I don't usually talk to my cousin. The times before this were in church and through sms over her children. We went out for dinner last night, as she wanted to discuss her daughter's progress. It was initially awkward because once we had finished talking about her daughter, it seemed that there was nothing else to talk about. However thankfully, she is a chatty and friendly person and the conversation flowed on naturally.
We talked about other things and about our relation to each other. It was a lovely dinner in terms of company and food. She gave me a treat and sent me home too. I enjoyed the time spent together as I got to know her better, not just as my student's mum but also as my cousin. :) It was a mutual feeling and I don't mind just catching up with her now and then. Thanks Chris!
Saturday, June 20, 2009
Time does not dissipate all friendships but I know it's God's hand at work.
Met Hazel and it felt just like old times. Just being able to sit with her, flipping through magazines and just yakking, is something special. I didn't expect her to come over to my place actually. Felt rather like a dwarf alongside a giant, because she is so tall. Sigh... Can't grow anymore unfortunately. I was so comfortable with her that I just took my stuffed 'dirty, smelly, old' teddy bear and hugged it while talking to her. I'm just glad we regained contact with each other.
Went out with Di. We hadn't seen each other for 5 months since he left for overseas. It was awkward initially due to the vibes I felt but then again, I may have been oversensitive. As time went on, it was as if things were back to normal. It was as if he had still been here. We hadn't lost what we have between us, as I had feared. It was comfortable being together. *big smile* We met a second time and this time, there was no doubt about the closeness between us. No, I don't have romantic feelings for him but he is important to me. He went back overseas, miss him Wah! :( Sniff sniff.
Haven't been talking to my god-daughter for such a long time. Since she went to another parish and went into JC, she has been busy with new friends. We have our own lives to lead. She may be my god-daughter but hey, she started off as my best friend's sis and then my friend in her own right. When we talk, it is always with my best friend present but she has blossomed into a mature, beautiful and independent young woman without our noticing. Circumstances caused it, apparently. We regained contact recently, just the 2 of us, through phone. It started off with teaching her GP and then progressing to catching up and confiding. :) It is so nice talking to her. :) She is different now, in a positive way. I can't wait to meet her next week! Company makes a difference!
Yep, I met up with her for her birthday. We had a nice time talking, eating and shopping. So many stories we had to tell each other! I had to rush off for tuition though so I didn't really spend as much time with her as I wished to. Sigh..... Oh well, the time with her is still cherished. :)
Went out with Di. We hadn't seen each other for 5 months since he left for overseas. It was awkward initially due to the vibes I felt but then again, I may have been oversensitive. As time went on, it was as if things were back to normal. It was as if he had still been here. We hadn't lost what we have between us, as I had feared. It was comfortable being together. *big smile* We met a second time and this time, there was no doubt about the closeness between us. No, I don't have romantic feelings for him but he is important to me. He went back overseas, miss him Wah! :( Sniff sniff.
Haven't been talking to my god-daughter for such a long time. Since she went to another parish and went into JC, she has been busy with new friends. We have our own lives to lead. She may be my god-daughter but hey, she started off as my best friend's sis and then my friend in her own right. When we talk, it is always with my best friend present but she has blossomed into a mature, beautiful and independent young woman without our noticing. Circumstances caused it, apparently. We regained contact recently, just the 2 of us, through phone. It started off with teaching her GP and then progressing to catching up and confiding. :) It is so nice talking to her. :) She is different now, in a positive way. I can't wait to meet her next week! Company makes a difference!
Yep, I met up with her for her birthday. We had a nice time talking, eating and shopping. So many stories we had to tell each other! I had to rush off for tuition though so I didn't really spend as much time with her as I wished to. Sigh..... Oh well, the time with her is still cherished. :)
Death brings parting and reuniting too....how so very ironic...
My old friend passed away suddenly and it's a very sad incident for me. I've known him as well as his wife for more than a decade, from teenagehood to adulthood. When I look back at the photos I have of them, it fills me with sorrow. In a way, I was one of those who brought them together, since he asked me for her telephone number. I attended their wedding too.
