read about shabby princess from veraday and was inspired to customize a wallpaper for jon's work macbook...


we seriously had so much fun at our wedding that
we kindda miss it every time we read/hear/attend a wedding!
aiyoh!

decided to do something brainless for the night, so proceeded to cut-and-paste my tweets for the past week since loudtwitter's server crashed and was unable to auto-feed tweets to blogs.

( tweets from 30 june to 9 july... )

it is almost 4 months since i entered this office. when i told my roommate that two days ago, she commented that it felt as if i've been here for a year (in a good way, she added).

picking up the pieces is never an easy task, especially when i came from an extremely different work environment and industry. but by the grace of God, i've managed to juggle as many things as i can and whatever i can't, i'll leave it till the time draws nearer for me to address it. like i described to my boss on the way home one day, the more i dig into a task, the more questions i ask. the more i do that, the more cans of worms i unearth. visually, my table will be filled with crawling worms in a matter of time... (okay, let's stop at here!)

but somehow, i don't find myself averse to these "worms". of course, we would complain a little about how things could have gone on for so long in this way, and why no one else have seen it from this perspective (but i believe most people do, but they didn't choose to question). after some gripes, we just bite the bullet and start taking it upon ourselves to make the necessary changes. and seeing the value at the end of it all, that's when the satisfaction comes true.

when we are positioned in a place where our character (and personality) and tasks match, that's when the words "your calling" starts to make sense.

you know there are some people you know by face and perhaps, by name. sometimes you hear about them from other people, and you might know about them more than they know you. you hardly speak to them. it's usually a hi-bye affair, and once in a while, you ask how they have been. and that's about all.

we have some older folks in our church like that. we know them by name and face. we probably know who their families are and a little about their background. we ask them if they are okay every week, and we wave bye when they leave.

there was this one old man. if i was asked to describe him in one word, i would use the world "stately". he was tall and of a good build, gentle and quiet. truly a man of little words, i might not have even heard him speak more than 20 words consectuively.

i remember him for where he and his wife would sit in church during sunday services. they would come in hand in hand, with their maid behind them, and sit at the usual seats every week. last two years, his health had deteriorated faster than before. then i stopped seeing him in church as regularly, unless the last year when i haven't seen him at all.

this evening, i almost could not recognise the old man lying in the casket. he did not look quite like the old uncle in my last mental-registered picture of him. as i sat there listening to the eulogies delivered by his daughter, cousin and church friends, it painted the image of a gentle man, who was always friendly with people and considerate for others. though he never spoke much words, he left a legacy with his acts of kindness and genuine smile.

as tears start to well up in my eyes, i asked myself, "what do i want people to remember me for?" although i always leave my "funeral instructions" with jon and close friends around us, i am constantly brought back to this point with every funeral i attend.

what would people say of my life when i depart? will there be people coming forth to speak of how they remember me as? will it be about the things i did, words i said or stuff i left behind?

at the end of the day, possessions don't matter any longer. what will remain are the memories of how we have lived our lives and the people whose lives we have impacted.

my life was impacted by the late bro tan. his love and dedication to his wife was inspirational. his faithfulness is extending his home for cell group meetings is commendable. in his own little and reserved ways, he has touched the lives of people he may not have known.

can we say we have done that? do we dare say that we are living our lives towards that goal?

"Therefore encourage one another and build each other up..." (1 Thessalonians 5:11)

my tweets for the day...

08:57 @missus_teh oh man! life is good... for you.

09:25 @missus_teh because it is only temporary, enjoy it while it lasts! everyone deserves a break, esp after you had put up with so much crap!

13:29 @evievie gorgeous photo!

17:45 called back a missed call and was stunned at the "number not in use" announcement. strange. then who called?

19:33 @delirist your dinner sounds great! add an egg + youtiao... delish!

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my tweets for the day...

22:16 facebook chatting with my bro in perth (with the rest of my family). wishing i was on a holiday too. end of dream. back to ppt slides.

22:49 @joyeeq @alfoo2 welcome to twitter-land! *waves*

23:08 @alfoo2 @miriam_ee you guys visited riders cafe?

23:58 @miriam_ee so i see you're the twitter advocate now eh? haha...

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my tweets for the day...

01:03 @skygoon haha.... today is your turn to encounter people who talk too loudly and think the whole world wants to hear them.

09:31 @eye_deas that's not a nap anymore! Haha... Making up for lost sleep over the week?

09:35 @geriberii I hope you managed to pick you mood up before you went to bed. This is the battle before the praise victory (this afternoon).

