You are a blessing.

Things haven't been all good, but I still thank God for His grace through it all. If you want to have an abundance of grace, you have to go through an abundance of trials. That's what I was taught.
For when I am weak, His grace is made perfectly strong.
Even when it is an expectation turned into disappointment, I think it is really all part and parcel of life to receive things we don't want. Not that we don't want it, we think we don't deserve it. But it is not like we deserve all the blessings in the world either. We ought to be so much less self-centred.
I think it is ultimately still about making good choices. Choosing LOVE. Love produces passion. And it is the passion that brings forth motivation. And then comes action. Everyone is talking about LOVE. It doesn't go out of fashion.

I'm really glad that I'm putting good thoughts in my mind, sending good thoughts to people I love and doing those good thoughts for real. We are called to be a blessing, after all.

God never wastes our pain.

Things had been pretty hectic...and exciting.

Teaching is rewarding. It is, when you take heart in it. Teaching is tough. Yes it is, when your students are not up to your own expectations. Teaching is meaningful. It is, when you inspire and influence. Teaching is tiring. Yes it is, when your students don't want to learn. Teaching is what I do now.
"The greatest expression of humility is servanthood."

I love serving the community. I love helping the needy. I love doing my part. I love Youth For Causes, a social entrepreneurship project I am working on with my team to raise funds. It is a big thing. And more so, it requires a big heart to achieve its purpose and objectives. I hope we are ready to do this TGT (that's our team name by the way)! Nice pun isn't it?

Thank you Jesus for being there every step of the way. It's been a rocky journey... At the end of the day, it is still about holding on. Faithfully.

Don't be bitter, be better!

I am so thrilled, so thrilled.

You know when you do your best, there is just so much to look forward to!

1 John 3:18
Dear children, let us not love with words or tongue but with actions and truth.

What do your words mean...

"If I glorify myself, my glory means nothing."

Life is going to get busy from now on. I am about to accelerate. Not in a hurry, just in a motivation to get real and get going.

Juggling with work, social entrepreneurship project, community service and other commitments isn't going to be easy. At all. But I will move on with faith.
Family and friends are still my priority.
I am people-oriented, after all.

All for His glory,
Jo

Just flew back to Singapore from Penang and I am highly curious why I even have the energy to type...now. Nevermind about that.

Anyway, a four day trip was fairly enjoyable! The food, the culture and the accommodation. Very nice, very nice. Just the weather perhaps, is a little difficult for us to appreciate.

Thought I should come up with a list of food I tasted in Penang, a city frequently praised for its delicious delicacies. I pretty much tried all the local famous dishes that are a MUST TRY.

Penang Laksa
Asam Laksa
Char Kuay Teow
Nasi Bryani Ayam
Wan Ton Mee
Satay
Grilled Fish
Chendol
Ice Ai Yu
Fried Pancake
Chee Cheong Fan
Curry Mee
Rojak
Fresh Coconut

Nothing special? Well, common names but different tastes.
If you haven't, visit Penang one day!

Keeping a right attitude and a straight posture. That's the way.

I don't know if what I am doing with my life now is good. Or not so good.
My friends think it is cool to have a life like mine. To get to somewhat live purposefully and meaningfully.
On the other hand, my parents think I'm spending too much time with the hell lot of activities that I have. Things that are not just what is written in my schedular but what is always spontaneously sprung forth.
I do enjoy them. Alot.
Of course, I try to make it a habit to strike a healthy balance between the core few that matter most to me.
I want to earn money soon again. With the multiplying goals that I have, I need the finances.

Stay cool friends. You will get into serious mess sometimes. Falling into a mud hole or getting caught in the rain. But your best friends will tell you when your face is dirty and they will gladly share with you their brolly. No need to get so tensed up. You are already blessed.

I like that beautiful smile of yours

Besides the usual "LOL"s that I receive on chats, text messages and notes, and because I find "Hahaha"s more effective, I prefer to change "LOL" to Live Out Loud. I think it will remind us somehow or rather, the trend we are setting for ourselves.

Nevertheless, I appreciate my friends who are always laughing and filled with such sheer joy! Thank you for being so expressive.

LOL,
Jo.

Resting is doing something. Or so it seems.

Ok, but when you are doing so many things, REST is important too.

I really understand now.