Tanjong Pagar Railway Station

I love places with a rich history and an old world charm. So when the newspapers reported that people are flocking to the Tanjong Pagar Railway Station before its closure on 1 July 2011, I texted hubs right away and said "Can we please please go take some photos, like this Saturday!"

Ok my photography skills ain't fantastic (seriously... and maybe I shan't even say that what I have are "skills".. oops)! But I do love taking photos of old buildings. Or to be specific, photos of people with old buildings. And I love posing or taking photos of people posing. Teehee. So here goes:

just another random day

Had a so-so day at work. Simply couldn't concentrate cos of all the emails that are flying everywhere and the follow-ups that need to be done. In the midst of all the mess, thank God I had sane colleagues to rely on, not-so-sane ones to laugh with/at, and just sufficient energy to get through the day. Indeed, Jesus is the rock!

(Did this in class today. Suppose to practise for children's camp two weeks from now. Haha. Am such a "sucker" for these things. Oh when will I ever ever grow up!) :)

By me:


By Mr. Jang (yes this big man loves hearts):

我的幸福

我,是幸福的.

我没有来自富有的家庭,却在很有爱和温暖的家庭长大.

我并不是很漂亮,但至少是健康的,也有健全的双手双脚,可以做很多喜欢做的东西.

我也不算是冰雪聪明,但后天的努力补上,亦可算是勤奋的一个人.

我,真的感恩.

因为我所谓的幸福, 已经得到了.

谢谢身边的每一个人. 也谢谢天上的爸爸.

Random au naturel photo: Loving the mask that SIL gave... heehee..

The wind of change at work

I don't think things could have been more dramatic. Within a short span of three days, I received news, piece by piece, that all of my bosses except one are moving to some other places. It's like sitting at home on a sofa and watching as a hurricane blows first your roof top and then the second storey away.

I don't think my heart can drop any lower, cos for all the stuff I have said about work, the frustrations and all, from the bottom of my heart, I sincerely think that they are nice people despite giving us a lot of work.

Sigh.

And I think Boss knew especially that once she is gone, I will be planning my Great Escape (Part 3). No more Boss to keep an eye on me or advise me to stay on. Should I make my move finally, and will I get third time lucky?

I am feeling anxious, excited, worried, resigned and a bit spaced out at the same time. Hmmm...

11th attempt at sharing

Sermon 15 May 2011
Scripture: Luke 11:37-54
Theme: What destroys our ministry to unbelievers?

A person's motives, although not apparent to Man, are obvious to God.

Some are self-seeking, self-absorbing and self-glorifying, seeking praises of men rather than the praises of God through an over-focus on rituals and protocols. We engage in spiritual hypocrisies when our outward devotions are for show and do not come from within.

Sometimes we also get carried away by our own convictions. This sense of self-righteousness, which is deceitful and a misrepresentation of the intention of God, will cause believers to stumble and unbelievers to turn away. We should not be judgmental or be critical of others, or worse, make unfair assumptions of unbelievers. While we have various theological convictions, we must not force our convictions on others. We must not forget the big picture of God's love, or doing God's work together in different ways.

We must learn to stop seeing ourselves in the eyes of others. We must let go, trust God and receive criticism with humility. Learn to encourage one another, giving each other love, comfort and hope in God.

Pleasing God begins with a self-examination!

God's Phone Number

Hello God, I called tonight
To talk a little while
I need a friend who'll listen
To my anxiety and trial.

You see, I can't quite make it
Through a day just on my own...
I need your love to guide me,
So I'll never feel alone.

I want to ask you please to keep,
My family safe and sound.
Come and fill their lives with confidence
For whatever fate they're bound.

Give me faith, dear God, to face
Each hour throughout the day,
And not to worry over things
I can't change in any way.

I thank you God, for being home
And listening to my call,
For giving me such good advice
When I stumble and fall.

Your number, God, is the only one
That answers every time.
I never get a busy signal,
Never had to pay a dime.

So thank you, God, for listening
To my troubles and my sorrow.
Good night, God, I love You, too,
And I'll call again tomorrow!

- from unknown