Reflections

Things just keep on going like an endless motion...

I mean, you can stop whatever you're doing or thinking but time will still continue to move. The sun will still rise and set, the wind will still blow and you'll still grow older. And honestly, that's what amazes me the most. Yes, I am thankful for everything in my life, but sometimes I feel that everything is happening so fast. If I can just grab hold of 1 moment, just that 1 moment and make it last longer, I think that would have been impossible. Because it is only meant to last as long as it was meant to last.

The bottom line is that you should try to live life as best as you can, giving your best in everything, just so that you will have no regrets. But will you oneday become tired of doing so? Will you oneday burn out? I think for me, it is important to be honest with yourself....which I often failed to do so. I will tell myself that I can do this, I can handle this, this is for me. But the truth is, I'm always relying on myself, never letting go. To the one above me.

So back to the question, will you ever get tired of always giving your best? I think the answer is no, if you are able to let go, and just let another one of greater power take control.

The thing that scares me the most is that what if things would not have been this way if I had given more? I mean how much is considered my best? How much is considered enough?

I will often ponder upon this issue only to come back to where I have started. Always questioning what if I've done a mistake, what if I have taken a wrong turn?

The truth is, I'll never know. And that's where faith comes in. That's all I can do. To decide on it, and just have faith that it is the best. And I believe that with Faith, comes this Power to believe. And I think that's when the whole situation will turn around. From something so uncertain to something hopeful. Form a negative feeling to a positive one.

And that will change everything in your perspective, your thoughts, your world.

Study break getaways...

First of all...Tag der Deutschen Einheit! Happy National Day Germany :) Yup, today is the day Germany was reunited together into one nation. Anyway, here are some updates from me again.

So, life is still the same. Had our school 1 week break and I went for the Psychology Honours Conference. I must say that I cannot believe that I would be doing that next year (presenting my research in front of the entire lecture theatre!) But I guess for me, the thing that concerns me most is to find a professor. Yes, you'd probably could tell that I am still struggling as to what topic to do on. It is tough and I really feel no direction in this.

Okay, enough of school.

Oh yes, Uncle Albert and Debbie came over to visit us. Totally love how it is so easy to talk to them. Even though we were not close when we were in Singapore, I am thankful that because of our migration to Perth, we've gotten quite close. Really thanked them for the small heater and the fishes :)Tomorrow they will be coming over for dinner one last time before Uncle Albert flies back to Singapore.

Also, I've gotten to Kings Park to see abit of the Spring Wild Flowers as well as to the IGA Perth Royal Show to experience what a carnival is like. Since when I was a kid, I've never been to a carnival and I thought that it might be nice to enjoy and sights and sounds of one. Of course, the best part was the fireworks that were set off at 8pm.

Well that's all for me. This week school is back as per normal.

To all who is reading this...here's wishing you a great day!

Here and There

I can't tell you how similar the situation is. It was like a feeling that suddenly just hit me and I realized that ya, I was in this situation before. Don't worry, it is not a bad thing. I'm just amazed. So let me tell you what it is. When I first came to fcbc in 2005, we were planning to move to expo. We were in tct and tc and wanted to have a place where both places can unite to attend service together. So God gave us expo and we were there for about four over years. So my first (one and only)church in Singapore had a major move not long after I came in.

Today, our church in Joondalup moved to Clarkson. And this gave me such a nostalgic feeling. It was like The situation in Singapore! We just came in not long, this is my first church in Perth, and we are in a 'Big move' again :) cool right? Ya. I'm so thankful for the place as now, it is just a 15 min drive from our house. Not just the distance, but the entire building looks awesome! Totally love the new premise! Once again, reminding me so much of fcbc.

I don't know why I'm amazed by this, but ya. I guess I'm the kind of person who is easily contented, amazed and haha some people say gullible. Really praise God for the new building!

Went to Kings Park to catch a glimpse of the wild flowers festivals. Can see some pictures on my Facebook. Beautiful. And of course, glad to be able to have a lovely meal with Debbie and uncle Albert :) love the pandan cake, totally missed it!

To say thank you to a special place...in a special country

In the morning when I wake up
I see the golden rays on the wall
Then all of a sudden I recalled
That I am no longer where I used to be

Looking out of the window
I realised that the surroundings looked different
So different, but so beautiful
Everything that I once knew are now left behind

You gave my family a chance
To try out this new place
And open a brand new door
To a life we never knew
But I know that it's alright
As if it is meant to be, then let it be

In a blink of an eye
Three months has passed
And all I can say is thank you
For everything is going fine

People, environment and life
Are really just as nice
It is like walking the aisle of a coast
Where the journey seems to never end

You gave my family a chance
To try out this new place
And open a brand new door
To a life we never knew
But I know that it's alright
As if it is meant to be, then let it be

Thank you for this gift
Thank you for this place
Cos in my heart I know it's meant to be
So much more

You gave my family a chance
To try out this new place
And open a brand new door
To a life we never knew
But I know that it's alright
As if it is meant to be, then let it be

PS: Dedicated to Australia and God

Lifestyle change

I just realised how much my lifestyle has changed since moving. It's funny how you naturally adapt to a place where you are yet. I call it "Human Natural Adaptation", body, mind and behaviour. Haha. Let me try to make a list of the changes or rather, what is considered normal for me now.

