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Tuesday, April 25, 2006
Love Language
The Five Love Languages
Your primary love language is probably Quality Time with a secondary love language being Acts of Service.
Complete set of results
Quality Time:
8
Acts of Service:
7
Receiving Gifts:
7
Words of Affirmation:
6
Physical Touch:
2
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10:43 PM
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Choose to be happy
I happened to be reading Our Daily Bread afew days back when I was caught by a phrase, 'Choose to be happy'. I think all of us can choose to be happy despite the circumstances that befall before us. And when we set our minds on the bright side of life rather than the dull side, we begin to taste and see for ourself the beauty of creation. It's good to be happy because even in Philippians, it says 'Rejoice in the Lord, I will say it again, Rejoice.' Yes,we can choose to rejoice when we know that every new day is a gift from God. And so all the more, we should welcome each day with great expectations and a desire to live up each day for the Lord.
This week started off pretty well cos I was called down for afew interviews. But hey, I'm still jobless. Yesterday, Shuyi and I went Tampines Mall to slack the whole afternoon. Yup, just to slack and waste our time away. I think I should start doing some constructive stuffs soon. At night, met up with Lance, Jonathan and Esther for supper. It was really enjoyable catching up with my secondary school friends and challenging one another on our faith. It was quite funny when Jonathan said that we should start a business together.
Jon: Hey, we can set up a business together...
Esther: What business?
Eve: What business?
Jon: Anything...
Esther and Eve: *giggles*
Eve: Anything? you mean food industry or NOKIA?
Jon: We can be partners...why not we meet up one day to discuss?
Eve: Hey, its not that easy...we need capital.
Esther: And resources
Jon: we can start with $500...start low
Jon: ok can can...draw up proposal?
Eve: Why not u set up the business first then we join you?
Esther and Eve: Yeah yeah!!!Good idea...haha
Lance: haha
My love for Sentosa is back. Sentosa, here I come...on Friday and next Tuesday.
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3:50 AM
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Friday, April 21, 2006
Don't mess with a woman...*uh huh*
Why Women Cry
A little boy asked his mother, "Why are you crying?"
"Because I'm a woman," she told him.
"I don't understand," he said.
His Mom just hugged him and said, "And you never will."
Later the little boy asked his father, "Why does mother seem to cry for no reason?"
"All women cry for no reason," was all his dad could say.
The little boy grew up and became a man, still wondering why women cry. Finally he put in a call to God.
When God got on the phone, he asked, "God, why do women cry so easily?"
God said: "When I made the woman she had to be special.
I made her shoulders strong enough to carry the weight of the world, yet gentle enough to give comfort.
I gave her an inner strength to endure childbirth and the rejection that many times comes from her children.
I gave her a hardness that allows her to keep going when everyone else gives up, and take care of her family through sickness and fatigue without complaining.
I gave her the sensitivity to love her children under any and all circumstances, even when her child has hurt her very badly.
I gave her strength to carry her husband through his faults and fashioned her from his rib to protect his heart.
I gave her wisdom to know that a good husband never hurts his wife, but sometimes tests her strengths and her resolve to stand beside him unfalteringly.
And finally, I gave her a tear to shed.
This is hers exclusively to use whenever it is needed." "You see my son," said God, "the beauty of a woman is not in the clothes she wears, the figure that she carries, or the way she combs her hair.
The beauty of a woman must be seen in her eyes, because that is the doorway to her heart - the place where love resides."
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5:16 AM
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Monday, April 17, 2006
That's where I belong
When food comes into the picture, my entire mood changes, provided it doesn't clash with the time that I'm on diet. There were last minute changes. So instead of going to Marina Bay for our steamboat session, we headed down to Kenny Rogers'. It's my all time favourite. I simply love the side dishes and the roasted wings...Somehow, I don't get sick of eating the same old food over and over again because dining in just brings back many wonderful memories. Lalala...
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6:57 AM
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Friday, April 14, 2006
*Attitude* *Style* *Fashion*
I was so at peace with myself when I finally made that decision to come out of the job. I feel that there is no point for me to carry on if the work tempts me to sin even more and break the Father's heart. I'm glad that God has been beside me all along, sending people into my midst to affirm me of the choice I made. We should always put God into the picture in whatever we do so that our thoughts, speeches and acations will be centered on Him. This journey has brought me a step closer to God. Reading the book of proverbs has indeed given me greater insights about wisdom and discernment. Indeed wisdom is supreme!
