One step at a time

We live and we learn to take
One step at a time
There's no need to rush
It's like learning to fly
Or falling in love
It's gonna happen when it's
Supposed to happen and we
Find the reasons why
One step at a time

Ray and Eileen's Wedding

   

The bride and groom.

Church decoration

so pretty in pink.. :)

En ning. janine, christine, me, eliza

Me, Jemima, my sis, christine

The girls
Eliza, En Ning, 

My bestie, Eliza and me.

Senile dementia.. All they need is a sprinkle of love, care and patience

"Dah makan, Carol?" I replied, "Dah makan."..

Less than 1 minute, another same question popped out. "Dah makan, Carol?", I replied, "Dah makan.".. 

Within 10 minutes, another question. "Dah makan, Carol?"


Sometimes, you just loose your cool and ignore the question. Or. You might have give the person a high-tone answer.

Someone whom I really love has this illness. This caught me to ponder a little further. Time and time again, I reminded myself, how she answers my questions patiently and gently. Never once, she raised her voice, when I asked her repeatedly, more than 3 times.I still remember that question I asked. "What is that bird, mama?" How can I not be patient towards her, after all the love she has poured into my life.

Dementia left her to be having memory loss, inability to recognise family members, communication problems and being fearful and suspicious sometimes. She forgets how to brush her teeth, wash her hair, eat her lunch ... She was never like that last time. She was a confident woman. A strong iron lady. An intelligent and creative worker despite being illiterate.A kind-hearted soul who is always helpful.

While I am spending time with her, I realised the person whom was once taking care of me since I were a baby, was not getting younger. Her hair slowly turns grayish-white. Wrinkles starting to be more and more evident. Memory is deteriorating. But as I gazed into her eyes, I will never forget that dreamy eyes that transmit serenity and her heart of gold that warms the people around her.

I have personally noticed that many old people are been abandoned in old folks home by their children. Many raise their voices to these senile patients. But all I want to say is that all they need is just a sprinkle of love, care and patience. 

I am learning to be patient to her, to cherish and love her till the end of her days and to make her happy by just spending time together.

Journey to the North (Church Camp Penang)

The journey to the north was really an enriching one.. (totally awesome!!)

1. Has slightly improved my geography knowledge 

First time travelling on the highway towards the northern states, okay.. T_T

2. Re-bonding with my HG's family

We chatted and shared like never before.. :)

3. Food

The char kway teow was very disappointing leaving me with low appetite for char kway teow. However, thanks to the Panang asam laksa, my appetite is back!!

4. Spiritual food

I'm saving the last part for the BEST! The spiritual food is 100,000 times more awesome than the food. I really don't mind replacing lunch time, just to listen Rev Dr Kong Hee's message again. Reverend Dr Kong Hee carries an air of authority and anointing from God. He spoke with compassion and with God's anointing that penetrates gently into your hungry soul.

When Carol is bored

BEWARE when Carol is bored.

She turns to a Paint Brush Monster, scribbling on anything, I mean anything..
 On the things that her eyes first laid on. Buahahaha

Report from Dessert Police (Gongcha, you are under arrest!)

My cell group and myself, of course were having this 'bubble tea craze'. We are madly in love with Chatimesbubble tea (it's awesome).

So, one fine Sunday afternoon, we took the risk to gamble our RM 6.90 to investigate the newly-opened bubble tea outlet, Gongcha in SS 15. Somehow, I had to taste this Gongcha bubble tea for myself after my friends can't stop praising its' awesomeness. The colour of the Pearl Milk Tea looks good. Not too white or milky, but just a nice blend of brown.

'Cheers', we toast our drinks with glee. Pluck our courage to take our very first sip. The first sip was disastrous. Too sweet. The second sip was beyond words. The pearl is so tough that it takes me a minute to chew that tiny pearl. I think I gave my mouth a great exercise that day. 

Chatime still reigns as the best bubble tea in town! 

While, to tell you frankly, I'm craving desperately for Chatime Pearl Milk Tea (PMT) now. The aromatic, light taste of the tea complements so well with the soft and sweet-flavoured pearl. It is definitely 'a must have' during the hot weather like this. 

The moral of the story : One must try the worst to appreciate the best.

PS: To Chatime owners who might have read this, I would be very GLAD and wouldn't mind at all if you're kind enough to give me a free flow of Chatime for the whole year round.. hee hee :P

Imagine

Psychological Fact

My first best friend..

Everyone has best friend like I do.. But mine holds a special space in my heart..