1) Bread is like my lovely main meal here. Only get to eat 1 meal of rice (usually dinner)
2) Started eating cereal with MILK (something that I don't usually drink in Singapore)
3) Driving a lot more to get to places
4) Long walks are so enjoyable
5) Hearing dogs' bark like almost everywhere I go
6) Watching more foreign movies (esp German movies! whoohoo!)
7) Hot favourite TV programmes are The Simpsons, Big Bang Theory and The Zoo
8) Wearing Sunnies :)
9) The sight of Indian Ocean when travelling on Marmion Ave
10) Cold nights with in-door slippers!
11) Getting to see the sky,  like the entire sky without being blocked by any tall buildings

Honestly I don't get to see these so experience these so often when I was in Singapore. Now, there are part of my life. Embracing every moment of it.

That's all I need

You are there with me
Even when I cannot see You
You watched me breathe at night
And You greet me when I wake up in the morning

They say that You are the One who provides
They say that You are the One who loves
That You know every thought in my mind
And never ending mercy in Your arms

So I'm running to You
Even if the storm come against me
I will not stop running to Your outstretched arms
For I know that once I'm there with You
You'll hold me together
And that's all I need
Right now, then and forever

Sometimes life gets into my head
And the world tells me 'this' and 'that'
But I know to You, they are all meangingless
For to You, love is the way, the truth and the light

So I'm running to You

Even if the storm come against me
I will not stop running to Your outstretched arms
For I know that once I'm there with You
You'll hold me together
And that's all I need
Right now, then and forever

Only love will  be able to make my life shine
Oh Lord, don't ever stop teaching me
Speak to me just like how You've spoken in heaven
For I am here, ready to listen

So I'm running to You
Even if the storm come against me
I will not stop running to Your outstretched arms
For I know that once I'm there with You
You'll hold me together
And that's all I need
Right now, then and forever

Just another ramble...or not...

Winter here is almost ending, and I must say that I am not sorry at all. I miss the hot Mr Sun and his lovely rays. Winter is cool, windy and of course, the rain never fail to get on my nerves. But other than that, the surroundings are still as beautiful as ever. People are walking so fast to get out of the cold. Boots, jackets, hot chocolates and umbrellas are the pictures that I see most of the time in Winter. My day in school was a peaceful one. Went to see a student advisor regarding my study plan, he is a nice guy and it's funny how you can end up meeting a person whom you've emailed randomly about more than a year ago to ask about honours programme here in uwa. Like what my mum said, I can match a face to a familiar name. Uwa and Nus have so much in common. So similar, yet so different! Anyway, I'll be doing a 3 sem honours programme. Which means, I will only graduate end of next year. Yup. Looking forward to get a part time job here as my sem is so not heavy at all. Have applied to diva and cotton on, not sure how it'll goes. My bro just emailed me today that he has helped me return my matric card to Nus' office. With that gone, I'm officially not allowed to enter any libraries or rooms with special pass required. I've gotten my degree certificate and official transcript from Nus too. They are now in the safe hands of my brother. Anyway, I'm not an Arts student anymore. After holding a record of 6 years being an Arts student (2006-2011), I am now a science student. That's because the department of psychology in Uwa is in science. Sad yet glad to have a change after so long. I have always believed that Arts is and will still always be a huge part in my life.

It's exciting to see how things just slowly fall into place. I know that above all I still have to remain faithful and trusting Him for an awesome plan in my life. So far, so good. Cell group has been going well so far. Really thank God for the people here. Everybody is welcoming, friendly, and I like it how you can be yourself as everyone around you came from where I've came from and speak like how I speak.

Grandmama seems to be adjusting reasonably well too. She hates the cold, but I  know she is contended wherever He leads. To her, any house is His house. My bro misses Aussie, can't blame him. His entire family is here, but it was his choice to finish up honours in Nus. About one year ago, he was discussing this huge dilemma with me. Thank God everything worked out and he is now staying at U-town. Monkey is stressed out about school. Lectures, presentations, endless readings and crazy assignments are the things that stress her out. I guess that's part of uni life. I'm sure after a sem or 2, she'll get the hang of it (just like how everybody does who was an undergrad before). Papa and mummy are starting to apply for jobs, though their age is quite good for retirement, finding something to keep them occupied seems like a favourable thing to do. Mum always tells me that we have to start stocking up our funds too (I want to help join in too).

Oh and guess what, Fathers' Day is in September here in Perth. cool right? Think in Singapore it was like June or something?

At the end of the day, I'll just commit my life once again to Him and ya, to be grateful and excited as life starts to stabalise.

 Don't go through life, GROW through it.