Pieces of me………

But you are not to be called “Rabbi” for you have only one Master and you are all brothers. And do not call anyone on earth “father” for you have only one Father, and he is in heaven. Nor are you to be called “teacher”, for you have one Teacher the Christ. The greatest among you will be your servant. For whoever exalts himself will be humbled and whoever humbles himself will be exalted.

Matt 23: 8 – 12

Today’s gospel is very short, but the message is very straight and it hits me at the bull’s eye. It reminds me to be humble, that I am not any better than other human beings. Being a campus minister does not mean I am a class above or any better than the students that I journey with. I am just their sister nothing more superior then they are. We are all equal and there is no valid reason for me to expect them to honor and respect me like how they do to any VIP’s.

There is only one person I should fear and that is God. Sometimes, I have too many ‘gods’ on earth. Unknowingly sometimes I treat some people as if they are my god. There is no harm in respecting others but I guess sometimes I just go overboard. I give those people extra attention and services that I neglect the others around me.

There is so much to learn in life. I will never be able to obtain all the knowledge in life. No matter how wise I will become, I will still have to refer Christ to guide me through. I should never ever neglect the presence of Christ in my daily life for He is my teacher and if anyone is to call me a teacher; credit should not be given to me but to Christ because it is through Him that I am able to help others.

To serve and not to be served would be what I need to practice in life. The true happiness will only be found in serving others. My wish for today is to change my life from

LOVE OF LIFE       to       LIFE OF LOVE

A father asked his son:….

Dad: When I beat and scold you, don’t you ever get angry?

Son: Well sometimes it hurts. I don’t like it when you scold or beat me.

Dad: So how do you control your anger?

Son: I start cleaning the toilet

Dad: ??? How does that satisfy you?

Son: I use your toothbrush ma.

KWANG….KWANG….KWANG……..HAVE A NICE DAY

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The Elephant Has Tagged Me! Here’s the message….

Here are the rules:

1. Each blogger must post these rules first.
2. Each blogger starts with eight random facts/habits about themselves.
3. Bloggers that are tagged need to write on their own blog about their eight things and post these rules. At the end of your blog, you need to choose eight people to get tagged and list their names.
4. Don’t forget to leave them a comment telling them they’ve tagged, and to read your blog.

So Here it goes…….

I like food. It makes me happy. I like it even better when people enjoy the food i cook

My idea of travelling is to go to a new place, live there for  a few days, experience the lifestyles of the locals, eat the local delicacies, experiencing their culture and enjoy the original beauty of that place. I don’t fancy shopping complexes and moder n development cause it’s almost the same everywhere.

I miss being a student, I miss Convent Datuk Kramat, I miss  staying late after school, running after the public bus, I miss playing hockey and yes the Curry Mee!….I miss being a UPM student, a CSS member…I miss annual camps…and  pillow talks and Asong’s Jokes!

I hardly say this to many but yes, there’s no place like home. I love my parent’s house very much. I miss that house so much, the lovely garden and of course my parents. I love my neighbourhood. A place that formed me to be who I am. All the uncles and aunties who used to pamper and scold me….

I am not truly, madly and deeply in love but i think I have found him. We are going steady and I am always grateful that he has been by my side for the past 3 years (at least). I am not expresive cause i don’t like to exaggerate and pretend that I’m extreemly gaga over him, but i do love him the way he is and I’m happy with our relationship

I hate maths and every subject that is related to numbers. I can’t count.

I need money. I want to learn how to cook professionally and see the world. I need money so that I can share the many things that i want to share with others. At this moment, I can’t really share alot because I am broke.

I am happy when i see others smile because i made them smile. Knowing that you have made a positive difference in the lives of others is one of the greatest gifts.

My lucky picks
I am gonna tag…..the elephant, Isaac, Cibol, Albert, Addy, Adeline,Charlie, Dora

Please listen to the video clip on my profile

SOMEWHERE OVER D RAINBOW

                                                                                                                                                                  I am so happy today! I don’t know why!

It’s just the feeling of Joy that cannot be explained by words. I hope you feel the same too.

Can you feel what I feel?

Tomorrow, Isaac will be catching his flight to Sabah. Tentatively, he is going back for good in accordance to his parent’s wishes. Will he come back in future? I am not sure but I guess the chances of us meeting again will be pretty low since I am most unlikely to remain in Kuala Lumpur for a long time.

When he told me a month ago that he was leaving, I did not feel much. People come and go and I have learned to accept it. But today, as I think of his departure, I feel sad. Sad because I am going to miss him.

