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Jack of all trades, master of none.
How much does this sentence mean to you?



Having the many plates on my (only 2) hands to juggle, I must say it's a REALLY mean feat.
So mean I can't explain to you in words, not even a daily lifeblog can do justice.
Only those who have gone through it can boldly proclaim they've stepped in my shoes.
To me, I don't wanna fall into this category of being a master of none.
I do my best not to. Otherwise it renders me no different from an intellectual bimbo.
As such, one of the most crucial mottos if not the most important would be to BALANCE.

Balance means not be lop-sided.
Balance means multi-tasking.
Balance to me also means focusing on a falling plate if it starts showing sign of getting wobbly, while holding the rest of the plates stably (remember Pastor Kong sharing about this sometime back).
Balance, in its ultimate, means working on them all to my BEST ability.

Being less than perfect, you won't wanna know how much less, I seek for perfection still.
I seek to do my best in my studies when I know I'm weak in a certain module (numbers are definitely not my thing).
I seek to pass them all with flying colours (well, who doesn't?)
This is an exchange of leisure and other activities I usually put my hands to, including sleep.
Not that I allow the results of the other plates be sub-standard or even suffer, but I believe there's always a time and season for everything.
Ask me if it's tiring, if it's worth it?
A firm 'Yes' to both I'd say, but for the sake of holding onto my vocation and obtaining my Business with Psychology Degree, why should I succumb to any pull factor?
All I can do is stand firm on reaching my goals, till I get them.

It is definitely selfish at times, forsaking certain things in life that are dear to me.
My church, friends, family. List just goes on.
But one thing I know, balanced, I will stay.
Never forgetting to do well in the current plates as much as I can.
Because that is my engine in life, at least till I get my degree.
I don't need assurance, just a measure of understanding would suffice.

Well it seems like as of the late 3-4 years I've been having a bout of stomach-related problems. And have to come to terms with my stomach being the weakest "entity" of my body =/

The last couple of days have been a physical valley for me, right after I proclaimed to Pinks (Kai Lin) that I've victoriously ONLY taken 1 day of MC 4 months into my current job - which is really a breakthrough for me since I used to take MC monthly, for you-know-what reason. Guess I've learned never to be too complacent, but daily confess, believe and pray for consistency even after breakthrough!

What happened?

Took the train to work on Monday morning, my usual everyday transport to work. But it felt a tad different that day as I was exceptionally weak and didn't feel the vibe to even walk or stand. Didn't do much about it though, as I didn't know anything could be done. Lunch was normal too, but somehow decided to consume something more "exciting" to perk my weak and lazy body up. LAKSA YONG TAU FOO it was!

Right from 3pm to right after work, I felt weaker and nauseous now.  That was when I realised I couldn't go visit Baby J and had to wait till the office crowd dissipates before I can embark on my train journey home. This was the very first few times in my life I was APPREHENSIVE of taking a train, foreseeing consequences like vomitting or even fainting on the train, which almost happened last year.

But praise God I managed to take the train home in 2 trips... successful and mess-free though! :))

What resulted?

Being smart you can guess it was the LAKSA YONG TAU FOO's fault (and also my weak stomach of course). HAHA well after my doctor and daddy's nagging about making hasty decisions on choosing food, I've decided to be a good girl now and eat porridge and really "safe" food for the next few days at least. Seriously I was harping "Who would deliberately choose food knowing it would cause food poisoning?! Doesn't everybody eat by faith in a way?" =P



What next?

No more complacency. I guess for me it boils down to praying every day for good health, good stomach to be specific. Still, I'm believing that MC is not my thing! God, you must help me okay? Thank You!! Please also heal the many others who're down with viral infection and inflammation like my dearest cuzzie and Hong Xiang too.



By the way, I can't wait to see Baby J! Really really happy for Jared and Jerb on their new addition! Do read Jerb's blog on their painful and arduous exploits last weekend :)

Phil 4:13 is the key...

Am thankful to God that the things which fill almost the entirety of my hours each day (work and school) are looking better now. Amidst the constant stress and need to learn endless new things, it is indeed tough trying to keep my neck above water. Not knowing how to "swim" sometimes poses as a greater impediment for me. But God has been good thus far, really good, in bringing me through successful projects with happy clients' faces, and given me utmost discipline to complete assignments way before dateline with a smile on my face too :) Many people exclaimed that work and school is tough, well I can only tell myself "Mind over Matter! Nothing is Impossible!"