When I saw him in the coffin, I lost control and broke down, thankfully, not in front of her. I was recalling the times we had together and his personality. I wanted to stay strong for her, at least at the wake. I worry for her but I know that God will provide for and take care of her. It's so ironic that it took this occasion to bring us back together, because we did not keep in touch due to our own commitments in life. It touched me when she told me that she still keeps the letters I wrote to her, even after her marriage. I told her I wish to write more to her again, implying taking up contact with her again. I'm honoured, in a way, to share this time with her, as well as be her trusted confidant. I can share her happy and sad times with her. I also know he's closer to heaven than we on earth are.
It's strange though that this occasion was also a friendship reunion between some of the old friends and I. Things were awkward because we just lost touch over the years but we still recognised each other. His first girlfriend was there and she broke down too. It makes me wonder if I'll do the same for my first love, should he die suddenly as well.
When I saw him in the coffin, I lost control and broke down, thankfully, not in front of her. I was recalling the times we had together and his personality. I wanted to stay strong for her, at least at the wake. I worry for her but I know that God will provide for and take care of her. It's so ironic that it took this occasion to bring us back together, because we did not keep in touch due to our own commitments in life. It touched me when she told me that she still keeps the letters I wrote to her, even after her marriage. I told her I wish to write more to her again, implying taking up contact with her again. I'm honoured, in a way, to share this time with her, as well as be her trusted confidant. I can share her happy and sad times with her. I also know he's closer to heaven than we on earth are.
It's strange though that this occasion was also a friendship reunion between some of the old friends and I. Things were awkward because we just lost touch over the years but we still recognised each other. His first girlfriend was there and she broke down too. It makes me wonder if I'll do the same for my first love, should he die suddenly as well.
Another long-awaited meal with Mich
We had arranged to catch up with each other and just spend some time together, sharing about our thoughts on things. However, because I was looking forward to it very much, I was fearful when I received a message from her an hour before our meeting time. Thankfully, it was just to delay the time and not to cancel the meal.
She arrived earlier than the changed meeting time though and time just slowed down for us. God's hand was at work because we had more time with each other as a result and everything comes from Him.
We just raved about and shared candidly with each other our hopes, joys and God's gifts to us. We compared teaching experiences and our Charismatic worship experiences. Now my friendship with her has taken a new turn with our enthusiasm towards Charismatic sessions. I'm so grateful to God for this renewal in my spirituality, that has drawn us closer with this common topic. She also affirmed my experiences of being prayed over.
It was an outing I treasured and I think she needed it as much as I did, to just share our experiences.
She arrived earlier than the changed meeting time though and time just slowed down for us. God's hand was at work because we had more time with each other as a result and everything comes from Him.
We just raved about and shared candidly with each other our hopes, joys and God's gifts to us. We compared teaching experiences and our Charismatic worship experiences. Now my friendship with her has taken a new turn with our enthusiasm towards Charismatic sessions. I'm so grateful to God for this renewal in my spirituality, that has drawn us closer with this common topic. She also affirmed my experiences of being prayed over.
It was an outing I treasured and I think she needed it as much as I did, to just share our experiences.
Wednesday, April 22, 2009
Lunch with my Di
He's back in Perth now and this entry is long overdue. These are some photos I took of our outing.
Shenghao as usual, smiling when there's good food in front of him. Haha.
Kueh Tutu from Bugis Street Pasar Malam: rice flour cakes with either ground peanut or sweet grated coconut filling. Delicious!
Bee Hoon Goreng from Zam Zam at Kampong Glam. Good!
Mee Goreng accompanied with Cucumber Salad. My Di ordered it.
The koi pond outside Raffles Hospital. Fantastic!
Shenghao as usual, smiling when there's good food in front of him. Haha.
Kueh Tutu from Bugis Street Pasar Malam: rice flour cakes with either ground peanut or sweet grated coconut filling. Delicious!
Bee Hoon Goreng from Zam Zam at Kampong Glam. Good!
Mee Goreng accompanied with Cucumber Salad. My Di ordered it.
The koi pond outside Raffles Hospital. Fantastic!
Tuesday, February 17, 2009
Eat Dessert First (metaphorical sense) courtesy of beliefnet.com
Invite your friends and/or family for dinner and serve dessert first....Let each person present know how he/she is dessert in your life.
(Maybe I should do that. Eat dessert first.)
Give a dessert to someone whom you’d like to appreciate with a treat...
(This is sweet. The good thing is that you can buy it for the person too.)
