Friday, July 02, 2010
Final blogger post!
So I went down to Raffles Place yesterday, what a bustling corporate world down there. Met Marcus, got my lunch treat and official business done, haha. When I was weaning through the crowd, acting like a pro who knows the complicated underground path really well, I ended up at the wrong exit. I actually went back down the escalator before I decided to turn back and snap some photos.
I really love this place, it gives me an undescribable feeling. I don't know what it is... but it's some sort of great.
A folder titled Past. I'm embracing the present and the future. No idea what's gonna be ahead but it's sure gonna be one exciting ride (:
May (not) be publicising my new space, but do try asking if you like (me) , hahaha!
Xoxo,
Monica
So I went down to Raffles Place yesterday, what a bustling corporate world down there. Met Marcus, got my lunch treat and official business done, haha. When I was weaning through the crowd, acting like a pro who knows the complicated underground path really well, I ended up at the wrong exit. I actually went back down the escalator before I decided to turn back and snap some photos.
I really love this place, it gives me an undescribable feeling. I don't know what it is... but it's some sort of great.
A folder titled Past. I'm embracing the present and the future. No idea what's gonna be ahead but it's sure gonna be one exciting ride (:
May (not) be publicising my new space, but do try asking if you like (me) , hahaha!
Xoxo,
Monica
10:03 PM
Thursday, June 24, 2010
I'm sorry, you've been really faithful but I think I'm abandoning you soon.
Goodbye Blogger?
Goodbye Blogger?
11:15 PM
Wednesday, June 23, 2010
Today was a truly amazing day, I really saw God fitting the little pieces bit by bit, creating the "perfect" day for me. So full of "coincidences" I know it has got to be more than mere luck.
Sissy texted me around 1130am, asking if I could go online to video-call her. I was in a bit of a dilemma because I'm fasting from 12-6pm and I promised myself no getting onto the computer till after dinner. Worried that it's urgent, I decided to just come on to talk to her. While I was contemplating whether I should make it fast and get off by 12noon, I remembered that the other day when Yvonne and I were signing up for our fasting slots, we were "interrupted" halfway and a few of the younger ones "stole" one of my slot away... and it happens to be today! Which means, I didn't have to fast today.
Being an addict, I decided to stay online to chat for a while longer and just as I ended my conversation with Sissy and came back from lunch, Christina talked to me and asked me to proof-read a few chapters of her book. While I agreed readily, I recalled with guilt about the last time I said "Sure!" but the mail she sent me is still unread. This time, I prayed to kick away the lazy bug and get down to it immediately.
So, with my glasses on and feeling all nerdy, I spent the afternoon reading through, thinking very hard and "editing" the 50 pages she sent me! Got it done in about 2 hours, which amazed both Christina and myself because I'm usually a VERY slow and impatient reader who gives up midway. It've been awhile since I felt this good. Helping people really makes you happy.
During my short "work" breaks, I kept seeing Yvonne on FB chat and told myself that I'll talk to her if she's still around when I'm done... and so I did! I shared a little of my joy with her and unknowingly, it really encouraged her. God works in an amazing way huh! :D All these wouldn't have happened if I didn't "break" my fast (okay, technically I still didn't, but you get the idea) and come online.
Coupled with my evening jog, pardon me, but I feel fantastically radiant today! ♥
Truly & faithfully, thanks to God ♥ ♥ ♥
Sissy texted me around 1130am, asking if I could go online to video-call her. I was in a bit of a dilemma because I'm fasting from 12-6pm and I promised myself no getting onto the computer till after dinner. Worried that it's urgent, I decided to just come on to talk to her. While I was contemplating whether I should make it fast and get off by 12noon, I remembered that the other day when Yvonne and I were signing up for our fasting slots, we were "interrupted" halfway and a few of the younger ones "stole" one of my slot away... and it happens to be today! Which means, I didn't have to fast today.
