to-do-list

So many things to do although I'm pretty much free after college. This list would be a good reminder to self:

1. Passport renewal
2. Visa
3. Medical Check-up (More vaccinations... Bring it on.. haha)
4. Read 3 books a week (honestly, it's really important I get this reading habit or I'm gonna suffer much in college.)
5. Catch up with friends
6. Clear up stuff in my room
7. Pack (much later)
8. Buy whatever I need. (too general but its true)

The rest are not as important so I guess they don't have to be in the list. It's not exhaustive anyway.

it's over

2 years have gone by, just like that. Now I can FINALLY say that College and A-Levels is done with. :)

It's been a whirlwind of a journey and I still can't believe how things have worked out. Through certain events, God led me to choose this path, one that was never in my mind... And I believe if not for His grace, I wouldn't be here. I don't think things could have got any better.

I've learnt a lot from the whole college experience, met great people, joined and was part of the awesome CF. I believe I grew and matured a lot through it all. (I certainly do hope.) I always had it in my mind that college isn't just a time to study and get good grades; it's so much more than that. Leaving a legacy behind; doesn't mean you have to change things around. If God could work through me to just touch one life, I believe it was more than worth it. It is His grace that has brought me through the rough patches and brought different people at different times to offer encouragement and insight. I believe He brought people along my way as well...

I know there were certainly times I could have been better as a person and I guess I probably said and inadvertently did things that hurt people.. To those people, whoever you may be, I am truly sorry. It's quite sad that I won't be going back to MCKL, the place I feel so at home in... I'll surely miss all my 0907 peeps, CF members and other friends..

Yet I believe there is a time for everything and right now its a transition period for me. I've 2 months left in this country before I step outside. I'm not going to think any further right now. It's all in His hands. :)

Exams begin tomorrow, finally! Some are done with exams, some are halfway through it, some are going to finish and here I am still as free as ever.

Got back to KL today after a month, looked at my surroundings and I honestly don't think I'd miss KL much. Probably just the people.. Anyway, no regrets for all that's taken place in the past two years. Eh, it's not time for this yet.

Anyway, I'm far from prepared. I guess my complacency is obvious, since I've already been accepted to the States and my results this time around won't really affect my admission. Unless it turns out horrible (I hope not), it should be alright. I guess I can say its all for my 'ego' now, which I don't exactly have which is why I haven't put in the effort I should have put in long ago. They say you gotta finish well... Ah, what can I say...

But I do know He's got it all in control. And all the nonsense about God helping those who helps themselves? No such thing. God helps those who are aware that they can't help themselves; the 'poor' so to speak...

One thing about 'revision' this time is that I've been reading for Religious Studies and I have learnt so much. Most of the things are relatively new and are puzzling at times. But at the end of the day, I know that we will never fully understand the Truth, but we just need to trust in it. And I do, I do. That's all I need.

Lord, should I ever be distracted by the now or whatever that comes my way, help me remember that this life is just temporary and I am not where I belong.. Not yet.... Help me live my life solely for You... You alone.

Same Life, New Story by Jan Silvious

Have you ever been tired of living the same old life? Have you ever been through difficult circumstances and feel that there is nothing you could do about it? Have you ever find yourself wishing for the might-have-beens instead of looking forward to what can be?

Jan Silvious’ Same Life, New Story tackles these very issues and challenges women to break out from the old, from the norm. Instead of allowing our lives to be overtaken by the emotions that so often arise from our circumstances, she reminds us that things could be different by the way we allow our story to be scripted; proven by the women in the Bible known for their persistence, resilience and faith.

Drawing upon stories of the women of the Bible (ranging from the more well known ones such as Elizabeth and Naomi to the lesser known Jehosheba and Naaman’s servant girl), there is a particular lesson to learn from every individual character. It’s also interesting the way she uses the stories of real people that are inspiring and a good reminder that we are never alone.

The whole book is a reminder that our circumstances should not determine our past, present and future. Whatever it is, there is always a chance for a new story to be written. What I like about most is that she occasionally writes that God is the Author and we are His subjects; bringing the focus off ourselves and on Him who is worthy of our all.

Although I would not consider this as a life-changing or an extremely thought-provoking book, I would still recommend it to anyone. We all need to be reminded of the things we 'already know' but are not doing. We may all have the ‘same life’, but a fresh start is always there for anyone who needs one and is ready to call on Him for it.

*I received this book free from the publisher through the BookSneeze.com book review bloggers program. All opinions expressed are of my own.*

Band Camp was good. Learnt a lot, and God reminded me once again of His faithfulness in my life. I can't thank You enough.

As always, I have been pushing things to the VERY last minute. Exam starts on Monday and I am not prepared. Revision has been almost non-existent and I won't start complaining or regretting because it won't change anything. Leaving it all to Him now.

God certainly knows how to bring the right people into our lives, we only need to trust Him. Nothing makes me happier than knowing God uses His servants to touch the lives of others... And that we can learn from every single experience, big or small as long as our hearts are open to Him.

Nothing is wasted, nothing...

Thank You Father for being my comfort, my shelter and everything I could ever ask for.... I have enough because I have You.

failed attempt

I wanted to know how I'd look like with short hair; found a short hairstyle that looked pretty nice.

So I got a friend with awesome Photoshopping skills to help me.

It's not her fault that the pic looks terribly weird/abnormal. Haha. The picture (of myself) that I gave her was evidently out of proportion.

I can't look at it without laughing. LOL.