Smile-Worthy

A good breakfast, super comfy loafers, sink into novels, my creative space. There seems to be so many beautiful things around me at the moment. This friday night it is: windy, a little quiet and slow. Enjoying every moment of it because next week is going to be busy, busy but I do love being busy too! I'm currently anxiously waiting for my results... checking my email every hour! haha. I hope you all will have a wonderful weekend!

BNN news: Under Construction

The boys are hard at work. No wonder none of them could possibly grow fat! In the past month, the contaminated water caused many to have rash. Now, a 80 meters deep well is being dug for fresh clean water!

take me to a place far away

Tonight is my brother's last night in S'pore. On my last night there, this is where he brought me to -Tapas Wine Bistro. I thought I should post these film shots up just for you, Kor. Photos were taken with a 2 bucks expired disposable camera. I smiled so much my jaw hurt. I was woowing and oowing as the dishes were served. Gee, I sure felt special. Quality time is one of my love language.

Thou distance always come by, it'll never ever defeat the fact that we've got each other at heart, and thats probably the best thing ever to know about.

BNN news: I'm singing

My sunday back with them, feels like a sunday. When I see these young people who has so much talent and capability, singing and giving their hearts to God in praise, I'm so encouraged. Worship will now be lead my different teams of youths.

Last month, our theme was on Attentiveness. This month, it's on Gratefulness. This may sound basic, but when I truely apply what I teach to these kids, I learn so incredibily much from the Lord Himself. Life lessons goes far beyond. As much as I want to give, I must seek.

“But seek first His kingdom and His righteousness, and all these things will be given to you as well.” (Matt. 6:33) I often cruise right over this verse due to familiarity. What a shame. This message is life-changing. I want it to continually change mine.

Spices of life

I love a lazy afternoon where I can do things I enjoy. These past couple of days, I've had the luxury to read a good novel, sit out in the garden, make stuff and cook some good meals. It's been so therapeutic to me. Sadly, the whole rest-and-restore mode would have to end soon.

it's time again...

Ahh, stop it Lydia. I keep telling myself I must not cry for once but I can NEVER not do so. This time it wasn't just teary eyes, I was weeping when kor took me aside to pray together. There was so much going on that morning.

One of my uncle passed away. That was my first call from grandma. I told her she had to be strong. Called my Dad asking if I should still return and the answer was yes, since my brother could represent our family. It was the second call from her, when I was at the airport that really broke me. She asked through sobs "ni ke yi bu yao hui qu ma?" (Can you not return?) It was so hard for me to reply her. At that point, I wish I had all the money in the world and cancelling an air ticket won't be an issue. "Lydia, I'm sorry I did not send you off." I just cried...

Giving my brother the last hug was another thing. I treasured every single moment I had with him. Well, other than the painful departure, a long wait at Bangkok airport and a strained lower back muscle as I was lifting my 10kg backpack into the overhead compartment, I arrived back safely before midnight.

Thank you Mois, Aunty Dolly, Sam, Aaron & Dan! This is the "don't know how many times" that I'm flying but you still came to see me off. So nice of you, I really appreciate you guys!

Go for their heart

"Believing is like sitting on this chair that you trust is going to hold you up" I said. *Silence...finally after what seemed like eternity, I got a nod in reply. The lost are listening...

My heart still beats real loud when I know God wants me to witness to someone, especially if he/she is an absolute stranger to me. How on earth do I even start a conversation? "Ok God, I'd go up to the bus driver if only no one is on the bus." True enough, He cleared out the entire bus and left me wishing I took back my words!

I want to enjoy my trip in S'pore! Come on, I don't want to think about such things. But at the back of my mind I knew that not sharing my faith was really selfish. What more, there wasn't a language barrier here.

Something began to stir in my spirit and my time in S'pore has been filled with divine appointments since. This trip back hasn't been all filled with activities because the books pretty much owned me but I felt like this trip was one that challenged me, making it even more significant. As I share my faith, that is when the rubber meets the road. That is when I find out what I have in Jesus Christ!

Talking about God with grandma would have been the highlight. You see, she calls herself a Christian but if you go deeper, she only believes what she wants to believe. With every chance I got, I used it. She's a very smart woman and sometimes that gets in the way but I'm praying that she'll see the light soon. Pray along with me!

al fresco fun

1. Ivory Height's garden

2. Roof top of Vivo city

3. Botanic Garden

As you can see, I'm trying to compile past events which I'd no time to blog about. I love green environments! Just chilling, eating and fellowship-ing. Being able to spend time with wonderful people while enjoying homemade food is more than I can ask for. Anyone and everyone can make and enjoy a picnic! I hope when I become a mum, I'd remember to bring my kids out to enjoy such simple delights.

You deserve His best

top: Daddy's girl
center: Fancy breakfast
bottom: Love jelly

I want to share with you this Valentine's Day, that there is no guy on planet earth who could come close to loving you like Jesus does. Nope, it's the truth. Jesus loves you no matter what: good hair day or bad hair day, good mood or bad, and everything in between. He is the author of love.

Girls, please don't give your heart to some temporary fling! I know you might be feeling lonely, but think about it... this is the ONLY time you can guiltlessly enjoy your singleness and the freedom it brings!

I'm going to turn 21. The world tells me that time is ticking away. But because I'm the apple of God's eye, I do not need to seek this nagging worry. I know He wants me to wait for that love that will last a lifetime. The most content women are not those who have everything the world can offer, but who have everything Christ can offer.

oh yes

Yeap, I'm done with my exams!!! Can you sense the exhilaration. I came out of the exam room, jumped up and skipped around without bothering that people were staring at me! I'm leaving it all to God. Well, wait and see that the Lord is good! Whatever the results may be. To all of you who has been right beside me, smsing/calling before I take each paper, tutoring me at Jurong library, you are really God sent.

This song taught by Aaron, during a youth prayer meeting kept repeating through times I thought I'm overwhelmed. The tune is really nice!

When shadows fall and the night covers all

there are things that my eyes cannot see

I'll never fear, for the saviour is here

He walks along with me

How can I fear, Jesus is here

He ever walketh close to me

Worries a sin, He gives me peace

How can I fear, with Jesus

When I'm alone, and face the unknown

and I fear what the future may bring

I can depend, on the strength of my friend

He walks along with me

It's always hard

Tonight, I sit here wanting to be strong... but can I? I'm letting myself go. Though we no longer are together physically, I know how very close we are in heart. If you would just understand how much my family means to me, maybe you would be able to feel a little of what it is like being apart. The past 19 days together, has and will be the best part of this year. For me, I can find no better company compared to them.