Hard pressed on every side... but not crushed.

This week in school had been a living nightmare with four tests and an extremely unpleasant encounter with an allergy. One of the worst allergic reactions I have ever experienced and it has to be the last. It was terrible...

So glad that I managed to sit through all three tests with swollen eyes and a heavy heart. Honestly, I would not say they were all good, but I thought I did pretty okay considering all the unfortunate events that happened. And I especially want to thank those few who kept me in their prayers... :)

When the going gets tough, I have a really bad habit of challenging my capacity. 

THANK GOD IT'S FRIDAY. 

Strength is.

You have too many reasons to feel tired, unhappy or even angry, but you choose that very one reason to be thankful.

Who says I am weird if you are not weird yourself to think I am weird?

Sometimes, I get on the train and on my way home, I think, why am I so weird?

I think my sense of humour is weird.

I think my way of always looking at ironies and puns out of anything is weird.

I think the way I cover my blanket at night is weird.

I think my unadventurous taste buds are weird.

I think the way I laugh is weird.

I think my hairstyle is weird.

I think I kind of like whatever that is weird. 

Ok, this is weird. 

All hail the arrival of 2013.

2012 was gone in a flash. And I highly suspect that 2013 will be gone in a blink of an eye. Therefore, I am resolute to spend my time this year as best as I know how... minimizing room for regrets and maximizing room for visions and dreams. 

All in all, 2013 is going to fun! Right? I mean, look at all the 21st birthday parties that I am going to attend! Ok, but I am still looking forward to the new adventures I am about to explore and the stronger and bigger person I am emerging to be. 

TENACITY, INCREASE!

This Christmas, the only language is your smile.

My holidays totally started with a loud BAM! Stoked about everything.

There is something to look forward to everyday and it means especially much to me knowing that I am spending it with my close ones, those of whom I have built a relationship with. It is not easy to build true relationships but as long as you have the heart, the patience and the willingness to commit to it, you will have it.

My birthday was really special to me this year. Just wanted to thank everyone who were part of it... I am so blessed. You guys are amazing and just so you know, each one of you holds a special place in my heart. Don't ever forget that ok?

Have yourself a merry little Christmas. I love you with the love of God.

Because in You, Christmas is found.

Hello there, did you hear the jingle bells rock?

CHRISTMAS IS COMING! It is my favourite season of the year and it is also a time that I especially love hanging out with my loved ones, giving thanks and sharing sweet treats.

I'm so excited about all the things I'm planning do this season! Maybe I will pick up my guitar and do some caroling? I just love Christmas carols... Especially when YOU sing along!

My Atypical Twenty-seventh November

You know, I seldom write about my day because everyday is atypical. I have no typical days, or so it seems. But I shall attempt to write about my day, 27 November 2012, in one single paragraph. Sorry if it hurts your eyes. I like it written this way because it gives you the very idea that I am mumbling.

I walked into the male washroom today. Right in. Somewhere near to the basins to realise the difference in orientation. Dashed out to see a guy looking at me. No, judging me. Obviously embarrassed but as always, I still pretended nothing happened. Then, another incident took place in the right washroom when we wanted to exit the washroom. Took me a few seconds and a few silly actions to realise that I was actually fiddling with a very strange handle to the "Dry Riser". But well, my friends and I had a real good laugh. Later that day, I lugged my guitar to the music shop to get those broken strings replaced. Discovered how my guitar, though considered light-weighted, felt terrible on my shoulders. The culprit was the bag and the strap was extremely uncomfortable that I simply had to... bear with it. Alright, I need a new guitar bag. Pronto. How? Save money. Or I could send my wishlist to Santa. (Kids, please do not follow. This is called self-deception. You will know this when you grow up.)

It is an insufficient answer, and sometimes it's the only one available.

Sometimes we struggle between doing the popular thing and doing the right thing. And if we end up making the wrong choice, things could get really screwed up. Well, I pray that you will choose to do the latter. Do not worry about the things or people you will lose as a result of doing the right thing. Popularity is temporary while Righteousness prevails.

P.S: I got inspired to write this post after I received a call from a troubled friend who was in such a dilemma. In the end, she did the right thing and I am so proud of her. 

Just for a random Brain

What is the most important thing you have learned in life?
Never despise the days of humble beginnings... :)

What are you afraid to lose the most?
It has to be Family.

What is more difficult for you; looking into someone's eyes when you are telling someone how you feel, or looking into someone's eyes when they are telling you how they feel when you don't feel the same for them?
Looking into someone's eyes when I am telling him/her how I feel. I guess it is a very emotional and personal thing. It is something that I cannot choose to do. It happens.

What would be harder for you, to tell someone you love them or that you do not love them back?
That I do not love them back. Do not think I'll encounter such a situation anyway. 

If you have the chance to give a dead person you knew closely 1 hour of life back, but you would have to give one year of your life. Would you?
Yes! 

You are on a short non-stop flight. There is a fire in the back of the plane. You have enough time to make only ONE phone call. Who would you call?
My sister. I can remember her number BEST. Though there are also several numbers that I can remember at the tip of my fingers.

Which would you choose, true love with a guarantee of a broken heart, or never loved at all? Why?
True love and a broken heart. I would really want to experience both of such feelings... What is life without love?

Which is worse, failing or never trying?
Technically, failing. But looking deeper, definitely never trying.

When it’s all said and done, will you have said more than you’ve done?
I hope NOT! I would want to be a person who walks the walk and not simply talks the talk.

Are you more worried about doing things right, or doing the right things?
Doing things right I guess... since I am generally sure that I do the right things.

Have you ever seen insanity where you later saw creativity?
Yes, all the time! More often than not, I see it in myself.

Do you push the elevator button more than once? Do you really believe it makes the elevator faster?
No. I press it hard, ONCE. 

Little Reflections

I really do not like and will not agree with people who are critical and proud... If you are right but rude, you are wrong.

School has been challenging in every aspect that you could possibly name. What keeps me going is the statement of sowing with tears and reaping with joy! I absolutely look forward to... tomorrow, the next day, the following day and the days after. 

As you grow up, you will realize that there is NOTHING to be miserable about when you have EVERYTHING to be happy about.