Habits that I try to cultivate in my daily life

1) Rejoice and be glad for a new day
2) Straight back while brushing my teeth
3) Eat at least a portion of fruits/vegetables
4) Have breakfast for breakfast, not lunch
5) Sleep before 3am
6) Set some personal time for Jesus
7) Stretching exercise
8) Drink water more than sufficiently
9) Balance protein and carb intakes (reduce carbs)
10) Place phone away from workstation while doing my work
11) Naps not exceeding 1 hour
12) Thank Jesus for a good day and wish Him goodnight

Latest video made :)

appreciate every moment

Despite busy times, I still treat myself by editing videos once in a while. I don't know how that might sound interesting, but somehow it is for me :) I get to relive memorable moments and test my video editing skills every time. Anyway, enjoy this video of winter wonderland!

True Contentment

How content are we with our lives?

"I want just a little bit more to be content with myself"

"Why must she pay more attention to him instead of me?"

"Don't I deserve more praise than that lazy colleague?"

"It would be awesome to get a job in UK"

"If only I lost that extra weight, I will feel more comfortable in my skin"

"How to ever earn enough money to afford a car, let alone a house?!"

No matter what circumstances we are under in, 

facing plenty and hunger, abundance and need,

I can do all things through Him who strengthens me.

What Jesus had done on the cross for us is completely complete.

He has paid in full for us.

To have received that full payment is so much more than enough.

He is the ALL in ALL.

God will meet all our needs according to the riches of our glory in Christ Jesus.

True contentment is found in Him!

Stop complaining and grumbling.

It will only leave the gates of your castle (heart) open to discontentment.

God is Love!

Lamentations 3:22-25

Because of the Lord's great love we are not consumed,
for his compassions never fail.
They are new every morning;
great is your faithfulness.
I say to myself, "The Lord is my portion;
therefore I will wait for him."

The Lord is good to those whose hope is in him,
to the one who seeks him;

Christmas and New Year

Christmas and New Year in London!
It was a short but awesome time with family relatives, just being with one another during this festive season. Here are some snippets..

Picture taken on Boxing Day, after a long tiring day of shopping!

Christmas Day! After church service at All Souls, decided to roam the empty main streets of London :) Perfect chance to take pictures!

Regent Street
Why am I standing so awkwardly?

Starbucks time! Loving the Christmas themed cups :)

Christmas dinner at a family friend's place

Tree at family friend's place

Tree at Uncle's place with Jo!

Little cousins with their Skylanders

Heading to Covent Garden market

Huge ornament decoration

Tree at Covent Garden market

Managed to get last minute tickets for Matilda!

Well worth it!

Lunch at Royal China

Winter Wonderland time!

Doesn't look very pretty during the day.

Kit (#13) and Nick (#12) ready to race, to see which reindeer is the fastest! They are given three balls each and they have to slide them in the holes and the more points you score, the reindeer moves faster, all the way to the finish line! You are also given a certain amount of time to practice before the reindeers start racing. Let's get something clear, reindeer #4 won the last round and the player was probably there again when it was our turn. So he had way more practice. Anyway, being the kid that I am sometimes, I can be way too excited about things like this.

Here's the worst video clip I have ever captured due to my excitement (which I am not ashamed of). Just being a supportive sister ;)

The winning prize of the reindeer race game with my amazing Cadbury hot chocolate!

Half of the toys that were won, by Nick, Kit and I.

One fine afternoon, Indian curry for lunch!

New Year's Eve dinner at my uncle's place

Nasi lemak!

With my family, it's not just about the food, it's also about the presentation.

Mi soto for after main course, and before dessert. 

We need a new name for that type of meal.

and DESSERT!

Holidays are over and it's back to work!

May this year's adventures be just as awesome!

To grow deeper in friendships and relationships.

To constantly remind myself to enjoy being a student.

To be a blessing to all who are around me.

To make healthier choices.

and by His will, to graduate!

Proverbs 2:6

For the Lord gives wisdom;

from his mouth come knowledge and understanding.

I will rise

What is your take on social networking? May it be through phones, laptops, tablets, etc.
I can honestly admit that almost every single time I'm about to sleep (lights off and in bed) at night and the moment I open my eyes in the morning, I have my phone in my hands. Checking Facebook, Twitter (not active, but still checking though I still feel it is a waste of time), watching my daily dose of Youtube videos, checking Facebook again!

Yes it is hard to avoid all these things being in this time and generation. It becomes a mere habit. Something you just tend to do without having to make yourself do it. Like a reflex (even when there are no notifications to check on).

This morning, after my first "ritual", catching up on 'the world', I felt a gentle nudge / reminder and I knew exactly who it's from and what it was; to Start and End the day with God.

I Will Rise - Chris Tomlin
There's a peace I've come to know
Though my heart and flesh my fail
There's an anchor for my soul
I can say "It is well"

Cheers to the New Year!

HELLO 2013!

2012 was amazing for me! Am truly grateful for all the experiences, opportunities, ups and downs the year 2012 had to offer! 

For one, the travelling and visits were more than I could hope for in one year!

On a more serious note, God has been so wonderful and gracious, bringing me back to His Love over and over again! Every single time I fall or fail, He was there. and He will be there again and again! The past year was definitely a roller coaster ride, but all in all, I know it was part of a perfect plan and journey God had set out for me.

A new year can seem like you can erase the past and set out for new beginnings, new dreams, new goals, which is nothing wrong at all. I choose to learn from what was lost in the past, to have more faith now and in the future. And all the beginnings, dreams and goals I have in mind for this year, to surrender them all to Jesus! 

Proverbs 3:5-6

Trust in the Lord with all your heart

and lean not on your own understanding;

in all your ways submit to him,

and he will make your paths straight.

Have a blessed new year everyone!