Being an addict, I decided to stay online to chat for a while longer and just as I ended my conversation with Sissy and came back from lunch, Christina talked to me and asked me to proof-read a few chapters of her book. While I agreed readily, I recalled with guilt about the last time I said "Sure!" but the mail she sent me is still unread. This time, I prayed to kick away the lazy bug and get down to it immediately.
So, with my glasses on and feeling all nerdy, I spent the afternoon reading through, thinking very hard and "editing" the 50 pages she sent me! Got it done in about 2 hours, which amazed both Christina and myself because I'm usually a VERY slow and impatient reader who gives up midway. It've been awhile since I felt this good. Helping people really makes you happy.
During my short "work" breaks, I kept seeing Yvonne on FB chat and told myself that I'll talk to her if she's still around when I'm done... and so I did! I shared a little of my joy with her and unknowingly, it really encouraged her. God works in an amazing way huh! :D All these wouldn't have happened if I didn't "break" my fast (okay, technically I still didn't, but you get the idea) and come online.
Coupled with my evening jog, pardon me, but I feel fantastically radiant today! ♥
Truly & faithfully, thanks to God ♥ ♥ ♥
8:37 PM
Tuesday, June 22, 2010
Today is the day You have made
I will rejoice and be glad in it
Today turned out to be an unexpectedly good day! People keep asking me what I do everyday since I'm practically a goofer now, I really have nothing to say but "Ehhh, slack?" C'mon, I live by the day!
I finally collected my SGC and yearbook today, felt a weird sense of satisfaction and like "I finally graduated!" though that really happened months ago. Walking around the campus did evoke some feelings though, really nostalgic... it made me think of all the things that made me smile but also, those that made me sad. All in all, I'll be back someday, to camwhore, keep some memories and not forgetting to patronise my favourite cai fan uncle and eat my yummy fish.
Today, I realised how weak my left hand is, it almost gave way under the weight of two SGCs and yearbooks. :( Wake up, time for exercise!
Anyway, I (finally) met up with Weijie and MR! Happy army boys on leave. Astons, unmistaken child and ZoneX. I know they loved playing BishiBashi with me even though they kept repeating "damn retarded" throughout the stages. I mean, who doesn't enjoy BishiBashi?! Oh, and guess who thrashed the guys in racing? (: Okay, only once, but am contented!
Once again, a lazy night on sissy's bed. It finally dawned upon me that I really have to start clearing out the room for her return! Can't wait for her to be back but I really dislike packing, roarrrrrr.
I like the mini picture I just drew in my journal, 40 days fast&pray is really good.
I will rejoice and be glad in it
Today turned out to be an unexpectedly good day! People keep asking me what I do everyday since I'm practically a goofer now, I really have nothing to say but "Ehhh, slack?" C'mon, I live by the day!
I finally collected my SGC and yearbook today, felt a weird sense of satisfaction and like "I finally graduated!" though that really happened months ago. Walking around the campus did evoke some feelings though, really nostalgic... it made me think of all the things that made me smile but also, those that made me sad. All in all, I'll be back someday, to camwhore, keep some memories and not forgetting to patronise my favourite cai fan uncle and eat my yummy fish.
Today, I realised how weak my left hand is, it almost gave way under the weight of two SGCs and yearbooks. :( Wake up, time for exercise!
Anyway, I (finally) met up with Weijie and MR! Happy army boys on leave. Astons, unmistaken child and ZoneX. I know they loved playing BishiBashi with me even though they kept repeating "damn retarded" throughout the stages. I mean, who doesn't enjoy BishiBashi?! Oh, and guess who thrashed the guys in racing? (: Okay, only once, but am contented!
Once again, a lazy night on sissy's bed. It finally dawned upon me that I really have to start clearing out the room for her return! Can't wait for her to be back but I really dislike packing, roarrrrrr.
I like the mini picture I just drew in my journal, 40 days fast&pray is really good.
10:15 PM
Monday, June 21, 2010
The other day while I was listening to the radio, I heard how the name "Secondhand Serenade" came about. Lead vocalist and guitarist, John Vesley, came up with the name because all his songs are originally written and serenaded to his wife. So, anyone else listens to them "second-hand". Sweet much?
