tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8847046738411104872012-02-17T12:22:24.930+08:00Some experiences are worth remembering. Some help us take ourselves less seriously, while others are just good for the record!Michelehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00595254321232923446noreply@blogger.comBlogger1151100tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-884704673841110487.post-32513966803080340822011-11-12T13:52:00.001+08:002011-11-12T14:05:55.454+08:00

Michelehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00595254321232923446noreply@blogger.com0Kuala Lumpur, Federal Territory of Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia3.139003 101.686854999999923.032754 101.61520149999993 3.2452520000000002 101.75850849999992tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-884704673841110487.post-38376094726867435962011-10-30T02:56:00.000+08:002011-10-30T02:56:05.157+08:00

Morning fix. Nespresso. Afternoon at CLGC. White coffee. After 5pm at VR One. Jasmine Tea. A few hours ago. Now. Maybe in the next few hours. INSOMNIA! May this cup be taken away. Yet not my will but yours be done. Oh, what I would give to skip the CIMB Asia Pacific Classic Malaysia tomorrow. God have mercy!

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Once again, I am at this moment in life, where I contemplate the purpose for which I have been created. I want to counted in this life, not just to have existed but to have made a positive difference in this world. Yet this cannot happen without the interaction with people because positive difference is measured based on the value another places on your contribution. I re-read a dance review

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Boiled milk custard from Yee Shun Milk Company, Hong Kong

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Christian storyteller Gene Edwards writes about John the Baptist in his book "The Prisoner in the Third Cell". With simple English, Edwards effectively conveys the life and thoughts of John the Nazarite juxtaposed with the thoughts and prayers of his cousin Jesus during the crucial moments. The following are excerpts from different chapters in Edward's story book that so powerfully reminded me

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You're a bird who's been in a cage all your life, and suddenly all the walls are gone, and you're in the wide open. You're so afraid you're looking for any way back into the cage again. Whatever you choose to think now, it's not safer there. Even if you tried to go back now, I don't think you could survive that way again.  - Michael Hosea to his beloved wife,  who lived a life of a

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Malaysians can learn a thing or two from watching the movie Invictus, based on the book Playing the Enemy: Nelson Mandela and the Game that Changed a Nation. The movie inspires one to extend grace to those who have mistreated us, looking beyond one's self interest in order to embrace the greater purpose of the nation, and be one nation united regardless of race, creed or color. A key part of

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One minute, the whole world is in my hands The next, like the end of the world Still alive amidst a dying world And yet, the music's ever so lovely The song speaks of love lost The news, a nation racing downhill The church, of anything and everything And yet, the music's ever so lovely The people dream of greener pastures The restrained whisper "Listen to his voice!" Deep within lies the

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I'm Yours Songwriters: Mraz, Jason; Well you done done me and you bet I felt itI tried to be chill but you're so hot that I meltedI fell right through the cracks, now I'm trying to get back Before the cool done run out I'll be giving it my bestestAnd nothing's going to stop me but divine interventionI reckon it's again my turn to win some or learn some But I won't hesitate no more, no moreIt

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Never apologize ... For choosing what is right and just For choosing to live a pure life For in doing this, we honor our parents. Never apologize ... For presenting our bodies, holy and acceptable to God For renewing  our minds and not conforming to the ways of this world For in doing this, we worship him Never apologize ... For discerning and choosing the will of God For that which is good

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I continue to swirl in his presence, in this world. Surreal. While feeling like I am on Cloud 9, I am conscious of both my feet firmly planted on the ground. It has been awhile ... a long while of seeking God and trying to make sense of things. This I know, my God is with me and he is for me. I am on the right track. Though there are bumpy roads ahead, there is no better journey to be on than

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From dear friends who accept others for who they are ... I have much to learn ... Author unknown When I was a kid, my mom liked to make breakfast food for dinner every now and then. And I remember one night in particular when she had made breakfast after a long, hard day at work. On that evening so long ago, my mom placed a plate of eggs, sausage and extremely burned biscuits in front of my

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Easter, a breaking dawn Of new hope, a new beginningOf new life, a journey of romance.Others say - Easter bunnies!Chocolate candies, rainbow colored eggsAnd the weary, "Ah, a long weekend indeed!"Churches display crosses and crucifixes Christians gather family and friends Strangers oblige their one of two visits each yearAnd yet others, regard this Sunday like any otherWholly devoted to the true

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"Molten Liquid Gold" - Photography by Clark Little Poem by Mother Goose Monday's child is fair of face, Tuesday's child is full of grace, Wednesday's child is full of woe, Thursday's child has far to go, Friday's child is loving and giving, Saturday's child works hard for a living, But the child who is born on the Sabbath Day Is bonny and blithe and good and gay. This rhyme was first

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Once in awhile, you stumble on a movie that brings life back to the old, dry bones! Well, it has been quite often that I have stumbled on movies that I really enjoy from romantic comedies to cartoons to Japanese anime. One movie leading to another and before I know it, a movie marathon every weekend. Today, I saw 14 blades - yes, a Chinese movie and I was a little nervous about seeing this one.

