Love.

A word so powerful, so profound and so deep- the words every human laughs about, cries about and builds memories upon. Just imagine, everyday, millions of phone calls, cards, emails and text messages wrench upon this idea - LOVE !

Love starts from the very beginning of life. It is the essence to life, the essence to every relationship.

The love showered by parents are the first of many kinds of love one experienced. Then comes, the love from friends. A bond so strong between friends can be some of the strongest love one experiences. Then, if lucky, there is the love of a man or woman. The love which will eventually bring upon a whole new family into our lives. A love that can change humans. A love than teaches us a great deal. More than once, we may encounter this form of love. And the last form of love, is the love towards a child.

I am more than pleased to have experienced most of forms of love. I thank my lucky stars for having such amazing parents that care as much as they do. Though we are seperated by an ocean, the love never fades an inch. My life does revolve around them and as much as I hate to say this, I would always be their baby girl.

In my search for love, Ive found a man that has been not just a partner but so much more than I could ever imagine. The simple gestures that he does, fills my heart with so much warmth and makes it all worth while .. nothing beats waking up to a message that reads " For you my love :) ".

And not to forget my great love affairs with my friends.. friends that would drop antibiotics of for me at my door step.. and keep my spirits up when im down. Friends that would rush to my aid at 12.00 am and hold me close or listen to my cries in the middle of the night. And friends that you could tell any issue to..

I have been blessed.. very blessed.. not sure what is it about today, but the emotions are running high and I couldnt be more happier with life as it is..

Love.. it may just be a four lettered word.. but its a strong, profound , deep word with many memories and many adventures to come.. and that's just fabulous !

Welcome to the burbs !!

Its officially 2 months since Ive moved to the burbs... and guess what , I love it. I've always thought of myself as a city chic, but never say never.. ever since I fell in love with my suburban man, the city life seems miles away.

This is also the first time I am living by myself without any housemates- its an absolute ball !! The freedom, space is amazing. Its such a relaxing atmosphere and sometimes I wonder how I ever lived in my previous circumstances.

Over these last 2 months , Ive had the previlege of having mum visit me for 3 weeks. It was fantastic !! She took my raw apartment and made it a home with her own twist. She boosted my confidence in living alone and most importantly met my man. Im so thrilled to have a partner that is fully accepted by my family and very much loved. The chemistry between him and them are just perfect.

My present life is such a blessing...I could not have made the move without him and Im so very thankful for everything he has done for me. " You have indeed been my strength" and the final piece of the puzzle. Just to think a year ago, I was amidst aimless dates and here I am today enjoying every second with this amazing guy who is not afraid to show me how much he cares. I may have sworn never to believe in love 100%, but you have taken that believe to a whole new level. Thank you so much honey.. and I can't wait to journey this adventurous life with you :)

LIfe as it is..

Indeed it has been sometime since i penned down my thoughts..

The past few months have been fairly hectic. From settling into a decent job, apartment hunting and a holiday back home, I just could not find the time to write.

The biggest highlight for me over the next few weeks will be moving into my new apartment.. in the suburbs..yes you heard me right.. suburbs. Its been 6 amazing years in the city and its time to move on. I am very excited of having a place to call home.. a place I can freely roam .. a place I can decorate as I wish and entertain.. a place where I can kick back with a glass of wine and dance to my fav tunes.

Overall its been a fantastic couple of months.. I am happy, in love, contained..no complaints..

Adios

Cheers to an amazing women !

Defining the word MOTHER, is a universal challenge. One might say , mother means a woman who gives birth to a child, raises the child up and loves the child. But a mother could mean so much more. A mother a God's ultimate gift to a human being.

Throughout my life, there has been one person that I have leaned on. And that is undoubtedly my mum. She is the cornerstone, the pillar, the strength in my life. I may be thousand of miles away, but all I need is her words and her encouragement to push me through life.

I wish I was there with you to celebrate your special day and though I am not there with you physically, I just want you to know that loving you is like food to my soul.

Here's a little song that describes how much I love you....

You taught me everything
And everything you've given me
I always keep it inside
You're the driving force in my life, yeah

There isn't anything
Or anyone I can be
And it just wouldn't feel right
If I didn't have you by my side

You were there for me to love and care for me
When skies were grey
Whenever I was down
You were always there to comfort me
And no one else can be what you have been to me
You'll always be you always will be the girl
In my life for all times

Mama, mama you know I love you
Oh you know I love you
Mama, mama you're the queen of my heart
Your love is like
Tears from the stars
Mama, I just want you to know
Lovin' you is like food to my soul

You're always down for me
Have always been around for me even when I was bad
You showed me right from my wrong
Yes you did

And you took up for me
When everyone was downin' me
You always did understand
You gave me strength to go on

There was so many times
Looking back when I was so afraid
And then you come to me
And say to me I can face anything
And no one else can do
What you have done for me
You'll always be
You will always be the girl in my life

HAPPY BIRTHDAY MUM !!