09:37 Off to catch transformers with jon & co @ the cathay. $4 tickets w/ popcorn and coke. Staff promotion. Woohoo!

13:21 twitpic.com/8jkvu - Transformers was amazing! Totally enjoyed it... The free popcorn & coke made it even better.

14:06 @missus_teh it was a staff promo. Staff goes for free, guest $4. Ticket incl popcorn and coke. Value for $$ hor?

19:55 Watching a guy with his guitar singing songs about s'pore living @ esplanade outdoor theatre. Interesting perspective...

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my tweets for the day...

00:38 @skygoon haha! true! and they think the whole world is interested to hear their stories... tsk tsk.

10:51 saw @evievie's tweet this morning about michael jackson and thought it was just a rumour. prof just confirmed it to be true. *speechless*

15:11 i've been struggling to work the whole day since 7.30. didn't get my mandatory teh-kar-dai this morning and this is what happens! =(

15:13 @squarenails if decadence is your aim, then remede spa @ st regis sounds like it'll fit the bill! enjoy!

15:41 @missus_teh @lil_snooze came to office for an early mtg so didn't have time to visit my fav canteen auntie. now relying on iced latte. =I

16:15 @lil_snooze @missus_teh i get what you mean about the REAL teh! only the kopitiams can do that. (miss my purvis st teh-kar-dai!)

18:01 @delirist poor babe.... take care of yourself. at least enjoy your time at home...

18:02 it's the end of the work week. but not the end of the work this week for me. no time to even note my to-do list.

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my tweets for the day...

10:21 @drewyu it's a blessing to sleep in. i would love for that every day... hahaha!

10:24 @missus_teh well done, aunty candice! i think your tai tai life is gonna be beneficial for baby matt too.

19:03 Waiting for my parents at bus stop. This chn dude next to me is speaking on his hp loud enough for the whole world to hear!

23:10 dad's-day + mum's-pre-bday dinner w/ my family @ t3's dian xiao er. love the succulent roast duck. but most of all, I love my funny family.

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my tweets for the day...

00:26 @squarenails i loved to bite things. actually , my teeth are still my best scissors in times of desperation. =P

08:48 defrosting from the freezing bus ride to work. plus the gloomy skies from the morning rain. i cannot even think of the work "snooze".

09:05 @squarenails to be exact, the westies stole our rain. coz i heard thunder this morning in the east but no sign of dark clouds. just haze.

10:15 @germaine oh wow... seems like more people are moving into p.service. whereabouts are you joining?

11:24 @missus_teh i use twitpic. msn me if you need help.

14:56 should have trusted my gut feel when i took @miriam_ee's recommendation for iced choc @ spinelli. she likes dark choc, i like mine sweet.

14:59 @JRLunch just noticed u replied my tweet abt iswap. we're having so much fun! but my friends will stab me if i post them on public domain!

15:18 @hisfoodblog because it's the only coffee place here in NU* apart from the canteen drinks stall. (though i would love a starbucks!)

15:29 @hisfoodblog no starbucks around me, unless i head to holland v or west coast mall. =(

15:31 @pomlala regarding my delifrance tweet last week, it was the n.uh outlet at the kopitiam. =)

15:44 @evievie it's just an excuse. maybe it's his way of saying "i miss hearing your voice".... =)

16:21 @squarenails my friend-colleague has it equally bad. her first & last names are chinese surnames, so even S'POREANS get her name wrong.

19:07 Just past a lady wearing a dress & motorcyclist helmet walking on the main road. Wonder what's up with her?

23:09 @ahkai i was just shocked to see someone walking on the road dressed like this. either someone took her bike away or she is plain weird.

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my tweets for the day...

07:59 @EYE_DEAS do you usually go to bed at close to 6am?? How do you do that? I can no longer handle long nights like this. Getting old...

11:41 @miriam_ee you took the morning off? so nice....

12:52 @madmoneymonkey thanks for making me extremely hungry with your tasting menu. i'm still stuck with emails @ lunch time!

14:30 @evievie i say dimsum first, then round it off with durians after. if you have durians 1st, anything else is not gonna taste the same.

14:36 viet pho for lunch. tabao-ed a coffee bean latte to keep myself alive. but nothing compared to @madmoneymonkey's lunch!

16:24 @geriberii at least you can say MANY... we only had ONE ritter sport square each!

18:31 I am convinced that caffeine has little effect on me. Had a small latte from cbtl btw 3-5pm, but still feeling sleepy on bus ride home.

22:15 @squarenails i now know wat my granny went thru when i was teething. i was chewing off paint from the wooden cot. and bit my cousin too!

