Beginning the double-3
I was going to start this blog by writing about how many sms-es and birthday cards and msn and even friendster messages I got today.
But nah, I think that's just silly. Because it doesn't matter, the quantity. It matters that they remember it, that is good enough.
But I gotta mention that my Malay colleague got me muffins from Amoy Street early in the morning. So sweet of him! :)
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I realised this is the age where Jesus started his ministry (as studied by the biblical scholars).
This next year will be a year that Joyce will begin to do great things in her life. Whatever they are, I am not too sure, but I do know that exciting things awaits me, for this coming year and beyond. So much that could happen did not happen in the past years, because of my ignorance, procrastination, lack of self confidence and/or laziness.
I am determine not to slack. I am excited of what awaits me in this new year.
As my MSN suggests... I can do it! :)
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On my birthday last year, I went to have my ears pierced (you can imagine how I was a little delusional about myself during then). The plan for this year was to get a English/Chinese bible for myself as a gift, after work. I figured it's time that I get myself familiar with the WORD in 2 languages. However, my previous children's pastor sms-ed me and asked if we could meet up for a dinner get-together. I said yes. It's time that I re-connect with PC.
So we sat at the Japanese Restaurant and did our catch-up on stuffs. My life, her life, church life. I was much more composed when talking to her this time, compared to then 9 months ago. There were no tension, no more pretense. Just a good time of chatting. After dinner, we went to look for my present at the Christian bookshop at the basement. Duh, they didn't have it. She offered to give hers to me, as she has an extra copy.
I am grateful :) My brother will get it from her. Whoopee! A birthday gift for myself without having to pay for it.
God is good! :)
We then walked to Takashimaya for ice-cream. I introduced her to Venezia ice-cream. Yummy! A pity they didn't have peanut butter tonight. But hazelnut's good too, it was my choice, together with pink grapefruit. Pastor chose Italian Coffee and Rum & Raisin. We talked a bit before parting ways. I was able to share with her about my hope and plans after the translation classes. Again, no pretense, just sharing with nothing held back.
I like it. And I like the beginning of this restoration.
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Isn't it funny that two goods do not make one right? It's funny how two good intentions do not end up in a right conclusion, but end up in misundertanding and miscommunication clashes.
At the end of it, as long as both parties are willing to hear each other out, things can be done. And will be done, someday.
Well, I am glad that that was the outcome after the dust settled.
And I will go! >>>>>>>>>>
But nah, I think that's just silly. Because it doesn't matter, the quantity. It matters that they remember it, that is good enough.
But I gotta mention that my Malay colleague got me muffins from Amoy Street early in the morning. So sweet of him! :)
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I realised this is the age where Jesus started his ministry (as studied by the biblical scholars).
This next year will be a year that Joyce will begin to do great things in her life. Whatever they are, I am not too sure, but I do know that exciting things awaits me, for this coming year and beyond. So much that could happen did not happen in the past years, because of my ignorance, procrastination, lack of self confidence and/or laziness.
I am determine not to slack. I am excited of what awaits me in this new year.
As my MSN suggests... I can do it! :)
- - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -
On my birthday last year, I went to have my ears pierced (you can imagine how I was a little delusional about myself during then). The plan for this year was to get a English/Chinese bible for myself as a gift, after work. I figured it's time that I get myself familiar with the WORD in 2 languages. However, my previous children's pastor sms-ed me and asked if we could meet up for a dinner get-together. I said yes. It's time that I re-connect with PC.
So we sat at the Japanese Restaurant and did our catch-up on stuffs. My life, her life, church life. I was much more composed when talking to her this time, compared to then 9 months ago. There were no tension, no more pretense. Just a good time of chatting. After dinner, we went to look for my present at the Christian bookshop at the basement. Duh, they didn't have it. She offered to give hers to me, as she has an extra copy.
I am grateful :) My brother will get it from her. Whoopee! A birthday gift for myself without having to pay for it.
God is good! :)
We then walked to Takashimaya for ice-cream. I introduced her to Venezia ice-cream. Yummy! A pity they didn't have peanut butter tonight. But hazelnut's good too, it was my choice, together with pink grapefruit. Pastor chose Italian Coffee and Rum & Raisin. We talked a bit before parting ways. I was able to share with her about my hope and plans after the translation classes. Again, no pretense, just sharing with nothing held back.
I like it. And I like the beginning of this restoration.
- - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -
Isn't it funny that two goods do not make one right? It's funny how two good intentions do not end up in a right conclusion, but end up in misundertanding and miscommunication clashes.
At the end of it, as long as both parties are willing to hear each other out, things can be done. And will be done, someday.
Well, I am glad that that was the outcome after the dust settled.
And I will go! >>>>>>>>>>
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