It’s a little embarrassing to think back on the time when I was so infatuated with Zibin (early courtship days) that I’d be game to try whatever he liked, even against my own tastes. Chilli, coffee, raw fish, Stephen Chow, C-pop, and… Christian Rock. I have always generally preferred worship music of the more soothing […]
Category: Everyday Thots
God provides
It’s amazing how beautiful the world becomes when I open myself to God’s grace. In so many little things, in little ways, my days are brightened when I let Him lead me. Unexpected encounters, a chance to spend time with a friend’s hospitalized mother and hear about her life story, a lovely new hand-bag from […]
My philosophy of housework
It is my own conviction that doing housework is good for my soul. There is something very down-to-earth and grounded about making the home a clean, tidy and comfortable place to live for my family. Each little act – be it making the bed, cleaning the bathroom, vacuuming and mopping the floor or washing dirty […]
PhD supervisor from Heaven
This morning, I finally felt a prompting to call my supervisor in Toronto and tell him about my decision regarding the PhD. John Portelli has always been an amazing supervisor – a poet, scholar, revolutionary, educator and a man of faith (he is a devout Catholic from Malta). Even before I spoke with him, I […]
1st Day as Catechist
Today marked the first day I ‘taught’ Catechism class. I say ‘taught’ because I don’t believe that I’m there as much as to teach as it is to witness to these children how joyful a life lead in the knowledge of being loved by God is. We had a great time today playing the ‘alliteration […]
Health status update
I’m so grateful for the kind wishes and prayers that have been expressed for my recovery to health! A little update: I went to see my family doctor again today cos I’ve been coughing pretty violently. In fact, I woke up with sore ribs this morning! Good news is that the bacterial infection has cleared […]
Sick of being sick
What a way to start 2009! Since the stroke of midnight on Jan 1, I’ve been S.I.C.K. Interestingly enough, my parents and John were all sick around the same time too. And I don’t live together with them! Thankfully, the one I am living with seems relatively unaffected. :P I suppose I’m more or less […]
Visiting Master Althan Ng
Zibin and I visited Althan and his Papa and Mama this past Friday. What a treat it was! Althan performed a Doraemon song and dance which he had choreographed himself. As the host, he offered us a choice of drinks. When I asked him what the choices were, Althan read the labels “Honey(suckle)”, “Ice Lemon […]
Teddy bear and chocolate
My hubby came home last night carrying a teddy bear and a box of chocolates. They weren’t for me. ZB:“My WO (warrant officer) so cute… went on a trip and bought me this souvenir.” I took a look at the cute soft toy and chocolates and pictured one of the ‘uncles’ I had met among […]
A day to think of T.O.
It’s been a long time since I’ve thought of Toronto so often in a day and with such nostalgia. It started this morning when the husband and I were at Vivocity for Tengah Air Base’s anniversary cohesion day. While looking for a place to sit and wait for him during the employees-only lucky draw, I […]
Journey of the Heart 