It’s CNY eve. How fast one year has past. Come and gone just like that. One year. So much has happened. And it’s only one year. What lies ahead of us, we do not know. But I’ve certainly learnt much from this one year, and more prepared I am to challenge the years ahead.
This year, I’ll be out of the army. No more regimentation. No more restrictions. No more monthly allowance. This year, I’ll be heading for the University. I’ve no idea which one I’m attending yet. This year, I’m 21. I’ve been on earth, for 21 years. It’s a milestone, a benchmark. Probably an adult now. The reality of this world, this society will start to sink in very quickly. Within ten years, I would be making decisions that would definitely affect the rest of my life. University, degree, qualifications. Career, work, society. Relationships, girlfriends, wife, family, children. Things as such. Major decisions. All would probably be made in these ten years. So much to think about. So crucial and critical these decisions are.
Well, perhaps people say that we’re all too young. At the age of twenty one? Thinking too much they say. I say, it’s good time to think of what we want. Perhaps, not in detail, but a rough estimate. Once in the society, pace of life would accelerate breathtakingly. So much so that, we might be all sucked into the vicious cycle of long office hours, little family time, deterioration of our spiritual growth, unhealthy lifestyles. Now, I can almost see the challenges ahead of me. There seem to be so many trials right in front of me.
Same goes to everyone. I believe that all of us definitely, at a certain point of time, have thought about our future. Some have dreams; some are realistic. Some work towards their goals; some just hide away from their feelings and wait for a miracle to happen. Where do I stand? I guess, in between. For a huge chunk of my life, I’ve been a realistic person. Never believed in God. Never believed in dreams. Never believed in fairy tales. But now, a huge slice of my heart has changed and softened since last year. Now, Jesus has accepted me. I have beautiful dreams I want to realise. And I actually believe in fairytales, that life’s more than what it seems.
“ ‘… stop and consider God’s wonders.’” Job 37:14
No matter what happens, regardless if our dreams come true, regardless if miracles happen, regardless if we’ll be sucked into the vicious cycles of life, if we’ll be too darn busy, I hope, everyone would be able to stop, from time to time, and take a look around at God’s wonders. The air we breathe, the trees we seek shelter from, the sounds of the wind. These are blessings. Blessings from someone who loved us even before we were born. Sometimes, when things get too hard to handle, we just have to stop and look around. Think of what we have now. Aren’t we already very blessed with whatever we have in front of us?
Certainly hope that we can take a look around from time to time. And appreciate His wonders.
Reunion dinner
It feels so good, to be sitting around the kitchen table with my family and have our dinner. I think, we haven’t been eating on the kitchen table for a year. Or rather, we haven’t had dinner at home as a family ever since she’s left. Maybe I’m over exaggerating, I don’t know but it feels kinda weird not having her around. Got so used to her being around.
Whatever it is, I love my family. No matter what happens, no matter how crazy mum and dad can get at times. I love you guys. Thank you.
Jess
Mum’s asking how’re you. Whether if we’re talking. How’s your nose, your skin, if you’re cold. How are you coping? When you are coming back? If you found your university. Haha. She seems to be more worried about you than me. owell. Told her you’re doing great. Haven’t given her the hug yet though. =) I know you don’t celebrate CNY, but still, happy new year. No red packets for you this time though. *grins*
Wish list
MP3 player (probably a Creative one)
sweater from the lil store which sells Christian stuff at j8 lvl 2 (its $58!)
back pack
shoes
new pair of specs (plastic frame)
new calligraphy paint brushes
new guitar
basketball
vjienscse
Happy new year!
Happy new year peeps. Let us brace ourselves, and welcome the new year with arms wide open. May the ANG BAOS roll in non-stop! MUAHAHAHAHA!
This year, I’ll be out of the army. No more regimentation. No more restrictions. No more monthly allowance. This year, I’ll be heading for the University. I’ve no idea which one I’m attending yet. This year, I’m 21. I’ve been on earth, for 21 years. It’s a milestone, a benchmark. Probably an adult now. The reality of this world, this society will start to sink in very quickly. Within ten years, I would be making decisions that would definitely affect the rest of my life. University, degree, qualifications. Career, work, society. Relationships, girlfriends, wife, family, children. Things as such. Major decisions. All would probably be made in these ten years. So much to think about. So crucial and critical these decisions are.
Well, perhaps people say that we’re all too young. At the age of twenty one? Thinking too much they say. I say, it’s good time to think of what we want. Perhaps, not in detail, but a rough estimate. Once in the society, pace of life would accelerate breathtakingly. So much so that, we might be all sucked into the vicious cycle of long office hours, little family time, deterioration of our spiritual growth, unhealthy lifestyles. Now, I can almost see the challenges ahead of me. There seem to be so many trials right in front of me.
Same goes to everyone. I believe that all of us definitely, at a certain point of time, have thought about our future. Some have dreams; some are realistic. Some work towards their goals; some just hide away from their feelings and wait for a miracle to happen. Where do I stand? I guess, in between. For a huge chunk of my life, I’ve been a realistic person. Never believed in God. Never believed in dreams. Never believed in fairy tales. But now, a huge slice of my heart has changed and softened since last year. Now, Jesus has accepted me. I have beautiful dreams I want to realise. And I actually believe in fairytales, that life’s more than what it seems.
“ ‘… stop and consider God’s wonders.’” Job 37:14
No matter what happens, regardless if our dreams come true, regardless if miracles happen, regardless if we’ll be sucked into the vicious cycles of life, if we’ll be too darn busy, I hope, everyone would be able to stop, from time to time, and take a look around at God’s wonders. The air we breathe, the trees we seek shelter from, the sounds of the wind. These are blessings. Blessings from someone who loved us even before we were born. Sometimes, when things get too hard to handle, we just have to stop and look around. Think of what we have now. Aren’t we already very blessed with whatever we have in front of us?
Certainly hope that we can take a look around from time to time. And appreciate His wonders.
Reunion dinner
It feels so good, to be sitting around the kitchen table with my family and have our dinner. I think, we haven’t been eating on the kitchen table for a year. Or rather, we haven’t had dinner at home as a family ever since she’s left. Maybe I’m over exaggerating, I don’t know but it feels kinda weird not having her around. Got so used to her being around.
Whatever it is, I love my family. No matter what happens, no matter how crazy mum and dad can get at times. I love you guys. Thank you.
Jess
Mum’s asking how’re you. Whether if we’re talking. How’s your nose, your skin, if you’re cold. How are you coping? When you are coming back? If you found your university. Haha. She seems to be more worried about you than me. owell. Told her you’re doing great. Haven’t given her the hug yet though. =) I know you don’t celebrate CNY, but still, happy new year. No red packets for you this time though. *grins*
Wish list
MP3 player (probably a Creative one)
sweater from the lil store which sells Christian stuff at j8 lvl 2 (its $58!)
back pack
shoes
new pair of specs (plastic frame)
new calligraphy paint brushes
new guitar
basketball
vjienscse
Happy new year!
Happy new year peeps. Let us brace ourselves, and welcome the new year with arms wide open. May the ANG BAOS roll in non-stop! MUAHAHAHAHA!
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