Our Father in Heaven,

We give thanks for the pleasure

Of gathering together for this occasion.

We give thanks for this food

Prepared by loving hands.

We give thanks for life,

The freedom to enjoy it all

And all other blessings.

As we partake of this food,

We pray for health and strength

To carry on and try to live as

You would have us.

This we ask in the name of Christ, Our Heavenly Father.

I like it when the house is dark, and the only light source is a flame from a candle ....and I lay in the middle of a organized mess listening... ..to songs make me wanna die a little inside..

Quote of the Week

I believe that banking institutions are more dangerous to our liberties than standing armies. If the American people ever allow private banks to control the issue of their currency, first by inflation, then by deflation, the banks and corporations that will grow up around the banks will deprive the people of all property until their children wake-up homeless on the continent their fathers conquered.

Thomas Jefferson 1802

Last week was all about getting together with friends and keeping up w/ my exercises....

I caught up w/ VN-Gal and V-Boo on Friday.....and the weekend is about buffalo burger with. a glass of excellent ..Cotes-du-Rhone wine.

This week I have a visitor - how kewl!!!

I need to catch up w/ all my ATL friend....

Regarding the Presidential Election - WOW...it is first in the history: either the first African American President or the first oldest President along with the first woman Vice President.....

Heaven is no Trick and Hell is no Treat....thought of the week......

Out of the blue...I felt the blessing of God in me....

Out of the blue....I am thankful of JC to keep my babe saved in His hands during his accident

Out of the blue...I miss Sydney terribly.....

Out of the blue...I suddenly decided to blog again after a week of absence.....

Out of the blue...I felt so much has happened since I came home to Houston & it got me thinking.

Out of the blue...I felt I needed a getaway.....

Out of the blue...I feel blissed working on my current job.

Out of the blue...I feel my fickled-ness in decision-makings.

Out of the blue...Out of the blue...Out of the blue...Came this post which will start another chapter of my life....And the journey has just begun!

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Chris Tomlin - How Can I Keep from Singing

There is an endless song

Echoes in my soul

I hear the music ring

And though the storms may come

I am holding on

To the rock I cling

Chorus:

How can I keep from singing Your praise

How can I ever say enough

How amazing is Your love

How can I keep from shouting Your name

I know I am loved by the King

And it makes my heart want to sing

I will lift my eyes

In the darkest night

For I know my Savior lives

And I will walk with You

Knowing You'll see me through

And sing the songs You give

I can sing in the troubled times

Sing when I win

I can sing when I lose my step

And fall down again

I can sing 'cause You pick me up

Sing 'cause You're there

I can sing 'cause You hear me, Lord

When I call to You in prayer

I can sing with my last breath

Sing for I know

That I'll sing with the angels

And the saints around the throne

Rekindle friendship week....I have been busy catching up w old friends that I have lost touch....how nice.....

“Even though I walk through the valley of the shadow of death, I will fear no evil, for you are with me; your rod and your staff, they comfort me” (Psalm 23:4).

I will put my trust in Him for this financial crisis.........

If last week was all about the workshop, this week is all about preparation of my China audits and staying over at my galfriend, V house. Her hubby works with me in the same project, he is in Japan now for business. V is this super gorgeous super nicey Russian gal with two small girls. I love the children they are so adorable. So when she invited me for all girls hang out, I couldn't turn it down. I stayed over a few nights car pooling w/ her to work. I left my car at work.....bcz she lives all the way in Cypress, TX...a nice subdivision.....

So...what were we doing each night I was there? We had such a blast....we jazzercised and then after the kids in bed at 8P, she and I had a glass of martini and watch Sex in the City on DVDs....

Sorry peeps...I have been super busy with workshop all last week....

Reports were due, my boss is in JPN and my I had a meeting on Monday with my ex-boss/future boss frm Brisbane.....

I also have to prepare my audits in China.....and Christmas trip to follow after.....

The straightforward question, "Where will this relationship head to?" resulted in a honest confession of our relationship and where we both were. Seeing the way he was around me all the time, I knew instinctively that he harbored genuine feelings for me.

That day I was totally an emotional wreck. Using my "clouded judgement" as a crutch, I bravely (perhaps foolishly) texted him back (his prior text messages were irrelevant to the subject I was about to bring up) with the question. With his long-winded reply, I could sense his excitement mixed with anxiousness. I know, I know, I probably shouldn't have handled it the way I did it. Call me a wimp with no balls. However I was confident of what he would say and I had to say to him as well. Eventually we had a two-hour long conversation over the phone.

I love talking to him over the phone. I love receiving his short loving text messages. We do have good chemistry.

