twists and turns of fate

In his heart, a man plans his course, 

but the Lord determines his steps.

Proverbs 16:7

THE GREATEST GIFT 

God did not have to give us

the beauty that we behold.

It was not required of Him

to show how His glory would unfold.

He could have given us dirt:

with no sun, no moon, no rain.

He could have placed us in a world

all ugly, black, and plain.

But God loved us so much more than that;

He did not want life to be bland.

He spread sunshine on this world we know,

and green grass across the land.

He planted flowers in the open field,

and trees on the rolling hill.

He shattered the night with moonlight;

sprinkled sparkling stars at will.

He scooped the deep blue ocean;

with His finger carved the stream.

Placed the bluebird on the sheltering branch;

gave us life beyond all dream.

He breathed life into every creature

from the greatest to the small.

Created man in His own image

that on God's name he should call.

When man turned his back on the Father,

God did not leave him lost.

He gave us the choice to come back to Him

when Jesus paid our cost.

The greatest gift God gave us

was the blessing of His Son,

Who gave His life on Calvary,

so our salvation could be won.

If you give your life to Jesus,

and release to Him each part,

He will flood your soul with happiness;

give you peace within your heart.

God gave us all these things in life

that our eyes to Him we would lift.

Then He gave us life eternal

through Jesus, His Greatest Gift. 

Phyllis D. Jolliff, DreamPoet

© 1998 by Phyllis D. Jolliff

All Rights Reserved

Used by Permission

trying is never enough

that's what i've concluded.

most of the time, trying is not trying unless results show. 

maybe i've not tried as conscientiously as i should have, but should i be denied the recognition that i ever did?

Or this lecture is meant to wake me up the thousand-and-one time, since you know better?

Yes, i will show you what you want to see. But lost some respect of you after you disregarded respect for others. 

And you wondered why others always said you forced me into things. Which you have, but have denied blatantly. 

Have you forgotten or thought that you already brainwashed me into thinking so?

 

cutie! 

mummys birthday!

It's 13 march! 

Long day today, went for china studies paper and after writing furiously for 2 hours, tim and i headed to chinatown. had lovely braised duck rise with liver and tofu. YUMMMY!

After which, cabbed to Ann Siang Rd to collect mummys' birthday cake! Cabbed home and i was exhausted!  

Mum's the strongest person i've known thus far. Thanks mum for being there to raise us :)

love, your three nasty rascals...

BLOCKTESTS!

I felt a need to add on to my collection of stationary yesterday so i can make studying:

Effective

Efficient

Fun

School has been taxing and March hols are just next week! It felt like the beginning of Feb just yesterday, when i was looking forward to the March break. Sadly, it's going to be occupied with studying of Economics. Which is one of my favorite subjects now :D

So, i guess it's back to the books now.. first paper is TOMORROW!

 
Yesterday was my last crosscountry. By the time my classmates and i reached the 'FINISH LINE', it was being dismantled. Let's see, an hour long walk compared to the fastest runner of the year, who clocked a timing of 13.7 mins. No wonder it was being taken down already...

Though i didn't sweat it out as compared to the rest, i felt i deserved a grande caramel frappuccino anyways :) After which, adjourned to my house so i could shower, and head for a Jap buffet lunch. At least i burnt some calories warming up muscles from walking an hour at ECP. And i didn't finish my frappuccino!

Today was the last chapel of Term 1. Somewhat significant. Knowing my stay in SA is close to an end. Just two full terms to go. Today as we sang our School Hymn, marking the end of a term, i was convinced i came to the right place after all. A place that had a history, identity and a tradition. Hope this SAINTS spirit will continue to live on and bring the warmth to many hearts!

This morning, as i was coming to school, a friend made me be reminded on how important it was to count our blessings. By the way, i have to cross this HIGH overhead bridge. He commented on how it was better for us to cross it in the coolness of the morning when going to school, rather than in the afternoon when it was really warm. These 2 years+, i never really thought of it as a blessing but rather whined in my head.

 Frightfully delightful! Surprise from an old friend. 

'Grizzly'

shining bright always. 

  An old song with an impact:

Nothing you can do, 

could make Him love you more

And nothing you've done,

could make Him close the door

Because of His great love,

He gave His only Son

Everything was done,

               so you would come