Till now, I'm still amazed at how He divides His and my time to provide me some Rest & Relax moments with my friends even while chionging my assignments! I got a FREE NIGHT'S STAY at Marina Bay Sands last Monday! :D We had a totally random combi but lotsa fun at the infinity pool. Credits to Alien (and her aunt of course!) for the invitation, it was truly a GIFT!


More to come

For now, I'm so looking forward to 3 things!



1. Watch Step Up 3
2. End of year trip!
3. Graduate by the end of 2011! (He will lead me to completion in my studies!)

Ha I don't know why but I always blog with a melancholic mood....Hmmmmm not trying to be emo mama though~!



And we know that all things work together for good to those who love God, to those who are the called according to His purpose.
Rom 8:28

I need oxygen

To all iPhone users out there:

Download these 2 apps and change your life upside-down!

Lately, I gotta confess that iPhone apps have been taking a hold of me, more succesfully than expected. Have been crossing the wrong roads, bumping my knee onto a knee-high parapet (hurt like mad!), and almost fell numerous times! I can't believe that's me but it seems like many have joined this my-life-is-all-about-iPhone club. 

However that said, with all the disastrous stuff happening, I'm still hooked on the apps... totally...

Words with Friends



One app I lay my fingers on every day without fail is Words with Friends (WWF). Literally I eat, sleep, talk, and dream WWF. It's basically Scrabble play-alike, with point-busters like Double Word (DW), Double Letter (DL), Triple Word (TW) and Triple Letter (TL). Player gets 7 letters at each round, forms the word then SUBMITS! Simple, but very addictive for an unexplanable reason.

As of now, Karen, Su Ting, Emily and even my MUM, etc etc, are addicted converts! So come join us in the battle of trashing one another if you own the life-changing gadget! =P Something that really changed my life, as of now, is that my mum is way beyond addicted. She literally bugs me to "SUBMIT" even when I'm eating my beloved dinner she cooked. At this rate, we have unbelievably completed one game per day! Which takes others about 3-4 days to a month at least. Hmmmm......

Oh wells, I'm tempted to buy an iPad to play WWF on now!




Godfinger

Finger almost anything you like and cause a miracle to take place - plant, person, planet! Every user stands a chance to be God now (yea, God =P) and needs to create a planet with luscious greenery, diligent followers who are ultimately your farming instrument, anything to be bought in the Store which could be sold or exchanged with owners of other planets :)

Celebrities like Jaime Teo seem very much into it as well, that even her entire bag's disappearance only granted her longing to play Godfinger! Wow HAHA I ain't that stage yet... hopefully not anytime soon. Woops!









I'll see you in both games ya, a bientot!



  

Been thinking about it.


Had a strong desire.


Told myself I had to do it....


The whole of last week.



To watch DESPICABLE ME!



Saw the ads plastered at almost if not all of the MRT stations I'd been too since June, and the yellow thingies which very much resembled my childhood fave Bananas In Pyjamas (the shrunk version) appealed to me at first sight!

"I wanna watch this show!!! And I'm gonna watch on the opening day!!!"
 



Unfortunately friends' schedules kept clashing and I couldn't fulfill my desire. By then many others would have already been tweeting about the fever and Despicable Me becoming the talk of the town...Awww I was one sad minion-wannabe. Can't stand movies as conversational topics and me not knowing what anglais they're speaking!

BUT BUT BUT I managed to catch the rigor during the weekend, and have now joined the hearty conversations of Despicable Me lovers. Initially thought that watching a movie 2-3 times was absurd, but I now know why they committed such spendthrift acts as I'm tempted to catch my second time too!

Some of my favourite peaks of the show:

THE MINIONS....
Heard they were created by another company, and not Universal themselves. Amazingly cute!

 

Simply love their hair....



The SUPERBAD, SUPERDAD..... :)



AGNES.....
My favourite character. You'll know why when you catch the show!




Not forgetting the website which impressed me quite a bit, having looked at so many sites from an occupational point of view for 2 months now.

http://www.despicable.me/

Click on ENTER THE SITE on the home page.
Simply awesome virtual experience you'll have there... thumbs up!


So yea, what are you waiting for if you're still waiting?????

Catch DESPICABLE ME today!!!!!

The popularised toy company, Hasbro, says that Monopoly DEAL is a fast-paced and addictive card game where your luck can change in the play of a card! I totally agree with them!

