesmaid at my boyfriend's friend's wedding, was one of my far east plaza hang-out friend when i was in high school! *brought back all the teenage memories i wished NOT to remember*
- My boyfriend's camp mate is my ex-school mate who used to pursue me..
- One of my boyfriend's sec classmate happens to be my friend's sister
- My boyfriend's sister is my coy director's friend... *ga ga ga maybe a chance of promotion? :P *
- My friend in US joined this new coy in SF which he became the client of my ex-coy in Singapore and my ex-colleagues slaved for him
- My Korean best friend moved to SF, and she met this guy who works in my current coy in SF, and he reports to my ex's twin...!
- I got to know this guy in SF, found out he works at my previous coy which i was outsourced to, and works together with the boss i used to report to! though we never worked together before we exactly knew what is eachother's role in the team! *freaky*
and i think there is more, but just cant recall anymore..
So what does this mean....?
The world is getting smaller and smaller.. I thought it happens only in Singapore, but apparently, it happens across the continent as well! And 6 degrees just seems so far now..
So make sure you have good reputation, work hard, work well, be good, be nice, because words get around REAL fast! :D
oh i remembered something..
My big boss in Milan knows Armani in person.
And Armani designs suits for Brad Pitt.
So if my big boss knows Armani who knows Brad Pitt... And I and my big boss is obviously linked.. So it turns out, I and Brad Pitt are friends!! HA HA HA
ok.. it's wednesday.. two more days to weekend...
1.28.2008
Spoilt cat!
Went shopping at Club Street and got a very belated xmas gift for my cutie Crayon
It comes in a such a lovely case.
Lovely "F-L-I-R-T" Collar! It totally says all about Crayon... it cost me a whooping 40 bucks but so worth it..
Modelling for mommy to take her pic!
She looks absoultely chic with a pink bling collar, a pink bell, and not forgetting the diamond pendant!
It comes in a such a lovely case.
Lovely "F-L-I-R-T" Collar! It totally says all about Crayon... it cost me a whooping 40 bucks but so worth it..
Modelling for mommy to take her pic!
She looks absoultely chic with a pink bling collar, a pink bell, and not forgetting the diamond pendant!
1.23.2008
Christian Marriage Preparation Course - day 1
With all the strong recommendations from the church and cell members, we registered and went for our first class - Christian Marriage Preparation Course..
It is 8 weeks course and it's $50 a couple.
Ok, to set the things straight first. We are NOT getting married yet, because he didnt propose to me yet - thus no bling, and we dont talk about it yet in details.. But i guess we kind of have silent agreement that we are gonna end up together :D
No expectations on this course, i guess we just want to get to know each other more, and what to expect in a marriage.
When you are bf and gf everything is beautiful.. sky is always blue, everything tastes sweeter, and when u r pisst off, u just go back to ur own house. but in a marriage, it will be a totally different story i guess.
We already started bickering at eachother on our first lesson in front of other couples - but of course not the bitchy bickering.. we just like to out argue eachother :P
And when we were doing the inventory check we bicker at eachother again cuz our answers are different.. (but the answers are not supposed to be the same and not supposed to share the answers with the partner!)
But it made us think quite a bit.. And not just for the marriage, but it will be a good stepping stone for us to go the next step in our relationship even as a boyfriend and girlfriend.
Strongly recommended to go for the course when you are planning to tie the knot!
It is 8 weeks course and it's $50 a couple.
Ok, to set the things straight first. We are NOT getting married yet, because he didnt propose to me yet - thus no bling, and we dont talk about it yet in details.. But i guess we kind of have silent agreement that we are gonna end up together :D
No expectations on this course, i guess we just want to get to know each other more, and what to expect in a marriage.
When you are bf and gf everything is beautiful.. sky is always blue, everything tastes sweeter, and when u r pisst off, u just go back to ur own house. but in a marriage, it will be a totally different story i guess.
We already started bickering at eachother on our first lesson in front of other couples - but of course not the bitchy bickering.. we just like to out argue eachother :P
And when we were doing the inventory check we bicker at eachother again cuz our answers are different.. (but the answers are not supposed to be the same and not supposed to share the answers with the partner!)
But it made us think quite a bit.. And not just for the marriage, but it will be a good stepping stone for us to go the next step in our relationship even as a boyfriend and girlfriend.
Strongly recommended to go for the course when you are planning to tie the knot!
1.21.2008
gadget month!
Been busy with shopping this month!