The week has ended well. Yesterday, I headed down to meet my poly friends to celebrate liying's birthday. Went to NYDC to have our lunch followed by some shopping. I'm in love with Marina Square. And I think it's one of the best shopping malls in Singapore. Orchard is lagging big time. Hey!!! I'm so excited for the malaysia trip we are going to have. We are already in the midst of planning.
Following, went to lakeside for some prawning and fishing session. We have hidden talents don't we? 10 minutes before time was up, we caught a seabass. Wahaha!
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10:33 PM
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Monday, April 10, 2006
Let me be a shining light for you
So many things happened in a day. It's really tough being in a hotel line. People usually say that if you are interested in a job, you will most likely stay on. I beg to differ. This is because there are so many factors that will affect your work performances rather than just interest alone. Take for example, the people. Yes, the colleagues I've met are nice people. But I get to see the ugly side of people too when work comes into the picture. I was not briefed on anything which means that I am unaware of what's going to happen, and the next moment, I was told to be at the lobby floor. You know how scary it can be when you are being thrown into this? Totally oblivious to everything. Because of this I got scolded by one staff. I think that particular staff hates me for don't know what reason. She keeps picking on me for no reason. I'll not go into that..but people are just faking to be nice at times or rather most of the time. Well, but on the whole, the people are nice and friendly. It seems so easy to get along with them. I'm thankful for such people cos they cheered me up when I was on the verge of breaking down. I felt terrible when that staff scolded me infront of customers. But these people were the ones that were so supportive of me and always guiding me gently. Just that one colleague spolit my day.
Harrassment is one of the major issues that people in hotels face. I don't know, but for me, I'll feel quite disturbed when customers just stare at you thinking that you are a sex object. To add, customers should not harrass us verbally too.
The drinks are really heavy. My arms are really all cramped now. And I was so careless that I spilled a drink infront of my superior. Mann!!!
Being in the hotel lounge is not just about serving but its about entertaining too. And I can't bring myself to entertain clients just now. Because I've observed for myself as to how some related to customers. They would simply go near to the customers, whisper into their ears, and verbally flirt with them. Ok, I should not be talking bad about people. But at the end of the day, I began to question myself if I'm really suited for this job. I'm interested in this job. But just as I'm interested, I'm also willing to give it up because there's simply too many things that's against my principles and against God. This is an environment that is so prone to temptations. It's only my first day of work and I'm being exposed to all these...Learning the art of flirting and seducing people? Learning to walk in a sexy manner and reveal to customers our assets? I don't think its God- glorifying at all.
I'll see how it goes this week and I'll come up with a decision.
So does interest means that you will stay on in a job? My answer is no.
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12:22 PM
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Monday, April 03, 2006
Doors
I had a question that has been clouding my mind.
I thought I would be able to derive an answer to that question.
On Sunday, I carried that question to church.
"Would God close the door that has been opened?"
To me, an open door would mean an open door, or else why doesn't God close it in the first place and vice versa.
I felt I needed an answer at that moment. And God sent my mentor.
She told me that God may have opened up the doors for me, but the main door will be closed. She added on to say that sometimes its not God that opens the door, but its the devil...Yes, the little devil in us that goes against the will on God. So God will open that door to test our hearts, and after testing, He will then close the door.
I was so reluctant to surrender to God yesterday when Aunty Muifong asked me to leave it all up to Him. I knew her words were the very words of God when she prayed for me the minute I agreed to entrust into His hands. The tears that fell brought healing to my soul and I felt completely restored. Its in His presence that I've been humbled and its times like this that allows me to acknowledge His everlasting grace and mercy once again. Thank you Lord!
=Her encouraging words=
1) God never fails me
2) Obedience
3) My will being in tune with God's will
4) I don't have to fear the future
5) God is not a God of Confusion but a God of Peace
6) God has a plan for me
7) Stop complaining
8) Surrender to Him
9) Have faith
10) Wait on Him
So, would God open or close the door for me? I don't know. But I want Him to be the doorman of my life.
posted by The voice within @
8:15 AM
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