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Fullmetal Alchemist, Episode 45 The Philosopher's Stone Those who possess it are no longer bound by the Law of Conservation in alchemy They don't have to sacrifice something of equal value in order to gain something We sought after it and finally obtained it.

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I have been indulging in the Japanese anime Fullmetal Alchemist series this Chinese New Year break. An unusual activity for me but most addictive now that I am getting into the story as each episode gets played. Who would have thought that such a simple story line could be so interesting ... The story goes like this ... Two boys, barely in the teens, discovered alchemy, after their father

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I was reminded of my role as a dance critic recently and how difficult it was for me to write a negative review of a ballet production that was directed and choreographed by those with whom I used to dance. Interestingly, after I submitted my review, a character player in the ballet Carmen, also submitted a review with a different perspective -- an insider's review sprinkled with 

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Started rock climbing again yesterday and almost couldn't wake up from bed this morning ... pure pain, stiff joints, and just plain tired. Tonight, I picked up tennis again after 20 years of pursuing other sports. My arm feels like it's going to drop off, and my muscles are numb from exhaustion. I wonder what state I would be in tomorrow ...

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by day ... Study the past if you would define the future  - Confucius Chinese philosopher and reformer (551 BC to 479 BC) History repeats itself. It has all been done before. Nothing under the sun is truly new. - King Solomon Ecclesiastes 1:9, New Living Translation and by night ...  You are a perfect man  but not the perfect man for me.  - Hannah (Michelle Monaghan) in Made of Honor A

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After 15 months of work and study with little time for anything else, I find myself not knowing what to do with myself now that it's all over. It's surreal!

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CSR paper. Check.Anna Karenina dance review. Check.Doing business in China paper. Check.Survived and singing ... DONE diddy DONE diddy do ...10kg FedEx box for LA session .... Che...eck!Los Angeles, here I come ...

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It was easy to attend the ballet, a seemingly airy fairy affair in comparison to the heavy segment and finals of Corporate Finance at the National University of Singapore. Yet, it took me awhile to adjust my mind to appreciating the arts that evening and equally difficult to churn out a review for Asia Dance Channel in the midst of corporate work and studies. I just submitted my second dance

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The propensity towards becoming a socially responsible corporate citizen rests upon one's ability to recognize how much he/she has received and the power that has been bestowed upon him/her.With great power, comes great responsibility - Uncle Ben in Spiderman.The price of greatness is responsibility - Winston Churchill.In a democratic world, as in a democratic nation, power must be linked with

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I received the following from a friend. This has circulated for many years as I remembered receiving it more than 10 years ago. Albeit having circulated on the net for so long, it continues to bring laughter and smiles today. Enjoy!Thank God for church ladies with typewriters -- misspellings, bad sentence construction or choice of words all made for fun reading. These sentences actually appeared

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http://www.asiadancechannel.com/Men_in_Tutus.cfm"... The performance that, perhaps, stole the show that afternoon was The Dying Swan, a famous solo first danced by legendary ballerina Anna Pavlova in the late 1800s. Trevino’s version, a parody of the original dance filled with lyrical movements and the intense emotions leading to its death, was filled with great humor of a swan shedding lots of

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yet these are the 'lil' comments that keep me smiling and going ... and perhaps, they are some of the reasons why Jesus loves the little children!You will find the budding consultant, the future "rich young ruler," the Pragmatist, a few who thought a 'lil' too loudly, and the one who is likely to "live it up!"

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We live in extraordinary times ... yes, times when strange winds blow, turning our lives upside down ... but for a moment and then everything becomes calm again, as if nothing happened. Only the strong, the experienced survive the strange storms and live to see the normality of life again.*****I couldn't wait any longer. I had to take a dip, a dive into the cool waters. Inhale nitrogen and find

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We live in extraordinary times. While there's been generally bad news all around, there are few things that truly have been uplifting - witnessing the extraordinary and celebrating with extraordinary talents and people ... even laughing out loud is an extraordinary thing for such a time as this!A star is born on Britain's Got Talent!47 Year old Susan Boyle wows the judges with her performance in

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We thoroughly enjoyed our strategy class. It was useful and full of lively discussions.I especially loved the one liners that came from the front that got the whole classes laughing out loud.Cash is King ... but STRATEGY IS GOD!When the wind is strong enough, even A TURKEY CAN FLY!

