What floats, shall never sink

 

Ever had peers whom you deem as your alter ago, strut confident poses in front of, and when this friendship undergoes the test of time and distance, it grew aloof, you chanced upon negative statements which makes you dubious and worry whether or not you are the subject of the topic. You are unsure if the other party carries the same torch, but you hesitate to ask because you fret the reply might disappoint.

Friendships are easy to form, but hard to maintain; how much more will true friendships cost? I wish time could be more magnanimous so I could forge better bonds with whoever that has stepped into my life. Due to these constraints, I guess the only way to keep it going is assurance and security. It wouldn’t kill to let your friends know occassionally that you are still closely kept in their hearts despite all that has been happening. A simple “how are you”, who knows, could make their day.

Thanks Anna for the assurance today.

We don’t play rules

The intended arrangement was to congregate the sparse few old mates for a time of catching up through sports. However it was foiled due to the brittle drizzle which looks harmless on its facade yet reasonably austere to touch, and in addition, compulsory Choir Auditions in which we mulled over whether or not we should give it a miss for the longest period ever.

Nonetheless, our spirits were lifted when the few of us began playing no-brainer games at the canteen tables. We started with the prosaic even-three-year-old-knows-how-to-play scissors, paper, stone, without carrying much hope of anyone enjoying it, since it was in a bid to kill boredom. Who knows our faithlessness would prove us wrong! Animal concentration was the ultimate game which provoked much boisterous laughter and banging of tables. Even though we started with a meagre number of 5 people, we ended with 9 gamers on a high note!

When it was time for dismissal, everyone scuffled back to either their homes, or to their rendezvous. In a bid to kill time and boredom (before caregroup), I headed to Carrefour to grab a bottle of mineral bottle before strolling to Istana Park to do my Quiet Time.

I was a tad insecure about my surroundings at first, but as I began to read into each lines, I became less self-conscious and more apathetic about what was happening. Everything else faded, insecurities, weariness, etc the moment I allowed the word of God to run through my heart.

It was an enriching time of revelation and learning. We always complain that we do not receive anything when we read His word, but if you had actually deliberately set aside time to focus on His word, you would have gotten a completely different result. That was exactly what I experienced today. Unhurried time with God; with nothing tugging or troubling on what I have to do after this and all, basically just spending time as if it has a lot to offer and there is nothing to lose.

We often look to the Bible as a set of rules, but I would beg to differ. Rules restrict you and leaves you with no choice but to follow. On the other hand, the Bible teaches, leaving the decision in our hands. It is a mere book of basic instructions before living earth. If you were to look beyond the exterior of the Bible of it simply being a book, and think of it as something which is alive, you would marvel at its contents.

I am proud to say that I have noted a slight improvement in my QT life!

Unforgettable sight

The moment my journal is flooded with pictures (and of little words), it simply means, I have been accumulating thoughts in my head and I am too lazy to sort it out. You can provoke me to divert towards certain thought process or just wait patiently. When the time is ripe, I will organise it!

On a side note, to update you a little about my life, I had a great time with the DMM today! Winnie and I were supposed to head to the gym after DMM, but the lack of time disallowed us to, we decided to scale the flight of stairs at Mount Sophia (just next to The Cathay) along with Brandon and Elise! It was definitely breath-catching but when I finally reach the “summit”, there was a huge sense of achievement. Perhaps it was because I have never expected myself to be doing such an “impossible” act which derive the exhilaration.

Besides, the effort you put into the hike pays off. The magnificent view of the houses at the “summit” released much happy endorphins, even the eccentric and dilapitated ones! The only regret was not to own a camera.

On the same side of the coin, it reminded me of 1Corinthians 15:58.

Afterwhich, we headed off to grab food for Zachary’s surprise farewell! After getting the German sausages, we (Brandon, Elise, Winnie and I) decided to conquer the stretch of land from Chinatown to Plaza Singapura by feet!

I miss this place!

 

Guess what was I trying to capture?

 

Yes, the sunset, but it looks so miserable here.

 

“If you want to shoot anyone, you can shoot me first!”

 

My fingers can defend your bullet!

 

I am too lazy to continue.

Sign off,
1.24am

Chapter Next

Well my first week in school was totally great
Much fun and friends I had made
Orientation wasn’t a bore
To tell you the truth, I wanted more
College is like a whole new page
Like flipping a book, to Chapter Next

I love PJ!

A lot of, us

After much careful and prolonged considerations, I have finally decided to find a husband to betroth my beloved hands to. Based on their physical appearances and the brief research that I have done online, here are the nominated candidates to enter the next round of “which camera should I marry” competition. They are ranked according to their lust appeal. 

1) Sony T70

2) Nikon Coolpix S600

3) Fujifilm Finepix Z100fd

4) Fujifilm Z5fd

I have yet draft out my budget or check out their retail prices, so do let me know if you have any cheap deals!

Below is one of the many reasons why I need to get the above.