Princess of Heaven: May 2008

Sunday, May 25, 2008

Exercise - Chapter 1

Hello!!

This series would be according to the book "The Busy Girl's Guide to Looking Great!!" by Caroline Jones. I took some notes from her very useful book and thought that I should share some of the tips with you ladies!!!

Chapter 1

How to get started
~ Plan ahead
~ Fill in exercise slots into your schedule

Reward yourself
~ Choose things that are NOT food based
~ E.g. A new top, read a book, new pair of heels, mask your face, watch drama serial

Benefits
1. More confidence about body and image
2. Reduced stress levels
3. Improved sleep quality
4. Happier and less likely to suffer depression
5. Increased energy levels
6. Brain sharper and faster working
7. Good for your health

Myths that are so wrong wrong wrong!!
X Eat as much as you like if you workout
X Exercise should cause physical pain because no pain, no gain
X Muscle weighs more than fats

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Hope that helps with you getting started on your exercise schedule!
And remember, determination, diligence and perseverance is the key!

Pastor preached today ... strive to be like the faithful church of Philadelphia!

"To the angel of the church in Philadelphia write:
These are the words of him who is holy and true
Who holds the key of David.
What he opens no one can shut, and what he shuts no one can open.
I know your deeds.
See, I have placed before you an open door that no one can shut.
I know that you have little strength,
yet you have kept my word and have not denied my name.
I will make those who are of the synagogue of Satan,
who claim to be Jews though they are not, but are liars
—I will make them come and fall down at your feet
And acknowledge that I have loved you.
Since you have kept my command to endure patiently,
I will also keep you from the hour of trial
That is going to come upon the whole world
To test those who live on the earth.
I am coming soon.
Hold on to what you have, so that no one will take your crown.
Him who overcomes I will make a pillar in the temple of my God.
Never again will he leave it.
I will write on him the name of my God
And the name of the city of my God, the new Jerusalem,
Which is coming down out of heaven from my God;
And I will also write on him my new name.
He who has an ear, let him hear what the Spirit says to the churches.

Monday, May 19, 2008

Flower Arrangements - Chapter 1

Hey peeps! Well since my blog is usually viewed by the ladies, I decided to start some self improvement posts for everyone! Dun worry I would still have snippets of "what is going on in my life" posts :)

I have been reading up on books from the National Library ... and I took some notes and pics of different topics! I will start a series of mini courses on Flower Arrangements, Exercise, Diet and Fashion :) Hope everyone would enjoy the mini courses lotz lotz and learn something!

Today's post shall be on the series of Flower Arrangements, from the small book "101 Flower Arrangements: Stylish Home Ideas" by Julie Savill. All her ideas are very contemporary and suitable for homes or offices, they are extremely easy to attempt too!

Chapter 1 - Fruit Cocktail

~ Fresh colourful summer centrepieces with citrus zest ~

You will need:

§ 1 Shallow glass bowl
§ 1 Orange

§ 1 Lemon
§ 1 Lime
§ 3-5 Gerbera Daisies (depending on size of bowl)

*available colours: red, yellow, dark pink, light pink, orange, purple*

§ Few sprigs of mint leaves (optional)

Steps:

§ Fill half of the shallow glass bowl with water

§ Slice the orange, lemon and lime into halves

§ Float the orange, lemon and lime in the water - with the cut side facing up
§ Snip the stalks of the Gerbera Daisies off near the flower heads

§ Float the Gerbera Daisies flower heads interspersed/in between the orange, lemon and lime

§ Add the sprigs of mint leaves for an extra scent

See photo below for end product!!

Verse of the day:

"Your beauty should not come from outward adornment, such as braided hair and the wearing of gold jewelry and fine clothes.

Instead, it should be that of your inner self, the unfading beauty of a gentle and quiet spirit, which is of great worth in God's sight.

For this is the way the holy women of the past who put their hope in God used to make themselves beautiful."

~1 Peter 3: 3-5~

Thursday, May 15, 2008

Tadaima!!

I am BAAAACCCKKK people!!

Thailand was awesome. Wanna really thank the Lord for His protection and journey mercies!!

And yes to answer the first question that everybody asks haha. I did shop ALOT. But everything was really cheap and I got some nice stuff too! We went to MBK, Chatuchak and Platinum Plaza for shopping. Shopping havens i tell ya!

I bought 4 tops, 2 dresses, 3 shorts, 3 three quarter pants, 3 bags, 1 wallet, 1 skirt, 3 racerbacks, 1 spaghetti strap, 1 tube, 3 belts, 2 pairs of earrings, 4 t-shirts, 1 cardigan, 1 slippers, 4 pairs of shoes ... yah I think thats all lah hee hee

I am really happy about the trip. Very contented and satisfied! I have officially enough clothes and no more shopping for clothes! Hahaha. although i still need to get a watch and my wedges hee hee cannot find over there.

We stayed at Asia Hotel which was really good because there was the sky train right at the second floor!! so convenient! And it was linked with the MRT too, which we only took once to the overpriced Night Bazaar. The range of the sky train price was like 15 to 35 baht. As compared to taking taxi rightz.... with all the traffic jams and the swindler drivers who off their meters to bargain the price with you ...

And we saved a lot on food too! We ate mostly at the small eateries or food court around the shopping areas ... Except for the really good japanese buffet at 600 over baht, we spent around 30 baht for each meal only. On stuff like pad thai, fried rice, mango sticky rice, noodles, chicken rice etc etc. Oh and we ate at the MK restaurant which had steamboat at 150 baht each *droolz*

The taxi ride to the hotel was so scary cause the driver was quite reckless and there was a near accident. Like a small bang. I was soooo scared from the previous accidents trauma that I didn't even realiza i started mini hyperventilating ... till my sis told me to relax and not breathe so hard hahahahaha. I was praying like crazy.

Then the plane ride back was horrendous when we just took off and we were in the clouds. My sis and I were praying fervently. The turbulence was so bad that the guy in my row said "wah! like escape theme park roller coaster" hahaha. I was making lotsa noises whenever there were dips and my stomach flopped. till I had to cover my mouth from all the mini screams. I think the two guys beside me had a good "ahm qio" LOL

So really thank the Lord for protecting all of us on all our different journies on different forms of transportations ... and also all our walking to different places, even at night and just being with us every step of the way! We even had a mini service in our hotel room together. Short time of worship using the songs on our handphones ... followed by a short bible study sharing session! The presence of the Lord was so strong after that! :)

Also wanna thank Him for giving me self control and not go crazy spending so much haha. I actually have $160 sing left from the budget i brought there. Somemore I spent quite a bit on presents for people. So happy :)

I mean the Bible said that we should purchase material goods with the mindset that we will not possess them forever! The stuff is really nice, but they are just stuff and they can rot or collect dust. And when we die we can't bring it with us! As Job says "Naked I come, naked I depart!", it really struck me this verse. So I wanna strive to be Christ's ambassador everyday and store my treasures in Heaven!!!

My God is a good God! He supplies all of my needs!!

Glad to be back! Luv you all!

Friday, May 9, 2008

Thailand wo lai ye!!

Hello!!

I will be leaving tomorrow for Thailand woohoo!!

So excited!!

Pray for protection and safety!

"The Lord will watch over your comings and goings now and forevermore!"

Sunday, May 4, 2008

Ministry Appreciation Night

Friday, May 2, 2008

Funny cute video

Hello! Below is this really hilarious video that I like haha. The girl in it is super cute and funny!

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XK-b07JbTRU

hahahahahahaha

Princess of Heaven

Smile with Joy!

1 Thessalonians