ma vie en rose...

Just before dear sis left for her Europe trip, I jokingly said to her "Now, you go find yourself a charming Frenchman who will sweep you off your feet..."

Unfortunately, she failed to get my joke and and took me way too seriously. This is what happened... I don't think mama's gonna be too pleased!

HAHAHAHAA!!! Ok, so I made it up :p he's a little bit too mature for her liking i'm sure.

Apparently, while she was dining with her friends in Paris, this French singer dude walked to their table and asked her to dance whilst singing "La vie en Rose" in front of everyone in the restaurant! The french are tres romantique, n'est-ce pas?

observation

Yesterday on the bus home from school, I sat next to this guy who seemed very nerdy and reserved. As soon as he sat down, he took out this thick intelligent-looking book from his bag and began reading. Anyways, it was really noisy on the bus b/c it was filled with a bunch of rowdy high school boys. Pretty soon, it got even louder as the boys started shouting some really disturbing and offensive remarks to this girl (prob from same high school). The bus full of people turned their heads in surprise...including myself. Anyway, this nerdy guy next to me asked the girl being targeted whether they were harassing her. The girl didn't say much as she was trying hard to avoid everyone, probably because she was so embarassed. Now, what surprised me was that this nerdy guy with his books, stood up, turned to the boys at the back and in the most calm and demanding voice that seeks immediate attention, he said "Boys, I want you to stop this at once..." Well he said something else, but I can't remember...oh he also said if they continue shouting and harassing the girl, they will get kicked out of the bus. Within seconds, the bus whole quietened, and Mr. Nerdy-turned-Superhero sat down and resumed reading his book. Now, throughout the rest of the ride home, I kept thinking, how nice it was of him to do what he did, and I wanted to say "Well done, mate!" to him, but he appeared too busy reading his book. I've always admired people who stand up for others during certain circumstances.The truth is, while most passengers on the bus heard how rude the boys were, they weren't the ones being harassed so they did not feel the need to step up and give the boys some spanking despite their behaviours. I really liked how the nerdy guy stood up for someone practically a stranger, without any hesitations...like it was the most normal thing to do (well it is a "normal" thing to do but if you live in a city like Sydney, most ppl would choose to mind their own business and don't give a damn about anyone else) . Anyways, so this is my story from yesterday.

One more assignment to go then my one-week holiday awaits me. Press on. I've been so touched by some friends who have called/written to encouraged and check up on me continuously in the past week when it got really tough...I feel so undeserving of the love and friendships I have....and was reminded of this quote:

To love another person is to see the face of God. - Les Miserables

Enough sappiness...off I go.

Footprints in the Sand

Something I heard this morning:

One night a man had a dream. He dreamed He was walking along the beach with the LORD. Across the sky flashed scenes from His life. For each scene He noticed two sets of footprints in the sand. One belonging to Him and the other to the LORD.

When the last scene of His life flashed before Him, He looked back at the footprints in the sand. He noticed that many times along the path of His life there was only one set of footprints. He also noticed that it happened at the very lowest and saddest times of His life.

This really bothered Him and He questioned the LORD about it. LORD you said that once I decided to follow you, you'd walk with me all the way. But I have noticed that during the most troublesome times in my life there is only one set of footprints. I don't understand why when I needed you most you would leave me.

The LORD replied, my precious, precious child, I Love you and I would never leave you! During your times of trial and suffering when you see only one set of footprints, it was then that I carried you.

"Never will I leave you; never will I forsake you" (Heb.13:5)

what do you mean?

Sometimes I wish I have something more meaningful to say other than recording the daily mundane details of life (which I love doing). I hope I haven't been too egocentric but I think people tend to find meanings in something that are personal to them. For example, some of us may be particularly passionate about a certain type of food (Mexican, in my case), a certain song on your ipod, or even the latest fashion trends on the NYC catwalk...the list goes on.

Today one of my classes was cancelled so that meant for the first time this semester I got the rest of Friday afternoon off. Oh, what joys! However, when I was walking home, I was reminded that sometimes we can be so passionate things that are meaningless. There are many things in life which are truly meaningful, but doesn't strike any flames in my heart. I read someone's blog the other day, and she said that in order to make something meaningful to us, we must make it personal first. How true!

I can clearly see in myself so many situations in which that applies. For most of the year, I've been turning away and shutting the doors to so many wonderful causes simply because I could not relate to them directly...but the truth is, things that are meaningful don't always go knocking on your door and demand your friendship (like so many useless items that catch your eyes online and catalogs that you find uninvited to your mailbox), instead, we gotta make an effort to invite them into our lives...make them personal...

somethings in the air

i love the smell of

*freshly washed laundry
*popcorn-filled cinema
*freshly shampoo-ed hair
*'light blue' perfume by D&G
*a new book
*J&J's baby products
*a bakery with pastries
*fresh cut grass
*lavender
*leather seats in new cars
*seaweed at the beach
*bbq's at the beach
*coffee shops/cart when you walk by
*fireplace on a cold night
*damp smell after the rain
*freshly painted anything
*something that brings back memories
*garlic stir-fry anything
*listerine & dittol
*my fingers after i eat something really juicy with my hand
*fresh basil and mint

Today I went jogging after class to de-stress...it really helped me stay more positive and re-focus so it was good. I hope I am disciplined enough to do this more often!

I smell some work on my desk...better go...toodles.

hokey pokey

Things are a little crazy over here at the moment. I won't ramble on about the amount of work I've got to complete from now 'till the end of the year because that is boring and it makes me nervous....

But one thing I want to say is that I'm soo craving for MEXICAN food at this very moment. Hmmmm....fajitas, quesadillas, ohhh and a mouthful of crunchy guacomole and sour cream taco goodness....why aren't there any Mexicans in Sydney?

today is the FIRST day of Spring...

..however, it seems that the weather skipped Spring and jumped straight onto Summer! today's max is 27C (~80F)...oh dear, I can't even imagine what Summer will be like this year!

mum and bubs at Centennial Park :)

Hmmm....mid-term exams are just about to start... :(

But..as always, God is good :D