Put 'em in the Oven!

This week I have baked more than my entire life all together. So much for things we thought we will never do!

1. Brownies
2. Marble Cake
3. Japanese Cheese Cake
4. Marble Cake Take 2
5. Chocolate Chip Cookies


What's next?

The Book Written by You

Here it is, the last day of the year 2011.
I look back into the pages of all that has happened
and the words that fill it just amazes me.

It's hard to believe how long ago some things has gone by
yet they stay so fresh in my mind;
while others seem so far gone and distant
but they came along not too long ago.

Reading those pages brings back so many feelings.
Feelings of excitement and joy brought by fond memories
and also a sense of lost and sadness to all I had to say goodbye to.

Some pages I have left blank because they were unimportant days
or at least I never did anything special on those days.
Then some were left blank because they are too painful to write
during those days but I filled some of them in again today.

When I look at these pages, I truly see God's hand writing in them.
They were all my choices but He was there everyday.
I would never have been able to stand here and smile
if it wasn't for God's grace and I mean it.
I am able because He is able.

Honestly, I am pretty scared to say this but
I know that I wont have it any other way
because He always gives me His best.

So, God would you please surprise me once again in 2012?


:)


Goodbye, 2011!


Psalm 139:16
In your book were written all the days
that were formed for me,
when none of them as yet existed.

22 Reasons To Celebrate

1. I am still alive and breathing *inhales and exhales deeply*

2. Jesus came to save my soul when all I did was sin. Thank you!

3. My family, who has never failed to support me in all I do

4. My travels. My dream to be in California, USA is fulfilled and I got to visit amazing Australia and Thailand too.

5. Lulu. I have the best friend in the world who never fails to tell me when I'm annoying.

6. I have my legs and hands. I often forget how very helpful they are.

7. Xabi (my dog) is living in an amazing home with wonderful owners. I would never trade this peace I have about how he is doing for anything.

8. My church, KingdomCity. I was so encouraged through this difficult year.

9. A lovely home. There is really no better place than my home.

10. My country, Malaysia. Despite your flaws, I love you all the same because I just can't help myself.

11. POLO BUNS. soooooo good.

12. My first actual LEGO set! I have never been so thrilled!

13. Each and every one of my friends. Thank you for giving me your precious time.

14. Cameras. How else will I keep my memories? Photos still make me smile every time.

15. Cards. I treasure each and every one of them.

16. My beloved relatives, whose love has touched me in so many ways.

17. His faithfulness. God has never failed me! Not once!

18. Trials. I know without them I won't be who I am today.

19. Hope. I know I can face another day because I'm holding to the hope You have promised me.

20. The future. There is so much ahead!

21. A sunny day. Thank you, God for giving me such a wonderful gift.

22. I am a year older! Hopefully, a year wiser with a bigger capacity to give, forgive and most importantly, love.

I Can't Remember, Can You?

It's like forgetting the words to your favorite song.
You can't believe it;
you were always singing along.


It was so easy and the words so sweet
You can't remember;
You try to feel the beat.

~ Eet by Regina Spektor

Take The Step

Close your eyes.

and

just take the next step.

Watching Over You

I'll watch over you while you sleep, Little Evan.



:)

It's Here

m e r r y c h r i s t m a s !

Just Look Around You

Snapped this during my walk with stitch :)


God is my shepherd.
I won't be wanting.

And The Birds Sing

Today, I spotted twice a single bird on a tree
and they look pretty contented in my opinion.
hmm . . .



Sunshine came out today
And it's shining all over the world
Shining all over the world
On every man, woman, boy and girl

And it sure feels fine when the sunshine shines
It warms your skin and your soul within
And the birds sing
Do do do do do do

Say what you gonna do when the clouds come
You gonna hold your head high

Said what you gonna do when the storms come
Keep your eyes to the sky
And It'll tell you why

Cause one day,
the sunshine will shine again
Shine all over the world
Shine all over the world

One day, the sunshine will shine again
Shine all over the world
On every man, woman, boy and girl

And the birds sings

Never too far

H o p e


is


never light years away.

Stitch

d o g s = l o v e

Keep it playing

I forgot how much I love this song until it suddenly played on itunes. I used to play it on repeat and now I remember why.

Details in the Fabric

Calm down
Deep breaths
And get yourself dressed instead
Of running around
And pulling on your threads
And breaking yourself up

If it's a broken part, replace it
If it's a broken arm, then brace it
If it's a broken heart, then face it

And hold your own
Know your name
And go your own way

And everything will be fine

Hang on
Help is on the way
And stay strong
I'm doing everything

Are the details in the fabric
Are the things that make you panic
Are your thoughts results of static cling?

Are the things that make you blow
Hell, no reason, go on and scream
If you're shocked it's just the fault
Of faulty manufacturing.

Everything will be fine
Everything in no time at all
Hearts will hold

Choices

Love is a choice.

I have a choice.

I have made my choice.

sigh

You make my life

a w k w a r d .

Let's see

Just because somethings need to be told

does not mean it needs to be heard.


hm, really?

I thought . . .

I thought we'd outlive them all

but

I'm just another brick in your wall.

Sometimes

Don't you just look up at the sky
and ask . . .



WHY ?

(or more like, whyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyy?)


only me?

oh well.

The Last Swing

Today I realise that most people's favourite month is the month of December. Indeed there are plenty of reasons to like December. The kids are on holiday, Christmas is on it's way, then right after New Year comes. I love December for all those reasons too but my personal reason for loving December so much is not even because my birthday falls on this particular month.

I love it because it marks the ending of another year and particularly this year because it was such a tough year in every aspect of my life. Every single time I think back to the month of January, I really had no idea so much things could come by in 12 short months. Almost every thing that happened were incidents and opportunities that had never even crossed my mind.

I won't deny it, it has been a terribly tough year and a part of me really hope that next year would be much easier. I mean, can more things really happen in a year?

Yet I know it has been a good year. Life can be tough but it is always a good life. Life is good whether you're going through it easily or so tough till we think we can go on no more because to be given life is good in itself and for that I'm thankful. I'm thankful I'm alive today making it through 2011.

Somewhere in the middle of this year I had a question that popped into my mind. I asked myself what will happen to me if all the pillars in my life was broken down one by one. And now I know the answer. I will still be standing tall (at 5ft only :) ) and strong because my God who laid His life down for me holds me through it all and that was all I needed to know.