Intriguing stuff

Have u come across any words that intrigue u at times. Stumble upon words that inspire or motivate u? Words that hit the nail and touches ur heart? Words that seem to be as sharp as a needle that prick right profound all understanding and knowledge?


Yating
Went out with Yating today and for the past five months, she didn't even come and visit me at raffles place or meet up for dinner anywhere near my workplace. Gee, however, this time, she was "attracted" by the idea of having Korean food at the place that i went to, the other day with Bili. Guess she really like Korean stuff huh. RITE??? Still, i appreciate her effort for coming. Thanks dear.

Something that Yating says intrigued me.

When u praise somebody with a sincere heart and with words that is filled with understanding of the other party, it really touches my heart.

THe situation was like this: When i insist on yating's bringing the peppermint brownie back home for supper, she says, i can have the brownie instead as i would not get "many chances" to eat as i would rather spend the money on buying it for others then buying it for myself. Well, it really touches my heart that this was her tots on me.

Secondly, Yating seems to be committed to running the 10km next year and i could sense her effort that she is going to put in. I know that this wouldnt be easy for her knowing her personality. However, the fact that she is indeed intending to think about it, intending to go and try really encourages my heart!! Thanks.

BIBLE
As i was going back home, i was reading hebrews and i came across a verse that sets me thinking.

Hebrews 6:7 "Land that drinks in the rain often falling on it and that produces a crop useful to those for whom it is farmed receives the blessing of God. But land that produces thorns and thistles is worthless and is in danger of being cursed. In the end it will be burned.

How true are these words which seems to speark through me. Imagine rain falling on two equal patches of land with all things being equal. i.e. Size, nutrients, soil. However, out of these two lands results in different harvest.

The first being the crops that is worth farming and the second is one that is filled with thorns and thistles. Which one would u wish to choose to have.

Similarly, our body is like a piece of land. As we sprinkled ourself with water and continue to grow, lets reach for the harvest that is worthy and is useful to ur god, family, friends and society.

Something that set me thinking...

Dec - A month packed with events.

December is a month packed with events..

ReflectionIt seems that there are a lot of things to ruminate, to reflect upon, to understand, to believe to have faith and to do.

My Sergeant passed away at the age of 29, and i went to his wake on the 7th of Dec. He was a man that i really respected a lot and it seems that i keep having flashback of the memories that we have had together.

As i grew older, i realize that i treasure the quality time that we have to spend together with my friends, family and loved one. I think i might be a bit tuned to be more goal oriented. I love to interact and know one another and doing activites when there is a single focus, purpose in mind.

Even as i ran today, (25/12/06) My run reminded me of sergeant Marvin, someone who i usu ask for permission to run during the off peak break time back in camp. Well life is short on earth, make every moment here worthwhile.

Quality time spend
On the other hand, Let me share things that are on a happier note. Yating's family treated me to Malaysia again this year. I really appreciate the time that we spend together. I guess i really enjoyed the session of just relaxing and hanging our with yating and her family. IT was really nice!!! THanks for treating me to MY for the holiday again!!! =>

Got to learn to be more conscientious
I believe that one of my weakness is in being not conscientious enough. REcently there has been many events and mistakes that i make as a result of this characteristics. E.g. I actually plan for 2 event at the same time on the same day without me knowing it. SUch as, i plan for a gym session with a group of friends and birtday celebration with another group. I also believe in making promises and keeping them. THis is because i believe that we have to be credible and be trustworthy in the things that we do. THus in this sense, i would have make myself into a difficult position. In the end, i went for both and i was glad that both parties was understanding and forgive me on my mistakes. I should continue to strive hard to improve on my weakness, so that my strength would be seen.

Dec - A month packed with events.

December is a month packed with events..

ReflectionIt seems that there are a lot of things to ruminate, to reflect upon, to understand, to believe to have faith and to do.

My Sergeant passed away at the age of 29, and i went to his wake on the 7th of Dec. He was a man that i really respected a lot and it seems that i keep having flashback of the memories that we have had together.

As i grew older, i realize that i treasure the quality time that we have to spend together with my friends, family and loved one. I think i might be a bit tuned to be more goal oriented. I love to interact and know one another and doing activites when there is a single focus, purpose in mind.

Even as i ran today, (25/12/06) My run reminded me of sergeant Marvin, someone who i usu ask for permission to run during the off peak break time back in camp. Well life is short on earth, make every moment here worthwhile.

Quality time spend
On the other hand, Let me share things that are on a happier note. Yating's family treated me to Malaysia again this year. I really appreciate the time that we spend together. I guess i really enjoyed the session of just relaxing and hanging our with yating and her family. IT was really nice!!! THanks for treating me to MY for the holiday again!!! =>

Got to learn to be more conscientious
I believe that one of my weakness is in being not conscientious enough. REcently there has been many events and mistakes that i make as a result of this characteristics. E.g. I actually plan for 2 event at the same time on the same day without me knowing it. SUch as, i plan for a gym session with a group of friends and birtday celebration with another group. I also believe in making promises and keeping them. THis is because i believe that we have to be credible and be trustworthy in the things that we do. THus in this sense, i would have make myself into a difficult position. In the end, i went for both and i was glad that both parties was understanding and forgive me on my mistakes. I should continue to strive hard to improve on my weakness, so that my strength would be seen.

My Post-marathon tots

I thought I couldn’t finish the race le.

During the marathon, I ate 2 power gel and drank a lot of water and my stomach begins to feel very funny at the 33km mark. The pain seems so unbearable that it forces me to stop time and again, which breaks my momentum for the run. However, I tried my best to run, knowing that Yating will be at the 37km mark, waiting for me and supporting me. At the mean time, I thought of the lord, yating and ronghui as they have been supportive people in my life.

AS I reached the 33 km mark, I couldn’t take it anymore and I took off my shirt. With a series of leap and bound and stop, I was trying very hard not to think of the pain in my stomach. But the pain was quite unbearable.

When I finally reached 37km, with all my strength left, I waive at Yating, and when I saw her, I gave her the “I am in super pain” look. Hope I didn’t scare u dear.

It is a race that I never forget. A couple of time, it became so bad that I was squatting by the side, trying to prevent myself from vomiting. Luckily I didn’t and at the 37 km, I was like forcing myself to swing my hands widely, like very silly pose like that.

In the end, at the 39 km mark, I started to look at the timing and I realized that I can still make it under 5hrs. With my final burst of energy and with pride, I started running again, this time with confidence and momentum, finishing the race at 4hrs 58 mins.


Just wanna give thanks to all who have sms me showing ur care, support and love. Thanks for the prayers, ronghui, thanks for showing me care, love and support, my dear darling. It is a blessing to have u in my life. To all my friends and cell brothers!!! Thanks.. Hope we can all run together in the years to come. Take care pple.