(Maybe I should do that. Eat dessert first.)
Give a dessert to someone whom you’d like to appreciate with a treat...
(This is sweet. The good thing is that you can buy it for the person too.)
Saturday, February 14, 2009
My Paper's V's Day guide.
These are some of my thoughts on certain portions I read in it.
Some tips for women to be an ideal life-partner:
1) intelligence and wit.
This trait features quite a lot on men's lists. Guess bimbos are out of business now.
2) optimism.
It helps us be a better source of support to our men. When they are down, we cheer them up and put the smile back on their faces. I'm reminded of this song All Things Bright and Beautiful. Here's the link: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eLeq2vj9kcA
3) a unique sense of style.
We should not blindly follow societal trends. Each of us is an individual and we choose what appeals to us.
4) order food portions you can finish.
If you can't, share your food with them. Of course, they like to see us throw caution to the wind and indulge along with them. They too, are weight-conscious.
5) play a sport/video games/computer games.
I love to watch and play tennis, and play Strikers 1945 Flash where you shoot down enemy planes and tanks. I'm open to other video games too, like the driving and the fighting games. So I'm safely in this category. Haha.
6) Have more makeup-free days.
I definitely advocate this tip for the sake of maintaining good skin. I'm glad I satisfy this criterion. I put makeup only for performances, which amounts to once a year. Hehe.
SDU adviser advocates relationships developing from friendships.
I believe that is the most perfect love relationship one can have. I know a couple who did just that and they are happily married now.
Some ways to improve relationships:
1) using words to affirm
I've learnt that actions matter more. Merely making promises but not fulfilling them and letting people down in the process makes us hypocritical.
2) giving
Love is to give till it hurts. I think this was said by Mother Teresa. I saw the exemplification of it in the actual ending of The Little Nonya, where Yueniang left Chen Xi to protect his family and reputation, despite loving him. Behold, true love. Love is to think of the other's welfare at one's own expense.
3) spending time together
I've always preferred outings with just one other person. It is easier to communicate without having to worry about leaving others out, lending an air of intimacy to the time spent.
4) physical intimacy
I beg to differ on this point. Emotional intimacy causes a deeper bond between two people. They communicate with their eyes and the vibes they radiate towards each other. The intrinsic knowledge that they mean something to each other closely binds them together.
Some tips for women to be an ideal life-partner:
1) intelligence and wit.
This trait features quite a lot on men's lists. Guess bimbos are out of business now.
2) optimism.
It helps us be a better source of support to our men. When they are down, we cheer them up and put the smile back on their faces. I'm reminded of this song All Things Bright and Beautiful. Here's the link: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eLeq2vj9kcA
3) a unique sense of style.
We should not blindly follow societal trends. Each of us is an individual and we choose what appeals to us.
4) order food portions you can finish.
If you can't, share your food with them. Of course, they like to see us throw caution to the wind and indulge along with them. They too, are weight-conscious.
5) play a sport/video games/computer games.
I love to watch and play tennis, and play Strikers 1945 Flash where you shoot down enemy planes and tanks. I'm open to other video games too, like the driving and the fighting games. So I'm safely in this category. Haha.
6) Have more makeup-free days.
I definitely advocate this tip for the sake of maintaining good skin. I'm glad I satisfy this criterion. I put makeup only for performances, which amounts to once a year. Hehe.
SDU adviser advocates relationships developing from friendships.
I believe that is the most perfect love relationship one can have. I know a couple who did just that and they are happily married now.
Some ways to improve relationships:
1) using words to affirm
I've learnt that actions matter more. Merely making promises but not fulfilling them and letting people down in the process makes us hypocritical.
2) giving
Love is to give till it hurts. I think this was said by Mother Teresa. I saw the exemplification of it in the actual ending of The Little Nonya, where Yueniang left Chen Xi to protect his family and reputation, despite loving him. Behold, true love. Love is to think of the other's welfare at one's own expense.
3) spending time together
I've always preferred outings with just one other person. It is easier to communicate without having to worry about leaving others out, lending an air of intimacy to the time spent.
4) physical intimacy
I beg to differ on this point. Emotional intimacy causes a deeper bond between two people. They communicate with their eyes and the vibes they radiate towards each other. The intrinsic knowledge that they mean something to each other closely binds them together.
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