"There must be something more, do we know what we're fighting for?
Breathe in, breathe out, breathe in, breathe out
And all these masks we wore, we never knew what we had in store
Breathe in, breathe out, breathe in, breathe out"
"There must be something more, do we know what we're fighting for?
Breathe in, breathe out, breathe in, breathe out
And all these masks we wore, we never knew what we had in store
Breathe in, breathe out, breathe in, breathe out"
7:41 PM
Sunday, June 20, 2010
God has changed you from the inside out. Temptation will pester you, but temptation will not master you. -Max Lucado
I'm reading a book titled "Hugs for the heart" at the moment, bought it from MPH the other day not knowing it's a Christian book. The stories are simple yet very sweet, really makes me smile. The beauty of human emotions and kindness.
Last night, I realised that people really do change over time, sometimes a little too much. For the first time, I'm really embracing this change. It gives me a reason to move on and never look back.
Life is very interesting.. in the end, some of your greatest pains, become your greatest strengths. -Drew Barrymore
This really speaks straight to my heart, all thanks to You (:
I'm reading a book titled "Hugs for the heart" at the moment, bought it from MPH the other day not knowing it's a Christian book. The stories are simple yet very sweet, really makes me smile. The beauty of human emotions and kindness.
Last night, I realised that people really do change over time, sometimes a little too much. For the first time, I'm really embracing this change. It gives me a reason to move on and never look back.
Life is very interesting.. in the end, some of your greatest pains, become your greatest strengths. -Drew Barrymore
This really speaks straight to my heart, all thanks to You (:
10:28 PM
Saturday, June 19, 2010
My 19th turned out well better than expected and I really had a blast! No big parties nor anything exceptionally exciting, just doing simple things with the people whom I love the most really made me a little happy birthday girl (: The past three days have been pure indulgence, time to snap back into reality.
Thursday was day out with cousin and brother! Our initial plan fell through and no, we're not revealing it 'cause it's quite damn embarrassing! Anyway, I had my virgin shot at the Luge which was really fun :D I even enjoyed the skyride and clenching of toes to make sure my slippers don't fall off. The trails were a little short though :( Not enough! After that, we settled for Carls Jr and Toys' story 3 in 3D! Unexpectedly touching, not much of the 3D effect though, a little wasted. Dinner together with 小姑 too (:
The quiet Coffee Club night with Jacintha and Yvonne turned into a little crazy fun night at Timbre :D Gotta say Jac is an awesome actress and damn great at stalling time. So the rest gave me a really pleasant surprise when they burst out into the birthday song with a cookie "cake" in the middle of Clarke Quay, while I was walking towards them cluelessly. Very sweet of them, especially when most of them had school or work the next day! The night ended on a pretty high (pun intended) note, that's all I'm going to say. & thank God for these awesome churchies :D OH!
Hello Marcus Lim, thanks for the hugeeeeee star lollipop and for bombing $$$ to cab home with me, hahaha.
Shepherd! Thank you for everything too. Though you're a LL, I still ♥ you plenty!! Touched much?
Yesterday was spent with my retarded best doing the same things we used to do, but it felt great! We spent the day at AMK, we felt pretty weirded and "loser" at times, but there are where all our memories are (: Kbox&Ichiban FTW. We're kept saying that we are getting old, and birthday celebrations are getting seemingly more boring and less surprises, nice presents etc. but BEST! Sometimes I think the presence of close friends is more than enough! Thank you (:
& finally, dinner with my family @ Crab Party! CRISPY BUTTER CRAYFISH (: Oh and I'm crazily in love with Tofu these days, don't ask why! I don't know either. Food was not bad but I really liked my Fresh Thai Coconut ♥ Hahaha. I didn't want to have a cake so I ended up with two pints of Ben&Jerry's instead! I know Mummy thought it was pricey but still got it for me anyway. She doesn't usually eat ice-cream but did yesterday, all for me!
These people have really blessed me tremendously in my life and I really hope I'm a blessing to them as well. My wish for this year is to be a better person!!! For all to be happy, healthy, to love and be loved ♥ ♥ ♥
Goodnight!
