Talk about planning...

My cousin-in-law once told us, 'You can plan as much as you want, but nobody else can plan better than God'.

And time after time, things happening around us sound that very statement true.

Japan has met its worse crisis ever, this year, with the 9.0 magnitude earth quake and its countless tsunamis. And we thought the New Zealand, Christ Church, earth quake was bad... or the Australian flood...

And on a micro-scale of things, how often have we been faced with situations when plans of ours just don't go right, and some things happen which make our plans go awry?

It definitely is heart wrenching, just sitting in front of the TV or the computer, watching and reading the disasters that are happening everywhere around us, thinking about the loss of lives, the misery, agony and pain that so many others out there are going through. The sense of helplessness that overwhelms one is inexplicable.

There is really nothing that anyone can do to help or prevent such scale of events from happening. 10m high tsunami? Who's gonna be able to stop that?

Therefore, faith can only strengthen... and the belief that there is a reason why He above allows such events to happen. Only He knows why and we can only trust in Him...

GO Away Bad, Mean, Horrible Cholesterol...

While half the world is posting remarks of romantism, of 'I Love You's and 'Happy Friendship Day'... Mine was one of utmost horror and disgust...

So yes, on the 14th of Feb 2011, I was diagnosed with HIGH BAD Cholesterol... and I mean HIGH, like require medication kind of HIGH...

I have been most seriously and officially warned by my Doc to watch what I eat... and EXERCISE.

This means - BYE BYE:
1. Fried Chicken
2. Egg (Yolk)
3. Seafood (ARrrgghh... no more crabs, oysters, prawns, lobsters!!!!)
4. Curry (My fav. North Indian food)
5. Pork Lard (especially those in Wanton Mee, Bak Chor Mee)
6. Laksa
7. Red Meat
8. Processed food
9. Anything deep fried, anything oily!

Sobzzzz.....

And Hello:
1. Oats, grains
2. Vege, green leafy vege
3. Fruits
4. Super foods e.g. Spirulina
5. Nuts (without salt or sugar)
6. Super virgin Olive Oil
7. Omega 3 oil etc etc...

I can't imagine what my life would be with any lesser of the Bye Bye food! Oh! I'm such a foodie!!!

Light... I pray....

As I lay me down to sleep,
Light I pray for my eyes to peep,
When my eyes doth open wide,
So that the future I may view!

Random perspectives...

Today has been one of those days... Days when random thoughts just trickle into my mind... This post is going to be as random as the thoughts I encountered today...

Parents...
Aren't they just the greatest beings alive? There are people out there who might beg to differ, but I suppose I'm one of those lucky ones who have great parents... I remember those days when I hated their nagging... I thought I knew better for the things in my generation, but life lessons often leads to us to return back to them... Seeking comfort and their advice...

Sacrifices, hard work and efforts that they have put into our lives, are things that go unseen and often forgotten... But time and time again, they have never failed us... No matter how old, how feeble they are... I really love them... Wish there is so much more that I can do for them...

Work...
I truly am in the rat race... But it's such an innate part in me that I can't extricate myself out... A necessity of life? That's for sure but I don't know to what extend would the rat race be a necessity, and when it crosses the line to be beyond necessity but the fulfillment of personal want...

Went for the local musical 'Fried Rice Paradise' at Esplanade on Sunday with Yi Lin and Dan... I enjoyed it and watching it brought back memories of when I was actively involved in Theatre, when I was a student in NUS, taking Theatre Studies as one of my subjects. I wonder how different life would be if I had chosen Theatre as my core... Would I have pursued being in the Theatre and entertainment industry like Mel? But... Nah... I suppose it's just not 'me'...

Life experiences...
I truly believe in vicarious learning... Through the experiences of others... Through which, I often find precedence, and the ability to pre-empt myself for what the future may bring... Stories of success... The road less travelled... Stories of failures.... History through which there are lessons to be learnt...

More often than not, these stories though personal and intimate, help people move on... When made public, they sometimes call it Testimonials?

I wonder how many of us have an unspoken story behind us that will some day, some how shape our being? I know I do... One story of mine began on 13th June 2010 and ended on 24th August 2010... Something that I will hold close to my heart and hold dear... But it's a story that I've learnt to put in storage and look forward to new beginnings... :)

2010...

And so... *blows some spider webs off from the page*...

It's been a good 8 months, since my last visit here... and this blog is probably going ancient!

However, sentiments still hold strong for me towards this blog. Afterall, it's been through ups and downs with me since 2004... My loyal 'soul mate' I would say, having been here for me ALL the time!

SO... many things have come and gone, and upcoming... the most major one being my wedding of course... So this year has been a year of celebrations! Here goes the list:

1. Rob n Zen got married... (Finally as many would proclaim!)
2. Birth of Chloe Cheng
3. Birth of Madison Tan
4. Ownership of x2 iPhones 4 - One for me and one for Rob
5. Ownership of x1 iPad - Shared by both me and Rob
6. Hopefully a longer than usual trip to be planned some time end of this year!!!! (*crosses fingers*)
7. Wedding of ML & TL
8. Wedding of MF & WC
9. Wedding of RL and RO
10. Pending arrival of Baby Aquaskylet!

Plus many more to come! =)

And once again, I strive to keep this blog updated and happy... Gonna see how I can make this work on my iPhone so that blogging can be more impromptu and updated! =D

THE Christmas bugs bites...

Been in and out of office this week to clear the work that's piling up. And to provide my poor colleagues some form of relief before I get back to work proper after my M.C. And in the midst of all the Christmas promos, Christmas decor, Christmas creatives at work... The bug bites!!!!!

Day 13... Friends!!

Gracie, Elaine, Eileen, Trish and Mel came over to my place to visit me today. And in a cute and cosy way, they all bought their own dinner, to have dinner with me at home!

We all hardly get to meet up 'impromptu-ly' these days with each of our busy lives, and so I really appreciate the effort and the time...

A pity I forgot to take pics! =( But I guess there's always another time! Trish brought mebright cheerie colorful flowers though... and here they are!!

My lousy camera phone doesn't do the colors justice!

And then, Hippie got a little sad when Trish kept calling him 'Fibroid'!!! Cuz she claims that he is of the same color as my fibroid when I showed them the pics...


But he cheered up, with Polar Puff rolls for treat!


Once again, I feel so blessed!


P.S. Dan, thanks for the thought too! I know you and Yilin love me too but can't be here! Appreciate it!! =D