Smile with Joy!

Smile with Joy!

1 Thessalonians

"Rejoice always, pray continually, give thanks in all circumstances; for this is God's will for you in Christ Jesus!"

Saturday, December 26, 2009

Good rest ...

Yesterday was Christmas and after the Lighthouse Christmas drama we went to Uncle Joo's place for fellowship. And i ended up taking a nap on the super comfy sofa!! haha just lay down and snoozed ... zzzzzzz

But! today had to get up early for half day work *sighz* ... then went for lunch with dad and grandparents at the lovely Boon Keng hawker centre *yumz* ... but on the way back there was a sudden heavy monsoon thunderstorm that most of the cars on the highway started turning on their hazard lights. So we had to detour at Bedok and stop at a multi-storey carpark and walk around the HDB shops ...

Thank the Lord for His protection in that dangerous weather!

Later came back to do some chores like washing my faithful LeSportSac bag that has been with me to many countries and through many walks of life hahaha. The bag that i can't bear to change because its so huge and convenient with specific pockets for different things. But sis nagged at me that i should get a more working looking bag, so i bought a white one as a Christmas present to myself LOL. its smaller and not many pockets but oh well, ladies and their accessories haha!

Then i had a REALLY good nap at 5pm till about 7 plus pm. Was praying quite a bit before I slept and just conversing with the Lord. I just rested so well that i woke up feeling really refreshed and recharged :)

Indeed, as the Lord said "Come to me all you who are weary and heavy laden, and I will give you rest. Take my yoke upon you for I am gentle and humble in heart, and you will find rest for your souls. For my yoke is easy and my burden is light." Thank you Jesus!

Sunday, December 20, 2009

Year 2009 is coming to an end ...

The first part of December was real plain fun!!

First it was XQ surprise pickup at the airport with this SUPER HUGE banner haha. Then we went for her 21st celebration at East Coast Jumbo Seafood restaurant. YUMZ YUMZ!!

Next was the meetup on sat night for supper with uni friends at Terminal 3 tcc! We all VERY VERY long never meet up already haha. Luv all my friends!!

May everyone have a Blessed Christmas!! And always remember Christmas is the birthday of Jesus Christ and the meaning of Christmas is giving!!

But anyway, once Christmas arrives ... it will soon be the year 2010!! OMG when we hit the millennium in 2000, i never thought the 2-digit would come so fast!!! >_<

I would just like to thank the Lord for sustaining me through this year. Every year has its ups and downs, but the Lord is always faithful with His provision. And I find that after going through trials or tribulations, I would become more mature and complete as said in the book of James!! Lord, perfect my faith as I run the race before me!! :)

Basically the highlight of this year is my university graduation, lately its me finding my first job, and not to forget my wonderful trips to Desaru with cell group, Korea with Melissa and Canada with Mama! Thank You Jesus!

May the year 2010 be even filled with even more blessings by the grace of God!! For Jesus provides exceedingly, abundantly and more than our minds can EVER imagine!! I receive it, Amen!! ^_^

Sunday, December 13, 2009

Christmas is coming soon! Happy Birthday Jesus!!

DON'T SAVE IT ALL FOR CHRISTMAS DAY

Don't get so busy that you miss
Giving just a little kiss
To the ones you love
Don't even wait a little while
To give them just a little smile
A little is enough

How many people are crying
People are dying...
How many people are asking for love

Don't save it all for Christmas Day
Find a way
To give a little love everyday
Don't save it all for Christmas Day
Find your way
Cause holidays have come and gone
But love lives on
If you give on
Love...

How could you wait another minute
A hug is warmer when you're in it
And baby that's a fact
And saying "I love you's" always better
Seasons, reasons, they don't matter
So don't hold back

How many people in this world
So needful in this world
How many people are praying for love

Don't save it all for Christmas Day
Find a way
To give a little love everyday
Don't save it all for Christmas Day
Find your way
Cause holidays have come and gone
But love lives on
If you give on
Love...

Let all the children know
Everywhere that they go
Their whole life long
Let them know love

Don't save it all for Christmas Day
Find a way
To give a little love everyday
Don't save it all for Christmas Day
Find your way
Cause holidays have come and gone
But love lives on
If you give on
Love...
Love...

I really like this song composed and sung by Celine Dion!!

Saturday, December 5, 2009

JLPT tomorrow plus work exam!!

Really needed the Lord's strength this week cause its a very trying week! Tomorrow is my JLPT3 exam, Lord help me!! so busy with work so haven't been revising or studying much sighz. But i shall go with what i have, praying the Lord will give me wisdom and help me to remember all that i've ever studied!! And also wisdom to answer those questions that i do not know or i haven't been taught!!

And also more strength to study for my work exam! must score at least 85% then i won't be terminated ._. but the Lord would not put me in this job or even let me get it if He knew that i wont be able to handle it!! soooo ... Fear not Dawn, for He is with you. Be not dismayed, for He is your God. He will strengthen you, He will help you, He will uphold you with the right hand of His righteousness!! I LOVE Isaiah 41:10 !!! XDDDDDDDDDD

Anyway, its December again. the month of money fly away hahaha. Because December is not only mum's bday, but also pri, xq and js bdays!! And this year we are all 21 years old - meaning bigger presents! And Christmas is coming, so i cannot break my tradition of buying Christmas presents. AND December is the time for lotsa meet ups with not only close, but also long lost never see each other for the whole year friends. LOL but praise God i'm working now! so at least my pay offsets my expenses!! :)

On a lighter note, i was taking the bus 518 home from pasir ris the other day. And not many people take that bus, so I was alone when i hopped on at the interchange. And guess what? One of the buttons to press for the bell or the "Bus Stopping" sign was faulty!! So everytime the bus went over a hump, or the road was bumpy ... DING DONG!!!!

From the very first time it happened, it was at the interchange, so the bus driver knew it was faulty. Throughout the ride from the interchange to my house, nobody got on the bus and I was the only one. So for the WHOLE twenty minutes ride, DING DONG! ... then DING DONG! ... then DING DONG!! Then the poor bus driver had to keep looking in the rear view mirror to see if i wanted to get down. And everytime he looked, i had a shocked expression on my face, vigorously shaking my head and gesturing with my hand no no no no no. HAHA XD

Finally when the next stop was my house, i pressed the REAL ding dong, got up with my bag and stood at the door so the poor uncle knew that i wanted to get off hahahahahaha. i really pitied the woman who got on the bus at my stop HAHA!