Night out at Indian Ocean

Have you ever seen the ocean at night?

Well dad, opa, monkey and I decided to take a trip to the Ocean after dinner yesterday. Yup, for those who didn't know, we live like a 5 mins drive away from the Indian Ocean. I thought the beach would be empty by 8pm. Surprisingly, there were quite a lot of people there. We saw people walking their dogs, returning back from fishing or just sitting by the benches enjoying the fantastic view.

Try to imagine this with me...

The sun was already 97% gone and only a faint ray was left. The sky was dark blue when we got there. We got out of our slippers and walked on the sand into the ocean waters. It was such a calming feeling. The sky was soon black and so were the ocean waters. What made it so ingrained in my memory was that there was a stream of light on the waters made by the light of the crescent moon. And to top it off, when you look up into the night sky, there were like a thousand stars. We saw Orion and Sirius and so many more constellations that I couldn't recognise. It was an amazing feeling.

In a distance, I could see a faint light, probably a boat on patrol. Towards the extreme right, I could see a light that seemed to be coming from a far away lighthouse. Amazing right?

We stood in the waters for quite some time. Just to feel the cold ocean waters and the sand on our feet. I seriously could just stand there, at that spot forever.

Yes, you guys probably already guessed it. I have fallen in love with the ocean a long time ago.

Let me tell you a secret. I've never told anyone before. Everytime I go to the Ocean, there is always something I love doing. I would stand in the direction that is facing towards Singapore. And I would look out as far as I can. And I would start thinking of all my memories there, the people, the places, the air. And that's all I need to make me satisfied for that moment.

Happy Christmas and Caroling!

First of all....Merry Christmas everyone! Frohe Weihnachten!! First Christmas ever in Perth! Really want to use this post to thank God and to testify that He is indeed an awesome God. So, our church had our Christmas caroling and sausage sizzle for everyone and anyone this evening. Trust me, though it was a small event to bless the community, there were a lot of work that needed to be done. Thanks to all the background helpers and what I call the behind-the-scenes crew, we managed to make the event possible! Thank God for the logistic people, the BBQ people, the musicians, the choir, the pastors and of course the public who attended our event :) Trust me, they have put in a lot of effort in planning this.

And one more important thing, today was the first time my parents watched me performed in church. Okay not just me, monkey and I were involved in the caroling (the last time I've sang in a choir was quite some time back already). Today was the first time my family attended Zion fellowship and I just want to give all credit and thanks to God and to all the people who were so friendly to welcome them! This meant a lot to me. Bro and my parents were first timers and I believed that they did enjoy themselves:) I cannot change them, only God can. And I believe that today was the first step. I mean even if it is just for them to see and know the kind of people that we meet every Sunday, what the atmosphere is like and the environment is good enough for me. I cannot ask for more as this is a rare moment for me.

Glad that my dad had good chats with the people, understanding that there are many people who are just like us, emigrated from Singapore and are now living in Perth. Glad that my mum had chats with the other mums in Zion just to meet more people. Glad that bro was able to see what this church community is like, probably going to be his home church too come next year.

All in all, I give thanks to God. Thank you for sustaining me throughout the week. I had busy schedules for work at cotton on/typo, but yet he brought me through. I didn't get a sore throat from all the rehearsals, I didn't fall I'll, I was doing fine though I had to wake up at 5am today for work.

I owe you big time God. And I'm still believing that you have a good reason why you brought us here to Perth. Expecting something big and awesome guys...

Okay, das ist alles. Ein gesegnetes Weihnachtsfest und alles Guten zum neuen Jahr! Have a blessed Christmas and a fantastic year ahead everyone!

Mid December reflection

Hey there! Well, another reflection post (update) from me. So it's mid December and honestly I am looking forward to Christmas and of course the new year. As I stepped into December, boy I must say that life is going slow, but at a comfortable pace. So I've started my Christmas casual job at cotton on. So far so good. Hoping that it would last longer though. I mean, though I'm just a Christmas casual and my contract will end my early Jan, I do hope to earn a bit of extra cash for next year. People are nice, customers are awesome and friendly. For mer, that's enough. I just have to learn to gel with the community and be willing to learn.

Oh yes, and of course, Christmas is coming up next Sunday! I'm so excited! Monkey and I are going to be involved in caroling! La-la-la. We are going to have about three rehearsals before the actual day of caroling which will be on the 23rd December, Friday evening. Free sausages will be served too! :) first Christmas ever in Perth! And I have a feeling that our neighbour is going to invite us over for a Christmas dinner! My parents had already prepared a wine bottle in case they were to call us over.

Any who...I am not as nervous as I thought I would be in receiving my grade for this sem as well as knowing who my professor would be. I guess, what's meant to be will be. I have already chosen to accept whatever the outcome and just trust God. I guess that's the best option for me.

Tomorrow grandmama and I will be making tang yuan! I know the official day to eat them is on the 22nd, but I just can't wait! Hahaha. I love to eat them! Hoping to make different shapes and not just circles.

Well, one more week and my nii-San is coming back to Perth. I'm sure he misses us. Have been emailing him updates about our lives regularly, not to forget our weekly Skype on Sunday.

By the way, dad, monkey and I visited a small town called two rocks recently (named that due to the fact it has two rocks on the beach shore). Beautiful and peaceful. Will definitely explore more when opa is back.

I guess that's about it for now. Will update soon.
goodnight and God bless!

PS: Singapore, I do miss you.