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If I could only know the heartaches you have felt,The longing for the things that never came,I would not misconstrue your erring then,Nor ever blame.Daily Inspiration on 11 March from "A Selection from Wings of Silver" a product from Garborg's, The C.R. Gibson Company

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The video that never got uploaded due to the poor internet connections in Bangalore ... ok, it did make it through but the 2MB one that got rejected due to poor technical quality! This was originally set to my favorite song - Somewhere Over the Rainbow/What a Wonderful World but when I uploaded it onto YouTube, there were copyright notices that suggested a replacement of the audio track... but of

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I must have seen this movie "Miss Potter" for the third time now and still continue to enjoy every single moment of it. My favorite being the little dance "Let me teach you how to dance" between Beatrix Potter (Renee Zellweger) and Norman Warne (Ewan McGregor).Let me teach you how to dance,Let me lead you to the floor,Simply place your hand in mine,And then think of nothing more.Let the music

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6:00 am Alarm goes off. Eyes closed. "Good morning Lord!" 6:30 am Eyes half closed. "Kurabarashandarabashikara ..."7:00 amGod I pray that this day will go exactly as you have planned. ... (nodding, nodding, nodding) ... Help me see life through your eyes and do the things that matters most to you ... but yet, there are things that needs to be done to get by ... (nodding, nodding, nodding)7:30

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This personal journey I embarked on nine months ago ...oh wow, NINE months - the duration of a pregnancy!!!!and the end is no where in sight ... no, actually it's way out in the distance.I feel like this ...The end must be near ... just like the climb up Mount Kinabalu four years ago.In the end, it was all worth it!

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Occasionally, I like to revisit some of my blog posts and listen to the music I had included from youtube.To de-stress. To dream of a new world ... and believe that each day is a special gift from God, and that I am to make the most of my day(s), living life through His eyes.Today, I revisit my post titled "Meet Joe Black ... well, HELL-O!" to listen to my all-time favorite song "Somewhere Over

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"Make me a child ... so I can believe once again!" I cried.God has a great way of answering prayers. Just last week, I was pondering what it was like to be a child again. Having the child-like faith to believe in the things that are larger than life, things that seem impossible to achieve with one's natural efforts. Having the courage to believe that there was more to life than this ...While

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After several long days in Bangkok with work life mirroring the hustle and bustle of traffic on Rama IV, I was all ready to go home.Before packing up, I did the usual glance through of Facebook.A friend commented that there was no grey hair in sight when viewing my profile pictures. Yes, I thought, just like the typical Asian, I must be blessed with a youthful look ... and that got me thinking

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When things seem to move in slow motion, God is at work. He quickens the hearts of friends to share words of encouragement. This note in particular was meaningful to me ...Author UnknownWhen I meditated on the word "Guidance,"I kept seeing the "dance" at the end of the word.I remember reading that doing God's will is a lot like dancing.When two people try to lead, nothing feels right.The movement

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2008 has come and gone so quickly, and I finished the year feeling more tired than ever.While I would have liked to have just slept right through the Christmas and New Year's break, I ended up meeting new friends and catching up with old ones. They were all fine and good.I enjoyed watching lots of telly, something I don't get to do much when work and study schedules intensify.As I move into the

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Title: Scenic view of the lake surrounded by evergreens and snow-capped mountainsArtist: Raymond GehmanAs much as I envision snow completing the Christmas season, with snow-capped mountains and crystal blue lakes reflecting the beauty around as I snuggle up by the fireplace in a cabin with rustic furnishings, or perhaps slip slidding down the slopes ... Christmas isn't about any of that at

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Thanksgiving was a turning point. While still in Shanghai, we each took turns around the table to offer a prayer of thanks to God for the one or two things that we were thankful for in this past year as tradition dictates.Having given thanks for my family, friends, new classmates and new adventures, I returned to my room that evening only to be greeted by the still small voice that whispered in

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Back from Shanghai and jaded by my experiences there, it has taken me some time to recuperate and allow my thoughts and impressions to settle. Contrary to all the wonderful pictures I captured, I was feeling worn out by the overall academic rigor and social experiences ... or was it the bad pollution, the congested traffic or just being cooped up in the conference hall from 8am to 6pm for almost

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With the realization that my day off was coming to an end, the stress of still having stacks of articles left unread welled up. I found myself parked on the couch multi-tasking between typing out a project proposal on my laptop and watching the 1998 movie Meet Joe Black on Astro TV.The movie had already been playing for slightly more than an hour. The storyline was interesting but I didn't

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Happy Senior Citizens' AssociationAnnual Dinner & Dance 2008Eastin Hotel, Petaling JayaDance: Doors of LifeI want to be like Mom, when I grow up!She is so graceful and looks smashing.*grins*

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I generally ignore and delete spam emails. This one, however, paints a true perspective of a Christian that is often missed.The reality is we were born into this world just like everyone else. Along the way, we made our mistakes, picked ourselves up, and may even fall again ... but somehow, the divine encounters change us and continue to change us forever. During such encounters we humbly admit

Michelehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00595254321232923446noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-884704673841110487.post-76712592176060066612008-09-23T22:06:00.003+08:002008-09-23T22:20:48.554+08:00

