So long, farewell...

Second note of the night...I'm welcoming the last day of the year with a quiet nite view of KLCC, KL Tower & Genting...the sky is rather reddish tonight...sure it's gonna rain later...and it's gloomy too...I'm in similar mode anyway...hope this would not be a sleepless nite...

Finally...2009 has come to an end. I can't really seem to recall last year's new year eve or how did I spent new year. Where was I and what was I doing? Gosh...signs of aging! But truly undeniable that God has bee faithfully walking with me throughout the year. Lots of ups and downs that I'm unwilling to recall and pen down...but His grace is every sufficient for me. His love is ever enough for me. His mercy is ever waiting for me.

I have not recall setting any specific goals for the year...or maybe I'm too tired renewing them year after year...but there are things that I've successfully done and failed to do...but all in all I want to thank God that He had planned every detail of my life so carefully and His plans are good.

1) I wanted to grow stronger in loving God...but now I've learnt to pray carefully because when we ask, He will give. And there was I, struggling with life's two greatest disappointments...but ended up He was greater above all. And humbly may I express my gratitude to Him for giving me strength to love Him more. Those precious lessons and experiences are unforgettable yet valuable for strengthening my walk with Him.

2) I wanted to have a breakthrough in serving God. Thank God for giving me the chance to lead 2 Campus CG this year. Growing together with them is the greatest privilege I can have in GEPC.

3) I planned my first wedding ever for my best friends - J&Y. Thank God for His grace everything went well and I must say that this is one of the best weddings I've attended so far. I find passion in weddings and am seriously considering to learn more in this area...probably in mind to take up freelance wedding planning...

4) I wrote a song! This is definitely not in my list but I did it anyway...as a gift for J&Y wedding. Thanks to D who helped me a lot for this song and it really feels wonderful to have walked down the aisle in this piece...simply indescribable...

5) I visited Hong Kong! Though tickets has been purchased last year yet the H1N1 was said to be serious during the time...thank God everything went smooth and I went and came back healthily :) The trip was awesome and given a chance I must say I will visit again and again...I'm so not done with the food, sight-seeing, shopping...and many more!

6) I changed my phone....was a long waited need though it is not considered as an accomplishment...but I want to thank God for His provision and 'blessings'...you know who you are...thanks for your love!

7) Also, lastly, but nothing to shout about...I took a big step earlier this year in a relationship. Thank God for His love that has brought me through. I have not looked back ever since and I pray that He will continue to lead me on.

So what have I not done?
1) I wanted to be healthier...well I seemed to fail this year after year...gastric wind has been attacking more than ever especially towards the end of the year...probably stress I would conclude. I pray for His healing to take place. Only He knows every single cell and discomfort in me. But i thank God I lose a few inches and shed off my flabs a bit. At least I feel lighter now. haha...

2) I wanted to have a move in my jxx (for me to know and for you to guess) but somehow doors were opened and closed and opened and closed. Even until this hour this is one of the thing that is keeping me awake!

3) I wanted to go to beach/sea/island trip...followed by the cancellation of the Bali trip...I had to settle with Rompin little to know that it was a teh tarik sea! haha....much laughter follows....

Kesimpulannya, I would say 2009 is a year of faithfulness. Meaning it in many ways.
Somehow different from past years...I want to look forward to what is going to come. Let the past be at the back where it was. I will be setting new goals for the year...with new hope for the year to come...

And to start the new year? I'm going back to my beloved hometown to spend time with my dearest mummy. Journey mercy to all who travels...we don't need another news on the page...

So long, farewell 2009.

刺猬

很多人都不觉得刺猬是个怎么起眼的动物。我本身也是除了在动物园都没真正看过。那一箭一箭的刺看起来真的很生人勿近的感觉。可是我记得曾经读过，刺猬会把＇刺＇竖起，完全是为了要伪装而保护自己。。。想着刺猬，觉得它真不可思议。或许它从小就被训练成懂得照顾自己，懂得保护自己，可是在那些紧密的刺里，尽是那么的温和刺猬。

我有一位朋友是用刺猬来形容他的妻子。我觉得，是种赞美吧！

偶然认识了这首温岚唱的歌，喜欢她那些许沙哑的声音，也喜欢她唱出的刺猬。。。

Jacob & Shanen's Wedding 26th December 2009

Finally, after months of preparation and running around...the day has come.

26th December 2009, a remarkable day for dearest Jacob Liaw & Shanen Yap, my best friends, who were joined together in holy order of matrimony, marking the beginning of their marriage journey...my prayers for them that God will bless their love...

I'm truly blessed to be part of this wedding and to witness the love covenant and vows made.

Some pieces to share...the ring pillow (by Ashlee), the wedding bulletin & bridesmaid bracelet (by The Wedding Planner)

Not to forget...a song which is specially dedicated to the lovely couple...

Wedding March entitled This Is The Day...hope you like it!

My first wedding planning experience. Hope for more to come :)

过冬

冬至到了，好想吃汤圆。没机会回家过冬好多年了。。。可是真的很怀念小时候在外婆家过冬的日子。。。搓着汤圆也很爱玩的我们几个，都趁爸妈不在的时候，造反了！哈哈。。。外婆疼我们啊。。。可是她也一边在搓，一边骂我们不正经。。。哈哈！那时候的我们顶多也是小学，加上外婆那一点也不凶的语气，我们几个小鬼根本就不怕嘛！

七彩的汤圆，不见得人的各种形状我们都做齐了。。。可是最大部分的还是外婆做的白色汤圆。煮起一锅的时候，白色的总是最美的，而我们的七彩汤圆就是点缀！外婆说啊，要渗着才会好吃。奇怪的是，我始终都觉得白汤圆最好吃。其实是没分别啊，可我就最爱吃白色汤圆。每一粒白色汤圆都错得最圆滑，最嫩口。粒粒皆辛苦。

好想念白色汤圆。好想念外婆。。。