An amusing joke

I love jokes, no matter whether it's dry, lame or crappy. Jokes exist for a cause. I guessed it helps people to look at life with laughter rather than with mere sorrow.

I was at work few days back, when Person A approached me with a joke. Unknowingly, I was led into this joke and became a real joker at the end of the day.

Person A: Eve, I have 'Ba Kua'. Do you happen to have a halal scissor in the pantry? I need a halal scissor to cut the 'Ba Kua' into smaller pieces for one of our chinese colleagues to try.

Me: Halal scissors?
(I went to approach Person B who is a muslim)
"Eh, does our pantry have a halal scissors?"

Person B and Me burst into laughter.

Person B and Me: Why should Person A request for a halal scissor? Isn't 'Ba Kua' made from pork? How can a halal scissor be used to cut pork.

The fact that halal scissor is used on pork shows that it is already non-halal. Hmm, shouldn't Person A just request for a normal scissor then?

What a silly joke indeed!

Let it sink into my inmost being

I enjoyed the meet up session I had with my poly friends on Saturday. Seriously, I was looking forward to catching up with them cos I wasn't present during the last makan session. I feel that our friendship has grown from strength to strength over the years. Though there were some conflicts within the group, we managed to work in out and allow time to heal the brokeness. We have matured alot I would say. The content of our conversation was just different. Perhaps, now we are at a different stage of life. Previously, it was about assignments, projects, lecturers and shopping that we talked about. Yesterday, we brought up issues such as work and some of important life choices. I'm beginning to treasure this bunch of friends even more.

Today, we sang 'I Love You Lord' during the worship service. And as I was worshipping God, I was just thinking what it really means to love God more than yourself. Yes, my desire and other christians desire is to love God wholeheartedly. How then should we live up to this desire that we so dearly profess?

I guessed it zooms down to one answer 'Surrendering every aspect of our lives to God'. When we love ourselves more than God, we begin to take things into our own hands, to glory in our accomplishments. However, when we start to allow God to take the wheel , to take it from our hands, our perspectives of life begin to change. We will have this blessed assurance of knowing that God is in control even in the little details of what life can bring. Having our identity sealed with Christ, we need not chase after the wind. May we decrease and let Christ increase in our hearts.

I Love You Lord

I love You, Lord
Greater than anything
I love You, Lord
More than my heart could sing
I love You, Lord
More than I love myself
I love You Lord
I love You Lord
I love You Lord

On a side note, Cons and myself went to do threading at Little India followed by a short shopping spree at Bugis Street. The entire lanes were crowded, with so many people doing their last minute CNY shopping. I'm glad that I managed to change the 'Ah Lian' top which I bought 3 days ago. I had no idea why this top caught my attention initially. Perhaps it was the $10 price tag that was attached to this top that led to my impulse buying.

I'm looking forward to more exciting days ahead. God be my strength!

A Defining Moment That Will Last through Eternity

I did some reflections while reading 1 Timothy 4 and 6 on 4th January, 10:15pm. And I actually pen down my thoughts at that very moment.

Here it goes.

"It just dawned on me that my lifestyle is no different from a non-christian. I've been going through the motion of life without practicing the presence of God. I recognised that I've failed God time and time again in Year 2008. I pray that God will make me a better person in Year 2009. Today, I want to declare 'GODLINESS' in my life."


" Have nothing to do with godless myths and old wives' tales; rather, train yourself to be godly. For physical training is of some value, but godliness has value for all things, holding promise for both the present and the life to come."

"But godliness with contentment is great gain."

Testify to love

So many major events had happened in year 2008. I thought it would be good to pen down all that I've been through so that I could learn to count my blessings in the life God has bestowed upon me.

The last days in GNC were great. I was actually very sad cos I couldn't bear to leave my colleagues as well as my comfortable working environment. I'm glad that I sang for my D&D. Although I did not come in first in the competition, I enjoyed myself in the process. The 5 minutes of fame on stage was simply an experience. Well, I made a decision to leave anyway because I wanted to do what I've been all along passionate about- Nutrition.

I'm thankful to God for providing me with a new job at HPB. It's been 6 months and I'm enjoying every single minute of it. Seriously, it has always been my dream to work in this company. Still remembered when I was in Secondary School, I would always tell my friends my desire to work in this company. I knew from the very beginning that working in HPB would be impossible because only the best people get to work there. So, the fact that I'm working there now simply means that nothing is too impossible for God. I'm once again amazed at God's provision and grace in my life. I've just been given new responsibilities and I just can't wait to start my new assignments. A new year with new beginnings :)

And yes, I was the bridesmaid for my sister's wedding last Nov. The preparation that led to the actual day of the wedding was fun. I had the chance to go KTV with sis, matt and gab to practice their song item. And then, the many meet ups with gabriel to come up with the emcee script. All was worthed it cos seeing my sister so happy during her wedding day just made me happy too. I will definitely miss her presence at home. A home will never be a home without her. But I'm glad that our relationship is even far better right now. We will sms and call each other up just to find out how the other is doing.

I want year 2009 to be a year of great discoveries. I want to embrace life with confidence. I want to make my life count for Jesus. I want to impact others with my life. I want to testify to love.