Saw the movie Mamma Mia! while I was in San Diego recently and immediately recognized the songs from ABBA. Loved the songs and would definitely want to catch the musical when it comes to Kuala Lumpur in December.This song is by far the most meaningful and is quickly becoming a seasonal favorite ...I have a dream, a song to singTo help me cope with anythingIf you see the wonder of a fairy taleYou

Michelehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00595254321232923446noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-884704673841110487.post-53211621997891677732008-08-20T01:28:00.008+08:002008-08-26T06:32:44.018+08:00

The first three days felt like weeks. The second part of the first week was still manage-able. By mid-week, the stress resulted in musical therapy, so I went to see Wicked and did all sorts of other non-study related activities.Now, on to the second week ... life's crazy as ever - just like this "I love Lucy" video:The video was shown to us by our Accounting professor right about when we first

Michelehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00595254321232923446noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-884704673841110487.post-14118553382818023302008-07-26T12:07:00.007+08:002008-07-26T21:06:11.714+08:00

I just came back from a hectic week in Bangkok, a city of surprises, warmth & hospitality, and indulgences of sorts as well. Will tell you about a couple of interesting observations and conversations I had another time ...But the story I received below is so true and good for the record. Read on. I hope you will find some gems that englighten this difficult path we share called Life ...It was a

Michelehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00595254321232923446noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-884704673841110487.post-78927843230776530752008-07-19T14:22:00.007+08:002008-07-19T15:44:27.534+08:00

Still on the subject of developing the right attitude that makes a positive, lasting impression among those within your sphere of influence, here's an email I received from a Nigerian friend. The story reminds me of a few things that I have been contemplating of late - on matters of the heart. Of values and principles that help shape our attitude towards life. On how an insignificant person like

Michelehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00595254321232923446noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-884704673841110487.post-3241104739717745432008-07-07T23:38:00.013+08:002008-07-13T20:09:07.516+08:00

The title suggests one single person having youthfulness and restless energy. It can also describe two separate individuals - one who is young in age with little experience in life, and another who is restless and seeking to experience more of life.In the course of more than a decade of professional work in the marketplace and having stuck through the good and bad times, my younger friends check

Michelehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00595254321232923446noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-884704673841110487.post-47568770243689485012008-07-04T12:58:00.006+08:002008-07-04T13:40:57.876+08:00

Golly, it sure has been extremely, heart-breakingly stressful ... hard-pressed, shaken-up and completely running over with all possible negativity and attacks from all aspects of professional and personal life ... I think I have gone almost completely mad!But laughter never fails to be the panacea for the downtrodden ...Joke of the day: An English university creative writing class was asked to

Michelehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00595254321232923446noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-884704673841110487.post-24988552523332502832008-06-30T20:32:00.009+08:002008-07-02T00:00:13.304+08:00

In my quest to enhance my intellectual knowledge and skills, I have had to face some very tough challenges in the midst of juggling work, studies and other personal commitments.Good quotes by past leaders inspire and cheer me on in this journey - the most difficult by far with emotional highs, lows and nervous anticipation for the things just 'round the corner ...It is not the critic who counts,

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Of course, I absolutely just love my friends, don't I? We have decided that we would be like sandpaper to one another ... you know, like iron sharpens iron, and all ...I was told that we need such friends from time to time. Fortunately or unfortunately, this one is just a "ping" away ... LOL.It looks like I just took home the trophy on this one. My loyal friend "pings" me and dedicates these

Michelehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00595254321232923446noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-884704673841110487.post-89645053153466647492008-06-21T09:49:00.012+08:002008-06-23T23:17:40.822+08:00

I was tickled when I received an email from a dear friend detailing a sarcastic response to a spam email. Spam mails usually don't get past the "opened and read" stage, and I was amused that my friend actually took time to respond to a suspicious person by the name of Mrs. Ruth Sala.My accomplished friend, who is usually filled with all manner of grace, social etiquette, and great wisdom that can

Michelehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00595254321232923446noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-884704673841110487.post-54186858819092152922008-06-18T22:57:00.007+08:002008-06-18T23:42:49.813+08:00

Seeing much, suffering much, and studying much, are the three pillars of learning. - Benjamin DisraeliThere are no secrets to success. It is the result of preparation, hard work, and learning from failure. - Colin PowellAnd to wrap up the day ...Have courage for the great sorrows of life and patience for the small ones; and when you have laboriously accomplished your daily task, go to sleep in

Michelehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00595254321232923446noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-884704673841110487.post-45096950761245545722008-06-16T21:31:00.014+08:002008-06-23T14:27:24.983+08:00

On to the third week since I returned from the first residential segment of my studies, I find myself sleeping well again and no longer suffering the effects of jet lag eventhough I was only a hop, skip and a throw away in Singapore.Last week, the 10kg FedEx box arrived at my home. I gulped, realizing the next three courses' reading materials have arrived, and I was still procrastinating on the

Michelehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00595254321232923446noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-884704673841110487.post-65564847793462283672008-06-07T00:51:00.015+08:002008-06-26T23:14:21.639+08:00

It's been so long since I posted an entry on my blog, so much so that it's difficult even to write one now. It's as if my mental energies have been diverted to something else that is so powerful that it has difficulty refocusing on the here and now ... or is this human nature's response to the pressures of post-module assignments that beg the much-needed attention.The full-time learning

Michelehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00595254321232923446noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-884704673841110487.post-45299569298656246982008-05-11T22:38:00.021+08:002008-05-15T18:34:29.229+08:00

A friend and I were chatting about my most recent blog entry and asked whatever happened to the post about the second movie. I must admit so much has happened since I posted the last entry that I can hardly process my thoughts and emotions fast enough, let alone put them on paper (or rather on the net).As a result, I feel restless, numb, excited, tired ... all of these together that I feel like I

Michelehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00595254321232923446noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-884704673841110487.post-68851979834368408272008-04-29T21:59:00.006+08:002008-04-29T22:57:01.389+08:00

In the midst of an extremely busy season of work, studies and extra-curricular activities, I chanced on two movies that seem to highlight areas that have been on my mind of late - that of true friendship and of love. The first was The Kite Runner (view trailer). Here's a synopsis that was taken directly out of the author Khaled Hosseini's site:Taking us from Afghanistan in the final days of the

Michelehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00595254321232923446noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-884704673841110487.post-26837518094723560182008-04-14T21:25:00.009+08:002008-04-15T20:30:33.420+08:00

It takes the Monday Blues to help one appreciate the simplicity of life and people. I must confess, the thought of the long checklist of to-dos and a failing memory can cause undue stress at the beginning of the week.People come in all shapes and sizes ...On top of that, we meet all sorts of people in the corporate world. Not everyone is a friend - some are your "friends" because of the seat you

Michelehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00595254321232923446noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-884704673841110487.post-72330257130369061162008-03-28T00:28:00.005+08:002008-03-28T01:14:51.455+08:00

Once in awhile you stumble upon things that makes you smile.A friend sent me this link in response to the earlier post titled "What a Wonderful World."I am absolutely blown away by the talents that lie within God's creation. We must certainly be God's pride and joy for Him to give us such great gifts. I think this is an example of a talent developed and refined to bring joy and happiness to

Michelehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00595254321232923446noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-884704673841110487.post-37578946217795161742008-03-24T20:32:00.017+08:002008-03-25T21:38:00.620+08:00

I've been feeling under the weather for almost a week now. Being the active person that I am, I've probably out done myself again - doing too many things and everything from climbing to knitting to working to making time to build friendships, and definitely not getting enough sleep.Why am I rushing through life, seeking to do everything in the shortest time possible as if there's no tomorrow? ...

Michelehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00595254321232923446noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-884704673841110487.post-14097813860938417722008-03-05T23:31:00.013+08:002008-03-24T22:38:27.507+08:00

All that is necessary for the triumph of evil is for good men to do nothing- Edmund Burke I read a forwarded e-mail today that made me realize how important it is to be counted and to have done the necessary and right thing in order to make a positive difference in the society in which we live. A portion of the email content reads:It is a matter of history that when the Supreme Commander of the

Michelehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00595254321232923446noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-884704673841110487.post-53556041996779747342008-03-02T21:43:00.008+08:002008-03-03T00:14:35.940+08:00

I am still quite baffled with the recent events that have taken place in my life. In total, I have found four buddies whom I can climb with in the past three months, but for some reason, none of them were able to make it for this past week and likely this coming week.Climb buddy #1: A scuba diving buddy, we began climbing together. She fell and injured herself in January. The sprained ankle is

Michelehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00595254321232923446noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-884704673841110487.post-13188265174261513942008-02-20T22:43:00.009+08:002008-02-21T10:46:17.318+08:00

I subscribe to the daily devotional messages from Today God is First (TGIF) and found today's devotion a pertinent one given my recent interaction with acquaintances and friends, who seem to be going through tough times.Though I didn't invite or ask to hear about other's problems and frustrations, it does seem that for two consecutive days, I seem to be the target of the frustrated, depressed and

Michelehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00595254321232923446noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-884704673841110487.post-6547792751002491022008-02-10T23:09:00.000+08:002008-02-11T22:46:20.025+08:00

When I look to the One who is larger than life itself and know that he has heard my prayer ...To live with him in his house my whole life long.I'll contemplate his beauty; I'll study at his feet.That's the only quiet, secure place in a noisy world.The perfect gateway, far from the buzz of traffic.(Psalm 27: 4-5, The Message]And when I hear this song and sing along, I sense the vastness of this

Michelehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00595254321232923446noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-884704673841110487.post-56186656092497314522008-02-10T21:08:00.000+08:002008-02-11T21:55:54.356+08:00

After what seemed like a good start to the new year and only a month and a half into private climbing classes, progress is certain. However, of late, climbing seems to be an uphill task all the way ... with no buddy to take turns climbing, I have had to keep at it for most of the hour and boy, it sure has been exhausting and stressful for me.Yes, the last class was a case in point ... I "dropped

Michelehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00595254321232923446noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-884704673841110487.post-14177400147941866062008-02-06T23:17:00.000+08:002008-02-06T23:50:36.417+08:00

Last year, I started this blog over Chinese New Year break, and I have had great fun building my own website and seeking to capture experiences that will last a life time.I thank you all for keeping up and in touch with me through this blog.This year, apart from sleeping in every single day of the long Chinese New Year weekend, I will likely be knitting and hope to make greater progress in the

Michelehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00595254321232923446noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-884704673841110487.post-56591273764798049822008-01-31T23:58:00.001+08:002008-02-18T22:45:53.262+08:00

I thought about this title two weeks ago when my climbing buddy fell from 10 feet high while climbing a boulder. It's not supposed to be a major issue, I don't think, unless one landed awkwardly - like on one side of her foot and proceeded to sprain her ankle. She had all the necessary attention to her injury but still hobbled around at the airport while I became her "blessed" porter.I say "

Michelehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00595254321232923446noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-884704673841110487.post-83982048173246685602008-01-13T20:52:00.001+08:002008-02-18T22:46:26.897+08:00

The preacher talked about how God chooses to move in our lives at certain times. We may have planned our 2008 and picked a certain direction to pursue but sometimes, God surprises us and moves "suddenly" in a direction we never expected or thought possible.I think the "suddenly" in life are great especially if you love surprises and thrilling adventures. On the flip side, the "suddenly" in life

Michelehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00595254321232923446noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-884704673841110487.post-39763702079463470602008-01-04T21:42:00.001+08:002008-01-05T12:53:19.151+08:00

It's officially the first Friday of 2008, and what do I do? I come home from work later than usual and turn on my PC. Determined not to check any emails, I turn to Facebook for some distraction. I receive a request to take a quiz to find out "what age do you act?"OK, I can do this, and I was confident I would score well, too! Perhaps, the status of "Youthful Brilliance" or "Swanky 20s" or

Michelehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00595254321232923446noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-884704673841110487.post-5146162641078167492007-12-31T03:33:00.000+08:002008-01-03T22:23:35.120+08:00

My last holiday of the year was a blast! The dive adventures with Similan Diving Safaris (SDS), a 4 day/4 night liveaboard on the M/V Dolphin Queen have far exceeded my expectations. It is, to date, the most professionally conducted trip I've been on. Sprinkled with surprises (God, I love surprises!), fun, laughter (loads of these from Samy Vellu & Angkasawan jokes to silly underwater antics),

Michelehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00595254321232923446noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-884704673841110487.post-65752451105787803212007-12-31T02:36:00.001+08:002008-01-02T00:18:02.562+08:00

Sunset on board M/V Dolphin QueenPhoto courtesy of Vincent OngWhat a year 2007 has been. Looking back at my journal, I was reminded of the words and mental pictures that came to mind during New Year prayer week.Stories of Bible characters such as Jesus' disciple Peter being "sifted", Daniel in the fiery furnace and Job losing everything except his own life. Back then, I remembered thinking,

Michelehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00595254321232923446noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-884704673841110487.post-18986954485543464202007-12-22T10:24:00.001+08:002008-05-12T09:50:47.767+08:00

I heard the song "Hallelujah" recently at the Starbucks next to Starhill Shopping center. It brought up feelings of the richness of life, of love, and ultimately of God, the awesome One whom I have entrusted my life, my dreams, my destiny ... and in spite of the imperfections that I have come to recognize ... yet He loves, loves, and loves. I am humbled by the past and overwhelmed by the future .

Michelehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00595254321232923446noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-884704673841110487.post-34575142056262474712007-12-11T00:46:00.001+08:002007-12-22T10:51:22.549+08:00

Have you ever read a lovely post and thought, "wow, that could be me?" then turn away and completely forget about it. And after going through a bit more of the ups and mostly downs in life, you re-visit that post or re-read it only to realize a greater sense of conviction and truth in the words and say, "that's me alright!"What was different from the first time I read the post?Sunday comes. Woke

Michelehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00595254321232923446noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-884704673841110487.post-73107137163106369472007-12-06T18:55:00.000+08:002007-12-06T23:44:33.852+08:00