Thursday was day out with cousin and brother! Our initial plan fell through and no, we're not revealing it 'cause it's quite damn embarrassing! Anyway, I had my virgin shot at the Luge which was really fun :D I even enjoyed the skyride and clenching of toes to make sure my slippers don't fall off. The trails were a little short though :( Not enough! After that, we settled for Carls Jr and Toys' story 3 in 3D! Unexpectedly touching, not much of the 3D effect though, a little wasted. Dinner together with 小姑 too (:
The quiet Coffee Club night with Jacintha and Yvonne turned into a little crazy fun night at Timbre :D Gotta say Jac is an awesome actress and damn great at stalling time. So the rest gave me a really pleasant surprise when they burst out into the birthday song with a cookie "cake" in the middle of Clarke Quay, while I was walking towards them cluelessly. Very sweet of them, especially when most of them had school or work the next day! The night ended on a pretty high (pun intended) note, that's all I'm going to say. & thank God for these awesome churchies :D OH!
Hello Marcus Lim, thanks for the hugeeeeee star lollipop and for bombing $$$ to cab home with me, hahaha.
Shepherd! Thank you for everything too. Though you're a LL, I still ♥ you plenty!! Touched much?
Yesterday was spent with my retarded best doing the same things we used to do, but it felt great! We spent the day at AMK, we felt pretty weirded and "loser" at times, but there are where all our memories are (: Kbox&Ichiban FTW. We're kept saying that we are getting old, and birthday celebrations are getting seemingly more boring and less surprises, nice presents etc. but BEST! Sometimes I think the presence of close friends is more than enough! Thank you (:
& finally, dinner with my family @ Crab Party! CRISPY BUTTER CRAYFISH (: Oh and I'm crazily in love with Tofu these days, don't ask why! I don't know either. Food was not bad but I really liked my Fresh Thai Coconut ♥ Hahaha. I didn't want to have a cake so I ended up with two pints of Ben&Jerry's instead! I know Mummy thought it was pricey but still got it for me anyway. She doesn't usually eat ice-cream but did yesterday, all for me!
These people have really blessed me tremendously in my life and I really hope I'm a blessing to them as well. My wish for this year is to be a better person!!! For all to be happy, healthy, to love and be loved ♥ ♥ ♥
Goodnight!
11:30 PM
Wednesday, June 16, 2010
I've opened this page for the longest time ever, slotting a nap in between. Oh what lazy days I've been leading. Swim plans were killed by the weather once again, and my devastation level upped a notch on Monday when I found out that Bishan gym is closed till September. This week is the last week of operation for TPY gym too. Oh-em-gee.
Never been ultra excited for my birthday but celebration starts tonight! Gonna spend the night at Casper's which probably means TV + Wii + lots of food and drinks. Shall pray for good weather for the next two days & please don't let me fall sick... Sad to say, I feel it coming :(
Shall go bathe soon, pack & leave!
Never been ultra excited for my birthday but celebration starts tonight! Gonna spend the night at Casper's which probably means TV + Wii + lots of food and drinks. Shall pray for good weather for the next two days & please don't let me fall sick... Sad to say, I feel it coming :(
Shall go bathe soon, pack & leave!
4:41 PM
Arghhhh, losing my patience again :( Maybe it's all God's will for her to say those things & for me to see through things?
Monica, stop acting out. They're all nothing, nothing to you. Love, because you're called to.
Monica, stop acting out. They're all nothing, nothing to you. Love, because you're called to.
1:26 AM
I think I'm addicted...
Those who apologize and those who forgive, heal each other's hearts. -Dhanti Praspani
If you can't solve it but you've tried your best, it's okay. God will take the rest.
Ending off with a photo I really like,
Goodnight (:
Those who apologize and those who forgive, heal each other's hearts. -Dhanti Praspani
If you can't solve it but you've tried your best, it's okay. God will take the rest.
Ending off with a photo I really like,
Goodnight (:
12:10 AM