God's Masterpiece
ANAN, believes that He made her for a purpose. She lives her days on this earth remembering that every thing she does has to honour her Creator. /// photographer /// interactor /// ex-cedarian /// children's minister /// VJC-s39 /// 26.08why i love who i love.
Even youths grow tired and weary, and young men stumble and fall; but those who hope in the LORD will renew their strength. They will soar on wings like eagles; they will run and not grow weary, they will walk and not be faint. Isaiah 40:31
Wednesday, December 31, 2008
2008 has been a year of hope, of love, of decisions, of loss.Everything in this year, despite good or bad, I really thank God for it.
2008 started out a new year in JC and I had such a tough time adjusting to JC life. I couldn't get to used to it even up till June. Maybe that is why my results for Midyears were so so bad. But nonetheless, my dearest friends in school kept me going and I guess we all kind of helped support each other in various ways.
Cihui, my bestest sister in Christ- I thank God sincerely for putting both of us together in the same school, same class. I would love to think that this is a miracle. I believe that He wanted to use 2 unsuspecting daughters of His to reach out to another 2 of his lost sheep. We may have yet to win the fight, but we'll never give up yah. (:
Jiani and Lynette, our circle of womenhood- Everything this year we went through together, from maddening guys to amusing ones, to all our study times during breaks. Our circle of womenhood may soon become the circle of womenmuggers. :D But I'm so proud of us because we really stand up for each other in times of serious need.
Jiani and Lynette, our circle of womenhood- Everything this year we went through together, from maddening guys to amusing ones, to all our study times during breaks. Our circle of womenhood may soon become the circle of womenmuggers. :D But I'm so proud of us because we really stand up for each other in times of serious need.
Then came my larryloves- Without them, my life would only have circled around school and nothing else. But because of their craziness and vegetably good love, I can always look forward to outings with them. :D As much as we have kind of drifted as JC/poly life starts to take a toll on us, I hope we'll continue to stick like good vege freinds do.
Huijuan and Loggy- Thank you for all that we've shared between us this year. I don't even remember how we became so close during our times in Cedar, nor after we graduated. Hj- thanks for being there during my lowest time of the year. I remember that night where we had the longest online convo ever, where I told all my deepest secrets. I don't know what made me open up to you, but there's something about you that makes you deserve the title of bestest listener ever. I have always been the one to listen to others so when finally someone was willing to listen to my secrets, I seriously couldn't be happier. Thank you very very much. Loggy- Maybe you don't know this but there are some things that happened that I perfectly understand. I have been there done that in a certain way, ways you probably don't get it. Anyway, whatever it is, I wish you all the best. I may not have all the patience in the world, so I pray that you may pardon me for sometimes appearing to be not understanding you at all.
I was never particularly active in school activities, but in December I went for Conrad Centennial Hotel attachment and that was serious fun! (: I have too much to say here but then I really thank God for granting me this one wish. As I asked around I really think that the fact I got this attachment is a miracle. Anyways, this experience made me realise that God never leaves me, because He even gives me friends that I feel totally ease at and He even protects me by giving me friends who go home the same way I do. :D I guess this assures me that His hand is always on my life and I should never ever doubt his presence.
[Doorman aka most important man in the hotel; Yusheng; Mandy; Sihui; Me; Changyong]
[Tianyu; Joel; Me; Mandy; Changyong; Huiyi; Sihui; Jaslyn; Steffi]
[Yusheng; Faz Jr, one of the bellboys; Sihui; Mandy; Me]
[Most of the girls under the pretty bear tree. :D Though I never really fancied the bear. HAHA. ]
Last but surely surely not the least, my dearest family.
How they have supported me during this time;
Jf- for all our study/work dates at the airport, our little artsy outings and all the talks we had about adulty things. Jn- Truth be told, we don't really talk much anymore but I believe it is because we don't share a common schedule, as well as many common topics. Nonetheless, I hope you understand that sometimes even I can change as I grow older. Just don't expect me to be the same anymore. Still, we can have our makeover/camwhore sessions whenever we both can be free. Just remember that I have a crucial year ahead, so.-
My other cousins, Brittany and Travis- I believe we have grown to be so much closer this year. After a particular incident, there is something extra that has bound us even closer. Thank you for every fun moment that we have shared. (:
My one and only God-given, God-blessed family. From Mummy to Daddy, to Austin and Justin, I really don't know how to ask for a better family. And of course the woman who first build this family, Ahma, my strong grandmother who has weathered through 84 years of life. Looking around at all the broken families in this world and all the people who lack fatherly/motherly love, I am constantly reminded to be grateful, to be thankful for every single moment spent together.
Finally, this one elderly couple that has loved me so very much. My Ahgong and Ahma- God bless you for all that you've done for me. Your strength throughout all these years together, and your love for each other is so strong, it lasts even after death.
Ahgong, even though you may not be around to celebrate Christmas, New Year, CNY and all the other festivals that may come in the future with us, I thank God for blessing me with you. As Daddy and GuGu said, you are a very simple and quiet man. Nonetheless, you blessed everyone in this family with your simple gifts and actions. How you've built this family together with Ahma, one that still honours family values amazes me. I thank God for taking you away at such a time at this, so that whenever we celebrate His birth, we give thanks for your life as well. I thank God for taking away all your suffering. But as much as Heaven has welcomed this special person, we still feel the sorrow. Till we meet again, enjoy your days in heaven.- :D And as for Ahma, thank you for being strong, so strong.
And finally, you. I think although it lasted only for a very very extremely short while, I still enjoyed myself thoroughly for that short time. It was not easy before, or after but then I think I'll never regret this moment we shared. Thanks for the memories, as cliche as it may sound.
And so as you can tell, 2008 has been eventful yet trying for me. I know 2009 will be
challenging as well but I can face it bravely with God's help.
All things will work together for the good of those who love Him and are called according to his purpose for them. Romans 8:28
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