I came across this topic from the daily dose of spiritual insights by Os Hillman titled TGIF -Today God Is First. The topic on "Disappointments" immediately caught my eye given the recent circumstances I have had to face. I continue to feel a certain unrest in my soul, and I continue to seek that place of rest ...Hope deferred makes the heart sick, but a longing fulfilled is a tree of life. -

Michelehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00595254321232923446noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-884704673841110487.post-52625061706687482172007-11-25T15:47:00.000+08:002007-11-25T16:29:16.755+08:00

Last night, I asked these questions after a series of disappointments in life:Why does one even bother to get up each day and continue with life? Where does one muster the energy to wake up every morning and live on when the people around all seem to only be interested in getting their own agendas accomplished?I come back from the usual Sunday outing and was pleasantly surprised to receive an

Michelehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00595254321232923446noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-884704673841110487.post-50987161895027210852007-11-24T11:46:00.001+08:002007-11-28T04:19:03.939+08:00

Source: Legacy of Ice Images Oftentimes, a period of dullness and bitterness is required in order for one to appreciate the nice suprises in life. We recognize and appreciate the goodness and perhaps, the purposes of God, when we have experienced the dull and dreary bits of life, of disappointments, and more disappointments. The truth is, life hasn't been great ... or has it been that my wild

Michelehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00595254321232923446noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-884704673841110487.post-2032481250979184512007-11-04T22:47:00.002+08:002008-02-18T23:04:49.677+08:00

Bouldering Source: Camp5 In the moments of seeming nothingness, I have developed an insatiable appetite to conquer new heights of sorts. Another sport that seems to have captured my attention is indoor climbing. Not only is this a new experience for me, but it also allows me to literally scale new heights.There were a few reasons for my visiting Camp5 recently:1. Mar-xha told me about it last

Michelehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00595254321232923446noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-884704673841110487.post-79898463164340682412007-10-25T22:34:00.000+08:002007-10-25T23:49:57.923+08:00

I was introduced to Facebook back in May. I didn't think my participation in this latest social network craze would last since I had in mind to focus on keeping the momentum going with this blog. Six months later, I realized I had religiously checked Facebook and interacted with friends from various parts of my life experiences (regardless of which country they now live in) whenever I was able to

Michelehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00595254321232923446noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-884704673841110487.post-66620105067232636282007-10-20T23:32:00.000+08:002007-10-21T17:17:02.020+08:00

My friend asked the girls, "Hey, would you all like to see Hairspray next week?"I asked, "Who's starring in it?"She said, "John Travolta.""Oh, I don't like watching John Travolta!" I sighed ... chatter, chatter, chatter ...I ended up going with the flow and there I was at the Golden Screen Cinemas (GSC) in One Utama the week after. I wondered what the movie was about but didn't have time to find

Michelehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00595254321232923446noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-884704673841110487.post-17370401003833856712007-10-06T12:23:00.001+08:002007-10-07T15:41:53.511+08:00

Myers-Briggs Personality Types (Free Test)Multiple Intelligences (Free Test)In such wintery times, where life outside seems all cold and grey, introspective exercises can contribute to one's understanding of oneself, lead one towards new challenges, experiences and discoveries in life.I, honestly, don't think anybody would be interested to read details about the personality type that I possess,

Michelehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00595254321232923446noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-884704673841110487.post-71301301092471634362007-10-06T09:49:00.000+08:002007-10-06T15:20:21.987+08:00

Read your winter blog, and have written a little poem from a fellow wintertimer to remind us that spring inevitably follows winter, as He has promised in Gen 8:22 While the earth remaineth, seedtime and harvest, and cold and heat, and summer and winter, and day and night shall not cease. Hallelujah!In the cold midwinterOur soul frozen liesReflecting back the gloomOf the never lightening skiesThe

Michelehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00595254321232923446noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-884704673841110487.post-26629743390980241662007-09-29T01:47:00.000+08:002007-10-01T23:25:41.910+08:00

Up you wake for your winter sleep,As from under the snow spring flowers peep!While colorful butterflies flit and fly,The sun glows brightly in the summer sky.The days grow shorter as the leaves turn to gold,Oh, the splendor of autumn is a sight to behold!Now back to restful sleep you must go,To slumber and dream 'neath winter's blanket of snow. Cycles and spirals, around they spin,The seasons of

Michelehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00595254321232923446noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-884704673841110487.post-22517626142919561332007-09-09T21:10:00.000+08:002007-09-18T17:22:49.995+08:00

Glorious Sunday. The singing of a prayerful song that being a Christian is not only about attending Sunday worship celebrations or prayer meetings or baby dedications or funerals or Easter and Christmas, but being a Christian is about being a follower of Christ. It is allowing God to be apart of every aspect of our lives, 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.Here's the song that was so beautifully sung

Michelehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00595254321232923446noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-884704673841110487.post-8175938669843776002007-09-06T02:17:00.000+08:002007-09-09T22:07:21.087+08:00

