A Heart of Appreciation

I've been doing some self-evaluations on my way to work and school recently. And a question came up to me: Am i appreciative of others, or do i show enough appreciation when I'm really thankful to people?

I guess maybe some of you are also pondering about this, and I'm gonna blog my thoughts down. :P 

Since young, I haven't been brought up in a "lovey-dovey"family. With all the experiences, ups-and-downs, when a word/action of love & concern, my heart will melt easily. But this also teaches me to be wise in loving others, showing love & concern to people does matters, matters a lot. However, they are also people who chooses to avoid being loved, hence they are be the people who keeps their love bank to themselves. 

I choose to a person of love, and love brings down to be appreciative of others. I may not show THE best appreciation, but it's definitely MY best. 

If you know me well, i don't like, or rather choose not to "owe" people. The simplest example is that, when you bless me with something, i will try to find a way to bless you back. In fact, i really love to bless others and be a blessing to others. 

Being belonged to both the working force and the schooling environment motivates me to know others well, know what they like and what they don't, and blessing each individual. Like what i said, i may not bless the best things on Earth, but its my best. :)

This simply shows that I appreciate them in my life, hence i want to bless and give. 

Like what we always know: You can love without giving, but you can't give without loving.

I want to be even more appreciative of others in my life, especially my loved ones. 

1 Cor 13:1-3

If I speak in the tongues of men and of angels, but have not love, I am only a resounding gong or a clanging cymbal. If I have the gift of prophecy and can fathom all mysteries and all knowledge, and if I have a faith that can move mountains, but have not love, I am nothing. If I give all I possess to the poor and surrender my body to the flames, but have not love, I gain nothing

Happy 14th Birthday Pig!

如果说舍不得你走，　只是一个借口。　

如果说我答应你，　只是不想你担心。　

如果说我让你选择，　只是想你已经长大。　

还有多九天，　就得送你了。　加油！　

还有，　今天是你的生日！　生日快乐！　:)

Sometimes a way of loving your loved ones is also allowing them to make their own decision and respect it.

ROAR!!~

Happy Chinese New Year! Really had a great time of fellowship and bonding with all my family members. Even though some of us only met once or twice a year, i really love to spend time with everyone of them. 

Let me briefly share how my holidays went: 

On Friday (12/02) - I was granted off and off we went to fetch my Daddy and Anwar! I miss both of them so muchhh! The joy of seeing them arrived to Singapore is a indefinite smiles! :)) After that, we went to Susu's place for an early reunion dinner. Daddy cooked! I miss (and am missing) his cooking. Its so homely! Also, he cooked my favorite soup and wings!! Simplyummy! 

On the 13th (CNY Eve!), we went to Gu-ma's house for reunion dinner. This year, they cooked for us too. Another round of homely and cosy food! I love it! :D After that, we met up with Dear and went to Bugis with lil' Anwar! He's duper cute. Simply love him to the max. Well, Bugis is so quiet this year. We were thinking if we should take public transport instead of driving in as we were afraid of the jam. Oh well, if you know Serkoon, he will drive in no matter what. Thank God he made a wise choice this time. Haha! The roads are so quiet. :) Love the coconut drink there - so fresh and the flesh are sweet. 

After that, we went for supper at Al-Ahzar! Prata, Murtarbak, Mutton Chop, Bandung, Teh-peng, Papadum and laughter ended our day awesomely.

Finally, the day to collect our ang baos arrived! It marks the 1st day of CNY cum Valentines' Day. We went to so many houses, from Dear's Family to my family, it'll be a hassle to name every one of them here. :P 

So, just focus on my family. Hehheh! 

 

  

 

 

We took so many many photos!

This year our Valentines' Day is a bit different. We celebrated with my sisters at Fig & Olive. ;) 

 

But the sweetest him prepared a surprise for me. I videoed it, but the file is HUGE! I will upload in Facebook when I have more time :P 

3rd day of CNY, we continued with visitations and we can't finish all. Hoho! Its alright, this Sat my family we are having a lunch buffet plus lao yusheng at Holiday Inn, can ba nian with those we missed out. :)

We went Astons for dinner with Susu and auntie. Dear and I decided to pay the meal for everyone. It's a big satisfaction that right now i'm able to pay for the meals for my family. :) Looking forward to bless them the next meal.

Yesterday, we met up with Jenson, Audrey and Baby Andrea at AMK Hub Fish & Co. Love the Koh family. 

We also gave Andrea our first ever-give-someone ang bao! haha! She's so cute and prreewwtty! She tilts her head when she look at me. HAHA! Looking forward to our next meal together! 

Tonight, we are going to ba-nian at my cousin's place. Best thing is that, it's just opposite my house. Hehheh! I miss 大象。　haha! Shall upload the photos again.

October!!!

Wheeew! October is here! This is the month that every year i'm waiting for. Hehe!

Full of parties & pressies! There are always a lot of October babies around me, including myself. :)

However, this year is a bit different. Every October, i love good food on my birthdays, buffets on friends' birthdays & parties. But I was inspired by Carine's sms and decided to have a 30 days vege-fast. I guess its really a time of sacrifice and renewing my commitments to Him, & of course surrendering every bit & pieces of my life to God. -my cg, ministry, job, studies, relationships, family, health etc etc.

Today is the 6th day of my fast. Do pray for me too.

Anyway, i'm so excited for my birthday. Daddy is coming back, hopefully with brother. Hehe, i really miss him loads. He went Jakarta for 2 months! Cant wait to see him.

Few months back, dear also told me that he has already been planning for my bday. Just cant wait for surprises! =)

Happy 44th Birthday Daddy!

Yes, it was my beloved Daddy's birthday. I owe him a celebration as he is in Batam and I'm in Singapore.. ;( I really miss him a lot. The last time i saw him was during my SOT graduation and had lunch with him then sent him back. I really miss him badly. How i wish i could be in Batam with him.. But i will make it up to him..