Paradoxes

Paradox 1: Life comes through death.
I tell you the truth, unless a kernel of wheat falls to the ground and dies, it remains only a single seed. But if it dies, it produces many seeds. (John 12:24)

Lord, even martyrs who gave their lives for a cause, and in death, gave life to the purpose they championed, showed how the end of something marked the continuation of another. I've so wanted to remain a preserved seed, retreating into the safety of my comfort zone and paving the way for a time of no growth. I want to keep my eyes onJesus, who in His death, gave life and salvation to all who believe. I want to learn to give my life for His purpose.


Paradox 2: Keeping comes through giving.
The man who loves his life will lose it, while the man who hates his life in this world will keep it for eternal life. (John 12:25)

Lord, too many a times, I horde my life for selfish ambition and security, which turns my heart all sour, inward-looking and crumbling . You are a God who gives abundently. Others who give generously and sacrificially inspires. Father, I give you my life.


Paradox 3: Honour comes through serving.
Whoever serves me must follow me; and where I am, myservant also will be. My Father will honour the one who serves me. (John 12:26)

Lord, teach me to move forward with boldness and passion, to give no matter what responses I'll receive. Slander, accusation and misundersanding are not the end. I see Your promise of life and honour in serving and giving. May I act on Your Word and obey You always.

In Christ's name,
Amen.

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57

Number of the day: 57
Time: ~11.15pm
Venue: Citilink mall, bench.
Activity: Eating instant heat-up crab n cheese pizzas from 7-11 with sis.
Response: Stares from passer-bys. Approximately 57 in total who met us eye-ball to eye-ball (hungry? hahaha) and looked away in awkwardness.
Comments: One way to get noticed is to eat 7-11 pizzas.
Tagline of the day: 7-11, it's a store and more!

The Song.

~天冷就回来~
陈洁仪

从前对着收音机
学唱旧的歌
我问妈妈为什么
伤心像快乐
妈妈笑着说
她也不懂得'
我想出去走一走
妈妈点点头
天冷你就回来
别在风中徘徊
妈妈眼里有明白
还有一丝无奈
天冷我想回家
童年已经不再
昨天的雨点洒下来
那滋味叫做爱
wu...
别在风中徘徊
wu...
天冷就回来

渐渐对着收音机
学唱新的歌
我问朋友为什么
做梦也快乐
朋友笑说
他从不相信梦
我想出去走一走
朋友点点头
天冷你就回来
别在风中徘徊
朋友的眼里有明白
还有一份期待
天冷我想回家
年少已经不再
今天的雨点洒下来
那滋味就是爱

现在对着收音机
听自己唱的歌
我的他问为什么
幸福不快乐
我微笑着说
我也不懂得
他想出去走一走
我对他点点头
天冷你就回来
别在风中徘徊
我猜我眼里有明白
还有一丝无奈
天冷他没回家
我仍然在等待
明天的雨点洒下来
那滋味就是爱
wu...
别在风中徘徊
wu...
天冷就回来

Some funny test

I'm on a non-blogging streak ever since I got a job... and so... I'll amuse you with the results of my "What's your goddess identity?" test.

Here's some crappily flattering results:

JT, you're an Angel!

Just like the haloed and winged guardians of good, you truly have a heart of gold, sweet Angel. Whenever there's a chance to pitch in, save the day or just make life easier for the people around you, you're the one for the job.You don't just jump in without planning — you use your angelic head to figure out how to do things right the first time, like only the most dependable goddesses can. Whether brainstorming a new solution to a problem, planning a surprise party for your parents, or lending your friends a wing to cry on, you've got the right instincts, so follow them whenever you can. As natural as it is for you to take care of the people around you, don't forget to treat yourself right, too. The best friendships, and loves, of a lifetime tend to blossom when you become your own guardian angel. So don't listen to those who say nice girls finish last. People have always seen you as a goddess of thoughtfulness and good intentions, and it hasn't slowed you down a bit. All in all, Angel, you've got it made with your glowing attitude and ability to see from on high. So get out there and change the world!

Eggs.

As mentioned, eggs are a cook's best friend.

About the temporary dosmetic management

As temporary as this bus-stop sign is, I've been allocated the responsibilities of being the domestic management for the next two weeks. Duties include: -

1) Washing and ironing.
Lesson learnt: Appreciate the sun while it shines.




2) Sweeping and mopping.
Lesson learnt: Dog hair makes up the bulk of the dust.




3) Feeding and coaxing the sulky dog.
Lesson learnt: Appreciate his company.




4) Cooking and washing up.
Lesson learnt 1: Eggs are a cook's best friend.



Lesson learnt 2: Nobody complains about your cooking when you're cooking for yourself.
Lesson learnt 3: You get so bored that you take photos of the 8 steps of cooking a one-dish meal.

Figure 1: Steps 1-3


Figure 2: Steps 4-6


Figure 3: Steps 7-8


Final lesson learnt: Food tastes better when you share it with someone, even if its the spoilt and sulky dog.

I-am-sorry

The three words that the deceitful and proud heart refuses to acknowledge. The three words that, when finally acknowledged and conceived, twist back and forth in my heart and mind. And after making endless circles, the words finally make it to the throat, only to get stuck there.

I think I owe these three heart-felt words to a lot of people. A giganormous apology debt. My debt? Where from? From and for the things I did, said, and forgot. There're promises I've broken and forgotten. There're things I've said which hurt and cut. There're relationships I've taken for granted and forgotten. There're people I've disappointed. There're people whom I ran away from and left bewildered and frustrated. There're people whom I've hurt through the way I treated them. There're people whom I wanted to walk with through ups and downs but I failed. I'm sorry.

I am sorry.

I never had the courage to say these three words. Or acknowledge that I've hurt you... Maybe some of these people aren't even upset with me to begin with, maybe they've forgotten it all. But I regret what I did and didn't do. I am sorry.

I pray that I'll find the courage to face my regret and surrender it to the Lord together with my pride.

Despite these regret-filled shadows, I know the mercies of the Lord are new every morning, new every morning. Great is thy faithfulness O Lord. Great is thy faithfulness.