Double 24 ... double the luck ??

Another year gone by.. oh gosh. The saying " time and tide waits for no man" is so true. One day Im 18, the next .. i'm 24.

The past 6 years of my life has just whizzed by me. Sometimes I look back and think, hey where did all the time go and what have I actually acheived. Well perhaps obtaining a degree and a footing in another country are significant achievements, but its only just the beginning.

As I approach my mid-twenties, priorities in life change. Stability is what I seek.. stable partner, stable job, stable living conditions. I am after a life not of complacence but of serenity.

Perhaps the best thing about this birthday is that I would spending it with a wonderful guy who I know will be around for the next birthday. And i can kiss dating's ass good -bye .. CHEERS TO THAT !!

I hope and pray that by the virtue of being double 24 and the luck and prosperity that the tiger is meant to bring, a double dose of luck would be on my side. But then again, I can't rely on numerics and the chinese lunar signs to dictate my year. Things never get easier. I thought I worked pretty hard last year, oh no.. this year is the challenge. And you know what, next year might be even tougher. So, things get complex, things get difficult as we grow older, all I can do is push, work harder than the previous year and place all my faith in the one I trust.

A birthday Prayer


Lord, let this feast of my birth be a reminder to me of all the gifts and blessings I have received from You this day and all the days of my life. On my day of celebration, I thank you for my life and all of my blessings and ask for another year filled with Your presence in my life that I may continue to grow in your love.

Gracious God, I thank You for enabling me to celebrate my birthday. Lord You have been good to me all these years and I thank You for all the blessings I have recieved but especially for life itself.

Creator God, I do not know what lies ahead for me this year. Yet I know that You are holding my future in Your hand. Let my ways be pleasing to you. As You have promised, be with me, Lord. Grid me with Your strength and grace so that I can live for Your light. Enable me to draw closer to You that I may walk in your peace and be the creative and loving person that you intend for me to be. I ask this and all things in the sure and certain knowledge of your love for me and for all your people. Amen.

Signing off as a 24 year old .. wohoo !!

Do we have beginner's luck ??

It took me 7 years of painful dating to finally find the one.. and he really is the one.

Over the years, i became a cynic of love. To me, finding true love was hard and I thought no love is 100%, if i can acheive 75-80% of love, it will do.. but now that I have found 110%, I cannot imagine my life with anything less.

To me, he was heaven sent.. the similarities were uncanning, the compatability was amazing. The more time I spent with him, the more I realised we were made for each other. Everything was soo easy, no fuss, no muss.

So far, it has been 4 months and I am truly in love. It is still is what I would call a "young-love" but I know for sure that this is definitely one that will blossom and grow..

My new found love

Since christmas, I have taken a new hobby.. and its baking. Probably not the best hobby considering one of my new year resolutions is to get fit, but oh well.. a brownie a week can't hurt :)

I have since ventured into new territories.. from pastries, to biscuits and cakes. The feeling of whipping something exotic up and having your loved one taste them is so wonderful..

Hence, I have collected a couple of really good recipes that are not only easy to do, but also very reproducible. There are heaps of recipies our there where by either the ingredients are too hard to get, or the recipe cannot be followd accurately. To date, I have found 1 excellent biscuit recipe, a crunchy lemon cupcake one ( courtesy of my dear collegue) and today I am going to try Chocolate, Almond, Orange Brownie... let's see how that turns out.

Cheers to the a new decade !

“We will open the book. Its pages are blank. We are going to put words on them ourselves. The book is called Opportunity and its first chapter is New Year's Day.


The dawn of a new year has come upon us. Christmas and New year symbolises a chance for renewal and starting over. I dedicated this chirstmas and new year to be thankful for everything that has occured over the past 10 years of my life.

My trip back to KL this christmas can be regarded as one of the most meaningful trips back home. The big family reunion was simply splendid. Though some vital family members were missing, they were constantly in our thoughts and prayers.

This new year signified a great celebration of success for many members of my family. Each member has in their own way acheived something significant over the past decade. The strata of the family and standing in society has also changed remarkably. In addition to that, we have become an incredibly globalised family... from members in London, Africa, Copenhagen and Melbourne.. oo and not forgetting neighbouring Spore. How more globalised can one family get ?? The culture and opinions brought by these varied influences makes us very unique.

Celebrating the dawn of a new decade with an incredible level of hope and optimism was the highlight of my trip back. The high from new year's day will have a lasting effect on me this year.

Not to mention all the crazy fun I had with my cousins.. can't believe how grown up and cool you all have become. Will never forget the 3 am swimming saga ( with Heineken's floating on the sidelines..and tequila shots.. wohoo!! ). It indeed was the best Christmas and new year and all thanks to my amazing BIG family !!

Love you guys !!