She bathes for me when I was 4 weeks old

She chases me with a spoonful of porridge while I was running around the house

She sheltered me when I was about to be beaten for being naughty

She follows me to kindergarden every day, afraid I was being bullied (haha I bully people)

She holds my hand as we painted the picture together, at times the wall becomes my masterpiece


She allows me destroying her favourite plants by watering too much water

She educates me about life and trials

She teaches me how to win a guy's heart through his stomach


She follows me to the toilet when I'm scared

She pleats my hair and I always shrieked in pain

She laughs at my crazy and lame jokes I made

She is a listening ear who I needed



She has always been my sun to dry away my tears and brightened my thunderstorm days

My first best friend,
Is no other than my beloved Grandma
Till today, she still reigned as the Queen of my heart besides my mum..

For all those times you stood for me
For all the truth that you made me see
For all the joy you brought to my life
For all the wrong that you made right
For every dream you made come true
For all the love I found in you

Just wanna say.. I'll be forever thankful Grandma. I wouldn't be what I am today without you in my life.

Grandma, I LOVE You.

Thank you, God!

Life was a roller coaster ride for me before Easter. Practice after practice. Assignments after assignments. Challenges after challenges. But one thing I know, that God is always faithful. Faithful to walk this journey with you through tears and joy.

When you chose to serve Him obediently, to put Him first above all things, everything falls beautifully in its own place and time. He never fails to answer my prayers. Things that I do not even have the courage to ask. It is definitely not by my own might, but through His strength that I'm able to overcome it.Till today, I'm still amazed of the miracles that God is doing everyday of my life.

Every stroke has a story

It's been ages since the last time I get to hold you. Found great chemistry
I felt colours and freedom streaming out the brushes, creating wonders across the blank paper.
Brushing your delicate lashes, on the rough pastures creating shadows and textures.
A sweet escape of reality. Felt that I'm running away from reality to the world of fantasy, an expression of art.

Every stroke has a story.
The friendship we built.
The Laughter we shared.
The Challenges we conquer.
The Courage to never give up.

Ice cream

Each time when I'm doing the ice cream project, I'm tempted to eat ice cream. Giving that same mere excuse that indulging myself in  ice cream can give a little boost in my creativity. Got no idea how many sticks of ice cream I have been licking. And seriously, ice cream do make you happy :)

PS: I LOVE this project!

Post-mortem Resolution Analysis of 2010

Having a deeper relationship with God
 Quite a number of things happened last year. Trials that have definitely brought my spiritual maturity to another level. I had finally understood the emotions of sorrow and grief and chose to find strength and comfort in the caring hands of our Everlasting Father. Again, I reminded myself that you are a like a stone, needed to be cut and polished repeatedly to be produced as a high quality diamond. I have learnt that we are created for His purpose to bring glory to His name.

Getting good grades Pursue Excellence
 I learnt to pursue excellence and success will comes behind it. It is not just about getting good results in examination, but to acquire as much knowledge as you can during your uni years. Knowledge has proven itself to be the Ultimate Power in today's world.

Cherish my loved ones


Time Management
I snoozed my alarm less compared to last year. Adjusted my watch 10 minutes earlier. =)


Exercise
I did bought a pair of sports shoes, but exercising in a minimal level. lol.. Starting to eat right, cutting down on junk foods and squashing more fruits into my mouth for snacks.

Dissatisfied, Confused and Pure Madness

Seriously I personally do not understand why is it so hard for them to convey the right message to the public regarding the changes of the bus terminals venues. What is the PR doing??

You travelled for hours, from north to south or east to west in that crampy bus seat. About reaching your destination, the driver told you that they are dropping you at the new bus terminal which freak the passengers out. Confusion started to contaminate the publics' mind. Which bus terminal ? In-the-process-of-renovating-Puduraya OR the temporary-BJ OR the state-of-art-BTS.

The message is so unclear regarding the opening of Pudu and BTS. Especially CNY is around the corner, thousands are travelling back to their respective hometown, everyone is wondering which bus terminals to go to. Recent news mentioned that Pudu will be reopening on Feb 2, hopefully on time this time around.

Selamat pagi, Cikgu!

I can still remember those days, when I was in Standard 2, how we adored our teachers. My friends and I will get up early to get to school. Waiting in the hall patiently to detect our class teacher’s red Kancil strove into the parking lot. We rushed like a swarm of bees to open the door for her. Each offering themselves to just carry her books into the teacher’s room. Able to carry the teacher’s bag was a self-actualization during that time. Those were unable to carry her bag walked out with such disappointment and agony. Teachers, in those times are like ‘Superstars’, with little paparazzi asking for autographs.