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i found myself to allworship.com this morning in my effort to find online streaming of christian music as i work. so as i was listening to the contemporary worship stream, this song started to play....

captured by its tune and the all-familiar lyrics (taken from the Lord's prayer), i did a google search on it. the composer of the song, Matt Maher, was the original singer-composer for the now-popular worship song "Your grace is enough", made famous by chris tomlin. (info from wikipedia.)

take time to watch the video, which portrays the crazy pace of life today. do we take time to sing a new song to God, and pray for His kingdom to come and His will to be done? do we stop and ask for His glory to fall on this earth?

most importantly, do we ask for the things central to God's heart as it is in heaven?


As It Is In Heaven
by Matt Maher

Our Father, who art in Heaven
Hallowed be thy name
Come and let Your glory,
Come and let Your glory fall.

Our Father, who art in Heaven
The rocks cry out Your fame
Come and let Your glory,
Come and let Your glory fall.

pre-chorus:
I will sing, sing a new song
I will sing, sing a new song
I will sing, sing a new song to the Lord

chorus:
Let Your kingdom come
Let Your will be done
On earth as it is in heaven
Every eye proclaim
The mercy of Your name
On earth as it is in heaven.

God give us new every morning
Mercy His daily bread
In the name of Jesus
In the name of Jesus we pray

And lead us, not to temptation
But deliver us with Your hand
In the name of Jesus
In the name of Jesus we pray
Father we pray

[pre & chorus]

For the kingdom is yours
And the power is yours
And the glory forever
Amen

[chorus]

my tweets for the day...

10:07 @missus_teh i'm glad for you too. work should never get to such a stage of provocation.

16:05 @germaine i'm sure you'll look smashing in the backless gown.... unlike me, who had to use tanning spray to cover up my tanlines. sad right?

16:34 @germaine unless you have really drastic tanlines like mine... coz mine was seriously bad tankini lines. (which still has not faded yet!)

17:04 @lil_snooze @beanbean @squarenails @madmoneymonkey you girls are hilariously funny in your tweets... i'm giggling while writing emails!

19:00 My wardrobe is seeing more pleats recently. Just noticed that my top today has small decorative pleats too. (Bimbo moment!)

23:23 @madmoneymonkey @squarenails it's still too early to join the gang! let me find a place first... then we'll think about THAT.

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my tweets for the day...

00:26 today (20jun) marks 8 years since jon and I started on the journey of life as a couple together... tomorrow, we've been mr & mrs for 4 mths!

12:19 Quote: It's sad to live life w/o loving. But it is equally sad to live and leave this world w/o telling those u love that u have loved them.

21:58 Feasting sunday: lunch @ a pinch of salt cafe, katong + uncle david's 60th birthday bbq dinner. I've had too much food today!

23:52 @beanbean it's 10mins to monday... but happy 9th anniversary in advance! much love and blessings!

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my tweets for the day...

00:51 @evievie i just had a durian party after dinner tonight as well.... durian + durian roll from goodwood park. =)

11:56 @chanrkl who is ill? J or you?

11:56 @lil_snooze where did nat throw them? not out of the window, I hope!

18:15 twitpic.com/7w1l9 - Congrats, fiza! Too bad I missed her wedding today due to a bad tummy. (Could it be coz of the durian indulge ...

21:35 father's day dinner w/ jon's family @ roland restaurant left me feeling fat from all the feasting. but the chilli crabs were pretty awesome!

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my tweets for the day...

00:44 On back cover of a @MaxLucado bk: "How far do u want God to go in getting ur attention? Don't answer too quickly." Think abt it. Seriously.

08:36 @valska neither do i! some people just have the discipline to wake up very early...

08:37 @squarenails that's the frog position i use to sleep in on my granny when i was a baby too.. kids are THAT flexible. no pins & needles one!

08:48 morning bliss: sausage mcmuffin with egg meal. thanks to amanda... this is a nice way to end the work week.

09:22 @missus_teh really? i was just griping about how i wish i can take leave just to sleep in on a weekday. haha!

09:57 @chanrkl my weekends are so packed that i don't get a chance to sleep past 9.

10:51 @squarenails @lil_snooze some of the ppl i deal with still insist on sending faxes... with no records of docs being sent, no way man!

11:32 @missus_teh yeah, but we already have too much paper in the office. (some files are even being kept in the de*n's office coz no space.)

12:45 @mswenz @vanstels rain? what rain? i don't see any rain... the sky is slightly grey though.