           

It was my maiden voyage with Monopoly DEAL yesterday and I'd have to say it's real addictive and definitely not a no-brainer! Introducer to the game was my Spelling Bee cum 3-4 years buddy, Aileen Goh =P Having doubts that I'd enjoy it, adding on to my daily fatigue after 9pm each day, I just took on the challenge and tried to love the game. In fact my attempt to learn still proved me right in my slow info-capture ability, but in no time it wore off and got me playing with understanding and some kinda "heavenly" wisdom it seemed =X

This version (in the above picture) includes a Shuffle Shaker as well, how cool! Am now trying to find out if SG has this one too.
$12.99 USD seems reasonable ya??

And I'm so gonna buy and play like right now! =P Let me know if you're their latest convert too, join my club! LOL....

Sometimes as forgetful human beings, even as Christians, we need a little reminder to keep on LOVING others. Much as is said to love God wholeheartedly or people fervently, nothing really happens till the moment an act of love is done. The simplest, most heard-of idiom like "actions speak louder than words" has its reason for hitting its high rating I guess.
I've learned from something far-reaching yesterday that empathy is not just the ability of putting yourself in someone else's shoes or simply saying "I understand....," in view of causing someone to feel better. Interestingly, the Thesaurus likens 'empathy' to responsiveness and being there for someone. Isn't it true? When you actually go through something indescribably emotionally horrendous, would you rather hear those words of understanding or have someone physically there for you? Hmm.. some food for thought here.
  
The thing about fully empathising with others is the lack of experience however, especially when the other party goes through something too painful to imagine, much less understand. And being the sagacious and wise God that He is, I believe that is also why we're in the midst of this wonderful process of being shaped, moulded and chiselled towards a finer piece He fashioned us to be - providing us that privilege of going through countless valleys and agonising moments just to make us better and more understanding people.

I think it kinda gets to us sometimes, after being long-time Christians that we feel we've heard thousands of stories about what people go through, and this greatly discounts us from loving them more. We started off complaining about our own situations, and ended up complaining about how the problems of others affect us. This week, I'm grateful for the timely reminder once again to LOVE without a stale heart and mind :) Well the good news is that an entrance to a tunnel only leads you to its exit. It's therefore not a destination, but a journey we go THROUGH.

1 Corinthians 13:2
If I have the gift of prophecy and can fathom all mysteries and all knowledge, and if I have a faith that can move mountains, but have not LOVE, I am nothing.

Hey Chirps!

I've been aweing in my latest iPhone OS 4 features for a week now. Ha, I wished I had the iPhone 4! But shan't ask for more since current 3GS/iPod Touch 3rd Gen users can update their OS for FREE. That's always been one thing I'm amazed about, technology cutting through mindsets and beating other phone brands hands down =X HEE.... The fact that a download of an application can increase camera quality by a few times, and a zoom created after which as well?! WOW is all I can say...

As I was lazy to read up any manual or learner's guide, I relied purely on the iPhone 4 video in order to adapt to the changes and to neatly maximise the added features. Here are some changes I selectively took note of:



1) Cam Zoom: 

Well a cam zoom ain't anything WOW but I guess it is for the iPhone. So yes, something to blow a horn about.

2) Folder organization (similar to Windows): 
     
With this I reduced no. of application pages from 9 to 3, less OOC and neater now.

3) Multi-task: 

Quite HEART this! My previous Nokia e71 had a similar function and I kinda missed it after switching phone. It now makes playing a game and picking up a call interchangeable and back-trackeable. Awesome.

4) 'Places' feature under Cam:

I thought this feature was insignificant but still smart after all, as it had/has the ability to track the specific locations on a map (even out of Singapore) where your photos are taken. Good for journal writing and blogging, esp. if linking photos to their locations are important.

5) Wallpaper (compared to the initial black and boring "backdrop"):

Fun and more personalized. Can see my Care Bears every once I look at my phone now!

Seriously, not boasting and all, but up till now I still think the iPhone is the SMARTEST and MOST SOLID phone anyone can have! Google map doubling up as a GPS and almost any kinda application to be downloaded for almost any purpose, what more can we ask for???? However that being said, I don't feel that the iPhone 4 is any leaps and bounds more amazing than the 3GS, besides the very much appreciated longer battery life and "double-sided" cam for narcissistic peeps (not like me). So..... I'm still awaiting something more WOW for now!

Total thumbs-up nonetheless, for everything that it has and can do! :D And and, if you've yet to watch the iPhone video, what are you waiting for?

http://www.apple.com/iphone/design/index.html#design-video

Cheerios,
Birdie