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God’s Goodness

Monday, February 2nd, 2009

I have been feeling anxious all day long… But God, in His faithfulness, reminded me. He’s always here when we need comfort and encouragement. I am just awed at home much love and grace He bestowed on me. And sometimes, I keep forgetting… He has a way of reminding us.

I was chatting with my sister through yahoo messenger today. And she was giving me positive information on things that I need to sort out.

Thank God for my sister. I can see God’ goodness in her life as well.

She’s going to the US, by the way. Her husband applied for a petition for her and it was approved. Now she’s just waiting for her appointment for interview. So I’m sure before 2010, she’d be in US already. She’s also planning to apply for a petition for both my parents. It would be good to see them going to the US… for a break. Life has been hard for them lately, having children scattered here and there.

I think it’s normal for people (especially for those who haven’t gone to US yet) to feel that going to US is such a glamorous thing to do. You get to see a new place, a new culture… and lots of new things – that would probably include Dallas Texas hotels… if you go to that area).

Anyways… I am just pondering on God’s goodness to my sister. May she be blessed in this new journey that she’s going to… May she be abundant and prosperous in everything she does. and May God bless her and her marriage with Kuya Pikoy. Hehehe.

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Advent Series: 1 – Advent Season

Thursday, December 4th, 2008

Before coming to Malaysia, I didn’t know anything about advent. I only celebrate and observe Christmas… but not advent. But 3 years ago, a friend from Finland gave me an Advent calendar. I didn’t know how to use it so I just kept it… until I saw my friend’s blog and she was having fun with the advent calendar she made for her children. Then I started searching for Advent and any thing advent. So last year, I put up my advent calendar for my son.

What is an advent by the way? According to wikipedia, Advent (from the Latin word adventus, meaning “coming”) is a season of the Christian church, the period of expectant waiting and preparation for the celebration of the Nativity of Jesus; in other words, the period immediately before Christmas.

Latin adventus is the translation of the Greek word parousia, commonly used in reference to the Second Coming. Christians believe that the season of Advent serves a dual reminder of the original waiting that was done by the Hebrews for the birth of their Messiah as well as the waiting that Christians today endure as they await the second coming of Christ.

The theme of readings and teachings during Advent is often to prepare for the Second Coming while commemorating the First Coming of Christ at Christmas. With the view of directing the thoughts of Christians to the first coming of Jesus Christ as Saviour, and to his second coming as Judge, special lessons are prescribed for each of the four Sundays in Advent.

So there goes… It’s nice to be able to do this tradition. I haven’t really done  a lot of things for  the advent though. I am still learning. But I definitely want to do more than just using the calendar.

Continue on: Advent Series: 2 – Advent Candles and its Colors

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weekend snapshot – 11

Sunday, February 10th, 2008


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It’s Chinese New Year Holiday and it’s time to visit friends. My girl, visiting her Chinese friend. Mandarin orange – only available on Chinese New Year season. In Chinese culture, it is considered luck to give Honey Mandarin Orange especially on CNY holidays.
Have you ever heard/tried papaya wine? I had a taste of it when we visited my future sis-in-law for CNY. It was very sweet. I couldn’t drink much because I’m still nursing my girl. But I had a taste of it. I don’t mind having it next time when I no longer nurse my girl.

And if you’re up to having authentic thai silk scarf, you might wanna try joining My Giveaway. Entries are accepted before 5th of March. I’m picking up two winners by draw.

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My Bad

Wednesday, January 23rd, 2008

Last December was the most trying time for us. We were so broke. Of course, nobody knew coz I made it a point to make our Christmas holidays special, with or without money. Most of our Christmas dinners were on potluck so I didn’t have to spend a lot on buying groceries for our food. I just bought some new things, small small things for our house decoration to make an ambiance for Christmas. The giveaways I prepare for each guest that come to our house was not that expensive either. I just wrapped them in a very special wrapper, which was recycled, and voila! I have created a very special Christmas Surprise for my guests.

Well, you might wanna ask me why we were so broke. Actually, throughout the year, we have used our credit cards tactlessly. By the end of the year, we have reached our credit limit and we couldn’t use any of them. Plus, there’s a lot more things we spent that even our money in the bank was used up. So the main reason of our being broke was the misuse of our credit card.

That’s why, for the new year 2008, hubby and I have resolved to be careful in our spending habit. We have learned a lesson. Expensive lesson it may be, but quite a good lesson.

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A Glimpse of a Different World

Friday, December 28th, 2007

ireland.jpgIreland. Beautiful country with beautiful people. I have never been to Ireland but because of our very high technology and all that, I can easily take a glimpse of what’s in Ireland. I would love to go there someday, if given a chance. There are so many cheap Ireland hotels , I’ve discovered… from as low as 18 euro, you can stay in a nice 3-star hotel, with free breakfast, all in the center of Dublin. Dublin is the capital city of Ireland. A lot of people flock the city every year. Dublin Hotels are not so bad either. You can find hotels there and can even get a last minute deal. Hotels service varry from 1 to 5-star hotel, depending on your budget. I have discovered that you can actually stay in a 5 star luxury hotels from as low as 126Euro! Isn’t that great?

From Dublin, we can also visit Cork. Cork is known for it’s cultural site and from what I have read, it is the Cultural Capital of Europe. Cork Hotels are not hard to find either. And you can find a lot of cheap hotels there.

While in Ireland, you might as well visit Belfast. I have a friend who has visited Belfast. All she could tell me was the place was so nice. She even wanna go back there for another holiday. Of course, if I ever go there, I don’t know anyone who lives there so I have to stay in a hotel. You can find cheap Belfast hotels easily. Just one click at the internet and voila… they will give you all the lists ranging from budget hotels to luxury ones.

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