Furthermore, we bowed our heads and wished our teachers, ‘Selamat sejahtera, cikgu’ each time we past them by. How we treat our teachers with such respect and dignity. We dig a big hole in our parents’ pockets, each wanting to give their best present to their teachers.

Well, things change as we get older, especially in secondary years. Yes, we do respect our teachers but not to that extend of queuing up to carry her bag. We got a little more, innovative, putting our creativity in nicknaming our teachers. We giggled at their jokes and laughed hysterically when the teachers had to play games during Sports Day.

As I was recalling my memories, I am thankful to have noble teachers who go beyond their job specification which is teaching. They educate us with love, raising us up to be man and woman of integrity. Thank you, for every ‘rotan marks’ on our hands, for every nagging in assembly hall and for the knowledge and inspiration you gave. 

Music

I really adored and admired musicians. Either they are pressing the ivory-coloured of piano keys, strumming the strings of an accoustic guitar or swaying the bow against the violin's strings. The pleasure of listening to music and playing an instrument itself is totally different. Playing an instrument captures one's inner soul and emotions. Playing an instrument makes your senses go crazy. Getting to touch the texture of the smooth, wooden violin. You have the authority in placing pressure to produce louder notes or vice versa. You get to experience the music flowing right throught that thing you are holding into your ear drums and penetrate gently to your soul.

My biggest regret is not pursuing music. I still remembered that day, when my dad asked me, "Carol, do you want to learn to learn piano?". I declined immediately, giving an excuse that looking into a book of 'tauges' makes me dizzy as in music notes. I dread practices, playing the same song again and again and lastly piano exam. Thanks to my friends who keeps complaining about 'their encounter' with the ang moh piano examiner. It literally make my knees turned jelly.

It's my dream to be able to play an instrument. By the way, does castanets counted as a music instuments?? cause yeah, I am talented in castanets. Dream come true. lol :)

Words of Wisdom

- Prayer is not a "spare wheel" that you pull out when in trouble, but it is a "steering wheel" that directs the right path throughout.

 

- Do you know why a Car's WINDSHIELD is so large & the Rearview Mirror is so small? Because our PAST is not as important as our FUTURE. Look Ahead and Move on.

- Friendship is like a BOOK. It takes few seconds to burn, but it takes years to write.

- All things in life are temporary. If it is going well, enjoy it, they will not last forever. If it is going wrong, don't worry, they can't last long either.

- Old Friends are Gold! New Friends are Diamond! If you get a Diamond, don't forget the Gold! Because to hold a Diamond, you always need a Base of Gold!

- Often when we lose hope and think this is the end, GOD smiles from above and says, "Relax, sweetheart, it's just a bend, not the end!

 

- When GOD solves your problems, you have faith in HIS abilities; when GOD doesn't solve your problems HE has faith in your abilities.

- A blind person once asked: "Can there be anything worse than losing eye sight?" The reply: "Yes, losing your vision!"

- When you pray for others, God listens to you and blesses them, and sometimes, when you are safe and happy, remember that someone has prayed for you.

- WORRYING does not take away tomorrow's TROUBLES, it takes away todays' PEACE.

Public Bank Debit Card

Have you embarrassed yourself for not having enough cash to pay at the counter?

 

Or you have to freeze your credit card for your uncontrollable spending habits?

The time has come.. 

the Emergence of Public Bank Debit card

Swipe, Spend and Savour the Great REWARDS!

 

You actually earn $$$ while spending $.. :)

 

Click to know more Public Bank Debit card

Little Miss Nyonya

Let's start by giving you a little bit of my history. Well, my dad is a pure Cantonese man while my mum is a pure Peranakan lady, which subsequently make me half-Nyonya known as 'Baba Celup'.

Food

Nyonyas are famous for their delectable cuisine, of course. Ranging from kuihs to dishes. The desserts especially are mouth-watering. The sweetness that tantalise your taste buds. Was wondering what happened to the 'great cook' genes which I did not inherit. My grandma cooks well, my aunt cooks super well, my mum cooks okay. Well, I guess not enough 'great cook' genes to be distributed to me. I am really a loser when it comes to cooking. I just can't get the taste combination right. I can't estimate how long can the chicken or fish be cooked. But there's one position I can triumph. I can eat ! Yeah..

Curry chicken

 

Bubur cha cha

 

PS: I need these pictures to inspire and motivate me to learn cooking..