Who is he? He is just another guy, another student, a normal dude but having him being what he is makes him special to many around him. I had never imagined having him as my housemate and it happened. It has been delightful having him around in the house. Though he has his own weaknesses, his companionship, his laughter, his friendship, his helping hands… makes life so interesting and fun. Though we never really had much heart to heart talks but Isaac has contributed much in making me a happy being. Thank you Isaac for your friendship. May you find happiness, satisfaction and peace in your future undertakings.

Isaac! A friend who….. 

Laughs at least once a day at every single thing that he feels it’s funny

Loves to hang around and makes you feel that your presence does matter

Loves his laptop very much

Loves food and really knows how to treat himself good

Really loves himself so much so that many has called him vain or narcissistic

Does not like to be left out

Loves God very…very much

Has hands that cannot stay put and has to fidget on at least something, especially his keys

Can be pretty flirtatious with many girl-friends

Can be emotional at times but usually very open-minded

Is always available to help whenever he can

Is always keen to try and experience new things

Is pretty good with computers

The list can go on and on….but with the little that has been listed, I am sure gonna miss you for all that is listed above and for many more reasons……and if you are reading this blog, I think you are smiling with much satisfaction…right? God bless!

One more song

Time goes on far too fast

And w e wish these days always last

There comes a time and here we are

It is time to go and chase that star

But together we’re apart

You are always in my heart, when I sing

One more song, one more day

To remember the times we have to celebrate

The love that we’ve share

One more time, one great prayer

And we hope to live the future

Where we will find the new song to sing

As we go from this place

I will always remember your face

And now we must say goodbye

When I speak the words is hard not to cry

But together we’re apart

You are always in my heart, when I sing

Today, something happened. I was disappointed over a situation and my mind was disturbed. I thought I would find peace as I read today’s Gospel but I guess I was wrong. My mind was so focused on the whole situation that the Gospel could not speak to me. Each time I tried to reflect on the Gospel reading, my mind could only relate to the problem that was in my head. I wanted the Gospel to so much relate to my problem that I refused to understand the message of today’s Gospel.

I realized that perhaps this is what has been happening to me in life. Sometimes, I desire and focus too much on certain things that I just ignore and miss out in appreciating other things that life has to offer.

There are sometimes, when I am so in love with a certain individual, things or task that I just neglect the other people, events or even things that are around me. I give myself so wholeheartedly to what I love that I fail to give myself a chance discover and to experience other things that evolve around my life.

I am what I am today is because of my past, the past that has formed me to be what I am today. The values that I hold with me were cultivated from the past but this obsession of mine towards the treasures in my life I am not sure if it is from the past.

I used to be easygoing, open-minded, non-cliquish, and non-possessive but I suspect I’m beginning to be the opposite of what I was. Well, I used to be innocent and naïve that’s why I was free. Today, I am not that naïve and innocent anymore, I have experienced things in life and perhaps I am the opposite of what I was because I am trying to protect myself from experiencing the unpleasant things in life. People say, “The older you get, the wiser you become” well, I fear that’s not what’s happening to me. I am loosing my own freedom to myself…I am scared….but I believe in the song that I sing

With you by my side

When I’m feeling all alone

And I’m far away from home

God I need You to hear me

When my friends all turn away

Then I ache to hear You say

That You are with me through it all

Chorus:

You are the light You’re the song that I’m singing

Whom should I fear when You are with me

For You are my God

And with You that is nothing I can’t do

With You by my side

When I feel all sick inside

With no safe place to hide

God I need You to listen

When it seems I can’t go on

Then I long to hear the song

Reminding that You are my friend

And as I go through my life

I will keep You in my sight

To walk with me and be my strength

God I know Your plan for me

To help all those in need

To You alone I give my life

It’s the birthday season again! I guess this is the finale of our annual triple birthday celebration as this will be the final year I celebrate my birthday as a campus minister. I tried hard not to make it a triple celebration but Fr. Chris and Carol gave my little secret away. Oh well…but nevertheless I’m just happy at how things went in our little triple birthday celebration. It was indeed amusing and fun to organize Fr. Chris and Carol’s birthday with the rest, without them realizing that my birthday was just around the corner too.Finally I was betrayed ….but then again it was fun. So happy Birthday Fr. Chris ( 6th Aug 07) and Carol (7th Aug 07) and myself =)

Fr. Chris n Carol’s Birthday Cake                                 

                    My Birthday Cake                                  My Boss =)