Life continues to be full of challenges. Despite having come back from a dive trip at Bali over Merdeka holidays, I continue to feel a heavy burden in life. I am the sort of person who normally thoroughly enjoys holidays, new adventures, and living life to the fullest. But somehow, I must admit, life has been tough ... including my holiday in Bali.For the first time in a long time, I actually

Michelehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00595254321232923446noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-884704673841110487.post-80159809369409626772007-08-18T20:23:00.000+08:002007-08-18T23:51:01.178+08:00

It all started with integrity and ended up with a burp!The past few weeks seemed to have gone by so slowly. It must have been the hardest weeks of my life and truth be told ... I am not sure when this difficult season is going to be over. I have never felt so stressed, mentally drained and physically exhausted.I taught a class on Christians@Work and how having integrity is so important for

Michelehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00595254321232923446noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-884704673841110487.post-24784458597532340202007-08-01T22:50:00.000+08:002007-08-03T01:50:42.295+08:00

I had an out-of-this-world conversation with a friend today. I didn't expect the surprising twists and turns in the conversation; nevertheless, I found the entire exchange rather amusing.The conversation with a friend went like this ...I said: I am headed to Bangkok this weekend. Apart from work, perhaps, I may get some sightseeing done. But I really don't know what I should be doing as a single

Michelehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00595254321232923446noreply@blogger.com5tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-884704673841110487.post-11372470614195921242007-07-25T00:28:00.000+08:002007-12-18T23:20:04.291+08:00

Life has been hectic of late. While I absolutely loved the travelling adventures in June, I did come home to a very busy life. I struggled with a sense of disorientation and perhaps, discontentment. And before I know it, July is almost gone!I continue to remind myself that life is filled with ups and downs; otherwise, we would not be able to fully enjoy the ups and grow up during the downs!This

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During one of my travels down south to Singapore for a wedding dinner, as well as for the Great Singapore Sale, I had the privilege of meeting the three-year-old daughter of my childhood ballet friend, Hsuan. Back in the 1980s, we used to spend our weekends playing and dancing at the ballet studios, while our mothers taught ballet classes. We trained in classical ballet, modern and tap every

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Tattoos, are today, considered a form of art and self expression. To others it may still be considered a mark of slavery or a form of idolatry as in the Old Testament times of the Bible.With cultures having evolved tremendously through the hundreds of years that have gone by, I guess it all boils down to one's motivation for getting a tattoo these days.For me, tattoos are fascinating. It serves

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After my recent trip to Miami Beach, USA, I am convinced that life is too short to not experience as many "firsts" in life as possible! I realized that new adventures and experiences are what keep me feeling young, vibrant and alive.First stop. Everglades Safari - what most tourists say is a "must see" when you visit Miami. The highlights ... and many "firsts" for me were:One-of-its-kind airboat

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"The Way of an Eagle" painting by Roberta WesleyThough youths grow weary and tired, And vigorous young men stumble badly,Yet those who wait for the LordWill gain new strength;They will mount up with wings like eagles,They will run and not get tired,They will walk and not become weary.[Isaiah 40:30-31; NASB]In stillness, waiting before God Almighty. Searching the depths of my heart.Calling to mind

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I'm on to my third weekend of nasty coughs and disrupted sleep patterns ... and the soliloquy continues.In my down-and-out state more than two weeks ago, I remembered feeling disoriented and having the sensation of being flushed out of a tunnel or pipe and into the deep blue. The sudden expanse made it difficult for me to focus, thus the need to slow down, recollect and refocus on life's

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"See, I told you so ... my parents lovvvve me ...uh huh ... just as I am!"- Jeevan -Oh yes, you shaped me first inside, then out;you formed me in my mother's womb.I thank you, High God - you're breathtaking!Body and soul, I am marvelously made!I worship in adoration - what a creation!You know me inside out, you know every bone in my body;You know exactly how I was made, bit by bit,how I was

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Life's been like an emotional roller coaster of late. It's difficult for me to express what it is that I am going through so I have turned to doing what some might call "nonsensical" quizzes to help "lighten" the atmosphere and hopefully alleviate the unfounded fears and sense of disorientation that have been plaguing my otherwise peaceful rest ...I chanced upon several fun quizzes that help you

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I had to give a presentation to a very important group of people today and found some of the following light hearted analogies very useful in helping non-marketers understand some of the work that I do in marketing.I hope you enoy these as much as my audience did today ...1. You see a gorgeous girl at a party. You go up to her and say: "I am very rich. Marry me!" That's Direct Marketing2. You're

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Was reading other people's blog and found this- What Does Your Birth Date Mean?Gosh, this is pretty accurate, don't you think? If you've been following my blog entries or if you know me pretty well, you just may find yourself nodding your head to a lot of these descriptions about me. Some parts of it seems utterly rubbish though! Read on ...Your Birthdate: November 29You have the mind of an

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