Warning signs always happen early on. But it's often something we realize on hindsight. Sometimes way later ( Read more... )

Got a new hamster last Saturday, two weeks after burying Ruby ( Read more... )

A friend shared with me at breakfast on Sunday ( Read more... )

I am lonely. Just before I lay down and sleep, I can no longer fight it with daylight and tasks ( Read more... )

My first job hunt began at 19, looking for a part time job after 'A' levels. I remember walking into a Delifrance outlet in my estate and filled in the application form to be a wait staff.

At the time, the average hourly pay for a floor service staff was $5 an hour.

Once again, as naive as I was, I thought I should be worth more so I put my expected ( Read more... )

Letting go of technique. To focus instead on brains, humility and heart. 

'Now a man who was lame from birth was being carried to the temple gate called Beautiful, where he was put every day to beg from those going into the temple courts. Peter looked straight at him, as did John. Then Peter said, “Look at us!” 5So the man gave them his attention, expecting to get something from them.
    Then Peter said, “Silver or ( Read more... )

It's the time of the year we send out our invites to our friends on campus, inviting them to our annual campus party held each August. The one where we celebrate our student arts talents, local musicians, play arcade games and enjoy free beer and pizza ( Read more... )

Read an article during church camp about being Kingdom-focused. To be kingdom-minded, knowing we strive for intangible outcomes that last through eternity, even after this world passes away.

Such that in all we do, we never lose sight of the larger picture. Who we are called to be on this side of eternity.

Fleeting friendly jokes may feel good in ( Read more... )

when we were kids, dance/ music lessons were abt 'good' or 'need improvement'. But now I learn we are more than a pointy toe or lengthened back. Dance (or your fave hobby) is now about joy, healing, peace, gratitude, appreciation.. the list goes on. Focus on these n be thankful always. (If u keep at it, the 'good' will take care of itself).