the power statement about Beauty

i just came across this wonderful statement

“Beauty overwhelms us, enchants us, fascinates us, and calls us.” (Fr. Andrew Greeley)

The gift of presence is a rare and beautiful gift.

To come unguarded, undistracted, and be fully present and fully engaged with the one whom we are with.

Have you noticed in reading the Gospels that people enjoyed being around Jesus?

They wanted to be near him – to share a meal, take a walk, have a lingering conversation.

It was the gift of his presence.

When you were with him, you felt he was offering you his heart.

When we offer our unguarded presence, we live like Jesus.

And we invite others to do the same.

(Captivating, 138)

Through the years, i've come to learn a very inportant thing about beauty.. to me..

Beauty is underrated, true beauty is being exploited, and beauty is anything but skin deep.

Beauty reminded me of one of my FAVOURITE Disney cartoon of all times, Sleeping Beauty.. she was ofcourse extreamly beauty, (as the animators have drawn) but since then, something within me knws that there MUST be so much more to this beauty.. she has so much more to offer. God's beauty is reflected in all these.. through the many wonderfully beautiful things around, we have just seen just a teeny weeny fraction of God's beauty..

Great people Great moments Great God in our midsts

haha i taktahan but need to naikkan this photos just for laughs and for memories sake.. these are few of my happiest moments amidst all the other chaoses in my life =)

At Caleb and Mabel's Wedding =)

Actually we were more interested in the flowers~
One of our 1st networkees group fotos.. one of the pros: we take great photos together =P Things we do at weddings "-_-
Supposed to be an emo- Top Model type of pose.. but Connie and Mary were not cooperating!

After countless retakes.. we finally got the best non-shake portrait. You have no idea how much effort was put in for this..

Jac's Bday at Ampang Korean BBQ

A Peeping Jac.. its like.. the rest if her face is the car seat.. muahahahMichi hugs Lydia.. and Jo can't stand it.. either that or she's desperate to get in the fotoNegotiating whether to let Jo take photos with us. Michi says no, but Lydia says "its ok la.. pity her"Finally we still let her take foto with us.. if not we wudnt have taken such a nice foto =)Taking a rest after eating too much too fastAfter reconciling over a meal, Jo and Michi became good friends.Until can smile while sleeping... =)Presenting..the bday gal.. Shes 2nd from the right, her name is Jaclyn and shes is X yrs old the day b4 we took this pic.Mr Camera man joined the fotoJo spotted a cicak! But we cared more about taking nice pics Michi loves Batman!Then the rest spotted many other cicaks.. Michi grew metal extensions on her ears.The food was finger..and chopticks lickin' good =)Cheers! Barly water

Lalalala tomoro is my 1st real holiDAY.. yes only one day

hey lovely humans.. i suddenly feel like i miss many people.. missed out on a lots of important events.. missed out on a very big chunck of LIFE. blame it on the exams la!!

these are a few of my regrets:

1. not being able to join the Chong Hws High School 3rd Scout Troop Reunion

2. not being able to spend time with TCC b4 she went back to Cardiff

3. not being able to spend time with LLH thru the harder times in life

4. not being able to spend time with my CG and section mbrs.. i sooo miss them

5. not learning up on my Photoshop shop skills (even wen iv installed cs2 like.. 5months ago)

6. not able to start learning drums again.. (even wen i have 2 new pais of sticks)

7. not reading the newspapers for 8 months

8. not replying enough emails as in should

9. not washing my car when it needs to be washed (you have NO IDEA)

10. not getting enough sleep

11. not spending enough time with God. ( i almost ALWAYS keep Him waiting, i would be so sien of myself if i were Him, so thank goodness im not)
12. not spending enough time with my family (padahal they will always have time for me =( )

13. not living in the moment

well..these are just a few of my greatest regrets.. you people in my life mean SO SO SO much to me. its absolutely true, even if i dont show it. i'll be working on it guys.. i promise =)

other things that have made headlines in my life recently are Connie's bday, UCSI CF CPR, and CF G.O. Camp.. pictures are everywer guys.. i cant keep track also.. do log on to facebook.com for almost all of the pics..

im pretty fine now. after spending almost 2months in the 'desert' alone... with God. things that i've learn in the desert are:

1. to attempt to change the world without changing ourselves is a hopeless task

2. Jesus not only invites us to a new beginning, but also offers us a NEW LIFE and a NEW HEART.

3. The desrt adventure is for those who are committed to being a voice to, and not merely and echo of, the society.

4. The desert produces real people

5. In the pain i have found purpose, in the suffering i have learn perseverence, and in the loneliness i have met Jesus.

6. In order to lean on Him, we must first acknowledge that we cannot walk by ourselves.

God met me at my lowest point. I was LITERALLY all alone in these pass 2 months. I still thank God for dearest friends who have been there for me.. when i met the car accident, who took me to the workshops, who accompanied me to study for my finals for ridiculous amount of hours, who offered a shoulder to lean on, and ears to listen to me complain about life.. God bless u guys and gals!! I know it is by NO accident that you were where you were during that time. All sent by God for me, no matter what you have done. Even by just being there, you have helped me and are a great encouragement to me. THANK YOU ALL.. Love you soo much!