Thursday, January 31, 2008
Life.Time.You.Define.
Wow. It's been a long time since I properly blogged and updated this space. Absence is a good thing once in a while. It means a break from the usual routine. And in that break from your usual routine you find that you suddenly learn a lot. When time finally becomes yours again you sit and contemplate and find you have shifted your paradigm. In the short span of one month you pretty much fall into a new routine for the new year. You learn about what to expect and how to cope with the new changes (if any). For me, this new year saw the introduction of a new commitment which requires the giving up of some old ones. Like many others, I am moving one step towards my destiny; the course in counseling has started. It's been pretty fun. 'Cept for the fact that I become a social recluse in the class cos I just don't have the intention to go all out and make new friends in that short period. But my coursemates are really nice people, I discovered. I don't have to try hard to be a friend to them. All of them are outgoing by nature. I am one of the few gentlemen in class once again.
You know what, I really must make plans to go on a holiday getaway this year!! Target: Mid-year. Destination: Somewhere sightseeing worthy with a new perspective on life to offer. Budget: $1000. Duration: 7 days. Hold me to it people! On the other hand, there are so many places in Singapore that we locals have yet to discover. The other day the chopstick duo were at Basheer Graphics and stumbled on this local guide book that had so many interesting places featured! You know, one thing I have learned about life is this. You've got to develop your own unique taste for it. It's like food, there are times you just have to eat even when you don't feel like it or you will never grow properly. But there are times when mealtimes are a leisure and you get to choose your own course and cuisine. And at that point, you have to develop your own taste. Find out for yourself what's hot and what's not. And every once in a while take time off to enjoy good food with good company. So in life, we have to find out what whets our appetite for it or the days will soon be drab and boring.
Mantou at 8:24 PM
Saturday, January 12, 2008
How, you say?
The world asks: 'How can you mend a broken heart?'
God asks in return: 'How can I not mend a broken heart?'
Mantou at 10:41 AM
Thursday, January 03, 2008
Dear Blog, Happy New Year.
What's this new year thing all about anyway? It seems to me that people all around have become more reflective as this new year kicks off. Yes, it indeed smells like it's gonna be a special year ahead. =)
The start of a new year always requires some inventory of the last year, be it with resolution or without, cos it's no doubt that in some areas you have grown, and in others you might just be right where you started, or even worst, you might have taken a few steps back. If you don't take the time to reflect now, you could just continue to slide into deterioration.
2007. What a year it's been. From the start to the end, one word describes it. Eventful. I can't say I've grown as much in the previous years as I have last year. Perhaps, without even realizing it, fruits that were being nurtured over the last few years were starting to bear fruit last year. It was a time of thorough weeding, where all the ambiguous areas of my life were singled out and challenged for change. It was a time of nourishment as well, for many people were put into my life to feed me with His love and care, as well as His ways and measures. I can't thank God and these people enough. You cared enough to go the way with me. Thanks God. Thank you, Body of Christ. I have my fair share of regrets as well, but will always live to learn the lessons it has taught me.
2008. What kind of a year is it going to be like? Frankly speaking, I like the way it started. But it does seem like diligence is the key to being effective this year, if I have already received God's blessing last year. There have been many things that have been kickstarted this year. Studies, responsibilities, opportunities for ministry and growth. Chances to put into practice the things I had learned the year before. It's gonna be a year of implementations, if I am not wrong. I don't like the sound of that, to a certain extent. It always sounds to me like it'd mean there remains much room for mistakes. Someone once told me that when you discover something is not good just make adjustments. I like that principle. I hope I can carry out this year. Cos it seems to me like a year of skill sharpening. It's not a year of 'blur' inspired mistakes, but there's room for making mistakes I should have known better than to make it. I will be humbled before Thy holy ways. God grant me the strength to persevere through trials that serve to sanctify and teach dependence on You alone.
Mantou at 12:24 AM