13:16 @missus_teh the clouds here looked like it had potential to rain.... but now it's been blown away. sigh.

14:38 having a delifrance tuna mayo croissant for lunch. server was over-generous with the tuna mayo and covered the bread completely.

15:37 @squarenails oohhh... sashimi sounds really tempting. haven't had good sashimi for some time.

15:37 @cabbycabcab i don't like the new version of tweetdeck. it doesn't allow me to minimize to system tray. it stays in the taskbar.

15:38 @evievie i haven't had the seafood topping in a while... but my friends quite like it.

15:53 @cabbycabcab he's gonna be back in weekend? are you getting the iphone 3GS as well?

21:51 twitpic.com/7srp0 - judah's D&D tonight.... dinner and durians feasting @ jerry's. let the durians make their appearance!

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this comic came through my mailbox this afternoon, and i chuckled while my memory went back to this 'what's in your bag' meme (then i wasn't even aware of what a "meme" was) i did in 2005.

seriously, what IS in your bag today?

sometimes i'm ashamed to admit that i dump all sorts of rubbish into my bag when we're out and there is no bin in sight. sweet wrappers, receipts (usually crushed), freebies... and lately, i don't even have time to clean out my bag every evening when i get home. it becomes increasingly messy, and with my staff lanyard and all, it gets tangled with everything else in it. so i end up tugging at it when i get to work in the morning, and that results in some other items in the bag being tossed around even more. (it's just a vicious cycle of mess!)

so with 20 minutes till the end of the work day, i shall devote a few minutes right now to clear my bag and organize it a little before i knock off! shan's birthday diner @ jerry's tonight... can't wait for the feasting to begin! (but then again, when did it even end? we were feasting last friday for cj's birthday and today it's shan's!)

us girls go into this state of satisfaction when we procure items that are difficult to obtain. the same sense of accomplishment (or maybe even greater sense) fills us when we get a good fantastic bargain!

and that was how i felt when i got my hands on this top... it was under $15 (more than 50% discount), the only piece in my size (all other pieces were in XS or XL) and it fits me nicely at the right places.

seriously, which girl would have second thoughts when you get your hands on such an item? plus, the light bronze buttons against the black cotton fabric stood out so much better than the white top. i found myself trying it on over my shirt (because the queue for the fitting room was far too long) and making a beeline for the cashier within 10 minutes.

it just another one of those days! (but i assure you, this doesn't happen as often...)

my tweets for the day...

00:16 all i did this evening was to go back to my parents' place for dinner and chats while watching chinese drama. and that made me so tired??

10:11 @missus_teh @squarenails @lil_snooze @debbstarr what's with all this baby talk? *looks at mrs tay* haha...

12:23 @lil_snooze @beanbean it's all in the photos lah! even the chopped leek look so enticing...

12:39 @squarenails now you've gotta source for a white venue.... and even k's drink (read: milk) is according to theme!

13:49 @drewyu oh wow! how did it feel being an "emmy award winner" for that short while?

14:07 i'm depending too much on coffee to keep me alive this week. sipping a mocha spin from spinelli's after lunch now.

15:06 @geriberii i hope my body is not fighting any virus. maybe it's just a lack of sleep.

17:22 @xi_le cheapest way from s'pore to kathmandu: drive. hahah! kidding... probably silkair? or fly via your fav place, delhi.

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last week, we escaped the heat of singapore and journeyed upwards to genting for a breezy 4 days. seriously, the heat is making it easy for people to fall ill. (as it is, i'm already feeling lethargic in an air-con room, let alone if i am walking under the blazing sun!)

so church camp this year was a little different from the previous years. it was a 4 day game, managed by volunteers from the LIFEimpact team, where we given the opportunity to live out our whole lives however they wish and making choices all on our own. quoting from its website, "(the) LiFEgame is about living life and that's where the reality of the real world sets in. Eventually each participant question, "What's the point of life?" and that, is the whole point of the LiFEgame - an opportunity to discover God's purpose for living."

we definitely emerged from the game with a new perspective of how we have been living our lives (some may even consider it a wake-up call), and life-changing decisions for us to keep to. after all, it is easy to say "yes, Lord" but get caught up with the rat race the moment we return to our daily chores.

anyway, the way the game was planned and executed impressed us so greatly that jon and i agreed that we would love to make an impact in the lives of others by volunteering our time when our schedules permit. the thought processes the game brought us through amazingly led us to a point where we were faced with the unavoidable question: "what are we doing with our lives?"

we have been sworn to secrecy about the LIFEgame, but we do have a video that captured the unforgettable moments during the camp...