One of my new found hobby is looking for those boutiques where they bring in Australian, UK designers clothes in small quantity.. so i will be only one or maybe 2 wearing in Singapore! And those boutiques are so difficult to find i tell you! hidden in those shop houses and such! and price dont come cheap too.. but what the heck right! I am not gonna say where.. yes i am a selfish shopaholic :P I want to keep it for myself.. HA!
On another note, I have been getting gadgets this month..
I finally got a new phone!! Nokia e61i in black! beautiful!
but.. i have yet to figure out how to set up email.. but my bf thinks it is for the better, since i wont be checking emails working day and night :)
And i got myself a canon photo printer. where i hook up to my digital cam and can print pictures! I can now print my babies pic and hang up on the wall! yey!!
I got a Nintendo wii too! It is awesome and fun! Quite entertaining really.. :)
And i got all of above for free! how awesome is that!! (except the phone i topped up 200 bucks)
Finally the biggest purchase this month.. LCD TV!
I have been talking about getting a new tv since last CNY.. So it's been a year.. and yes.. it is worth every single cent. the TV is beautiful! I could have gotten a LV bag instead but i settled with the tv.
but.. i still refuse to subscribe to a cable.. so i watch the local channels on my beautiful TV! and hey! got bigger screen to play wii! :D
Am i becoming a geek now? :P Nevertheless i love my stuff this month!
Ok, now is time to start saving up for my HK summer sales trip, US road trip in fall and London Harrods boxing day sale trip.. and not forgetting the nightmare - income tax.. ha!
One of my new found hobby is looking for those boutiques where they bring in Australian, UK designers clothes in small quantity.. so i will be only one or maybe 2 wearing in Singapore! And those boutiques are so difficult to find i tell you! hidden in those shop houses and such! and price dont come cheap too.. but what the heck right! I am not gonna say where.. yes i am a selfish shopaholic :P I want to keep it for myself.. HA!
On another note, I have been getting gadgets this month..
I finally got a new phone!! Nokia e61i in black! beautiful!
but.. i have yet to figure out how to set up email.. but my bf thinks it is for the better, since i wont be checking emails working day and night :)
And i got myself a canon photo printer. where i hook up to my digital cam and can print pictures! I can now print my babies pic and hang up on the wall! yey!!
I got a Nintendo wii too! It is awesome and fun! Quite entertaining really.. :)
And i got all of above for free! how awesome is that!! (except the phone i topped up 200 bucks)
Finally the biggest purchase this month.. LCD TV!
I have been talking about getting a new tv since last CNY.. So it's been a year.. and yes.. it is worth every single cent. the TV is beautiful! I could have gotten a LV bag instead but i settled with the tv.
but.. i still refuse to subscribe to a cable.. so i watch the local channels on my beautiful TV! and hey! got bigger screen to play wii! :D
Am i becoming a geek now? :P Nevertheless i love my stuff this month!
Ok, now is time to start saving up for my HK summer sales trip, US road trip in fall and London Harrods boxing day sale trip.. and not forgetting the nightmare - income tax.. ha!
1.06.2008
New Year New Beginning!
Happy Blessed New year to everyone!
Been a while since i blogged..
Was busy with work (excuses excuses), busy with my parents visit, busy with all the xmas gatherings, attending weddings, busy with driving around Singapore with my cutie Rush! :)
Just came back from my long waited Bali trip with my dearest and my friends.. lovely villa, lovely food, lovely weather a purrfect start of the new year..
My new year wish? I will not call it a wish.. because when you call it a "wish", it sounds like you are wanting something you are most likely not be able to have.. like I "wish" I strike millions from toto or I "wish" i am a size zero.. :P
So there is no wish this year.. There is only to-dos.. like..
Be contented and Happy of what I have, call my parents more often, eat and stay healthy, work hard, learn more, love more, play more, save $ more :)
It's gonna be a very good year regardless of what the horoscope says! :D
Been a while since i blogged..
Was busy with work (excuses excuses), busy with my parents visit, busy with all the xmas gatherings, attending weddings, busy with driving around Singapore with my cutie Rush! :)
Just came back from my long waited Bali trip with my dearest and my friends.. lovely villa, lovely food, lovely weather a purrfect start of the new year..
My new year wish? I will not call it a wish.. because when you call it a "wish", it sounds like you are wanting something you are most likely not be able to have.. like I "wish" I strike millions from toto or I "wish" i am a size zero.. :P
So there is no wish this year.. There is only to-dos.. like..
Be contented and Happy of what I have, call my parents more often, eat and stay healthy, work hard, learn more, love more, play more, save $ more :)
It's gonna be a very good year regardless of what the horoscope says! :D
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