Wall Street was a pretty interesting show! Very economics-oriented. (And so, Mr Tan encouraged all of us to catch it.)

Two things that I've learnt from the movie:
- A moral hazzard is someone who takes your money and is not responsible for it.
- Insanity is when you do the same things over again yet believing in acheiving different results.

So, the question was "Is Greed Good?"

Simple pleasures of life is life itself,

and I am taking it as it is :)

I hope nobody is trying to catch up with someone who is trying to run away.

Everyone needs to develop a healthy spirit!

I want to always believe in the best of everybody.
I want to always praise someone for who they are and for what they have done.
I want to always have nice and genuine things to say.
I love to sing loving and hopeful words because they are healthy for the spirit.
Life's happier too because someone is smiling because of your kind words.

Let's be true to our kins and friends by seeing the best in them (even if it's very difficult) and giving genuine and kind assurances!
I think everybody needs a little boost like, "You look great today!", "Great job on your essay!", "You are improving alot so keep going!", "I love your attitude!".

GO ON AND MAKE A DIFFERENCE.
NO ONE IS STOPPING YOU.

Trying to stay steadfast

A few metres may be just steps to us. But in fact, a marathon to a snail.
Still, we do not despise.
Every creation is precious in the eyes of the Lord.

Sometimes I feel like a little snail. Going so slowly, just too slow to catch up with my schedule. I know what needs to be done, and I am hoping my sense of urgency will pick up at a faster rate.

I hope you are trying as hard as I am!

The world continues to demand more, and we are losing out to people who are constantly acheiving more. Well, yes, not everything in life is a competition. We are just doing this in favour of our own successes in the future. Of course, in the course of all this working-so-hard frenzy, let's not forget the convictions and principles we once set in our hearts. You know, the time when we said we want to be more other-centered and the promise we made to never give up.

One day we all will learn...

I came across this article on cherishing people in your life, something I strongly agree with.

Caring for one another, being there when someone you love is hurting, sharing in the joyous events, these are the moments in life that build the bonds of love. Understanding that a life is made up of laughter,sadness,hurt, and excitement, and not the things you posses, is what makes you cherish the people around you. There are so many little sayings that follow us throughout the years," Home is where the heart is", and "A mom's love never fails", for instance, but to really reflect and believe in these sayings is something most people don't take the time to do.

Often in this world, people are so caught up in getting everything done that they feel they have to do, they forget to sit back and appreciate what they have. Instead they are stressed out, working more so they can have more, and neglecting their marriages, families, and friendships in the meantime.

Maybe it's time to ask yourself what is important to you. Maybe it's time to take a good, hard look at what you place at the top of your priority list. Maybe it's time to really reflect on these old sayings and determine where it is you stand in your life. I mean, really.

Willingness vs Conformity

Living in a prideful world.
Lesser thank yous and sorrys.
Bitterness and resentment towards people you once loved so dearly.
Where is the love?
You hardly know where to find it.
Time to let it go.
Be filled-up, not half or a quater.
Fully filled.

I am happy to be standing at this phase of my life, feeling so overwhelmed with all that I have overcame and feeling so excited to accomplish whatever that is in store.
I want to number my days, and not let my days be numbered.

Three.

I just got informed for the third time today.
I will be spending my eighteenth birthday without three of my closest and greatest friends this year... How different it'll be, I can almost imagine.
Ting told me that she'll be really sad if she were me and yeah, I think I am only human to feel that way. But I really really understand! Well, 15th December is just another day. It will pass!
(To Jemaine, Rachel and Ting, you three have a very special place in my heart.)
I will miss them though during that cold period of December.
On the other hand, I am excited about the idea of going drinking with the other December babies. Haha, they are so sweet.

My head is spinning...round and round.
What's that they call it?

I need to work on economics. And on saving money $$$
Exams are so demanding these days. It probably means that competition is rising. I hope humanity stays. Firm.

Jesus placed E405 in my heart

I have been working out alot lately. No, actually just yesterday.
Walked and cycled miles and miles.
Very enjoyable but very physically challenging.
But I made it through anyway. No regrets.

God has blessed me with a few who know my heart. Constantly thankful for this few. More than enough.

Dear Mom and Dad,
Thank you for your unwavering faith for my future.
You have raised me up well. I am becoming stronger for life.
Sincerely,
Jo.