After saying my part and having our relationship where it was sans honest confrontation, the message of "love isn't always butterflies and excitement" is true....but if we do love each other and committed to one another, we can overcome...............

The recent financial turmoil has scared even the layman investor. It's unnerving to know how much power is concentrated in the hands of so few, and how news hit home so fast. Granted it's been a long time coming, but i think no one was really prepared for the gravity of it.....

Pictures paint a thousand words....Hurricane Ike..Sept 11 - 14, 2008:

There are times when I just want to shut down and refuse to speak to anyone. It has nothing to do with depression or sorrow. It has nothing to do with stress or personal issues. It's just that, I like being by myself.I grew up pretty much alone throughout my life, even though I have a loving family. I have grown to enjoy reading a book on a bus, gazing into nothingness and think about things that didn't matter. I love the time I spend with myself, with nature, with the cold air or the hot breeze, the sunny afternoon or the starry night. It has been a delight.

I enjoy my time alone, with myself, with my book, with my thoughts. And sometimes, I spend my Saturday evening over a glass of wine and some good music and let my mind brings me somewhere else.
I realize that often time by being quiet and all alone, I find myself. I find peace and I find answers to the many things in life. Think through things I don't usually think about when I'm out and about meeting new friends and having exciting conversations.

But out of everything, the foremost, I enjoy spending time alone with my FATHER….becz I know for sure that I am alone but never, never, never lonely…. :))))))))

I am still in recovery....and I've learned that during the time of need and my weakest moment who are my true, true friends.....

Those who are there for me, keep me company knowing that the doctor has not allowing me to drive just yet. Those who call me just to be sure I am okay and not die of starvation....and those who willingly cook and help me keep the house clean....etc....

I know I am blessed to have you: M, C, L, S, D, A, J, H, T.......I love you guys.

Thank you Lord for your blessings....as I continue to heal and resume my daily activities, slowly but surely.....YOU are an awesome GOD!!!

Enough of the election already....the media and the candidates who care only about their own interests NOT the people...

You don’t have to be perfect, to be perfect for me

Love has such a great way of growing.....................

Block of thoughts
I m resting after my surgery.....there are dreams I wish to achieve and it's what keeps me going. I know where I stand and who I'm living for. Who I am trying to please and what I want to prove. Sometimes my life may seem bleak and stressful, but I remember that when I put Him first, everything else will fall into place. I carry my future and all my aspirations in this life in the back of my mind. I'm so blessed to have the friends I have. I would also do anything for them. Looking back through the years, I know I didn't have what most kids in my circle had. Probably even less than the majority, not because they couldn't give it to me, but because they refused to give it to me. I made do with anything, and learnt to live in contentment with the minimalist. I've been to places, cities and seen parts of the world but I still come back to the same place and I've been in all sorts of positions and know the highs and lows. So far, things haven't changed much, but sometime next year I know I won't be here.......I know in His hands my life is full of joy.

I have a prayer ready for my op....on the 22nd.....

Prayer Before Surgery
Loving Father, I entrust myself to your care this day; guide with wisdom and skill the minds and hands of the medical people who minister in your Name, and grant that every cause of illness be removed, I may be restored to soundness of health and learn to live in more perfect harmony with you and with those around me. Through Jesus Christ. Amen. Into your hands, I commend my body and my soul. Amen.

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My bro and I are never been so closed before in our whole entire life....

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In the midst of busy training week and exam preparation tomorrow...this cute-Frenchie guy uses his time to flirt w/ moi.... ;) ;)

BUSY training week!!!!

Love will abide, and take things in stride.

One may say I do not have a romantic bone in my body, but then again, love goes beyond flowers, kisses and even embraces. Flowers may wilt, the tingling sense u get during a kiss may fade after awhile. Even hugs lost it's warmth after some time. To me, love it's best portrayed in the mundane daily activities that we do to make our loved ones happy......

I LOVE U......

HECTIC as usual...my kewl boss is now on his new assignment in Brisbane...when Nov comes and marks my 1 yr anniversary...I would move to my new position :)))))) in Brisbane......

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I have never been sooooo closed with my bro, E before. He came to visit me, spent time w/ his 'lil sis, we walked around my complex..etc...he was worried about my health and the upcoming surgery...but I keep assuring him that everythg'z gonna be alright and to continue TRUSTING HIM.....

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Monday I will be busy w/ my training....one whole week...geez....

Oh, I'm also addicted on http://www.polyvore.com/cgi/home :))))))) try it soooo much fun!!!!

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It'z soooo good to be loved by HIM, friends, fam and "him". He is such a blessing from the LORD, I have never imagined to have someone who would pray with me every night together...he would always call me before beddy time and pray together.....

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Lord, he is loving you as much as I do.......

Thank you Father.God.........

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